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In reply to the discussion: The Problem with MSNBC [View all]

BumRushDaShow

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7. Problem is
Fri Aug 9, 2013, 09:57 AM
Aug 2013

that this becomes self-defeating because although I agree that liberals don't like to operate from the tactic of fear, uncertainty, and doubt, let alone from the perspective of hysterical hyperbole, those on the left STILL need some sort of way to get their message out to the masses and to refute the propaganda from the right.

Too many people right here on DU claim the Dems or the President are "doing nothing" yet they refuse to acknowlege that the current RW-oriented media won't cover or refuse to cover what they ARE doing... and when there is some half-hearted coverage, it is distorted or skewed.

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The Problem with MSNBC [View all] Phillyindy Aug 2013 OP
Is that it's just as shitty as the rest of TV. Eom TransitJohn Aug 2013 #1
Wouldn't go that far... Phillyindy Aug 2013 #5
Absolutely Brainstormy Aug 2013 #14
Joe Scarborough DontTreadOnMe Aug 2013 #2
But, where will I go to have my personal biases reinforced? brooklynite Aug 2013 #3
Funny how... Phillyindy Aug 2013 #4
Problem is BumRushDaShow Aug 2013 #7
I agree but... Phillyindy Aug 2013 #15
That's how they get ratings BumRushDaShow Aug 2013 #17
Awesome reply Phillyindy Aug 2013 #19
Well said. (nt) Inkfreak Aug 2013 #32
That's our biggest downfall. Too many individuals in the Dem Party not willing to be teamplayers. millennialmax Aug 2013 #26
MSNBC is actually worse than FOX, in my view Stinky The Clown Aug 2013 #6
What's the suggested alternative here? Squinch Aug 2013 #8
Straight, hard hitting news and... Phillyindy Aug 2013 #11
No, I mean, what is the existing alternative for those of us who would already Squinch Aug 2013 #13
Right now? None of cable news. Phillyindy Aug 2013 #16
Right. It's the best we have. So I'll keep watching (except the morning bloviator) Squinch Aug 2013 #18
Feel free, that wasn't really my point though Phillyindy Aug 2013 #21
Current TV. While it lasts. nt Snotcicles Aug 2013 #22
It's All About Demographics... KharmaTrain Aug 2013 #9
Yep, in the end its corporate media Phillyindy Aug 2013 #12
I see it Crow73 Aug 2013 #10
bollocks spanone Aug 2013 #20
What got to me was when I noticed them tampering with the visual aspects. Snotcicles Aug 2013 #23
The visual trickery is done because it can be done olddots Aug 2013 #24
MSNBC's problem is the hosts they continually allow to bash the President and other Dems. millennialmax Aug 2013 #25
I think they have created that perception... kentuck Aug 2013 #27
I agree but the ringmaster has to be more assertive when one side Snotcicles Aug 2013 #28
I agree... kentuck Aug 2013 #29
You nailed it. nt Snotcicles Aug 2013 #31
Yes, that's true rock Aug 2013 #30
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