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Some of the angriest outbursts I have encountered since the world ended and screaming overtook rational debate have been at claims that certain news stations, specifically FOX News and MSNBC, are so far beyond biased that they have reached brainwashing level. An outrageous claim, right? Yet a common one. After the 500th time someone screams, “Turn off FOX News and think for yourself!” or “You’re just saying that because Keith Olbermann whispered it to you in bed!” one begins to wonder if it is in fact to have one’s political opinions not only influenced but in fact shaped by a news source. 

So just how biased ARE these two news stations? Has anyone ever watched both? What type of people actually watch each station? 

I mean….both stations are reporting the exact same stories…aren’t they? So how much brainwashing can they really be doing without literally making up their headlines?

Ladies and Gentlemen, my first quest. 

I am going to compare the two fringes of cable news against one another, with no end goal in mind, just to see what comes up.

I must say that my first 5 minutes of research have proved very interesting. Fascinatingly enough, it appears that the only shared story on the two stations’ websites’ “top news” pages today is the death of Patrick Swayze. 

FOX seems to be living up to its stereotypes by focusing on Congress’ freeze of ACORN’s housing funds and wondering whether the Obama White House is attempting to downplay the conservative voice in politics. 

MSNBC also appears to be playing to its stereotypes, with a top story detailing President Obama’s stern comments toward Wall Street. 

The first 5 minutes have led me to believe this is going to be a very interesting journey.

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