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BaronChocula

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5. the 2 main factors in today's media acquiescence

Reply to Amaryllis (Original post)

Wed Jul 15, 2026, 02:24 PM

21 hrs ago

1. Elements of the old American Establishment like the press/media are congenitally inclined to give deference to pro white male bodies like the republican party. As someone pointed out here yesterday, networks aired reruns when President Biden gave an address to the nation on threats to our Democracy.
https://iddp.gwu.edu/biden-warned-about-democracys-collapse-tv-networks-aired-reruns

2. Networks are either afraid of or in cahoots with pro white male bodies like the republican party.

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Acosta Calls Out TV Nets In Blistering Rant:'Do Not Let Trump Air A Bunch Of Stupid, Crazy Lies On National Television!' [View all] Amaryllis 22 hrs ago OP

Bravo Jim Acosta! DemocracyForever 22 hrs ago #1

'Do Not Let Trump Air A Bunch Of Stupid, Crazy Lies On National Television!'" Ray Bruns 22 hrs ago #2

I know our home won't be watching. Prof. Toru Tanaka 21 hrs ago #10

Nor will ours. calimary 10 hrs ago #30

I'm gonna be busy. BobsYourUncle 4 hrs ago #33

Good for Jim Acosta, he can do this because they can't fire him FakeNoose 22 hrs ago #3

Not to be confused with Dr. T 22 hrs ago #4

the 2 main factors in today's media acquiescence BaronChocula 21 hrs ago #5

Take your pick SomedayKindaLove 21 hrs ago #12

If they air this speech, they cross the line, admitting that they are definitely in cahoots. GoodRaisin 20 hrs ago #15

-- in cahoots with pro white male bodies like the republican party WorseDayEver 20 hrs ago #20

Wondering here. One time we had something called Democratic RESPONSE time. bluestarone 21 hrs ago #6

That is for State of the Union Amaryllis 21 hrs ago #7

Ah yea your right.but seems like wqhae a president call for prime trime message bluestarone 21 hrs ago #8

Agree! Amaryllis 21 hrs ago #11

You know what will happen instead of equal time for Democrats... Boomerproud 16 hrs ago #26

I don't doubt that at all. bluestarone 16 hrs ago #28

And yet... druidity33 16 hrs ago #25

Rules don't apply to him. He has a special exemption from rules. Amaryllis 16 hrs ago #27

Don't worry... they will n/t hibbing 21 hrs ago #9

How Many WILL NOT Watch Mr.Bee 21 hrs ago #13

This should be the lead-up and follow-up music on every station: NBachers 20 hrs ago #14

Sort of remember this was on Obama playlist back when he ALBliberal 20 hrs ago #17

Like talking to the wind Figarosmom 20 hrs ago #16

That the media is doing this is a VERY clear indicator of how deep into fascism we are. Karasu 20 hrs ago #18

Oh let him talk. tavernier 20 hrs ago #19

Do not allow a promotion of lies WorseDayEver 19 hrs ago #21

This. It's fucking 1984 shit and he's only going to want to do more of it. Karasu 18 hrs ago #22

NO! He's said WAY more than enough by now. calimary 10 hrs ago #31

Agree malaise 17 hrs ago #23

"Trump Said Words" isn't news. The story -- or the BS -- behind those words: THAT'S the news! Beartracks 16 hrs ago #24

More and more it appears like the news networks need to be completely gotten rid of oldmanlynn 12 hrs ago #29

It must have worked since NONE are going to show it! BigmanPigman 6 hrs ago #32

if the networks were reputable moonshinegnomie 2 hrs ago #34