Americans' trust in the mass market media continues to sink

[Rey C.]

Whether it's from a left wing or right wing source, Americans no longer trust what the talking (or writing) heads in the media tell us - and it's gone from bad to worse for the media over the past few years. At least for the people, that tells me that there is a glimmer of hope. Not everyone is willing to be in the great herd of sheeple.

Will the media **** up or will they continue to spin things in such an obvious fashion that those with an IQ higher than a dim light bulb will just continue to them?


This is from September, but there is a more recent Gallup poll that I can't link right now.

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WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Americans' trust and confidence in the mass media "to report the news fully, accurately and fairly" has dropped to its lowest level in Gallup polling history, with 32% saying they have a great deal or fair amount of trust in the media. This is down eight percentage points from last year.

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I'd be curious to hear the thoughts of the posters here about this. And remember, this is NOT (just) a right wing or left wing issue. It's an American issue.