Fox has got the average non-thinking American by the hook - the use of the nationalistic red and blue flag colors, use of words like "Americas newsroom", 'fear updates' with the constant the terrorist alerts, no-brainer episodes like fox extra (talking about things like "doga" - yoga for dogs!) and commentators like arrogant Bill O'Reilly, (who according to fox is the voice of the 'common man' ) - All form the right components to appeal to the short attention spans of the average viewer - who by no co-incidence are the voting majority of the nation.
Fox's messages are so well crafted as news you could say the network has become as manipulative as state run media. Fear campaigns run at the core of Fox's news and grab the viewers attention by creating an alarmist reaction. According to the Outfoxed documentary there are even teams of collaborators from psychologists to writers who work to craft their 'news' to ensure it provokes just the right 'emotive' response on many political & opinion based topics.
It only takes a few minutes after listing to fox that you can tell they are essentially a voice for the Republican Party and everything conservative. I couldn’t believe how many times in a hour I heard commentary about the democrats doing something wrong or how President Obama apparently is losing popularity or even how bad the New York times is (Fox dislikes the Times paper cause Murdoch can't buy it!) . It’s a disgrace this isn’t news - its an opinion.
You know the saying - If people hear a lie long enough they begin to believe it, well with Mr Murdoch’s Media network broadcasting his message 24/7 (via numerous TV networks and hundreds of newspapers) it shows you know who really is in power in the US. Its actually quite scary to think that with basically with one word Mr. Murdoch can make or break a government in time - with his hundreds of reporters and writers weaving his right wing ideas as news.
I can assure you there is nothing "fair and balanced" about Fox News (it's really - 'Fear & Imbalanced') and when you hear them repeat this slogan like some mantra, you are right to be suspicious about the reasons for their defensiveness .
Ohh and I'll leave you with this definition to ponder - (unlike Fox I know that my readers have brains):
Propaganda: Propaganda is a form of communication aimed at influencing the attitude of a community toward some cause or position. As opposed toimpartially providing information, propaganda in its most basic sense, presents information primarily to influence an audience.
So lets use our brains more people cause if we do - organizations like Fox News might not be needed! Rate this posting:
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It's better than the Marxist and Communist propaganda you'll get elsewhere.
Murdoch is a Knight of Malta and received Papal Knighthood. Bill O'Reilly is a stooge of the Vatican as well. During the 2000 and 2004 Presidential elections the Vatican pushed more Republican votes from their pulpits around the US. Jesuits infiltrate every part of society and especially the media, politics and entertainment. Bush was a Vatican stooge but then they've all been since Reagan signed over Vatican control in our government with the beginning of his first term. And so it marches toward the Pope's New World Order and all politicians are in on it. Yes, even Obama.
i agree man enough is enough
Evidently you don't know what you're talking about! fox news is the highest rated show in the US "Because They Are Balanced".... For the past hundred years the progressive have been destroying the United States.... MATT!,you have a lot of nerve posting this "Propaganda" scrap on here!!!!!!!!!!!!!! You better stay with the UFO stuff and stay away from U.S. politics ! Got it mate !
You're a F**king dumb ass, you got it backwards.
Thanks man. Good to hear an outsiders opinion to what a small minority of U.S. citizens already understand. Keep up the integrity:>}
I sincerely applaud you for bringing their dirty propaganda to the fore, unfortunately there are too many IQs < 80 who fall for the rubbish and don't get it :(, that's the sad reality !
Fox leans to "Right",as CNN leans to the "Left". Get over it!!!
If you don't like it watch the 99 percent of the liberal news, ABC NBC CBS PBS there just as bad maybe worse
If you don't like it than watch all the rest of the liberal stations ABC CBS NBC the worst PBS no and on, Fox is the only station that is right sided and why do you think you are so right or shell I say Left
My biggest gripe with Fox News is the way they cover UFO reports, regardless of how many witnesses there are, or how compelling the videos or pictures are, etc. The anchors always roll their eyes and snicker, and make rude little comments and jokes with each other. It is so obvious that it would appear that it is totally condoned by the network bosses, or may even be some twisted policy or protocol Fox has that all anchors must follow! I think it would be so great if a big mothership flew right over their studio and zapped all of their smug behinds with a STFU ray!
As you can see, Matt, there are plenty of idiots in the US that believe the crap they are spoon fed by Fox News. I can hear their little, quivering upper lips now:
"But...but, the progressives, they...they are destroying everything....whaaaaa! So, so if you don't like it, stay out of America! Yeah."
Go easy on them. They've been told what to eat, what to drive and now what to think about politics because that is a hell of a lot easier than critical thinking. As a result, they think freedom is synonymous with playing NFL football game.
"Oh Lawd! It's red against blue!"
If you ain't red, well, you're the enemy.
Wake up you losers. We are all on the same team.
