If Obama lets the Banks "Off the Hook" I think his re-election is a "Non-Starter"

[JackRiddler]

72. This is hardly the only dynamic at work.

It starts with capital (money) rigging the system in the first place.

It starts with a system that is pre-rigged by structure and ideology.

It starts with institutions that want the world to serve their interests.

Somewhere in there, the media dynamics you describe are a part of the picture.

This hardly says that all criticism of the government or policies (at the moment often meaning "criticism of Obama" as the current executive) is therefore a product of the media dynamics, as you imply.

We are thinking human beings who can figure out truth independently of these dynamics, and if the truth "makes Obama look bad" (as if that's our only concern in the world?) then so be it.

Here's an example from today: the administration's point engineer during the BP oil spill significantly understated the flow rate. What does this have to do with the media? You should look instead to the political dynamics of not wanting to piss off the oil companies (an example of capital) or create discontent and uproar among the people -- by telling them the truth! This is a mentality that treats people like children and institutions of governance and power like wise patriarchs empowered to withhold information. It's authoritarian.

So, under your scheme, is the story about alleged scientific manipulation at NOAA to minimize perceptions of the BP oil spill (Gulf extinction event) a media creation to suppress voter turnout and keep the race close so as to boost ratings? If you say yes: Are you kidding me?! Do you believe that people should just shut up about such things?

HIGH-LEVEL LOWBALL IN GULF DEEPWATER CRISIS — Scientific Integrity Complaint Details Official Underestimation of BP Spill Rate

http://www.democraticunderground.com/1002207861