Journalists and campaign contributions

[Ancient]

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/19113485/

MSNBC.com identified 144 journalists who made political contributions from 2004 through the start of the 2008 campaign, according to the public records of the Federal Election Commission. Most of the newsroom checkbooks leaned to the left: 125 journalists gave to Democrats and liberal causes. Only 17 gave to Republicans. Two gave to both parties.

The pattern of donations, with nearly nine out of 10 giving to Democratic candidates and causes, appears to confirm a leftward tilt in newsrooms — at least among the donors, who are a tiny fraction of the roughly 100,000 staffers in newsrooms across the nation.

Pretty much confirms any lingering suspicions, imo.

[methimpikehoses]

Originally Posted by Ancient

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/19113485/

Pretty much confirms any lingering suspicions, imo.

The quote you put up say that donating journalists make up a very small part of the community.

The article also mentions:

Donations and other political activity are strictly forbidden at The Washington Post, ABC, CBS, CNN and NPR.

So why aren't there more conservatives in the newsroom? Probably the same reason there aren't more conservatives in the classroom.

[Ancient]

Originally Posted by methimpikehoses

The quote you put up say that donating journalists make up a very small part of the community.

It's called a sample. The sample also comes close to the number of journalists that identify themselves as liberal vs. conservative.

The article also mentions:

So why aren't there more conservatives in the newsroom? Probably the same reason there aren't more conservatives in the classroom.

That's because most conservatives are busy working real jobs.

[nVJoe]

Originally Posted by methimpikehoses

The quote you put up say that donating journalists make up a very small part of the community.

Why try to dismiss this? In all honesty you really can't escape the fact that news rooms in the US lean to the left.

Why is it important to note that those news rooms forbid its staff to donate to political groups, especially since they do it any way. It in no way removes the fact that we have been saying for a very long time.

So why aren't there more conservatives in the newsroom? Probably the same reason there aren't more conservatives in the classroom.

You can ask any journalism student why they want to be a journalist and the vast majority say "I want to make a difference in the world" or something to that affect. First off a journalist's job is not to "make a difference" it is to record and report events that affect our lives. Typical of the left they view journalist as another form of activism. Conservatives view their job as making a difference for their families. Two completely different outlooks on life.

This article shows what we conservatives have been saying all along, the media for the most part leans to the left and it has an agenda to push their ideals.

When you get right down to it, arguing that the majority of news rooms are liberal is a settle argument. They are.

[methimpikehoses]

Originally Posted by Ancient

That's because most conservatives are busy working real jobs.

So why complain about it? If conservatives are so concerned about liberals in the newsroom and in the classroom, then go get a job there. If they won't, then they can STFU.

[methimpikehoses]

Originally Posted by nVJoe

You can ask any journalism student why they want to be a journalist and the vast majority say "I want to make a difference in the world" or something to that affect. First off a journalist's job is not to "make a difference" it is to record and report events that affect our lives. Typical of the left they view journalist as another form of activism. Conservatives view their job as making a difference for their families. Two completely different outlooks on life.

The rift you suggest between liberals who want to make a difference in the world versus conservatives who want to make a difference for their families is idiotic.

So are you officially a conservative now that you've returned? It's going to be difficult to take anything you post seriously if you are constantly reinventing your identity.

[Namrok]

A liberals idea of "making a difference" is getting everyone to think the same.

A conservatives idea of "making a difference" is to actually DO something to make a difference. You know, action. As opposed to just preaching.

[nVJoe]

Originally Posted by methimpikehoses

The rift you suggest between liberals who want to make a difference in the world versus conservatives who want to make a difference for their families is idiotic.

You are right, it is idiotic. The problem is, that it is true. The idiotic part is journalism students who think that journalism is something in which you need or are supposed to make a difference in.

Don't get mad at me for the truth.

So are you officially a conservative now that you've returned? It's going to be difficult to take anything you post seriously if you are constantly reinventing your identity.

You're a bit slow aren't you. Everyone but you knows who I am at this point. LOL! I know you were not in on the joke but when the punch line has been let out, please, don't let it fly over your head. LOL! If you look at my signature, you might get a hint.

Originally Posted by methimpikehoses

So why complain about it? If conservatives are so concerned about liberals in the newsroom and in the classroom, then go get a job there. If they won't, then they can STFU.

LOL! You really don't get it, still. The problem isn't liberals in the newsroom. The problem is the liberals in the newsroom pretend to be non-bias and with out a agenda to push. If they were honest, no conservative would mind.

I also find it funny who liberals say the newsrooms are not liberal, then you come in and basically "STFU it is your fault they are liberal because you don't go into that profession." LOL!

[Tea on Tuesday]

Originally Posted by Namrok

A liberals idea of "making a difference" is getting everyone to think the same.

A conservatives idea of "making a difference" is to actually DO something to make a difference. You know, action. As opposed to just preaching.

And what have you done? Volunteer work? I doubt it. Here you are Captain Conservative preaching on a forum. Ya, you are really doing something to make a difference.

[nVJoe]

Originally Posted by Tea on Tuesday

And what have you done? Volunteer work? I doubt it. Here you are Captain Conservative preaching on a forum. Ya, you are really doing something to make a difference.

That's it? That's all you got? LOL!

[methimpikehoses]

Originally Posted by nVJoe

You are right, it is idiotic.

Agreed. I'm not upset at you, don't worry.

Originally Posted by nvjoe

You're a bit slow aren't you. Everyone but you knows who I am at this point. LOL! I know you were not in on the joke but when the punch line has been let out, please, don't let it fly over your head. LOL! If you look at my signature, you might get a hint.

Uh, I get the lame joke dude.

Originally Posted by nvjoe

The problem isn't liberals in the newsroom. The problem is the liberals in the newsroom pretend to be non-bias and with out a agenda to push. If they were honest, no conservative would mind.

Go turn on Fox News and STFU.

Originally Posted by nvjoe

I also find it funny who liberals say the newsrooms are not liberal, then you come in and basically "STFU it is your fault they are liberal because you don't go into that profession." LOL!

If conservatives have a consistent gripe about bias, then yes, STFU and do something about it.

The problem is that you seem to want sterile reporting of facts.

[Phyre]

Originally Posted by methimpikehoses

The problem is that you seem to want sterile reporting of facts.

Do you mean sterile as in safe or impotent? Serious question.

Phyre