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58. The media is the propaganda arm of the PutinGOP.

Reply to PeaceWave (Reply #48)

Sat Dec 7, 2024, 09:39 AM

Dec 7

So there is a reason to downplay the failed SK coup.

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An observation about the media response to the killing of UHC CEO Brian Thompson... [View all] Jedi Guy Dec 6 OP

I noticed the same thing. Irish_Dem Dec 6 #1

Advertising dollars OrangeJoe Dec 6 #28

I pointed out yesterday that the media barely mentioned the coup attempt in South Korea... PeaceWave Dec 7 #48

Excellent point, doesn't speak well for the public or the media. arthritisR_US Dec 7 #50

The media is the propaganda arm of the PutinGOP. Irish_Dem Dec 7 #58

A titan was executed in billionnaires XanaDUer2 Dec 6 #2

Musk isn't NEOBuckeye Dec 6 #24

BINGO!!!!!!!!!!!! johnnyfins Dec 7 #70

It was breaking news several times on CNN. Swede Dec 6 #3

Ah, Terminator 2. One of the very few sequels that was superior to its predecessor. Jedi Guy Dec 6 #5

Three more great sequels PJMcK Dec 7 #75

And Grumpier Old Men markodochartaigh Dec 7 #79

I agree overall, though I think it's tough to compare Alien and Aliens. Jedi Guy Dec 7 #84

Billionaires own the major media in this country- TBF Dec 6 #4

It's backfiring on them Random Boomer Dec 7 #61

They have nearly a full-face photo from that one camera - TBF Dec 7 #64

This is what they get for wanting all the guns everywhere. onecaliberal Dec 7 #68

Media responds to eyeballs watching. It's been an interesting, human interest allegorical oracle Dec 6 #6

No, eyeballs only see what's put in front of them. Think. Again. Dec 6 #13

Not to be cheeky, but I choose what's in front of my eyeballs as much as possible. allegorical oracle Dec 7 #55

"...as much as possible". Think. Again. Dec 7 #56

Part of it is also is "proximity bias". It took place in NYC, against a very-high-on-the-social-totem-pole guy. JHB Dec 6 #7

I agree. I've seen this happen many times. Nt spooky3 Dec 7 #77

Fortunately, I cut the cord years ago. RedWhiteBlueIsRacist Dec 6 #8

K/R ColinC Dec 6 #9

Assassinations, blood, police investigations, etc., sell. I've had CNN on in background today and that was Silent Type Dec 6 #10

It's a "who done it". Everyone is talking about LeftInTX Dec 6 #11

The shooter's probably in the Bahamas by now, getting a suntan. nt allegorical oracle Dec 6 #12

The media can, and does, deliberately create the public's interest by what the media pushes forward. Think. Again. Dec 6 #15

That's true. H2O Man Dec 6 #22

I'm still fixated on the the sheriff's case. I'm glad they indicted him. LeftInTX Dec 6 #43

Right. H2O Man Dec 6 #46

They know their audience so are you sure their following or leading ? arthritisR_US Dec 7 #52

It's been a very intense news week! Lulu KC Dec 6 #14

I have not watched any of it. milestogo Dec 6 #16

It's real life "Who shot JR?" Sympthsical Dec 6 #17

On December 4, 2024, 41 other Americans died from gun violence. 42 total. Only 1 is getting widespread Solly Mack Dec 6 #18

Thank you. H2O Man Dec 6 #23

You're welcome. :( Solly Mack Dec 6 #29

+1 leftstreet Dec 6 #25

They list the injured as well. Solly Mack Dec 6 #30

They say "All lives matters" bronxiteforever Dec 6 #34

Only certain lives matter and I'm not in that club. The majority of us aren't. Solly Mack Dec 6 #36

Yes.like your point makes clear bronxiteforever Dec 6 #37

Sickness is apt. Solly Mack Dec 6 #38

Apparently some lives matter more than others. nt Dulcinea Dec 7 #59

But a rich white CEO of a huge corporation is seen as perhaps 10,000 times more important than a "nobody" American. DSandra Dec 9 #87

Not so secretly. Solly Mack Dec 9 #88

they figure people need a feel good story PedroXimenez Dec 6 #19

Joe Bagadonuts BaronChocula Dec 6 #20

Frankly, he's a folk hero ... Shoonra Dec 6 #21

shooting someone in the back is sheer fucking cowardice Skittles Dec 6 #26

Quick and clean, no risk to the shooter. Aussie105 Dec 6 #31

yeah, assassins routinely show their face while flirting Skittles Dec 6 #32

Yes of course! Aussie105 Dec 6 #33

are you seriously comparing that guy to combat vets? Skittles Dec 6 #35

For all we know, he is a combat vet. intheflow Dec 7 #57

That's crossed my mind too. Dulcinea Dec 7 #60

LOL Skittles Dec 9 #86

You came back 3 days later just to pwn me? intheflow Dec 10 #89

I'm a veteran Skittles Dec 10 #90

You say that a lot. I do not think it means what you think it means Mr.WeRP Dec 7 #78

Are they next? Aussie105 Dec 6 #27

I think you're fecking spot on!👍🏼 arthritisR_US Dec 7 #53

Wall Street and the billionaire parasites have declared war on the American working class. PatrickforB Dec 6 #39

Everyone except the voters who put johnnyfins Dec 7 #72

Generally speaking, the value that the corporate media; places on individuals is directly related to their wealth, Uncle Joe Dec 6 #40

Agree...but, it's also the sensationalism of it that they think brings viewers. Legacy media is not the news PortTack Dec 6 #41

Unfortunately for our corporate media overlords Hassler Dec 6 #42

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe was assassinated ?? Jack Valentino Dec 6 #44

He was no longer PM at the time, but still a public figure. And the shooting was at a public event. Coventina Dec 7 #49

Not just MSM Cirsium Dec 6 #45

At least 3X a week..... BidenRocks Dec 7 #47

Abe was a former head of state, not the current head of state Mountainguy Dec 7 #51

M$M Is Not Connected To The General Public Anymore modrepub Dec 7 #54

But, Weren't We Warned DAngelo136 Dec 7 #62

A lot of cyberpunk and futuristic science fiction deals with out-of-control corporate power. Jedi Guy Dec 7 #67

"Network"! calimary Dec 7 #71

It sells seta1950 Dec 7 #63

They used to say in the newspaper business (maybe they still do) generalbetrayus Dec 7 #65

The media may be obsessed but online sleuths don't give a shit. SunSeeker Dec 7 #66

Excellent point ThePartyThatListens Dec 7 #69

The shooter must be caught, or our great healthcare system would be destroyed dalton99a Dec 7 #73

Im just curious quakerboy Dec 7 #74

Well. Fucking. Said. Mr.WeRP Dec 7 #76

Maybe this is the path... Unhandyandy Dec 7 #80

If a room full of kindergarteners mercuryblues Dec 7 #81

Yep. That said, though, the US cares infinitely more about motherfucking CEOs than it does about kindergarteners...so Karasu Dec 7 #82

There are many reasons why the media are losing their collective shit over this, but all of them are painfully obvious Karasu Dec 7 #83

Slow down ... there's no conspiracy ... news editors have various criteria on which news is judged. ificandream Dec 7 #85