Reply #13: I got a lot out of this thread of yours.

[Gregorian]

Thank you.

While listening to Noam Chomsky, I heard him say one time that if the American people knew what the corporations were doing in their names, they would never stand for it.

It makes sense that the Fairness Doctrine was discontinued. It was their first shot in the war that you are talking about. I got a lot of value out of your discussion on misnaming. I knew it, but somehow it took your sense of writing to really hit home with me.

I found it strange when I was in a British forum last week, and without even giving it a moment of thought, a poster mentioned that the health care system in America was akin to something from the dark ages. It's common knowledge over there that they get something for their taxes, and we don't. And it boils down to just what you've said. Twisting and contorting the truth.

Being involved in real estate, I've had first hand experience with the situations and the people who are on the front lines of this sickness. Deforestation, subdivision of land, wealthy people playing a greedy game. I'm lucky enough to be in that arena, but for an honest person it is highly distasteful to watch.

The link you gave is a dramatic contrast to what has happened in our country. I find it unbelievable to see just how far we have strayed from the path. And to think that they could call themselves Fair and Balanced. You know who I mean. Damn them. It's very much along the lines of your post. Before it's too late, I hope we catch on. I don't think we will. But I am pessimistic right now. There are Jimmy Carters and Feingolds and Barbara Lees, and Conyers out there.


edit- Well, I might be more careful just tossing the idea of the Fairness Doctrine around. I believe it's invaluable. But, by the 70's, journalists were already finding ways to subvert it. Weird. I didn't konw that until now. Thanks again for a great link.