Chicken Soup for the Frustrated Soul

[Norquist Nemesis]

Just stumbled on this excellent piece. If you're frustrated over the media, it's a must read!

Campaign 2004's Jedi Mind Tricks
By Sam Parry
September 20, 2004

http://www.consortiumnews.com/2004/092004.html

A couple of tidbits...

"This extraordinary Republican capability – aided greatly by a large and committed pro-Republican conservative news media, which ranges from major Internet sites and Rush Limbaugh’s talk radio shows to the Wall Street Journal’s editorial page and Fox News – has been a savior to the Bush campaign. Without this built-in cheering section, Bush might be forced to run on his record, which is clearly unimpressive to many Americans."

"There's no specific data, for instance, to disprove that Bush is strong and decisive or to dispute that Kerry is wobbly and indecisive. There are anecdotes that can be marshaled to buttress either position, which the conservative media does aggressively to support Bush and tear down Kerry. That, in turn, creates a momentum that the mainstream press often follows, repeating the spin points against Kerry and accepting the positive image of Bush."

"This year, Bush has been christened the decisive one and Kerry the flip-flopper. So even when evidence emerges about Bush's reckless judgments and sudden reversals – such as the rash White House order to assault Fallujah in April and the abrupt pullback – the major U.S. news media turns a blind eye because the example doesn't fit with the accepted story line. Plus, there's no dedicated liberal media with the clout to demand a change in the story line like the potent conservative media could and would if the shoe were on the other foot."

[Norquist Nemesis]

1. Thoughts, anyone?

I thought this would get at least some response. It helped me feel better. Well...that and turning off the news.
*sigh*

[genius]

2. Interesting you should mention Chicken Soup

Mark Victor Hansen, who speaks to large crowds about taking charge of your life, is not registered to vote.