American Quote by Andrew Breitbart
“We just assumed that Walter Cronkite was unbiased. In hindsight, it is clear that Walter Cronkite was biased and that he used feigned objectivity as the cudgel to change the American narrative from being a right of center one to being a left of center one.”
About This Quote
Media figures often claim objectivity but may subtly shape narratives toward a political bias.
In simple terms: Bias can hide behind claimed neutrality.
Key Takeaway
Question supposed objectivity.
Themes
media criticism
political bias
truth seeking
Mood
critical
skeptical
Type
analysis
commentary
When to use this quote
- news consumption
- political discourse
- media literacy workshops
Key Concepts
journalism
propaganda analysis
Questions to Reflect On
- What signs reveal hidden bias?
- How does bias affect public opinion?
A Different Perspective
Bias is sometimes subtle and hard to detect.
![“He [Walter Cronkite] was also a profoundly good man. I don't think we should lose sight of that. All those professional gifts emanated from a very good core and that's something that's beyond training. It's who he was.” quote by Bill Clinton](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/80e/bill-clinton-11499_clinton_he-walter-cronkite-was-also-a-profoundly_985050.jpg)
