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In reply to the discussion: A Warning to America [View all]1democracy
(167 posts)29. The vector for hate and lies, killing democracy is Murdoch media
https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2019/04/03/magazine/new-fox-corporation-disney-deal.html
6 Takeaways From The Timess Investigation Into Rupert Murdoch and His Family
"But that empire has given him influence over world affairs in a way few private citizens ever have, granting the Murdoch family enormous sway over not just the United States, but English-speaking countries around the world.
Fox News has long exerted a gravitational pull on the Republican Party in the United States, where it most recently amplified the nativist revolt that has fueled the rise of the far right and the election of President Trump.
Mr. Murdochs newspaper The Sun spent years demonizing the European Union to its readers in Britain, where it helped lead the Brexit campaign that persuaded a slim majority of voters in a 2016 referendum to endorse pulling out of the bloc. Political havoc has reigned in Britain ever since.
And in Australia, where his hold over the media is most extensive, Mr. Murdochs outlets pushed for the repeal of the countrys carbon tax and helped topple a series of prime ministers whose agenda he disliked, including Malcolm Turnbull last year."
6 Takeaways From The Timess Investigation Into Rupert Murdoch and His Family
"But that empire has given him influence over world affairs in a way few private citizens ever have, granting the Murdoch family enormous sway over not just the United States, but English-speaking countries around the world.
Fox News has long exerted a gravitational pull on the Republican Party in the United States, where it most recently amplified the nativist revolt that has fueled the rise of the far right and the election of President Trump.
Mr. Murdochs newspaper The Sun spent years demonizing the European Union to its readers in Britain, where it helped lead the Brexit campaign that persuaded a slim majority of voters in a 2016 referendum to endorse pulling out of the bloc. Political havoc has reigned in Britain ever since.
And in Australia, where his hold over the media is most extensive, Mr. Murdochs outlets pushed for the repeal of the countrys carbon tax and helped topple a series of prime ministers whose agenda he disliked, including Malcolm Turnbull last year."
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we have always had divisions, the difference today? Its clearly based on racism and nationalism,
beachbum bob
Apr 2019
#3
we beat them by overwhelming at the polls in 2020, 2022,2024, etc...sitting out NO longer
beachbum bob
Apr 2019
#34
When Blitzer asked if a man without health insurance should die, right wingers heckled with "Yeah!"
ck4829
Apr 2019
#4
The toxic partisanship is the result of Movement Conservatives within the Republican Party.
no_hypocrisy
Apr 2019
#5
We need to revoke corporate personhood & get money out of our electoral process.
CrispyQ
Apr 2019
#45
All so true. I have a theory that it was the advent of business news channels that is a root cause.
Laura PourMeADrink
Apr 2019
#41
Ask your golf buddy if the trillions of dollars in bank bailouts were socialism.
CrispyQ
Apr 2019
#47
Very well stated. Trumpsers can "ignore reality" largely because FOX and hate radio tell
FailureToCommunicate
Apr 2019
#21
WHY they believe FOX 'news' is the $64,000 question. FOX dishes out crap and
FailureToCommunicate
Apr 2019
#52
It's also caused when anyone claims that Democrats are the same as Republicans. Or...
NurseJackie
Apr 2019
#44