Ynotisay · M
OK but I'm not quite sure of your point. You could also open the NYT, and a host of legitimate news sources, and read things that are very similar. Lots of it.
Because this is analysis. Opinion. It's not news reporting. Well written, and heavily sourced, but analysis means you're putting your finger on the scale. That's the point.
Not saying this is you but one of my biggest bones to pick with Americans is our lack of ability to consume "media" responsibly. It's doom scrolling and a headline, fed through algorithms, and that's enough. Opinions are formed.Even understanding the difference between opinion and reporting is off the table. People want their feelings fed.
I was on Bluesky for a while. The NYT has a presence there and I would say, in all honesty, 9 of 10 people didn't even read the articles they were screaming about. It was that obvious.
Given the state of the internet and social media right now, soon to be driven by AI, if people don't find the self-respect to LEARN how to consume media, we're nothing but lemmings walking off the cliff. That's why the knee jerk reaction is to "shoot the messenger" when it comes to media. People don't want news. They want feelings.
Because this is analysis. Opinion. It's not news reporting. Well written, and heavily sourced, but analysis means you're putting your finger on the scale. That's the point.
Not saying this is you but one of my biggest bones to pick with Americans is our lack of ability to consume "media" responsibly. It's doom scrolling and a headline, fed through algorithms, and that's enough. Opinions are formed.Even understanding the difference between opinion and reporting is off the table. People want their feelings fed.
I was on Bluesky for a while. The NYT has a presence there and I would say, in all honesty, 9 of 10 people didn't even read the articles they were screaming about. It was that obvious.
Given the state of the internet and social media right now, soon to be driven by AI, if people don't find the self-respect to LEARN how to consume media, we're nothing but lemmings walking off the cliff. That's why the knee jerk reaction is to "shoot the messenger" when it comes to media. People don't want news. They want feelings.
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whowasthatmaskedman · 70-79, M
@dancingtongue We are fortunate indeed, that in spite of Rupert Murdoch, we do still have journalism of the fact here on view. And due to our large migrant population, journalism from other nations readily available for our SBS overseas network to offer comparative points of view, from both Europe and Asia.😷
dancingtongue · 80-89, M
@whowasthatmaskedman Speaking of Murdoch, the Wall Street Journal -- which always had 3 good op ed articles an issue with less of its stock market leanings -- has continued, if not improved, them since Murdoch bought the WSJ. It is like his penance for unleashing Fox News and his other journalistic travesties on the world.
whowasthatmaskedman · 70-79, M
@dancingtongue Dont confuse Murdoch with the true believers of the right. He chases the market and the $. And he will abandon Trump the moment it is unprofitable to stay. But he is a natural ally of the right, wishing to dominate global media.😷
DeWayfarer · 61-69, M
I don't listen to just American news media though. Yeah Japan itself is releasing emergency oil. From NHK!
This is why I say that closing off EITHER strait (don't forget the Red Sea's strait) has far more consequences to the rest of the world than the USA.
This is why I say that closing off EITHER strait (don't forget the Red Sea's strait) has far more consequences to the rest of the world than the USA.
whowasthatmaskedman · 70-79, M
@DeWayfarer I am not laughing. But I do see it as wilful ignorance on the part of Americans and I am far enough away to not be too badly effected. Its like a slow motion train wreck. You cant look away..😷
DeWayfarer · 61-69, M
@whowasthatmaskedman Please. I hear the complaints from Australians. I hear the complaints from the Japanese. I hear the complaints from the Canadians.
The whole world is affected by these billionaires. Even the Chinese billionaires are the problem.
China is accepting drones from Iran and selling them in the open world market.
And the IAF can do nothing about it.
Yeah even while the IAF is controlling the Caspian sea! It doesn't matter that Russia can no longer get drones from Iran. It just goes a different route.
The billionaires get their profits no matter what.
The whole world is affected by these billionaires. Even the Chinese billionaires are the problem.
China is accepting drones from Iran and selling them in the open world market.
And the IAF can do nothing about it.
Yeah even while the IAF is controlling the Caspian sea! It doesn't matter that Russia can no longer get drones from Iran. It just goes a different route.
The billionaires get their profits no matter what.
whowasthatmaskedman · 70-79, M
@DeWayfarer I couldnt agree with you more. What I am saying is that nations with less fragile economies, more self reliant or with friendly trading partners. (I we can agree that America is none of those things) are better able to weather this storm. Money is now global and mobile, so it will go where it is safe and thats happening already..😷
Roundandroundwego · 61-69
It's quite easy to seek the truth and learn about the US.
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