I just finished watching "Outfoxed: Rupert Murdoch's war on journalism "and I must say it was enjoyable. I mean it's not really anything new, it's just proof from insiders that show the bias that everyone knows is there.
About halfway through it, I realized the Fox News is a little like the WWF used to be. Everyone knew wrestling was fake, but they would insist that it was real...that was part of the fun. Unfortunately, too many Americans think Fox is a NEWS network, but it's really 99% commentary. I wouldn't mind if Fox came out of the closet, admitted it was a tool of the GOP and went on entertaining, but people who will vote in this country think Sean Hannity is a journalist, and that is frightening.
So, I think there is a commanility here. People who thought the old WWF was real, think Fox is a News Network...these are very likely the same demographic.
I just wish Murdoch and Ailes would take a lesson from Vince McMahon. Come out of the closet, embrace your commentary/opinon only style and stop pretending to be real. The new WWE is making tons of money these days, probably more popular than ever, it's the same product that it was before but now we appreciate it for its campiness.
Come to think of it, Fox News and WWE do have a lot in common. The both involved pretty people shouting at each other a lot with not a lot of substance to any of it, and the producers know the outcome.
Come Roger...come out of the closet. Embrace your biases.
In the meantime, while Roger contemplates that, find this movie in theaters or on Netflix.
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