Dear Kactuz,

What are the odds (law of averages) that all of the media has
lied?

Logic dictates that yes - there are liars - but somehow
I doubt very much that it's the media - all
telling us the same story.
And if the father is so bad - why is he staying in his
own village now to be near the grave-sites of his wife and
children?

'What are the odds (law of averages) that all of the media has
lied? ' very high especiually Fairfax and the abc.

Foxy,

I don't really know. One thing that I have learned in my long life is that truth is a foggy field often coloured by misconceptions and biases.

One can be 100% honest and still mislead by emphasis and omission.

That is why we should never be afraid to hear the other side of the story, to be criticized or to be challenged by 'facts' (which should be verified to the extent possible).

I don't think all the media lies, all the time. However, I do believe that most people in the media understand that certain attitudes may cause them problems, and because of this, they will distort certain things for their own good. It is called being human.

As a nobody, a by-stander, I have the luxury of saying what I think and being honest about my feelings and understanding of facts. I don't think any member of the media can say that.

Dear Kactuz,

We all have a problem with objectivity because people
in different walks of life may interpret the same
phenomenon in very different ways. In other words
people tend to see the world from a viewpoint of
subjectivity - an interpretation based on personal
values and experiences. Inevitably we're all guilty
of some measure of bias.

However, it is the role of journalists to try to
be as objective as possible. Their job is to strip
away misinformation and present us with verifiable
facts. Even if that means questioning and challenging
statements by the PM, Attorney-General, or any
other person. Mr Kurdi's version of him being on the
boat was verifiable - and therefore accepted by the
world's reputable media. I have no doubt that he was
on that boat.

Fox, "What are the odds (law of averages) that all of the media has lied?"

Make that enough of the media to carry the story, especially where the tabloids are concerned.

You are naive or it is not convenient for you to admit the obvious that is apparent to any critic of the media and spin. Here is a current example where local and international media grabbed a story and ran with it.

"Pregnant French tourist seeking father of child is a hoax
1st Sep 2015

A second video has just been posted on Natalie Amyot's YouTube account announcing her plight to find the father of her unborn child was simply a viral video to promote Holiday Mooloolaba.

Andy Sellar, who says he runs a social media company, says the viral video, which went around the world, was aimed to promote the beachside Sunshine Coast location."
http://www.sunshinecoastdaily.com.au/news/pregnant-french-tourist-appeals-help-find-coast-da/2759274/

No-one would have been the wiser had not the entrepreneurial originator posted that second video declaring the original was a hoax.

Apart from that, anyone here who has worked at any management level in business or government will be aware that it is usual for the media to take what is given if it is packaged and presented half well. That works for and against organisations and individuals - as celebrities would be very quick to confirm.

But you should know that Fox, having pushed so much multicult and greens left spin on here. Nothing gets in the way of a good story as far as the leftists are concerned now does it?

otb,

Please wait.

I shall ignore you next.