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I sometimes am weary of Melber's both-sidism (he says "to be fair"). (Original Post) triron Mar 2019 OP
Nope, I'm very happy with him. OnDoutside Mar 2019 #1
me too SCantiGOP Mar 2019 #8
Bothsiderism isn't About Being Fair-It Promotes False Equivalencies dlk Mar 2019 #2
I don't like the false equivalencies. Reality distortion. Attractive to 'con guests. empedocles Mar 2019 #3
Yes!!!! Well stated. jrthin Mar 2019 #5
This. nt Atticus Mar 2019 #6
Yep Me. Mar 2019 #4
I really like Ari Melber Gothmog Mar 2019 #7

SCantiGOP

(13,870 posts)
8. me too
Wed Mar 6, 2019, 08:17 PM
Mar 2019

This 'both siderism" stuff is saying that we want moderate and liberal leaning media to be as unbalanced and fanatical as FOX is for their side. I am not afraid to hear opposing points of view.

dlk

(11,566 posts)
2. Bothsiderism isn't About Being Fair-It Promotes False Equivalencies
Wed Mar 6, 2019, 07:24 PM
Mar 2019

It’s an easy path for the intellectually lazy and those lacking the courage to be honest.

Me.

(35,454 posts)
4. Yep
Wed Mar 6, 2019, 07:28 PM
Mar 2019

Along with his constant interruption of people when they're saying something I want to hear and...his awkward, embarrassing 'jokes'

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