onetime2

Definitely some interesting research. I am certain there will be cries of "but the conservatives make up for it in the talk radio segment" or that "the owners of the media outlets are conservative so it all balances out".

A very wise former boss of mine said, while discussing the obvious liberal bias in the media years ago, that it was a failure on the conservatives' part to populate such an influential industry.

I had never really thought of it that way but he is absolutely right. The talk radio segment has grown in an attempt to level the playing field but until conservatives see the field of reporting as an interesting career path the liberals will dominate mainstream media.

I still find it amazing in discussions with some of my more liberal colleagues that they don't see a problem with this level of conservative representation. Apparently being "representative" of the diversity within our society is only a priority in instances that suit them. (And no this isn't a dig on all liberals, just the ones I've discussed this topic with at length who claim there is no possibility of a liberal media bias). (and no I don't think there should be conservative "quotas" just that it surprises me that they don't stay intellectually honest in their stance)

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