Does media bias matter?

Borchester · November 07, 2019, 05:31:09 PM

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I agree. I hate the lies. I know that the manifestos will be just sound bites of what they think people want to hear.

Borchester has a point about social media, does anyone actually take any notice of it? How many people are undecided as to how they will vote on 12th December - really?

I have always been a pretty much a Tory, but I have to say that after reading Pappy's comments I am now a lot more so.

papasmurf · November 07, 2019, 04:26:48 PM

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How many people are undecided as to how they will vote on 12th December - really?

I suspect over 25%.

Barry · November 07, 2019, 04:06:57 PM

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Media bias is not the problem is the barrage of lies and propaganda that is.

I agree. I hate the lies. I know that the manifestos will be just sound bites of what they think people want to hear.

Borchester has a point about social media, does anyone actually take any notice of it? How many people are undecided as to how they will vote on 12th December - really?

papasmurf · November 07, 2019, 04:00:23 PM

Media bias is not the problem is the barrage of lies and propaganda that is.

Borchester · November 07, 2019, 03:53:54 PM

I was reading an article in the Times which showed that the Labour party was miles ahead in the social media with the papers and internet full of folk waving the red flag.

And on another page there was a poll that showed the Tories streets ahead and it just being a matter of who gets an invitation to Boris' coronation.

So as far as I can see, it seems to be a case of the media talking to the media and the electorate enjoying the fuss but otherwise not really taking a blind bit of notice.