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^^ I understand so far. I am biased though because the media doesn't tell you that you NEED that brand new hybrid car. They tell you how much more gas you will save and all the cool bells and whistles they added to the sirius radio that can control you neighbors dogs mind.
What the media does is sell you something. A sensible person would say no thanks. But it is a majority that will be taken in and actually be convinced that they do in fact need whatever it is they see on TV.
I think blaming the media is a classic case of how people blame money for all the evil in the world. The population is entirely to blame for what it sees and does. For a very long time people have been fascinated by drama. And when soap.shakespear.tv was not enough they decided that reality tv is what people need.
During my insomnia filled nights when I am absorbing the tube I usually just flip over the reality tv shows and channels. But I'm a minority in this case. It broadcasts only because many people like to watch it.
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