According to MSNBC "Morning Joe" host Joe Scarborough, the traditionally left-of-center co-host and daughter of Zbigniew Brzezinski, Mika Brzezinski has had an awakening about the political leanings of the mainstream media.
Mika Brzezinski appeared with Scarborough at the Borders bookstore in Falls Church, Va. on June 16 to help him promote his book, "The Last Best Hope: Restoring Conservatism and America's Promise." Scarborough revealed his sidekick's eye-opening experiences about the media.
"I'm begging Mika to write a book," Scarborough said. "Seriously - about what she's seen because she's seen it through my eyes for the past two years now. I'm definitely serous here. It's been stunning to Mika who's been in the media for 20 years. She will tell you how biased it is."
Brzezinski told the crowd she would write the book about her revelations and had some strong words for journalists with left-of-center leanings that claim objectivity.
"I will just say that I will write the book," Brzezinski said. "And, it is run predominantly by liberals and my opinion is that all reporters at this point ought to be brave enough to reveal their political affiliations. If they're so good at being objective, they can be truthful about where they come from."
Scarborough suggested that Republicans not obsess over the liberal bias and approach it from a Reagan-esque manner.
"The way Republicans respond to it is the way Ronald Reagan responds to it," Scarborough added. "It may be frustrating, it may make them angry. But, they have to keep a smile on their face. They can't run around saying the media's biased all the time. I know that makes conservatives outraged, but let other people debate that debate."
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Just Smile
June 17, 2009 - 13:23 ET by allanfI disagree with Scarborough. The bias is too pernicious to now ignore.
Republicans should challenge the media on the bias later this year. But the "confrontation" must be done with a smile and without rancor.
It could be as simple as saying.
If people see calm Republicans and angry "news" Contessa Brewers, the message will beging to sink in to the American people. The media gives us only half the story.
allan... I totally agree
June 17, 2009 - 13:23 ET by bigtimerallan...
I totally agree with you here.
Plus, I just wonder how happy Mika's sentiments make her fellow talking heads on msnbc, like Mitchell, Matthews, Shuster, Olbie, Norah, Contessa and the top heads behind the scenes....
Too funny really...I'm waiting for Olbie to name her 'Worst Person in the World'....
Doubling down on stupid is not a particularly good idea. ~Andrew Breitbart
Absolutely. For too long,
June 17, 2009 - 13:39 ET by motherbeltAbsolutely.
For too long, conservatives have been challenged to "prove" that they're not racists, or sexists, or whatever. It's time the tables were turned and the media made to try to prove that they're unbiased.
And they can't be allowed to get away with the throwaway line that "We get complaints from both sides. That "proves" that we are fair"
The need to provide tangible proof.
They can't.
I didn't think it was physically possible, but this both sucks and blows. -Bart Simpson
Nope
June 17, 2009 - 13:41 ET by bedmondsonHow can it be said that the media is so biased now when Fox News (which most would argue tilt conservative) has higher ratings than MSNBC and CNN combined. If you look at the number of liberal to conservative shows, I can see your point but when you add the number of viewers who watch Fox News and listen to conservative talk radio, the overall bias is probably not as bad.
Are you actually saying
June 17, 2009 - 13:47 ET by Chris NormanAre you actually saying that because Fox News exists, it somehow lessens the sins of the bias in the rest of the media? Forgive me, but that's like saying the crimes of Bernard Madoff are lessened because there other more honest investors in the market.
The "Mainstream" Media: By liberals. For liberals.
No no no
June 17, 2009 - 21:54 ET by bedmondsonIf you read what the mission of the Media Research Center (MRC) which runs this site is, it is as follows: "The mission of the Media Research Center is to bring balance to the news media."
So maybe you should let know who ever runs this site that you believe they their goal of bringing balance should really read: "The mission of the Media Research Center is to allow only conservative thought in the news media."
Doubling down on stupid is
June 17, 2009 - 21:58 ET by bigtimerDoubling down on stupid is not a particularly good idea. ~Andrew Breitbart
Welcome bedmondson
June 17, 2009 - 13:48 ET by BKeyserPlease click the "ABOUT" tab below the "Newsbusters" logo at the top of your page.
Oooooh!
June 17, 2009 - 21:48 ET by bedmondsonNo wonder.
You're Forgetting Network News
June 17, 2009 - 14:14 ET by BW222... and AP and Reuters and the majority of newspapers and magazines and TV shows like SNL and late night shows.
Cable news channels are just the tip of the iceberg and are viewed primarily by the more politically saavy as opposed to independents, who are highly meldable.
BW222
Good point
June 17, 2009 - 21:49 ET by bedmondsondid not think of ap and Reuters,
I would argue that Fox News
June 17, 2009 - 20:40 ET by gmaniac1I would argue that Fox News doesn't tilts remotely to the right if you consider all the liberal talking heads with their own show to include Greta Van Sustren, Sheppard Smith, Chris Wallace, Allan Colmes, and Geraldo Rivera. Now let's take a look at the conservative talkers which are Sean Hannity, Mike Huckabee (moderate), Glenn Beck , Bill O'Reilly (populist independent), and Brit Hume. Can you do the same with those other networks? No, you can't as they are predominately liberal. Fox News is very balanced. More times than not, they just "report" the news not mold it to their political agenda.
