tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10882105.post5911818077074345341..comments2023-11-02T06:28:23.104-07:00Comments on ... and now for something completely different.: PBS Bans New Religious Programmingdbackdadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10700991588554336491noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10882105.post-44372958883304594012009-07-01T07:46:54.535-07:002009-07-01T07:46:54.535-07:00Laura said, "You realize that, somewhere out ...Laura said, <i>"You realize that, somewhere out there, someone believes just that... "</i> -- And that is why FOX is so successful. Those with conservative beliefs, by the very nature of what that means, will follow. They are reluctant to listen to opposing viewpoints. That is why they like FOX and Rush. No other station will ever have FOX's numbers because getting moderates and liberals to flock to anything is like herding cats. Even if you told them that a certain network was "liberal" or left-leaning, they would #1. rightly be skeptical and #2. not be interested anyway (hello ... Air America). I hope that most people are not looking for something to just reinforce their existing prejudices. They are looking for a variety of viewpoints, facts, and not opinions.<br /><br />Laura said, <i>" ... I would LOVE to see is a religious dialogue show"</i> -- I completely agree. I'm not saying that religion shouldn't be talked about on public TV. It just shouldn't be talked about to the exclusion of all other viewpoints.dbackdadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10700991588554336491noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10882105.post-1080459689245356752009-07-01T04:52:09.406-07:002009-07-01T04:52:09.406-07:00"If the measure of validity of ideas was how ..."If the measure of validity of ideas was how profitable they were, then FOX News would be the center of intellectualism, and Glenn Beck and Rush Limbaugh would be the smartest people in the world. And that's a truly scary thought."<br /><br />You realize that, somewhere out there, <i>someone</i> believes just that... <br /><br />The age of the purely informational, purely educational programming (radio or television) is basically dead. With the exception of NPR and a handful of tv stations. Mass media is about profit and shareholders, and above all (let loose the inner cynic) controlling thought. Do you really think millions of people would care about Brittney Spears if media didn't hype her and basically tell us we should? We've been good little automotons - buying what their sponsors are selling and keeping their profits soaring.<br /><br />Media is no longer about information, it's about commercialism and profit. So of course the stories that really matter (but that might offend advertisers) don't get the attention they deserve.<br /><br />Public broadcasting should be PUBLIC. I don't think those funds should be used to support particular religious sects. Now what I would LOVE to see is a religious dialogue show - like a televised Parliament of World Religions - with discussions about substantive issues from different perspectives. That would be fascinating - and probably good for people who have insulated themselves from other points of view to be exposed to.Laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17129109937230440481noreply@blogger.com