the media IS the message.

[kpete]

Gee, where do you suppose anyone would get the idea that President Obama might be a Muslim?

And how did you learn about Barack Obama's religion?
60 Media
11 Obama's behaviors or his own words
7 Things heard or read (non-specific)
7 Internet
6 Things heard or read during presidential campaign
4 Views of family or friends
4 Obama's ancestry -- family background, name, appearance
1 My own opinion
1 Obama's policies towards Muslim countries or religion in the U.S.

http://www.dailykos.com/storyonly/2010/8/20/894661/-Turns-out-the-media-is-the-message
http://www.slate.com/blogs/blogs/weigel/archive/2010/08/19/today-in-journalism.aspx
http://voices.washingtonpost.com/plum-line/2010/08/poll_most_of_those_who_think_o.html

[golddigger]

1. Cable news shows do not report news,

they create news.

[Cetacea]

2. I would reply but you always ignore my posts.

[kpete]

4. i always read replies

i prefer to see others react,
i tend not to reply.
But, please do not take that personally.
i like to share,
cut and paste
think and ponder

peace, kp

[Cetacea]

5. Thank for clarifying

I enjoy your threads and your contributions here greatly.

:hi:

[earth mom]

3. Turn the lying news off people! Been saying that for years around here.

There are so many better sources for news and information than those lying corporate news bastards!