here is some of what the so called left wing media has done for corperate America.(Fixed it for you, your spellcheck must be off)...........have helped create the myth that social security is failing, paving the way for the realization of one of the right's political wet dreams: privatization of social security.

{It's true you know. Social Security is busted. Like it or not.}


perpetuate conservative myths about wellfare and simultanously turn a blind eye to corporate wellfare.

{I'm no fan of any form of welfare but when the government bails out a corporation they save many jobs and keep tax revenues flowing.}



sensationalize street crime and ignore corporate crime.

{I'm sorry but I do not see this as a true statement. The mainstream loves to go after evil corporations. The sensationalism of street crime is a tad tedious don't ya think. That's what folks apparently want to see though.}


treat religious right groups such as the Promise Keepers with kid's gloves and thus help legitimize them in the public perception

{While groups like the NAACP and ACLU are scrutinized? Give me a break.}


generally avoid reporting on the lunatic fringe of the right, such as militias, neo-Nazis and anti-abortion terrorists, and in particular, avoid examining the personal and ideological connections these groups have to the Republican party
created the perception that there is widespread popular opposition to affirmative action when in fact most people support it.

{The lunatic fringe on the left has become the democratic base. I never see fluff pieces on nazi groups, what are you even talking about? You think that affirmative action has that broad of a support base? I'm sorry you've been beaten out by someone who is less qualified than you but fills a quota need.}



all but ignore waste, mismanagment and corruption in the military-industrial complex, especially as it relates to the planned missile defense system


{I recall seeing reports on outrageous military spending and I still hear all of the time about how some defense contractors are misbehaving. I mean hell, HALIBURTON.}


downplayed protests against the IMF, the World Bank and the WTO by portraying protestors as leftist fringe groups, communists and anarchists

{Those protesters were for the most part leftist, communists and anarchists.}




report corporate PR as legitimate scientific research.

{They also report that Al Gore is some type of climate expert when his name and "legitimate research" don't ever belong in the same story. Besides who spends more on scientific research than corporations?}


Given these facts, the claim of the liberal media bias is shaky enough as it relates to major newspapers and television networks.

{That is laughable. Over 80% of media personalities admit to being democrats.}


But when one admits radio stations into the picture, the claim becomes wholly preposterous. Conservative hate radio has been carpet bombing the nation with hard-right ideology, unbridled hatred towards liberals and Clinton, distortions, lies and bogus science for years. Hate radio hosts like Rush Limbaugh, Gordon Liddy, Michael Reagan and Oliver North are heard by millions of people every day, and they have no progressive counterparts of any significance. Not exactly surprising, considering that corporate sponsors have a vested interest in supporting pro-business voices, and suppressing progressive ones.


{I listen to conservative leaning talk radio frequently (I know..shocker) and I just don't hear the hate you talk about...or whoever wrote what you cut and pasted here. Conservatives don't hate liberals, we just point out that liberal policy is more often than not bad for our country. You say progressive and I say I'd prefer less progress in the direction of socialism and bigger government.}



Have a nice day. (I wrote my own response here so hence the lack of a cut & paste credit.)

http://www.webpan.com/dsinclair/myths.html

Fox news is mainstream media (atleast here in kentucky) and its pretty right wing. I would love to see a left wing media, just to see what crazy stuff they come up with cause right wing goes nuts lol.