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Huey » Today, 12:05 pm » wrote: ↑

Today, 12:05 pm

Yeah, that's a fact.  We used to snipe at each other but it was while we actually discussed issues.  That went out the window a long time ago.  about 9 years ago.

It's like you two whining quimms don't read your own ****.

but it was while we actually discussed issues.

That would be impossible..

" It (The Five)  relies on short segments, quick banter, and personal anecdotes."doesn’t this suggest that it is glib, flimsy and unreliable?


That specific description is exactly why many media critics do view the show as glib, flimsy, and an unreliable source for deep news.Whether those traits are seen as a negative depends entirely on what a viewer is looking for:

## 🔎 The Case for "Glib and Flimsy" 
* Superficial Coverage
* Complex policy issues like inflation, healthcare, or foreign diplomacy are often condensed into five-minute segments. 
 * This format leaves little room for historical context, data verification, or structural nuance.
* Entertainment Over Accuracy
* The rapid-fire, banter-heavy structure rewards witty retorts, emotional reactions, and memorable punchlines. 
 * This dynamic can incentivize hosts to prioritize scoring political points over delivering objective facts.
* Partisan Echo Chamber
* Relying heavily on personal anecdotes rather than vetted data can lead to generalizations that reinforce existing biases rather than challenging them. 
  Ultimately, if a viewer relies on The Five as their primary source of factual news, the format is highly likely to leave them with a surface-level or one-sided understanding. However, for an audience seeking light political commentary and entertainment after a workday, the format achieves exactly what it sets out to do.