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The Bacon Guy · Jan 10, 2007, 11:39 pm

How do you keep up to date with current affairs? Which medium do you obtain your news from and which particular channels or newspapers do you subscribe to?

Personally, I get most of my news from BBC Radio 4 or from The Times, and I use the BBC News website if I want more detail on the story (usually if I’m going to start a thread about it).

Scribbler1 · Jan 10, 2007, 11:46 pm

BBC World news here in the States, and a little FOX, a little MSNBC, the local news radio station, the newspaper, newsmagazines and even a little Short Wave if I can get anything in.
SW is a little tough most of the time. I'm guessing it's because I live next to an airport.

Compugasm · Jan 11, 2007, 02:04 am

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How do you keep up to date with current affairs?

Short answer: Volconvo

Long Answer: I try to NOT be informed about current events. Rarely are they actually important. I have no subscriptions, not even TV guide. From 1998-2004 I didn't have a TV, and I threw my radio away 3yrs ago. I found that if you seclude yourself, usually only important news can reach you. In fact, I belive "current events" are intentional distractions.

I question why I come to volconvo, because I rarely debate. But I guess drawing comics of the conversation passes the time; and there is no shortage of stuff to dig up on the internet, if you're not interested in the debates.

The Architect · Jan 11, 2007, 06:23 am

In the morning MSNBC, FOX, in the afternoon The Internet, NYT.

Osborn F Enready · Jan 11, 2007, 08:14 pm

Internet sources first, and then I watch the latest jib-jab on the network and 24hr news talking heads.

I also watch the Daily Show and Colbert, who have probably broke as many stories as the actual news channels last year. :rolleyes:

I watch C-Span 1 & 2 when I see something worthy.

I watch PBS Frontline occassionally, and NOW usually.

I watch 20/20 when Stossell is on, usually.

I watch 60 minutes, if its not bleeding heart crap.

I read whatever newspapers I can get locally without purchasing. (I won't support the Toledo Blade.

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abub · Jan 11, 2007, 08:21 pm

i get my news from all of the above, depending on my mood and the time of day.

kubedawg · Jan 12, 2007, 06:36 pm

I say the internet is the most reputable considering the government cannot control it.

Scribbler1 · Jan 12, 2007, 07:07 pm

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I say the internet is the most reputable considering the government cannot control it.

Maybe, but since the government is heavily influenced by business interests your statement may not be true for long.

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kubedawg · Jan 12, 2007, 07:11 pm

Oh I already know about net neutrality, but for those who don't, here is a ninja to explain it:

YouTube - Ask A Ninja Special Delivery 4 "Net Neutrality"

ThisNameIsTaken · Jan 16, 2007, 07:19 pm

I get most my news on tv from Newsworld (Canadian News Network under CBC) and from local news. Newsworld is ok, they have some good documentaries and debate programs sometimes. I also check out some online publications, local papers (i love free papers) and talk to people (online and in real life).

I am cautious about sources though so i try to be weary of making rash judgements and if im really interested in something i research it myself so i can find different opinions.

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Jan 10, 2007, 11:39 pm	#1 (permalink) (top)
The Bacon Guy Brb, France Location: Scotland, Central Lowlands Posts: 2,865	News Sources How do you keep up to date with current affairs? Which medium do you obtain your news from and which particular channels or newspapers do you subscribe to? Personally, I get most of my news from BBC Radio 4 or from The Times, and I use the BBC News website if I want more detail on the story (usually if I’m going to start a thread about it). The road of excess leads to the palace of wisdom.

Jan 10, 2007, 11:46 pm	#2 (permalink) (top)
Scribbler1 Skeptical Patriot Posts: 7,746	BBC World news here in the States, and a little FOX, a little MSNBC, the local news radio station, the newspaper, newsmagazines and even a little Short Wave if I can get anything in. SW is a little tough most of the time. I'm guessing it's because I live next to an airport. Not a day goes by that I don't see something that reinforces my belief that people are idiots.

Jan 11, 2007, 08:14 pm	#5 (permalink) (top)
Osborn F Enready Principled Observer Location: Toledo, Ohio Posts: 13,873	Internet sources first, and then I watch the latest jib-jab on the network and 24hr news talking heads. I also watch the Daily Show and Colbert, who have probably broke as many stories as the actual news channels last year. :rolleyes: I watch C-Span 1 & 2 when I see something worthy. I watch PBS Frontline occassionally, and NOW usually. I watch 20/20 when Stossell is on, usually. I watch 60 minutes, if its not bleeding heart crap. I read whatever newspapers I can get locally without purchasing. (I won't support the Toledo Blade. ) Petition of Redress of Grievances: http://www.givemeliberty.org/default.htm Canadian Lawsuit Against Their National Banks: http://www.freewebs.com/classaction/ Osborn F. Enready

Jan 12, 2007, 06:36 pm	#7 (permalink) (top)
kubedawg Magma Posts: 1,032	I say the internet is the most reputable considering the government cannot control it. "You can only see as far as you think." Economic Left/Right: -1.75 Social Libertarian/Authoritarian: -7.90 Addiction is only the failure of one's will power.

Jan 11, 2007, 06:23 am	#4 (permalink) (top)
The Architect Agnostic, Cynic Location: New York Posts: 285	In the morning MSNBC, FOX, in the afternoon The Internet, NYT.

Jan 11, 2007, 08:21 pm	#6 (permalink) (top)
abub trendsetter Location: cleveland Posts: 317	i get my news from all of the above, depending on my mood and the time of day.

Jan 12, 2007, 07:11 pm	#9 (permalink) (top)
kubedawg Magma Posts: 1,032	Oh I already know about net neutrality, but for those who don't, here is a ninja to explain it: YouTube - Ask A Ninja Special Delivery 4 "Net Neutrality" "You can only see as far as you think." Economic Left/Right: -1.75 Social Libertarian/Authoritarian: -7.90 Addiction is only the failure of one's will power.

Jan 16, 2007, 07:19 pm	#10 (permalink) (top)
ThisNameIsTaken Blah Blah Blah Location: Vancouver, BC Canada Posts: 31	I get most my news on tv from Newsworld (Canadian News Network under CBC) and from local news. Newsworld is ok, they have some good documentaries and debate programs sometimes. I also check out some online publications, local papers (i love free papers) and talk to people (online and in real life). I am cautious about sources though so i try to be weary of making rash judgements and if im really interested in something i research it myself so i can find different opinions.