Fox News: We Report. You comply.
I don't mind that they are right wing, what I DESPISE is that they pretend they are "fair & balanced". That is an utter lie.
They are right wing, hate mongering attack dogs; And they know it.
They are not a news network. They are a Republican mouthpiece. Nothing more.
They are to be held in the highest contempt.
AMEN! FOX NEWS(GET STUPID) has dum- downed more people than any other media force. Rupert Murdoch is a power-mad monster dedicated to convincing those citizens who are incapable of independent rational thought to fight against protecting their own rights. The Tea Baggers fight to lower taxes for the wealthiest 5 % while going broke from these criminals' ongoing schemes to steal their life savings. FOX NEWS breeds idiots. Glenn Beck, Sean Hannity, O'Reilly along with many other cartoon character propagandizers are frightening as the looniest crazies ever to appear on national television in a serious context.
AMEN! FOX NEWS(GET STUPID) has dum- downed more people than any other media force. Rupert Murdoch is a power-mad monster dedicated to convincing those citizens who are incapable of independent rational thought to fight against protecting their own rights. The Tea Baggers fight to lower taxes for the wealthiest 5 % while going broke from these criminals' ongoing schemes to steal their life savings. FOX NEWS breeds idiots. Glenn Beck, Sean Hannity, O'Reilly along with many other cartoon character propagandizers are frightening as the looniest crazies ever to appear on national television in a serious context.
what does this tripe have to do with ufo's?...republicans are evil, we get it...ufo's please...
How about some specifics. You call yourself informed? Typical liberal crap. "it's a fact.." Really? You don't understand Americans, conservatism, or what drives Fox's ratings. Pal, it isn't their propaganda. When all the other networks mock conservative thought and values - that by the way formed our great nation - we have no where else to go. Most of us can't stand either part because of their corporatism. This is going to be an interesting year for both Parties. The republicans and the democrats are going to feel the wrath of a people who hate ever expanding government in the next election. Right now the Repubs are finding out that if they don't clean up their own trash we'll throw them out of office too. For you however, mind your own business and don't use a UFO forum to post your own ignorant views on US politics.
Dear Matt,
I really like this site for the UFO news not your views on politics. If Fox news pains you so much then just refrain from posting vids and news clips in your postings but in no way does that piece on Fox have anything to do with what your site is about. Hollywood should also take note and not use their clout to pimp their political agenda, they may find they have few fans left when the dust clears.
A disappointed, dedicated reader,
April
I've been following your website for a long time now and this post almost makes me not want to come back.
The Constitution was written to limit the powers of government and ensure that the will of the people was the guiding philosophy. Fox news is probably one of, if not the only, station that will provide the conservative values for which the United States was founded.
You may want to start informing yourself of these views instead of the liberal bs that can be seen in your post.
And stick with the UFO discussion. Take your political views to another site.
I used to frequent this sight everyday...not anymore. I'm sorry that you, mr. webmaster, are a blinded liberal. You have things all backwards! It's the other stations that give you their worldly brain-washed views that support a one world government. Anyone who knows fox news knows they push for less government.
Get informed!
Someone below said Fox News was just a Republican mouthpiece. Oh? Like CNN and MSNBC isn't a Democrat mouthpiece? What makes them fair and balanced is that they ARE the balance! Thank God they are giving us another side to all the liberal propaganda. what's better is that the American people are starting to wake up and realize this. It probably helps that Obama and his administration are such marxists that he no longer cares to hide it.
Wake up!
An excellent piece and, since it's your website, I reckon you can say what you like.
FoxNews, like many Murdoch outlets worldwide, peddles opinionated trash that has nothing whatever to do with 'news' and everything to do with the Dirty Digger's own self-seeking agenda (which can involve cosying up to politicians of any political stripe - fussy he ain't).
I'm astonished that anyone believes the US was founded on 'conservative' values. Surely the nation was born out of radical, progressive ideas, and has been sustained by allowing a plurality of beliefs to flourish.
Telling others to butt out of discussions about American politics (they affect us all, you realise) or accusing Obama of being a Marxist (wtf?) suggests that some people no longer want to live in a diverse, free democracy founded on principles like truth and fairness.
If that view gains the upper hand, it'll be a tragedy for America and democracy everywhere.
Hey!!!
Knock it off! I'm, trying to get some scoop on UFO's.
Not FBN ..( Fox News Bashing) Are you the alien, everyone watches the news they want to hear, now slap yourselves in the face, and be honest to yourself! You watch CNN because they tell you what you believe, and I watch FOX , because it's true to me. Now show me a clear picture of a UFO or go back to :Reno ,Nevada. LIVE!
Interesting , the humans think that they are seperate from the rest of the universe. They think that some how their news and politics is seperate from the rest of the universe. Those humans are a narrow minded bunch of idiots.
