I watched John King covering the reconciliation bill on CNN and it occurred to me that

[Uncle Joe]

corporate media pundits when reporting on polls or news never report on questions like and perhaps pollsters never seem to ask universal questions such as "do you believe said policy will be good for the nation?

Instead the corporate media loves to focus almost exclusively on the individual interest and division whether it be party, demographics etc. the more they can magnify fractures in policies the better, because it helps to both confuse the public while also setting subconscious frames which can then be used to benefit the mega rich and powerful.

I can't remember when the last time was that I heard them report on any "public good" questions.

I believe oligarchs and corporations in general do not like universality, that's truly why they're into "means testing" it helps creates fractures while weakening support for universal programs and I must say they have been wildly "successful," for it has been a long time since American Society has been this fractured.

[MsLeopard]

1. It's pretty revolting

I watched it too.

[JohnSJ]

2. The reality is that Manchin and Sinema are the ones calling the shots. They don't care

whether Democrats lose the majority. It is either their way or nothing, and if the progressive caucus feels the same way, then that is exactly what will happen, nothing.

If we had at least 52 votes in the Senate, it would be a different story

Recall before the 2020 primary, Manchin made it clear that if Sanders was the nominee, he wouldn’t support him in the general election against trump?

https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/468278-manchin-says-he-wouldnt-back-sanders-against-trump-in-presidential-race?amp

This is what we are dealing with, and we can complain all we want, but that won’t change a thing. We very little leverage over Manchin and Sinema

[malaise]

3. The corporate media speak for their owners

the billionaires.

Dems have to ensure that the message reaches the people. More follow up is required.

https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2021/01/22/fact-sheet-president-bidens-new-executive-actions-deliver-economic-relief-for-american-families-and-businesses-amid-the-covid-19-crises/

[Uncle Joe]

4. Thanks for the addition malaise.

[malaise]

5. We need more Uncle Joes

[Uncle Joe]

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