When the people fear the government it's called tyranny, when the government fears the people it's called liberty!
You're 100% Correct
June 17, 2009 - 14:15 ET by BW222We need to escalate the war with the media and get it out in the open and we need to do it ASAP.
BW222
Media Bias
June 17, 2009 - 15:47 ET by allanfI think its better that people understand Republicans don't think their getting a fair shake from certain media outlets. People can take those claims into account when judging the accuracy of their stories.
Dear "independent" Shyster:
June 17, 2009 - 13:20 ET by SickofLibsDear "independent" Shyster: Mika says you're a coward.
"Independent"
June 17, 2009 - 13:39 ET by BKeyserThe "party" many "journalists" like to hide behind. By registering "independent" they can always claim objectivity. They should have to disclose who they voted for in the last three general elections- kind of a Card Check for "journalists."
And, according to unnamed sources, Independents are those who lack the capacity to make up their mind...
BK... The Independents in
June 17, 2009 - 13:50 ET by bigtimerBK...
The Independents in the msm are the same ilk that call in on the Washington Journal in the mornings on the Independent line, which is a joke, it's just another line for the leftists...99% of the time...which is partly why I no longer watch all the time anymore.
Doubling down on stupid is not a particularly good idea. ~Andrew Breitbart
bt, Outside of the people
June 17, 2009 - 14:08 ET by Chris Normanbt,
Outside of the people using the label "Independent" as a political fig leaf, all I can figure is that "Independents" are people who don't have strong enough convictions to be courageous about.
The "Mainstream" Media: By liberals. For liberals.
I disagree. I am
June 17, 2009 - 14:15 ET by amberI disagree. I am independant because the republican party is not conservative and the majority of the republican leadership hates true conservatives. I would join the constitution party, but, I have a hard time with their isolationist view. So I am a very conservative independant. I will claim republican status when the republican leadership embraces Ann Coulter.
Hi amber.... Don't
June 17, 2009 - 14:31 ET by bigtimerHi amber....
Don't misunderstand me....I registered as an Independent my self decades ago, and have stated as such here over time...I'm talking about the 99% that use that label now that are really on the left...and they use it conveniently, it irks the hell out of me...but it is what it is.
I'm a Conservative Independent too...you're not alone.
Doubling down on stupid is not a particularly good idea. ~Andrew Breitbart
I know what you meant. I
June 17, 2009 - 14:35 ET by amberI know what you meant. I just wanted to catch people before they assume too much.
I'm with you amber. when
June 17, 2009 - 15:04 ET by Radical1979I'm with you amber. when the republicans become conservative I'll consider joining. Until then I'm an Independent because I believe 99% of our politicians are in it for the money and power.
I can make up my mind, I just don't agree with most of the repulican politicians currently in office.
Me too.
June 17, 2009 - 14:59 ET by Red JeepRegistered Independent 40+ years. Ditto what you wrote.
So, not to be insulting,
June 17, 2009 - 15:33 ET by Chris NormanSo, not to be insulting at all, but in your case, it is sort of a fig leaf, that is, a substitute in lieu of what you would be if there was a party that matched. I still stand by what I wrote, there really is no such a thing as a true "Independent" someone that stands between and outside of political philopsophies. In your case, it's just like saying "other".
The "Mainstream" Media: By liberals. For liberals.
Independent Reporters
June 17, 2009 - 15:49 ET by allanfWell "reporters" say they are independent to hide their actual beliefs. It's disengenuous.
Exactly allan...and that is
June 17, 2009 - 15:53 ET by bigtimerExactly allan...and that is where we were all going with this to begin with...it's that simple.
They use it for cover...their phoniness couldn't be anymore blatant.
Doubling down on stupid is not a particularly good idea. ~Andrew Breitbart
Not "other", in my case I
June 17, 2009 - 17:58 ET by amberNot "other", in my case I am saying "honesty"
I do not see a fig leaf as a replacement, I see that as a cover up. I am not replaceing or covering up anything. I believe what I believe and I will not be help hostage to a political platform, especially when most of the leaders of that platform do not practice their own doctrine. I would say McCain is using the repulican party as a fig leaf, same goes for Powel.
There is a huge difference
June 17, 2009 - 20:46 ET by gmaniac1There is a huge difference between Republicanism and conservatism. That said, I'm still a Republican conservative and that's the base of the party. We need to weed out the liberal Republicans like Party Jumpin Powell, Grahamnesty, McShame, and the like.
I like how Rush states it. He said he is still a Republican and it's not his fault that other people have ruined what it means to be a Republican. Though I would love the libertarians to become a third party to challenge the so-called conservatives. Also, Senator Leiberman needs to create his own party to challenge the wacky left.
When the people fear the government it's called tyranny, when the government fears the people it's called liberty!
Chris
June 17, 2009 - 20:23 ET by well99I disagree.I am independant because I want the best person representing me no matter the party.It has nothing to do with hiding your beliefs.
