At what point will the "present both sides" format used by CNN, MSNBC

[ecstatic]

be retired with respect to this so called president? Will they still invite Jeffrey Lord on to explain Trump's side when minority groups are being rounded up or prevented from voting, etc? At what point will the truth be presented ALONE, without the injection of dangerous spin that creates an atmosphere of confusion or complacency?

[sharedvalues]

1. CNN treats politics like sports (they're seeking ratings)

https://www.vox.com/videos/2017/4/17/15325172/strikethrough-cnn-espn-trump-surrogates

Must-watch video

[elleng]

2. Never should be retired.

Used to be REQUIRED, in news shows anyway.

The Fairness Doctrine was a policy of the United States Federal Communications Commission (FCC), introduced in 1949, that required the holders of broadcast licenses both to present controversial issues of public importance and to do so in a manner that was — in the Commission's view — honest, equitable, and balanced.
Fairness Doctrine - Wikipedia

We NEED such.

[ecstatic]

6. So even if trump suspends elections, etc., they should continue to present both sides?

When one side lies continuously, is that fair?

[elleng]

9. No, lies must be called out,

but both sides necessary, ESPECIALLY if elections suspended.

[KPN]

10. That's a tough one. But I agree.

Trust will never be rebuilt without it. As long as the nice-folks (Democrat) trapdoor doesn't open wide in the process -- which it usually does. Is there reason to believe it won't this time? May be. Sure hope so.

[Proud liberal 80]

7. It's one thing to fairly present both sides

But to present outright lies and bullshit is something else. Who would have thought that I would long for the days of conservatives like Robert Novak and William Buckley.

[elleng]

8. Right, lies ARE something else.

And SO with you, re: at least Buckley. Novak, not so sure.

[Dem2]

3. Haven't seen a defender of Rump all night

but I don't watch CNN

[forgotmylogin]

4. MSNBC has been thumping 45 soundly.

At least on the late programming.