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Originally Posted by BBtB
Well, its my fault I didn't elaborate at all. I didn't mean to say that the daily show didn't have real news on it. And its a good show. Funny. But to imply its the place to get the real straight dope is... so wrong its scary. Its got a quite a decent bias on it. Of course they all day, its almost refreshing that the daily show doesn't really seem to hide it to much. If you wanna be informed you should watch the daily show every day... and also the factor
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I suppose you have a point, but it is important to recognize the huge difference between comedy, and serious bias in journalism. The majority of people watching a daily show broadcast arent really there for the news, its just a fringe benefit that is included in the package. I myself, actually do watch Bill and a few others when something Big is going on to see the Spin in action, and I temper it with research and a healthy dose of comedy to wash it all down.
Mostly I will watch John and Colbert to relax and laugh....but I do admit I enjoy the fact it is not "mindless" comedy, and forces me to think on occasion between the giggles. When I actually want something close to bland and informed facts, I watch the BBC or listen to NPR.
What worries me is the large number of people relying on the Factor as the "REAL NEWS"....and simply sucking in the negativity it projects.