The critique discusses frustrations with the mainstream media's failure to act as neutral reporters. Critics argue that the media should provide unbiased news, allowing citizens to form their own opinions rather than being influenced by the reporters' perspectives.
1. Desire for Neutrality: Many American citizens voice concerns about the media's bias and express a wish for it to recapture its role as an impartial observer.
2. Loss of Patience: Some critics have lost patience with the media, feeling that it needs significant reform or metaphorically, even destruction, to improve.
3. Personal Experience with Bias: The author, a media critic for about 30 years, observes longstanding bias in the North Carolina media, particularly during important political races.
4. Examples of Media Bias:
• The author recalls an incident from the 2014 Senate race, where a major story about a candidate's actions was deliberately withheld by the press.
• Current examples include equating candidates’ personalities and interests, like questioning a Senate nominee about hockey players instead of substantive issues.
• Coverage that focuses excessively on trivial matters, such as a politician's shoes, illustrates a lack of serious journalism.
5. National Media's Role: Even national outlets like The New York Times are criticized for providing uncritical and overly favorable coverage of political figures like Roy Cooper, sidelining vital political issues.
The critique emphasizes that the media's tendency to favor certain political narratives undermines its credibility. The author encourages serious journalism and accountability to enhance voter understanding and engagement in political matters, highlighting the need for a media that prioritizes substantial issues over trivialities.
https://redstate.com/sister-toldjah/2026/10/28/they-will-never-change-n2208737
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