This man exposes how Fox News and Murdoch perpetually lie to their viewers and that a vast majority believe those lies.
This gentleman is spot-fucking-on. The damage @FoxNews and Rupert Murdoch have done to America is immeasurable. If Putin owned his own American news network, he could not do as much harm to America and democracy as Fox News and Rupert Murdoch have. 😡👇 pic.twitter.com/bOkT7XeJCY
— Bill Madden (@maddenifico) October 31, 2024
20 Absolute Corkers Told By Fox news And Rupert Owned Outlets
1. Climate Change Denial
Fox News and other Murdoch-owned outlets have long downplayed or outright denied the scientific consensus on climate change. Regular segments feature pundits arguing that climate change is a “hoax” or that human activity has no significant impact, which misleads viewers on a topic where there is near-unanimous scientific agreement.
2. COVID-19 Misinformation
During the pandemic, Fox News hosts like Tucker Carlson and Laura Ingraham cast doubt on the severity of COVID-19, even likening it to the flu. They promoted unproven treatments like hydroxychloroquine while undermining vaccines, which led to widespread confusion and likely contributed to vaccine hesitancy among their viewership.
3. The “War on Christmas”
Fox News has annually revived the narrative that there is a “War on Christmas,” suggesting that secular society is attempting to erase Christian traditions. They cited anecdotal cases of retailers choosing “Happy Holidays” over “Merry Christmas” as evidence of a conspiracy to eliminate Christmas, despite no tangible evidence of this happening on a national scale.
4. Immigrant “Caravans”
In 2018, Fox News pushed the notion that immigrant “caravans” from Central America were “invading” the United States. Coverage suggested that migrants were a threat to national security, heightening public fear by implying these groups were violent criminals, despite reports showing the majority were families fleeing violence and poverty.
5. “Clean Coal” Myth
Murdoch outlets have supported the coal industry by promoting the idea of “clean coal” technology, implying coal can be burned with minimal environmental impact. The idea of “clean coal” remains largely unproven and misleadingly suggests that coal is environmentally friendly.
6. Obama “Birther” Conspiracy
Fox News gave substantial airtime to the unfounded conspiracy theory that former President Barack Obama was not born in the United States, casting doubt on his legitimacy as president. This was amplified by Donald Trump’s promotion of the theory, though it was debunked thoroughly.
7. Voter Fraud Claims in the 2020 Election
In the aftermath of the 2020 presidential election, Fox News perpetuated false claims of widespread voter fraud, with several hosts suggesting that the election was “stolen” from Donald Trump. These claims were later used to justify the storming of the Capitol on January 6, 2021.
8. “Antifa” as the Sole Perpetrator of Violence
Fox News often exaggerated the role of anti-fascist activists, or “Antifa,” in violent protests, especially during the Black Lives Matter protests in 2020. Despite clear evidence showing a variety of actors, including right-wing agitators, were involved in violence, Fox portrayed Antifa as the primary cause.
9. Minimisation of White Supremacist Threats
Murdoch-owned media have regularly downplayed the role of white supremacists in acts of violence. After the deadly rally in Charlottesville, Virginia, Fox and other conservative outlets minimised the involvement of white nationalists, sometimes suggesting “both sides” were at fault.
10. The “Deep State” Conspiracy Theory
Fox News has promoted the idea of a “deep state,” a secret, unelected group of government officials supposedly undermining President Trump. This conspiracy theory, however, lacks credible evidence and has primarily served to delegitimize government institutions like the FBI and CIA.
11. Misrepresentation of “Critical Race Theory”
Fox has used “Critical Race Theory” (CRT) as a catch-all term to stoke fears about racial education in schools, even though CRT is generally taught only in advanced academic settings. This framing has led to public backlash and school board controversies despite CRT not being part of the standard K-12 curriculum.
12. Denial of Police Brutality
Conservative media frequently portray police brutality as overblown, often suggesting that victims were responsible for their own deaths or that racism isn’t a significant factor. By blaming victims, they have routinely diverted focus away from systemic issues in policing.
13. Downplaying Russian Interference in U.S. Elections
Fox News has often dismissed or minimized the role of Russian interference in the 2016 U.S. election. Commentators suggested that such claims were a “hoax” to undermine Trump’s presidency, despite findings from U.S. intelligence agencies affirming interference.
14. Spreading Conspiracy Theories about George Soros
Rupert Murdoch’s outlets have spread baseless conspiracy theories about billionaire George Soros, often painting him as a puppet-master behind progressive causes. This narrative has anti-Semitic undertones and has been debunked repeatedly.
15. Fearmongering about “Socialism”
Fox News uses the term “socialism” to attack policies like universal healthcare and environmental regulations, framing them as radical and dangerous. This misrepresents what policies like “Medicare for All” or “Green New Deal” actually entail, leading to misinformed resistance.
16. Exaggerated “Spygate” Scandal
Fox News amplified the “Spygate” conspiracy theory, which claimed that the FBI under Obama spied on Trump’s 2016 campaign for political reasons. Investigations found no improper behaviour, but the narrative persisted as a talking point on the network.
17. Misleading on “Blue State” vs. “Red State” Crime Rates
Fox regularly reports that crime is out of control in Democrat-run “blue” states, suggesting a direct link between liberal policies and crime. However, crime rates often vary widely within states and are influenced by numerous factors beyond political leadership.
18. Misreporting on “Green Energy Failures”
Conservative media like Fox often exaggerate the failures of green energy projects, using isolated incidents as examples of why renewables are “unreliable.” For instance, Fox blamed Texas’s 2021 winter power outage on wind turbines, even though failures in natural gas infrastructure were more significant.
19. The Benghazi “Cover-Up”
Fox News spent years promoting the idea of a cover-up related to the 2012 attack on a U.S. diplomatic compound in Benghazi, Libya. Despite numerous investigations finding no wrongdoing on the part of the Obama administration, the network suggested it was a scandal of the highest order.
20. Claims about “Open Borders” under Biden
Fox News has repeatedly claimed that President Biden has adopted an “open borders” policy, suggesting that his administration is allowing unchecked immigration. In reality, while there have been changes to immigration policy, the Biden administration has not removed border enforcement.
There are of course hundreds of thousands… more. Our minds are being thoroughly trashed and only we can prevent it. If it looks like shit and smells like shit then there is a great chance it is shit.
