Quote by Al Franken

The biases the media has are much bigger than conservative or liberal. They're about getting ratings, about making money, about doing stories that are easy to cover.

The biases the media has are much bigger than conservative o

Summary

This quote suggests that the biases present in the media go beyond the traditional divisions of conservative or liberal ideologies. The main driving force behind these biases is the pursuit of higher ratings, generating profit, and prioritizing stories that are easily covered. In essence, it implies that concerns of profitability and convenience often take precedence over delivering unbiased information.

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By Al Franken

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