Does it seem as though the GOP-controlled media has decided the economy is fine now?

[ColbertWatcher]

It seems like if the GOP-controlled media can pretend the "recession" is over there would be no pressing need to fix anything (health coverage for one).

I haven't seen/heard a story in the national media about unemployment, homelessness, much less anything on the foreclosures or hunger.

There were only two big stories even remotely related to the economy that I can remember were:
1. the one about the corporation that received a bailout that now posted a profit and
2. the one about the Dow hitting over 9,000.

But, it seems any story about anyone not recovering from the Bush/GOP failed economy doesn't get published/reported in the national media, instead it's a small bit in a local paper.

If it's covered at all.

Is it just me? Or, is the GOP-controlled media ignoring the real story about the economy?

[leftstreet]

1. If the M$M is GOP-controlled, why do the Democrats have the majority?

:shrug:

[ColbertWatcher]

2. I don't understand what you're asking.

Do you mean the Dems are the majority in federal elected offices?

[leftstreet]

5. Yeah, the Dems have the majority in Congress and the White House

If the media is really GOP-controlled, that weouldn't have happened.

That's what I meant.

[ColbertWatcher]

9. But, those two things are different. n/t

[leftstreet]

12. Uh...er, I just meant the M$M is controlled by Ruling Class corporations

Not by one or the other political party

[bluestateguy]

3. Really? It's fine? Wow! Obama fixed it in 6 months!

Sounds like a case for his reelection.

[ColbertWatcher]

6. LOL! And if it takes another dive? How will the GOP-controlled media characterize it then? n/t

[Hannah Bell]

4. why do you think the media is gop-controlled

?

[ControlledDemolition]

7. Rupert Murdoch... GE... It's not as if Lou Grant has one news program anymore!

'The Liberal Media' myth is pushed by bought and paid for scum.

[ColbertWatcher]

8. The five (is it 6 now?) corporations that control the media are run by GOPers. n/t

[leftstreet]

11. Then why didn't McCain win?

Seriously

[ColbertWatcher]

19. Probably because people relied more on the internets?

I'm sorry, I still don't see how one follows the other.

[leftstreet]

32. The M$M told us to elect Obama, not McCain

Obama's huge win wasn't an underground phenomenon springing from the internet.

You're right, I think we're talking about two different things here.

[ColbertWatcher]

33. "The M$M told us to elect Obama" Really? n/t

[ControlledDemolition]

13. Bingo! Walter Sheridan anyone... bought and paid for by the MIC.

OVER 40 YEARS AGO!!! It has only gotten worse since then.

[Hannah Bell]

16. run or owned? got a link to more details?

[ColbertWatcher]

21. Here's a link from the Nation (2006) showing the web of media ownership ...

http://www.thenation.com/special/2006_entertainment.pdf

[Greyhound]

10. Here's a rec, but the media is controlled by the parasites and political parties are meaningless.

It was the Republiks, now it is the Democrats, the don't care and they own both players.

And yes, they are still trying their best to convince the Sheeple that all is well and "the adults are in control". And you know what? It will work for a while, long enough for the suckers to sink more money into their Ponzi scheme.

[ColbertWatcher]

17. I'm just trying to figure out how the health care issue is being portrayed.

When the GOP-controlled media first started covering how bad the economy was/is, it was compared to the Great Depression.

If this is/was true, all of us will have to sacrifice and we'll have to come up with big ideas to get out of the mess.

Implementing a single-payer, universal health care system, would be the big solution. According to the national media, however, the economy is not in as bad shape as we were led to believe, thus negating the need for big solutions.

Hell, even the Cash for Clunkers program is being ridiculed, even though we all know American car companies are still hurting.

The GOP-controlled media pushed gloom and doom stories about the economy when the banks needed help, but when a solution would help every American, the stories all seem to be about recovery.

[Greyhound]

23. You're right except for the belief (wish?) that it is the GOP.

The people that run the country today are the same people that ran the country 5, 10, or 30 years ago. It has nothing to do with political party.