Sanchez Is an Even Bigger Coward
June 17, 2009 - 14:19 ET by BW222First Sanchez is a liar by saying he "calls it down the middle. Secondly, he's a hypocrite for referring to Back and O'Reilly as accessories to murder when Sanchez himself caused a man's death via a drunk driving accident.
BW222
I'll go along with that. At
June 17, 2009 - 14:35 ET by SickofLibsI'll go along with that.
At least Shyster has not committed murder (other than his ratings).
Sanchez Is an Even Bigger Coward
June 17, 2009 - 14:19 ET by BW222First Sanchez is a liar by saying he "calls it down the middle. Secondly, he's a hypocrite for referring to Back and O'Reilly as accessories to murder when Sanchez himself caused a man's death via a drunk driving accident.
BW222
"The way Republicans
June 17, 2009 - 14:03 ET by Chris Norman"The way Republicans respond to it is the way Ronald Reagan responds to it...They can't run around saying the media's biased all the time."
As bad as the liberal bias was when Reagan was president, it doesn't begin to compare to what we have now. It's so bad that the word "bias" doesn't begin to cover it. I don't think the "smile and rise above it" method will work anymore. It's like telling a rape victim to just relax and take it for now and let the police handle it later. By the time it happens it's already too late.
By the way, who exactly, outside of the MRC and NB, are these "others" who will debate that debate and how will people hear it? Because, the MSM sure ain't going to cover that debate.
"The "Mainstream" Media: By liberals. For liberals.
Who will debate this?
June 17, 2009 - 14:43 ET by DCC1Ah, it will be the liberals of course that are the only ones who will be allowed to debate this. Of course they will come to the obvious conclusion that the media has no bias or has a conservative bias and make the conservatives look like fools with dumb smirks on their faces, but thats what you get when you stiffle free speach and open discourse.
And to the poster who said republicans need to go at this politely YOU are WRONG!
We have been going at this politely for decades and look where that has gotten us! The time for politeness if OVER! It is time for confrontation! EVER Republican should shout down the reporter if they even start to ask a biased question, eventually it will get through to the public and the media we are MAD as HELL and were not going to put up with this BS any more!!!!
vicis pro insurgo est propinquus
Get ACTIVE
Excuse me Joe, but Mika
June 17, 2009 - 14:08 ET by dscottExcuse me Joe, but Mika pulling a mea culpa like Bill Press did doesn't make the problem go away or deal with the consequences of the public being deceived by the MSM. When you withhold material information in reporting that would lead a person to a different conclusion to the party line that's propaganda. The problem still exists and as long as it does we are going to make a stink about it, your ratings will continue to go down, more layoffs and that means until you and others really get on the network's case and roast them for it the problem will not get resolved because to do anything less is to tacitly condone it.
Nancy Pelosi and Harry Reid, starving the poor one gallon of ethanol at a time. Fill your tank with E85 and cull a village.
Urgent (MSNBC)
June 17, 2009 - 14:29 ET by tonyrich300You need to watch this
http://www.youtube.c...
Troll Alert
June 17, 2009 - 14:37 ET by BKeyserTroll Alert
BK... Yep...and I never
June 17, 2009 - 14:52 ET by bigtimerBK...
Yep...and I never click anything tony has to say.
They are all over the place anymore....what the heck, they are never happy, they didn't even give us a break after O was elected.
Sorry bunch of critters.
Doubling down on stupid is not a particularly good idea. ~Andrew Breitbart
What do you mean troll alert?
June 17, 2009 - 15:29 ET by tonyrich300I'm trying to show you that MSNBC has found another crazy screamer
No you're not...you're
June 17, 2009 - 15:42 ET by bigtimerNo you're not...you're trying to derail the thread...you are trying to get more clicks to the Youtube slime site about Cheney and Christie...via more attention to Big Ed/msnbc...it's disgusting...and you've always been a troll here tony...not everyone here is clueless.
Attempting to play dumb doesn't become you...take advice from Breitbart below.
Doubling down on stupid is not a particularly good idea. ~Andrew Breitbart
Practice what you preach, Mika!
June 17, 2009 - 15:02 ET by AvusI applaud Mika saying what she said about her peers, but where's the quote of her admitting she's also a liberal?
MSM Getting Marching Orders From Rahm And Axelrod?
June 17, 2009 - 20:20 ET by RR GOPHmmm. I'm starting to think that the Leftist MSM received some kind of message through the pipeline (from the WH of course) to try to come across as more 'fair and balanced'.
When a hardcore Liberal from a San Francisco newspaper even quips about the MSM and Dear Leader's need to 'get a room' makes me wonder if something is not going on behind the scenes?
As their Dear One's policies turn out to be increasingly disastrous and as their ratings fall, it's probably not a hard sell.
Wonder if they're starting to feel not only reality, but Conservatism starting to nip at their heels?
Time will tell.
One of the 34% who thinks George W. Bush was a great President. One of the 61% who wants to bring back the stock and pillory (yep...approval for Congress now at 39%...do you believe that!?).