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In reply to the discussion: I'm sorry, but the corporate media is complicit [View all]unblock
(52,661 posts)11. They are investing in the sense that they think helping Donnie will lead to profits
But it's extremely short-sighted. Journalists do not fare well under dictators. Some media companies can do fine as propagandists for a while, but eventually, it's a disaster for them along with everyone else.
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They are investing in the sense that they think helping Donnie will lead to profits
unblock
Mar 16
#11
The fact that they don't do well under dictators is the part they keep forgetting about. (n/t)
OldBaldy1701E
Mar 16
#13
That would not surprise me in the slightest. Their (media owners) thought processes are barely active as it is. (n/t)
OldBaldy1701E
Mar 17
#42
They'll make it a horserace, and they'll normalize all of his obscene and dangerous bullshit.
LuckyCharms
Mar 16
#3
It might sound strange. It might sound funny, but that's what people do for money
Marcuse
Mar 16
#14
I think CNN anchors have been doing a good job of repeatedly calling out the lies.
SYFROYH
Mar 16
#18
CNN is really concerning. I don't usually watch, actually I never watch it but happened to be
Bev54
Mar 16
#25
Freedom is an illusion. The curtain has been pulled back...George Carlin got it right.
cayugafalls
Mar 16
#26
Biden-Harris campaign statement on Trump tonight promising a "bloodbath" if he loses
LetMyPeopleVote
Mar 17
#34