Why is the media trying so hard to distort reality?

[ProSense]

In 2000, Al Gore got 500,000 votes more than George Bush

In 2004, John Kerry got 8 million more votes than Al Gore.

Somehow, George Bush, after serving four failed years in office and being exposed as a liar, managed to reverse his fortunes by adding 11.5 million votes to his 2000 totals.

I thought that was odd.

In 2008, Obama is running a strong campaign. He has not only momentum on his side, but also the fact that Americans are tired of Bush and his failed policies.

Yet somehow, McCain, who barely made it through the Republican primary, whose numbers were lackluster compared to the Democrats' during the primary season, whose fundraising was abysmal through July, and who people fear will continue Bush's policies, is still in the running. As far as I see, there is nothing McCain did differently to cause his fundraising to double in August, right before he's entering the period of spending limits.

It's nothing more than a hunch, but there is something not quite right about McCain's numbers.

Tipping the scales: Cable news channels dedicate more coverage to RNC's scheduled programming during peak hours than to DNC's

It's clear that the media spin on Palin's speech is ridiculous

Something doesn't make sense about poll results on Iraq war and national security






Seriously, look at those graphics. Who did they poll? McCain's campaign has basically confirmed that Palin is not qualified.

[blm]

1. Those Dems who still believe the media is honest and NOT complicit the last 8yrs, are focking up the

rest of the party, this country, and this world.

[DFW]

2. I wasn't aware there were any left

[blm]

3. I wish there weren't any left....but, we see them everyday here...yes, even on DU.

Does this sound familiar? "Media is only interested in (fill in the blank) profit - sensationalism - news." "If the Dem nominee can't get their message out, it is their fault, the newsmedia will cover them if they make news."

The rationalizations made to side with newsmedia after the last 8yrs makes me sick.

[Gabi Hayes]

9. yep, but you forgot my favorite: the ''M$M just wants a horserace'' horseshit

[blm]

17. DING DING DING....that is definitely the top response from the media apologists.

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[backscatter712]

22. They do want a horserace, but...

they definitely know who they want to win, and they're not bashful about slanting their coverage to make it happen.

[Blarch]

4. The funny thing is ....

You are surprised that the media distorts reality. Whats wrong with you ?

[ProSense]

5. You seem to have missed the point.

The point is not "surprise" that the media is distorting reality, it's that they have the audacity to continue doing it, and are still able to get people to buy into it the distortion.

[Blarch]

18. welcome to america.

[glitch]

6. $Billions to their masters.

The idea that the media is a media and not PR to manipulate policy for profits to the corporations that own them, or even profits to the corporations that share board members with the corporations that own them, is antiquated.

[holiday]

7. I don't understand it either????

[glitch]

13. You don't understand my post? Or you don't understand what the hell the corporate media is doing? nt

[avaistheone1]

10. Agree. That is why it is called corporate media.

[Cha]

8. Tax cuts, monopoly, and they don't give shit about

their country.

[SocratesInSpirit]

11. It's like we're living in bizarro world

I've been staring at the television in utter disbelief as the commentators try their darnedest to polish these GOP turds until they shine. So many lies and distortions - it's staggering! But when I start wondering if I'm the one who's insane, I remember when Peggy Noonan and a couple other pundits were caught on mic expressing their unreserved opinions about how ridiculous the Palin pick was. It's a stunning illustration of how vast the disconnect is between the what the "news" tells us is true and actual reality.

Also, my husband makes the point that the media wants to create the buzz of a "close" race so they can boost their viewer numbers.

[TheKentuckian]

12. I think they are beaten down, interested in ratings, and...

TOTALLY IN THE TANK.

[Parker CA]

15. I think the MSM is so at odds

with the competition of blog-generated news sources that they have to put a completely different spin on it to make them appear as if they have the "real" answer to the numbers game.

They are clearly being upstaged by the blogosphere, and this is a clear attempt for them to create a division and loyalty bias between bloggers and MSM viewers. Although there is some cross-over from bloggers to the MSM, this segment really only exists as a confirmation and fact checking system to what the pulse of info on the web is depicting.

Certainly, there are corporate influences behind these numbers and polls, all falling in line with the individual or group interests of the big guys, but I think it's pretty clear that the MSM is really struggling to keep pace with the blogosphere, and has resorted to sheer distortion to prove their legitimacy. And further, to cement that their facts have been consistent all along and that those on the web have been inaccurate, they employ the handed-down corporate policy in determining who will win or lose, or in other words, which states will have "problems" with the vote counting and tabulations.

[OneBlueSky]

14. they're setting us up for "The Big Theft, 2008" . . .

they stole the White House in 2000 . . . then they did it again in 2004 . . . and now they're getting ready to do it yet again in 2008 . . .

Obama may indeed get millions more votes than McCain, but that certainly doesn't mean that McCain won't win the election . . . watch the vote-counting magic take place in enough states to swing enough votes his way to make him our next president . . .

they have the motive, they have them means, and they have the opportunity . . . anyone seriously think they won't do it? . . .

"It's not who votes that counts; it's who counts the votes." . . .

[JeanGrey]

16. I just saw a poll that said Palin is more popular than either

McCain or Obama. ???

[democracy1st]

19. i guess with the RNC scheduling they would argue that the hurricane disrupted

the first day,but with the AP hiring these rightwingers with agendas posting whether they like or dislike a speech is more important to me.

[renie408]

20. Because there is not such thing as 'liberal media'? Because they are owned by gigunda corporations

that want a Repuke government that loves gigunda corporations? Because there is no such thing as journalism any more? Just pundits and people who listen to pundits and nod their heads?

You pick. Any of the above answer it for me.

[ProSense]

21. Because they

want to create the perception that the Republicans are doing well. I still don't see how Democratic candidates for Congress are beating out Republican incumbents across the country, but the national race is so close. It makes no sense. State by state Obama is doing well against McCain, but the national tracking polls continue to spark panic.

[blm]

23. Yes - like all those voting for Dem congress are also voting for....McCain?

.

[Hepburn]

24. Because it is not just simply media...

...it is CORPORATE media!

[shadowknows69]

25. Why keep asking a question you should know the answer to by now

The message is bought, paid for and tightly controlled and the enemy holds the keys to the transmitters.