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LiberalLovinLug

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59. I do fear that this avoidance of actual journalistic and truth based media co.s is a bad thing

Reply to BlueWaveNeverEnd (Original post)

Tue Dec 3, 2024, 01:49 PM

Dec 3

They need our support more than ever if we want them to survive. We already are fighting an uphill battle with the dominance of RW media over all platforms. They have been pumping money into media control since Bill Clinton put the final nail in the coffin signing off on the Fairness Doctrine in yet another failed appeasement effort to Republicans.

I admit that I too, am avoiding any story that mentions Trump. I avoid all those progressive YouTube channels that I used to visit eagerly every day, as I watched....supposedly......Kamala's numbers rise.

I am drained. I am depressed. And its not like a depression where someone dies close to you. Because in the five stages of grief, the final one is acceptance. Well...we haven't even STARTED Trump's term yet. How the hell are supposed to even start a recovery? This recovery from Trumpism was going to be difficult EVEN IF HE LOST. Its mind numbing when I start to fathom what could be coming for at least 4 long years. What will be left of democracy?

We simply must get up off the bed and start to form a real Resistance movement. Only with numbers can we stand up to some of the draconian Fascist legislation coming our way soon. And only with some form of media representation.

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'People feel drained': anti-Trump Americans face temptation to tune out [View all] BlueWaveNeverEnd Dec 3 OP

It was a huge shock and disappointment, not just about losing, but... Joinfortmill Dec 3 #1

good list Evolve Dammit Dec 3 #9

I would add DownriverDem Dec 3 #14

I do watch them occasionally. I can't warm up to the main broadcaster. Joinfortmill Dec 3 #15

DownriverDem............ Upthevibe Dec 3 #40

i watched those same people non stop during the election samnsara Dec 3 #24

I haven't even been able to watch Rachel yet. nt Trueblue Texan Dec 3 #36

I've Had It Podcast (IHIP) GreatAuntK Dec 3 #38

GreatAuntK ............. Upthevibe Dec 3 #41

I'll check this out. Joinfortmill Dec 3 #65

The Bulwark? The Lincoln Project? Seeking Serenity Dec 3 #63

Great list bdamomma Dec 3 #64

I've tuned out since Nov. 5. Haven't watched any tv news shows since then. TurboDem Dec 3 #2

Same not a single news source except DU oldmanlynn Dec 3 #29

TurboDem.......... Upthevibe Dec 3 #42

I have more than DU, but all of the same benefits. onecaliberal Dec 3 #53

"...anti-Trump Americans face temptation to tune out." J_William_Ryan Dec 3 #3

not everyone telling us to turn off the news r our friends. mopinko Dec 3 #16

As my grandfather would say "Know your enemy". pazzyanne Dec 3 #17

Hey MSM! Just because we are "tuning your asses out" maxrandb Dec 3 #4

tuning out doesnt mean any less angry samnsara Dec 3 #5

There is a certain feeling of futility at this point. Crunchy Frog Dec 3 #6

Rolling over for fascists is not a good look. Resist in any good way we can come up with. Magoo48 Dec 3 #10

Yes. What has demoralized me as much as Trump's win was my misjudgment of the integrity and honesty of voters. Lonestarblue Dec 3 #11

Lonestarblue ........... Upthevibe Dec 3 #43

Yep, I think there are a lot of Americans out there who think those of us with honor and integrity are suckers Fish700 Dec 3 #52

we learned that our fellow Americans care more about sticking it to Trans people / immigrants BlueWaveNeverEnd Dec 3 #62

Do what I do when the pig's face shows up on tv. Ray Bruns Dec 3 #7

Yup, yup and yup. Biophilic Dec 3 #8

Same! Dem4life1234 Dec 3 #49

I couldn't agree more. I'm not a happy Democrat right now. Biophilic Dec 3 #50

I've already tuned out... Blue_Tires Dec 3 #12

We have no recourse.... Escape Dec 3 #13

All I can say about resisting the fascist infullview Dec 3 #18

Yup, he was so cock-sure, he told people.. Joinfortmill Dec 3 #39

I hate to think what that actually meant UpInArms Dec 3 #51

Tuning out is a good thing. Especially if we can't do anything JI7 Dec 3 #19

That's what you have to worry about the most oldmanlynn Dec 3 #20

very unusual article... you hardly ever see voters that vote Democratic party featured in an article Takket Dec 3 #21

Maybe we're just taking a break? mwooldri Dec 3 #22

its true.. i only check du a cpl times a week samnsara Dec 3 #23

Watch less, read more - YMMV, but it's worked for me. hatrack Dec 3 #25

This is one of the goals of a fascist regime. Irish_Dem Dec 3 #26

A "bright side" of this fiasco is that the beast will be unignorable. All Democratic and democratic oxen will be gored. marble falls Dec 3 #27

When people are ready to tune out oldmanlynn Dec 3 #28

He'll be immune from any oversight, and it will all be "official." Evolve Dammit Dec 3 #60

And of course us Democrats oldmanlynn Dec 5 #66

I share your wish Evolve Dammit Dec 5 #67

It's rough to see the reality that 1/2 of your country's populace is full of stupid God-damn-box-of-rocks people. chouchou Dec 3 #30

Not Populace just the registered voters who bother to vote. Fish700 Dec 3 #55

Before the election I watched videos online and tv news. duncang Dec 3 #31

It's more than a BlueSky3 Dec 3 #32

About the only tv I watch is college football and some NFL. I do listen to some trusted podcasts hlthe2b Dec 3 #33

Bullshit. Basso8vb Dec 3 #34

The best response. Oneironaut Dec 3 #54

i have and will continue to tune out, fascism will not end in fascist usa so why bother watching unending reruns yaesu Dec 3 #35

I am there. The coup is complete and the bad guys won. Botany Dec 3 #37

It's very exhausting hearing non stop about Trump's chaos, cruelty, ignorance, anger Quiet Em Dec 3 #44

"Getting into politics is like stepping into dogshit." Che Guevara Ping Tung Dec 3 #45

I love the Guardian! Dem4life1234 Dec 3 #46

We've done everything that we could have to warn and protect people from Trump Yavin4 Dec 3 #47

I believe this is every sensible minded human being's sentiment JR11 Dec 3 #48

this idiot New Breed Leader Dec 3 #56

Yep. My husband and I have completely tuned out of political news since the election. beaglelover Dec 3 #57

Ya think?! KPN Dec 3 #58

I do fear that this avoidance of actual journalistic and truth based media co.s is a bad thing LiberalLovinLug Dec 3 #59

Nevah!!!! I am pumped and ready to fight!!! kerry-is-my-prez Dec 3 #61