If the Democrats had been on ascendence in the 80s, Rupert Murdoch would have bought his way into the Democratic Party. Mellon-Scaife is an exception, most of the people that matter couldn't care less about which party currently has the clout, only that they use it for what they are told to use for.

[ColbertWatcher]

24. Re: Murdoch in the 1980's, however ...

... Dems have the majority in the House and Senate and are in the White House. So, why are the Birferz in the news? It's almost like the media are back to the same old tricks they used when Clinton was in office.

Nevertheless, "whoever" is controlling the media all seem to be getting their orders from the same playbook: ignore reality and protect mega-corporations at the expense of workers, unions, the unemployed, the homeless, etc.

It's beyond coincidence that every network repeats the same protect-the-status-quo talking points.

[Greyhound]

26. There ya go.

Same playbook, same people. They know that The Sheeple will do whatever they are told to do through their sacred box and that's why media control is paramount.

[lapfog_1]

14. I think the GOP and corporate america

would be content with a 15 to 18 percent permanent unemployment rate.

How better to keep the employees you have in line?

[Truth Talks]

15. Corporate Media Pollyannas

For whatever it's worth, I prefer the term corporate media. In my neck of the woods, there are more corrupt Democrats/liberals in the media business than Republicans/conservatives.

Anyway, I have seen some posistive press regarding the economy lately. They're telling us there are signs the economy is improving, even though massive layoffs continue, and the unemployment rate is expected to reach or exceed 10% by the end of the year.

It seems to me the media have consistenly downgraded the crisis, only to grudingly upgrade their reports as necessary. They still persist in calling it a recession, which I believe is to mild a term. It may not yet qualify as Great Depression II (my favorite name for the crisis), but I think it's much worse than a mere recession.

[ColbertWatcher]

22. "the media have consistenly downgraded the crisis" Yes, I agree.

The question is why?

[johnaries]

18. Actually, I heard some pretty big news stories today.

Home sales are up again, and Wall St. had the biggest increase this week in 9 years. Some experts were saying consumer confidence and consumer buying should follow shortly. Sounded pretty hopeful.

[ColbertWatcher]

20. Oh great.

The investor class is doing fine, people who are out of work, homeless or starving can wait their turn to get coverage in the national media.

[johnaries]

25. Unfortunately, Stocks are a leading indicator and Employment

rates are a lagging indicator. Basically, stocks get better because the speculators are betting the rest is about to get better.

[ColbertWatcher]

34. But does that mean the coverage of the recession (depression?) has been accurate or fair?

Are we seeing another example of the what happened to Carter that gave us another Reagan?

[jeanpalmer]

27. I haven't noticed a lack of reporting or coverage

of the data. There does seem to be a concerted effort by the Fed, the Government, Wall St. and the media to convince people that the worst is over and we are on the verge of recovery. I don't believe it has anything to do with GOP control however. It looks like they're just trying to build people's confidence back up.

[diderot20]

28. then dont watch TV :p

It is funny that you say that. Actually I have the feeling it is the same in Germany sometimes. The big newspapers all seem to agree that the econom will do better now.

But actually I don't watch any tv anymore: I just watch TED, reason, fora.
The best talks and documentaries I link on www.getdocued.net

So if you are tired of government controlled TV, but also hate this conspiracy-theory-sites,
try this above-mentiones sites.

[ColbertWatcher]

30. Thank you for the links and welcome to DU! n/t

[Q3JR4]

29. Doesn't matter what they say.

Whatever they say about the recession isn't going to matter to those individuals who are still unemployed.

It's hard to convince a person of something if they themselves are living proof of the lie.

Q3JR4.

[ColbertWatcher]

31. Good point, but only if the people effected ever see those stories.

Being unemployed makes it hard to get cable, pay for internets, buy the paper, etc.

I think all the "everything is fine stories" are not for the "down and out" but for undecided voters.

IMHO.