The TV Media: A Nest of Vipers
If there is one recurrent theme that appears on Daily Paul, it is that the media is unfair in its treatment of Congressman Paul. We have seen Dr. Paul put far at the end of the debate row, receive far less attention than others, and subject to nasty quips: "Do you take your marching orders from al-Qaeda?" and "That's not gonna happen" - uttered by Stephanopolous when Dr. Paul said his goal was to win.
And yet, while there are happy responses when there are positive pieces on TV (Jack Cafferty, Carl Cameron, Tucker Carlson and, occasionally, others) for the most part, we still hear "dark horse," "low in the polls," "barely registering" and other dismissive phrases.
I worked with Jack Cafferty long ago and he's a good guy. His Ron Paul piece on The Situation Room was about as good as I have seen. But, knowing how TV works, Jack had to clear it with the people "upstairs." Nothing makes it to air without being cleared first - hence Chris Matthews' comment about Ron Paul supporters: "I dare not say I am one of them! " Dare not, lest the phone on the set rings during the break.
As most of us know, the media are owned by major corporations; GE (NBC) and Westinghouse (CBS) are defense contractors; Rupert Murdoch (FOX) has stated plainly that he wants to help "shape public opinion" - not being content to report it.
There is also the small matter of access. The White House montiors what is said on all of the major networks and the magazine shows such as Dateline and 60 Minutes. They have their guidelines and they follow them. And, should a reporter or a segment or a story cast an unfavorable light on the White House, then access is severely curtailed. This happens all the time. Helen Thomas, the doyenne of the White House Press Corps, made the fatal error of saying that George Bush was the "worst president we have ever had." She was moved from the front row in the briefing room to the 3rd and she was not allowed to ask any questions - something she had done since the Kennedy administration.
As well, the major TV networks are sensitive to their image; to how they are perceived by the public. To those who can see what is going on FOX News' "fair and balanced" is far from reality. It's a propaganda outlet. However, FOX and the other networks have become adept at giving the appearance of fairness without actually being fair. Similarly, they can criticize the government and President Bush, but with soft jabs. This also gives the appearance of fairness. And they usually clear the "hit pieces" beforehand.
So. If there are positive pieces about Ron Paul, be happy. If there are lousy pieces - that's what the TV networks have been ordered to do. Either way, don't be surprised.
re: everyone of any significance in the major media
Jesus Christ jumping jacks, PEOPLE, how do you know when you are watching government television???
WHEN your television is ON, you are watching government television.
"The Central Intelligence Agency owns everyone of any significance in the major media." ~ William Colby, Former Director, CIA
our current government does not allow in any significant measure, for the clear light of truth, freedom, & hope to shine through.
our u.s. government has fallen victim to a riptide that aspires to unipolar control of the freaking world.
re: media control -
ask yourself & 30 people how many of the 7 world trade center towers collapsed on 9/11 & if ALL OF YOU answer incorrectly - THAT is PAR FOR THE COURSE.
you don't CARE? it's not important? THERE WERE 3 MASSIVE STEEL FRAMED *TOWERS* THAT COLLAPSED ON 9/11.
DO YOU wonder how it could be that most people do not remember how many of the 7 towers collapsed on 9/11? how is it that the official government excuse for 9/11 fails to address the perfect demolition of tower 7, the 657 foot tall, 47 story steel frame building containing offices of the CIA, the FBI, the S.E.C., the I.R.S. & rudolph guliani's command bunker?
how did building 7, overflowing with government intelligence personnel collapse completely to the ground at nearly perfect free-fall speed in the middle of the september 11th tragedy, AT 5:02pm, & still escape the interest & scrutiny of the governmnent entire & the majority of the citizens our government was created to represent?
UNDERSTAND THIS: YOUR BLESSED MEDIA IS COMPLICIT IN & OTHERWISE CONTROLLED BY THE TENDRELS OF YOUR BLOODY GOVERNMENT.
HOW DO WE SURMOUNT THIS OBSTACLE?
we MUST HAVE MORE powerfully positive media coverage, videos of this calibur making top viewing in youtube on a daily basis:
http://www.youtube.com/user/eLIB3RTY
we need more videos OF THIS CALIBUR, facilitating the infection of ron paul's freedom vision: a return to constitutional law fomented, & this must be spread into the hearts & minds of masses of people in order to further offset the putrid re-plays of ron paul constantly on the defense against truth-impoverished fascist media parrot whores.
