equal time

 

so when discussing certain issues from now on I will issue my standard apolitical caveat; don't take anything I say as embracing or dismissing any inherent bias or affiliation - that's your baggage and I don't give a shit.

now probably one of the most exhausting institutions involving the nature of now would have to be the media. I have a desire to be informed and have an overview that tells me as many sides to the topic at hand as possible.

instead I am insulted with such blatant bias from so many opinions and outlooks; at times I feel that if it were physically possible I would eat my own head.

I could mention so many examples and may very well talk about more in the future, but let's just deal with two recent gems of journalism starting with the US Presidential debate. Two separate statements made less than 20 seconds apart.

Trump.

"Proud Boys. Stand back and stand by"

when asked to condemn white supremacy all he could come up with is something that sounded like a slogan. But apply it to the action of displaying any type of  condemnation, it comes across as weak and nonsensical

Biden

"Antifa is an idea, not an organisation"

really? well your idea has attacked a lot of people and destroyed many buildings. They may be an ideology or a movement, but they a real thing and a serious concern.

now I found each of these statements equally and, dare I say it, incredibly  stupid. They were the reason I dismissed the whole debate, across the board, without fear or favor as a total waste of time. But immediately after the debate, which statement did the commentators focus on? For the rest of the day, which item was the topic of concern? 24 hours after the debate, on news stations all over the world, which statement raised the interest of broadcasters with such an intense zeal?

Trump. Not even a hint or even mention of the sloppy misinterpretation of the statement of FBI Director Chris Wray by Biden.

the next one happened this morning. It was an interesting variant on a "suck up to the boss" piece. A question or a statement is so loaded with hyperbole in favor of the subject, It can at times be both cringe worthy and nonsensical.

let's just get right into it. The interviewee was an expert asked onto breakfast news on the condition of Donald Trump - and the question?

"how soon do you think the President will get out of hospital?"

the interviewee actually wobbled in his seat. It looked like he was about to have a stroke or some kind of seizure. The stupidity of the question made me forget what this expert actually did for a living, let alone his name. He could be a plumber, for all I know from this point onward. After gathering himself, the interviewee rattled off a diplomatic reply.

But his face revealed his inner dialogue. It screamed how do I even begin to ask a question like that? It has been less than 48 hours since he has been admitted to hospital in the first place. Do you only work weekends as an idiot or are you moron full time? I mean, really. This question represents a new epoch of dunce-like mindlessness and simple-minded ignorance.

If only there was a clear and apparent danger of interviewees having the luxury of speaking their minds.