both statements made by Eisenberg are certainly true, even more so considering the media's influence of public opinion in politics. Eisenberg compares this to history books, whose historic accounts can interpret information to change who is victimized by past errors inside the federal government. I compare it to the changes I see when I change the television station to watch the news. If I'm watching Fox, there is more coverage of Republicans and their side of the story (I also see shows like The Simpsons poking fun at their own network). If I'm watching NBC, the coverage is closer to impartial, possibly leaning toward Democrat sympathy.
The network news is impartial because, its theories are partisan. The network tells the story that will bring the most benefit. If the network receives funding from the Republican party, they will interpret and communicate the news as it would benefit the Republicans, in hopes for extra money. The news can be interpreted in several different ways, and it surely would not be reported the same by a truly impartial source.
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