New Poll Released: Nearly Half of Republicans Want to Scrap the First Amendment. Seriously?

[quote]Forty-three percent of Republicans think President Trump “should have the authority to close news outlets engaged in bad behavior,” while only 36 percent disagreed with the statement, according to an Ipsos poll released Tuesday.

A large number of Republicans polled also took issue with the media in general, with 48 percent agreeing that the news media is “the enemy of the American people.” Seventy-nine percent said mainstream media outlets treat Trump “unfairly.”[/quote]
http://thehill.com/homenews/administration/400736-poll-nearly-half-of-republicans-think-trump-should-have-authority-to

The pollsters didn't ask whether the respondents wanted "bad" reporters shot or just jailed.

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hunkalove · 61-69, M

Although I wouldn't call it "fake news", the Corporate News Media exists to sell advertising, not to seek the Truth. Fear, hate, and scumbag celebrities work best.

abe182 · 46-50, M

@hunkalove revenue!

Ynotisay · M

@hunkalove Gotta' disagree based on my professional experience. Reporters from legit outlets work their asses off to get it right. There's a ton of vetting that takes place before a story breaks. If something can't be substantiated we don't see it.
The problem, as I see it, is that many TV outlets now rely on 'expert sources,' who they pay, to discuss news stories. There's a real difference between editorial and opinion.

beckyromero · 36-40, F

@Ynotisay [quote]There's a real difference between editorial and opinion.[/quote]

Not that much different from the editorial pages of the daily newspaper, which ruled news reporting (and opinion-making) for over two centuries in this country.

Ynotisay · M

@beckyromero Well, it's changed a bit. In the old days they were used differently. Not as frequently and typically only around huge issues or with elections. I think they're used more today for a paper to 'make' the news via their stance. But they still don't intersect with news reporting. Totally different divisions.