Sad state of Journalism today....

This video's underlying value is that it points out the critical role that most of the media outlets are failing to live up to.



This is disturbing. The "free press" was at the heart of our Nation's founding. Newspapers and Journalists have played the most valuable role of watchdog for more than two hundred years. When they became part of the "establishment" in Washington, their value to us began to erode. Now that all but a very small number of outlets around our Country have given up this role, we now find ourselves facing a huge crisis.

Media outlets have an enormous responsibility because they wield enormous power. Power of persuasion is hugely effective. This hasn't gone unnoticed by the political parties. One in particular has embraced this, and wooed the media towards their direction.

It really doesn't matter which party or which direction, this is a disaster. This means that you'll be getting a biased opinion disguised as news. Many people can't tell the difference. Thus, they adopt a skewed view of the world, and act and vote accordingly.

Fox news is generally critical of politicians of both parties. At least we get some "balance", that which is totally lacking on the other major networks. Those who would attack Fox as being "Right-wing" are simply ignorant. Fox spent plenty of time opposing the previous administration. And you know what? Good! We need more voices out there uncovering the corruption in Washington, not gladly bowing to or pitching softball questions to the current Administration.

The media's real value to us as a Nation is being a Critic.

Not a lap-dog to those in power. These officials need to know someone is watching, and willing to ask the hard questions and get to the truth, then report that truth to the People.

This is where CNBC, ABC, CBS and most print media have failed us.

Shame on them, but shame on us for accepting this, and rewarding them with viewership. Fox is number one, simply because it's the closest thing we have to impartial, nonpartisan news reporting. This is a role that others have played in the past, but have forgotten.