IT'S JUST MORE OF THE SAME, AND RAAAISE THE BAR ON QUALITY!
obviously, this means any & all of you who ARE or who KNOW independant media magicians who support ron paul, must work together to hack through the media stranglehold in every possible way using every measure of creativity & passion that flourishes inside your chest.
collaborate & unify to raise the bar on the quality of ron paul's media representation through our only remaining barely free mass communication outlet - THE INTERNET & YOUTUBE - in order to spread the hope & tears that will come in a flourish with the emotional realization that our country is falling far & there is a foot of suppression upon our necks that we will & MUST FIGHT WITH UNIMAGINED GENIUS & PASSION TO REMOVE.
otherwise we must continue to PUMMEL the media establishment with MASSIVE FEEDBACK in PROPORTION TO THE MASSIVE INJUSTICES THAT THEY ARE SERVING DAILY TO THE CITIZENS OF OUR COUNTRY & TO THE FUTURES OF OUR CHILDREN.
when you give feedback, & especially on air, USE LOADED QUESTIONS that GET TO THE LEVERAGEABLE POINT, STRIKING AT THE HEART OF TRUTH, & AIMING FOR THE FLAWS & LIES OF THE ESTABLISHMENT CANDIDATES THAT THE MEDIA EMBRACES, ESPECIALLY AS they ATTACK dr. paul..
for you who don't have technical or artistic talent or time to stand & wave sings: BUY SHOE POLISH FOR $1.49 & TURN YOUR CAR WINDOWS INTO SIGNBOARDS FOR THE SPREAD OF RON PAUL AWARENESS & DUPLICATE THIS EFFORT FOR EVERY WILLING SOUL YOU MEET: "dailypaul.com" & "google ron paul" & "ron paul revolution."
it's FRICKIN' SHOE POLISH PEOPLE, IF YOU HAVEN'T BEEN DOING THIS ALL ALONG ALREADY, START TODAY.
*LEAD* *BY* *EXAMPLE*
to lead by example is not the best way to influence other people, IT IS THE ONLY WAY.
RON PAUL FOR PRESIDENT &
JESUS CHRIST, COME SOON.
you cannot outdream God.
Debate time & questions
Ron Paul 7 questions and 5 minutes at the Michigan debate-- the least
Rudy Giuliani 18 questions and 15 minutes at the Michigan debate -- the most
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More Info on the Press
I'm in Nevada (from California) at a conference, and I just heard a guest speaker talking about the Press and how to work with them.
He said that many reporters are liberal, but almost all of them are lazy. Also, that most of them hate the government.
Their economic considerations are cost (camera crews cost money and time) and selling newspapers, ratings, etc.
He also said to make friends with them and try to make their job easier. (This is why Ron Paul goes to them, instead of making them come to him.)
They like drama. If it's TV, it needs to be visual. They'll focus on the fringe element if that's the best you give them.
I think that's why we got such great coverage when Revolutionaries showed up outside Mitt or Giuliani rallies. The crews were there, anyway, and now they have a dramatic visual showing the contrast between Paul and the others. "The anti-war Republican's supporters holding signs outside" beats talking heads.
He also talked about how bloggers can form aliances and change what happens and make something rise to being newsworthy.
I concluded that we need to stop blaming them and, instead, treat them like individuals with a job to do. As we've seen, Ron Paul is starting to get good coverage. We've earned it. We don't have any right to expect them to give us campaign commercials.
Incidentally, my screenwriting teacher calls drama "a conflict of values." Clearly our values conflict with those of the other candidates (drama), so it's just a matter of being taken seriously, and we're on our way.
IMissLiberty
Reporting from the Conservative Leadership Conference in Sparks, Nevada CLC07.com (The Reno Meet-up has a table in a prime location right across from the Libertarians and various anti-tax and pro 2nd amendment folks.) Presidential candidates Mitt and Duncan are supposed to be here, later, plus Wayne Allen Root (L). I'm wearing my Ron Paul Revolution shirt and making friends.
What do you think? http://consequeries.com/
Well said
It is time for us to understand that it is not the media, polls, blogs, radio or television that is going to elect the next President of the United States, it is the American people. We can do this, no doubt in my mind. Imagine any of the other candidates winning the 2008 election. Angry yet? Ron Paul is doing his job...it is time that we do ours. This is our future, our childrens future that we are talking about. Ron Paul is the ONLY candidate that can fix the insanity happening daily in this country.
The first time I heard about Ron Paul was when I saw this video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-DqY8iIxe2c
Those of you who haven't seen it need to watch it and those of you that have seen it need to watch it again. Every American in this country needs to hear this message. We can do this...we are going to do this. "We the People"deserve the best President leading The United States of America" PRESIDENT RON PAUL
youtube video
It was riveting- sent to family and friends.
Love that video, too
Note to anyone making YouTube videos - the background music is incredibly important. Too many great videos never get watched because the viewer loses interest. With great background music, the viewer can be mesmerized. This video is a perfect example.
I take my marching orders from the Constitution!
proof the media is biased
"Ron Paul Treated Unfairly at the CNBC Debate - Proof From the Transcript"
http://www.usaelectionpolls.com/2008/articles/ron-paul-silen...
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Thank you
Your comments have been very insightful and helps confirm my own gut feelings on this issue. Hopefully, it will motivate us to come up with our own strategies to counter their less than fair reporting. I still think if we were to boycott the news media it would make an impact. After all, their news is no news any way.
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