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Why would anyone here ever assume that the news has not been manipulated?
Out of the hundreds or thousands of stories generated daily, why do we only see the stupid shit we see on a daily basis? Marketing, message, demographics, all geared to reach specific audiences to make tons of money, influence social trends, and managing all the little sheep to perpetuate the status quo. Why is this such a eureka moment for the self-proclaimed big-picture-people? An actual sense of perspective might help put it all together, but you'd have to jump off the idealogical rumba-line to see it.
Last I checked, we all have the freedom to be content with network news. We have the freedom to explore multiple news sources. We also have the freedom to change TV channels or use the on/off switch. Is the government going to save the stupid and intellectually-myopic from themselves by further regulation? Will it be in the form of "truth to power"? And if so, who regulates that bullshit?
If the crimes of Brian Williams and the "military industrial complex" are so apparent, then I look forward to their swift prosecution. They can get in line behind the Bush impeachment. I want them all to twist and burn. It makes for great drama and distraction ... a perfect backdrop to carry on the propaganda and PSY-OPS (PSY-CLOPS?) of the evil neocons.
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