I find it interesting that although the majority of the media consider themselves moderate and yet promote a liberal agenda are interested in silencing talk radio and/or fox news. I consider this a dangerous situation. Any time the minority (right wing labeled talk radio or fox news) has to suffer the tyranny of the majority: CNN, MSNBC, ABC, NBC, CBS, Most major Hollywood studios etc...these is a crussing of dissenting ideas and speaking out become punishable. I know both sides of the political establishment feels the same way but only when they are not in power: see link
http://www.thelandofthefree.net/conservativeopinion/2008/11/11/the-right-to-disagree/
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This neatly sidesteps the question of hard news vs opinionated pieces with an "it's not us it's them" argument, doesn't it? Like they say on SNL, "just kidding not really."
ReplyDeleteLiking the blog so far! Consider me the prof who has been known to put on the (left-wing) partisan hat, broadcasting your link and encouraging you to speak your truth. Not only can we agree to disagree, but we can be civil about it in the process! What a country.
I agree regarding the fact that Fox and Talk are not hard news but they appeal to people seeking an opposite view or those who feel like they are the only one who doesn't agree with the main stream media. Talk radio was extremely hard on Pres. Bush for a lot of his positions related to immigration and federalizing airport security etc...
ReplyDeleteI don't know that we disagree all that much but I am pleased that you have provided an insighful review of my blog...