'Liberal Media' Myth vs Corporate Republican Media Fact

[Kansas Wyatt]

Everyone here knows that the Republican talking point, "liberal media," is just another bold faced lie repeatedly catapulted on the American people. All major networks and cable news networks allow this lie to be repeated over and over in their echo chamber, without any rebuttal to clarify the fact of the matter. Nothing is said by any journalist, commentator, or pundit to stop this lie from being repeated over and over again to the American people, and they act as though they are complicit with the continuation of this lie. Worst yet, often a Democrat sits there without saying a word about this lie, and the Democrats never mount an offensive position to shut down the Republican lie.

My proposition to all Democrats, who actually get the opportunity to get air time, either national or local, is to immediately challenge the "liberal media" talking point. Those of you in the media and press can do the same thing, instead of being complicit with a lie being catapulted on the American people. As soon as the lie, "liberal media," is spoken, immediately counter this lie with the fact of the matter, which is 'CORPORATE REPUBLICAN MEDIA.' Shut them down, and do not allow them to raise their voice over yours.

Why 'CORPORATE REPUBLICAN MEDIA?'

Well first, most people think corporations have gotten to big and conglomerate, and it just so happens that the corporate controlled media is more interested in only catapulting what is in their best interest and bottom line, and that means favoring the Republicans.

Second, there are many people who think they are Republicans, even though they favor progressive Democratic ideals, and the "Corporate" part allows them to oppose a 'Corporate Republican Media.' Once many of these Republicans start to take a second look at the news they are receiving, they will figure out who is really benefiting from the version of the alleged news they are receiving.

Third and most important, there has to be a clear voice actually speaking truth to power. That means dump 'Corporate Republican Media' in their lap when they try to claim "liberal media.' Otherwise, how are any viewers going to know it's only another Republican LIE? If the Democrats do not stand up and tell the people, will they ever know and why would they believe it if the Democrats won't challenge it? The Republican isn't going to tell the people, nor will the corporate media favoring the Republicans.

[upi402]

1. TV News pundits say "liberal media" with venom and spread the lie

their own bad selves.
Traitors!
:rant:

[Kansas Wyatt]

4. But how many times have you seen a Dem sit there & say nothing?

If no Democrat ever says anything to clear the record, then the Republicans and the corporate media whores are not going to do for them. A lot of people see the "liberal media" lie repeated over and over, without any rebuttal from any Democrat, so they figure the Democrat agrees with the "liberal media" lie.

The point is, if the Democrats do not start actually telling viewers the truth of the matter, the viewers will have no other reason, but to believe the Republican talking point lie, "liberal media."

'Corporate Republican Media' is a short accurate rebuttal of the Republican lie, that Democrats need to immediately dump back in their laps.

[cyberpj]

2. These charts are a few years old but you see how it works...

Even updated, they surely look as bad or worse.
Spread 'em around:

http://www.thenation.com/special/bigten.html

[Name removed]

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[spooky3]

5. who are their bosses? The owners of the media and others at the top

who control the editing, the pay rates and assignments given to reporters--in other words, the people who have the POWER in the media, are largely Republicans, not Democrats.

[RandomKoolzip]

6. That 85% statistic is long outdated.

Since the 80's, the numbers have shifted. Plus Moon, Sciafe, Coors, et al. have pumped more money into more media organizations than any comparable figures on the left. Talking heads become conservative shills because they know the money's good.

David Brock's "The Republican Noise Machine" is a good read; I suggest you pick up a copy soon.

[ProfessorPlum]

7. This guy begs to differ

http://gop4fairnessdoctrine.blogspot.com/

[ProfessorGAC]

8. That Guy Differs With The Facts

Clinton's approval ratings were high because of the media? The reason why the issue got as far as impeachment was BECAUSE OF THE MEDIA ATTENTION! The media didn't protect him. The public simply disagreed with idiots like the guy in the link.

When you're obviously a flaming idiot, people notice! So, people didn't disagree with the need to impeach Clinton because of the media. It was because impeaching him was a stupid idea.
The Professor

[rman]

9. interesting

it's great that some repubs are on the same page as dems on this issue.

But the name in the URL of that site is peculiar since the Grand Old Party is definitely not "4" the Fairness Doctrine.

I really wonder which Republican representatives support those republican voters on that issue.