I came on the site here to see some UFO videos. All I can find is agruement about which hand to use when jacking off a fox.
Fox News tells it how it is cuss there not paied or told what to do by the US corrupt Government. Unlike ABC and NBS and CNN that openly admitted they are told what to say and not to say. If you wana talk trash on Fox news thats fine freedom of speech. But I love Glen Beck and Sean Hannity and the peoplr of fox news. But dont worry. Youll get you wish. The US Government has been wanting to silence fox news for awile and theyll get there ways. Just like how thet dont report UFO files they dont want the people to know how it is. I love your web site but you one big ass hypocrite that seems to be in favor of the corrupt US Government. Hit me up if you wana talk about you flaws. `` [email protected]`` YES TO FOX down with government paid news. Bet I dont hear from you.
Fox News tells it how it is cuss there not paied or told what to do by the US corrupt Government. Unlike ABC and NBS and CNN that openly admitted they are told what to say and not to say. If you wana talk trash on Fox news thats fine freedom of speech. But I love Glen Beck and Sean Hannity and the people of fox news. But dont worry. Youll get your wish. The US Government has been wanting to silence fox news for awile and theyll get there ways. Just like how thet dont report UFO files they dont want the people to know how it is. I love your web site but your one big ass hypocrite that seems to be in favor of the corrupt US Government. Hit me up if you wana talk about your flaws. `` [email protected]`` YES TO FOX down with government paid news. Bet I dont hear from you.
It's funny how you liberals always talk about how dumb the other side is and you say things about someone else having a low I.Q. when you are the biggest pack of morons on the planet. You serve no purpose other than to slow down progress.
Although I can watch Fox News a little easier than the obviously biased and oblivious MSNBC, I feel that most media outlets are controlled and designed to spew propaganda. This struggle between left and right has caused people to defend either side totally blindly. As far as conservatism and liberalism, I think they need each other in order for America to keep it's foundation and progress. In an election, to say you only vote Republican or Democrat is not really taking into consideration all of the other elements that make a good candidate. In my opinion, the last US election was won on 100% pure propaganda. If my people make this mistake again, I will leave the country. I cannot live amongst drones much longer.
I'll try again, since my first comment mysteriously vanished. We here in the US of A don't give a flying crap what people in other countries like or don't like! Fox News does lean right, but so what? There's always the left-leaning News channels like NBC, MSNBC, CBS, ABC, NPR, PBS. One can can only surmise that the liberals want everyone to goose-step and fall in line. Fuck that! One channel having an opposing view can only bother those that think that we should all be one big party. Sound familiar? How about Nazi Germany, or Red China or the former USSR. If you don't like Fox News - Change the fucking channel!!!
Fox "news"
is a propaganda machine. there is no information or education to be gleaned from this oligarchic suer rich lie machine. I am disturbed to an extent that the quality of this discourse has become so juvenile. Personally, if you can't think for yoursevles, then watch fox all day long...or better yet, read yourbible(pack of stupid myths designed to control human behavior) maybe with your hypocrite pastor like Swaggert or Robinson or any of those megachurch idiots!~ I really wish there was a Hell so they could spend an eternity experiencing what they wish upon those of us who actully think about our words and actions!
Mine mysteriously disappeared also. I won't even bother to re post it. The comment about goose stepping with the Dems, just like the Nazis and Red China pretty well covered what I had to say anyway. At least that one did finally get posted. I won't be reading this Blog anymore anyway. The Fox news bash did me in. It's your Blog so, you can post whatever you want to. But if you are going to post that kind of propaganda crap, at least don't try to disguise this a a UFO blog.
Talk about propaganda...
I followed a Google link that was supposed to lead to a story about UFO's on FOX News. There was not one mention of UFO's in the story, only a bait and switch slam on FOX News.
FOX News may have it's faults but it's the only US news outlet where you will get the real story on how the US government is being systematically dismantled and replaced with Socialism.
If you agree with the author, who isn't even an American, why not immigrate to another country and see how you like living somewhere you don't even have the right to spew that kind of rhetoric?
People break the law and risk their lives to cross the desert to get here from Mexico every day so it must not be such a bad place. If you think so try risking your life to live there.
Once you leave religion, you have a much more open mind to everything instead of rejecting all ideas and thoughts of other people. FoxNews makes it harder for people to break free from something their parents taught them since they were little. Even if you weren't raised religious, there is always the need to worship something. However, once you leave religion, aliens and ufo's become well, you are more open to it. So yes, FoxNews being stupid does have something to do with eventually accepting other ideas.
While I agree with most of the detractors of Fox News, I find it interesting to note that as you scroll through the blog and and comments that the Google Adsense ads become targeted to sites and ads that promote the Fox Agenda and Republican agendas.
Ah, the sad result of ads which are based on content keywords and not actual content.
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