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Originally Posted by Botnst
Facts are what they are. Your words were what they were. I figured that pointing it out would be enough said. I was wrong. Here are some more words for you:
MSNBC intentionally placed its line-up and editorial policy to segregate and capitalize on a particular demographic just as FoxNews has done with great success. FoxNews recognized that there was about 30% of the viewing audience that has expectations unmet by the media. They successfully targeted the segment and have very loyal followers.
MSNBC didn't recognize that the demographic they were pursuing was already largely captive by the major broadcast channels. As a result, they have floundered mightily for their leftist audience, small as it is. No matter whom they put in the line-up I doubt they will attract many viewers because there are so many channels, including Algores, fishing in the same pond with the same bait.
It is similar to the radio segmentation. Righwingers recognized that most radio commentators were moderately left and that NPR is firmly to the left. They targeted an unacknowledged audience, right wing trades and craftsmen and professionals. In contrast, Pacifica and the Algore channel can't get traction against the NPR behemoth.
That you seem unable to recognize the segmentations for what they are reveals the magnitude of your bias. That's not wrong or evil. It's just a characteristic. Like hair color.
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I'm trying to figure out what I said that made you conclude that I am unable to recognize the segmentations for what they are. I thought that basic point was self-evident, even though I am not sure I agree with all of the details in your post. For example, I was not aware that the reason MSNBC has not been more successful was because the demographic they were pursuing was already captive by the major broadcast channels. Given the allegiance those channels previously had to George Bush, I was not aware that they were still considered leftist. I quit watching them when we got Directv, so I can't speak from experience on that.
I have always wondered why Limbaugh, Fox, and others thrive, while Air America, MSNBC, and others don't. I figured that there is something about right-wing talk that is more entertaining than left-wing talk, although I don't know why that would be.
I'm sorry that you don't like me, but I am entertained by your wordsmithing. I particularly liked "the magnitude of your bias" part. That's a great line. My bias is magnificent, towering over all the other biases here. Great stuff.