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In reply to the discussion: Newspapers are owned by the wealthy and powerful and you think they will allow an opposing view of capitalism? [View all]
snot
(11,848 posts)9. Repeal the Telecom Act of 1996,
prior to which there were effective restrictions against the consolidation of media ownership, and break up Big Media. Sure, there will still be some outlet ownership by megacorps; but hundreds or thousands of outlets owned by smaller operations – with fewer conflicts of interest – might also exist.
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Newspapers are owned by the wealthy and powerful and you think they will allow an opposing view of capitalism? [View all]
Stargazer99
Aug 2025
OP
Lot of "poodle trimming" in this thread. I'm not making any judgements...just saying...:)
Smokster
Aug 2025
#39
Anyone remember when their was just one company that did telephone calls, long distance, military communications
LiberalArkie
Aug 2025
#23
Ridicuous. You're free to express your opinions on DU. What do think this site is here for.
brush
Aug 2025
#57
"The comfort of the rich depends upon an abundant supply of the poor." Voltaire
Ping Tung
Aug 2025
#6
Even MAGA agrees mega rich aren't pulling a progressive share. They might even...
uponit7771
Aug 2025
#7
Heehee. Ironic isn't it that the the Ed. Sec'y appontedd to shut t down is from...
brush
Aug 2025
#32
I have to continuously ask other Canadians where they get their "opinions" and news because
Bev54
Aug 2025
#16
Nope. Even people here are so propagandized against everything else that you can barely have a dialogue about it.
BlueTsunami2018
Aug 2025
#38