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Goldberg's Arguments Of Bias
Climatically so, the intent of Goldberg's main argument was to unmask the media bias which is strikingly seen in news coverage all over the nation. Conclusively, Bias illustrates essential key points to enhance its case. Though all in all, it is seen while descriptively depicting these vital points, Bias drifts toward self-perspicacity; judgments shaped by individual opinions and feelings, rather than outside influences. Undoubtedly, Bias has a bias of its own. One which overtly favors Goldberg in an eye-catching and an apparent manner. It is highly suggested that future readers of Bias must learn to accept the good among the bad as well as Goldberg's insights along with his insults by which are repeatedly offered. Conclusively, Goldberg
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