Poll: Fox most trusted name in news

“A generation ago you would have expected Americans to place their trust in the most neutral and unbiased conveyors of news,” said PPP President Dean Debnam in his analysis of the poll. “But the media landscape has really changed, and now they’re turning more toward the outlets that tell them what they want to hear.”

Wow. How ignorant can we be? A generation ago there was only 3 TV news sources... but DOZENS of newspapers. In 2010 each major city has 1, maybe 2, major papers, but a generation ago you had dozens of completely biased "conveyors of news".

The news (regardless of format) has always been biased.

People bought the newspapers that reported on the issues and topics they wanted to hear about. Duh!

If you want unbiased news read the AP wire. If you want to hear stories that concern you, your values, your interests, your city, turn on the news or read a paper.

Obama strategy: Marginalize most powerful critics

President Obama is working systematically to marginalize the most powerful forces behind theRepublican Party, setting loose top White Houseofficials to undermine conservatives in the media, business and lobbying worlds.

With a series of private meetings and public taunts, the White House has targeted the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, the biggest-spending pro-business lobbying group in the country; Rush Limbaugh, the country’s most-listened-to conservative commentator; and now, with a new volley of combative rhetoric in recent days, the insurance industry, Wall Street executives and Fox News.

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This article was highlighted on Meet the Press today.

NBC uber-libs including Joe Scarborough and Tavis Smiley all agreed that:

1. Great presidents aren't born, they are made. They are made by being held accountable. And that is what Fox is doing and that is why other outlets are following their lead.
2. The strategy of marginalization is not working. FoxNews ratings are through the roof.
3. Taking on your critics is nothing new. All Presidents do it. But Obama is doing it very publicly and too directly. Also, Obama promised to be above this and to change the politics of Washington.

The panel continued by saying that he has been wishy washy.

A fascinating final point... Obama's brought on his current health care problems when he bullied through the Stimulus. By passing a $1 trillion stimulus with no bi-partisan support he put his Administrations credibility on the line and there is no results that back up his promises.

Some points on Afghanistan:

1. Obama is "dithering" on troop increases
2. Obama called this war a "war of necessity"
3. Obama removed the commander in Afghanistan and replaced him with McChrystal
4. Obama is publicly not supporting McChrystal (who he appointed as part of his new strategy)
5. Our allies are supporting the McChrystal plan

I have to say Meet the Press was very balanced and the liberals we actually holding him accountable.