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steve2470

(37,481 posts)
Sat Mar 4, 2023, 07:03 PM Mar 2023

hi my fellow Floridians, your feedback about the newspaper Orlando Sentinel...

Hi all,

I know those of you who don't live near Orlando (or never have) probably won't have an opinion on this, so my apologies about that.

Until very recently, I considered the Orlando Sentinel centrist (at most) overall. I have never seen them as a "captive" of the Democratic Party (like Fox News is with Republicans) or left of center in any way. Granted, they might have taken a position or two that is left of center, but yes, I've always seen the paper as centrist to center-right.

I've seen two people lately disparage the paper lately as too leftist and anti-Republican. I don't know, sounds like AM hate radio or Fox News talking points to me.

Comments, fellow Floridians ? Thank you for your time in advance !

Steve
Orlando resident

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hi my fellow Floridians, your feedback about the newspaper Orlando Sentinel... (Original Post) steve2470 Mar 2023 OP
Orlando Sentinel Wifes husband Mar 2023 #1
Conservatives complain about Sarasota paper if it carries anything remotely favorable of left. Timeflyer Mar 2023 #2
I've been far left by most measures my entire adult life but lately I notice... hay rick Mar 2023 #3

Wifes husband

(757 posts)
1. Orlando Sentinel
Sat Mar 4, 2023, 08:43 PM
Mar 2023

The paper is not what it used to be, but it is still neither center left or center right. Actually pro truth and anti hypocrisy. Insisting that elected officials do their jobs is what they are good at. The current regime has a problem with that, but I do not.

Timeflyer

(3,795 posts)
2. Conservatives complain about Sarasota paper if it carries anything remotely favorable of left.
Sat Mar 4, 2023, 09:12 PM
Mar 2023

They want Faux News, paper format. And they like to play the victim.

hay rick

(9,719 posts)
3. I've been far left by most measures my entire adult life but lately I notice...
Sun Mar 5, 2023, 01:07 AM
Mar 2023

a whole bunch of Democrats that I consider to be very moderate are lumped in together with me by the haters.

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