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shrike3

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8. Elite media are extremely cynical types who are out for ratings and themselves.

Reply to GaYellowDawg (Original post)

Wed Jul 10, 2024, 09:04 AM

Jul 2024

They want to maintain their cushy lives and not worry much about the peasants. "Peasants under glass" Chris Matthews called it, referring to all the focus groups media pull in on occasion. Surprised he didn't get reprimanded for that.

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I'm really worried right now [View all] GaYellowDawg Jul 2024 OP

I think they want us to worry, it's how they make the big bucks Walleye Jul 2024 #1

maybe they could use some of that energy to go after Trump eShirl Jul 2024 #2

You would think?! But no, let's eat our own instead... WTF?! InAbLuEsTaTe Jul 2024 #6

i wonder how the press thinks they will be able to hold a second Trump administration accountable MistakenLamb Jul 2024 #3

The press has no intention of holding Trump accountable, ever. Irish_Dem Jul 2024 #4

Trump's LIES during the debate should be the bigger story Martin Eden Jul 2024 #5

The media makes big money off of convroversy and division Ohioboy Jul 2024 #7

Elite media are extremely cynical types who are out for ratings and themselves. shrike3 Jul 2024 #8