NBC blocks Gravel from debates. - Since when do they decide who we listen to?!!!

[WizardTN]

Sen. Mike Gravel: "Why NBC and the DNC Want Me Out of the Debates"


"In the past year, I have attended 11 national Democratic debates of which two were sponsored by corporate media giant NBC. However, last week, the network suddenly conjured up arbitrary polling and fundraising requirements specifically designed to exclude me. None of the previous debates I attended held such requirements."


Full story on the Huffington Post:

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/sen-mike-gravel/why-nbc-and-the-dnc-want-_b_69397.html

I do NOT agree with all that Gravel has to say. However that is not the issue here. Since when does the media, ANY media get to pre-select from a list of valid contenders, WHO we get to listen to?

Do they think THEY get to decide who is a viable candidate?

And why isn't the DNC protesting this?

[BobRossi]

1. Who do you think picks the POTUS?

It sure as hell isn't the people. MSM is the front for corporate America.

[Ian David]

4. If it were up to DU, I bet Barbara Boxer and Barney Frank would be in The White House right now.

Or Stephen Colbert and Stephanie Miller.

In fact, I think I'm going to post a poll.

[truebrit71]

2. Who do you think is picking our "inevitable" nominee?

It ain't us here at DU....

I'm glad that grandpa ain't gonna be there though...gives more time for Dennis...

[WizardTN]

3. So it's OK with you eh?

Until they decide that YOUR favorite isn't "viable" anymore?

Sheeesh, what happened to the idea that the PEOPLE are to decide, at the caucuses and primaries, who is a viable candidate?

Think where this is heading. Just THINK about it. I don't care WHO you support. You're just going to let someone else make your decision for you?

Again, I am NOT a Gravel supporter. But this BS is against all the principles of the "people" deciding.