Yes, these reporters can't see how Trump is taking their pens away to write the stories himself, under their own names. They, unfortunately, lack the goals of growing into reporters of excellence.
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Excellent post. You nailed it. Seems like the whole damned country’s lost its balls just when it matters most. When they write the history of this time, you’ll be one of the last voices of truth documented in the story of how America came to an end. I am so goddamn done with legacy media.
I attended a “hands-off “demonstration sponsored by indivisible and the fifth district of New Jersey this morning. Not a single camera or microphone was there to attend and speak to any of well over 2000 demonstrators who, in the rain, and even after the event concluded, stood along the Rd. with their posters for another several hours to get passes by to beep in solidarit. At least 75% did just that. Legacy media is interested in creating horse races. In keeping the left and the right equally balanced because it makes for good TV, and because it pleases the King. It also earns ratings from both the left and right, which is the Paramount concern of all legacy media. There may have been a time back in Cron kite and Edward R Morrow‘s Day, but that time is gone. Legacy media has abandoned us, and when history is written of this dark time, they will hold a major share of responsibility for the destruction pof this democracy. Of course, they are not alone, social media has proven it’s worth as the perfect autocratic weapon. However, legacy media could have made a truly significant difference and as of this date, they haven’t come close to showing any semblance of courage.
A good reminder that democracy depends on a FREE press, not a captured one. It is gut-check time for free speech rights and the politicians who remain true to the constitution. The fact that trump detests the AP makes me appreciate it all the more. The international body of water was called the Gulf of Mexico before "America" was a country. Why not call it the Gulf of Space-X Debris?
If they all leave, the Orange baby will be sad because he loves the attention. It wouldn’t last long; they’d all be invited back on some pretense. They should have the courage to stand up with the AP, IMHO. Take some control, people.
While this is a great post, Republicans - especially since Trump but long before as well - have implemented samespeak "state" media on Fox, "conservative" radio, Sinclair and others. More than 30 years of repeating the same lies, the same BS, the same "truths" out of context, brainwashing the following masses. Trump is completing the process of making these RW media actual state media, as part of the US changeover to authoritarianism, in whatever form he decides.
The quality of today’s media reporters reflects our failures in education over the decades. You didn’t have to remind Mike Wallace, Chet Huntley or David Brinkley, Walter Cronkite….William F Buckley.
We are living in a world where enlightenment only means a glow stick.
I grew up respecting journalism and journalists of the mid-to-latest 20th century.
Growing up in NYC---Jimmie Breslin and Pete Hamill painted pictures of picareaque residents and newsworthy events.
Then Woodward and Bernstein challenged the status quo of the power brokers.
Next came the long story magazine writers like Hunter S. Thompson, who challenged the hypocrisy of the power elite.
In the 21st-century, journalists seemed to move towards becoming more concerned with their celebrity than their job as independent news reporters.
That seems to be linked to their employers greater concern with the bottom line than helping preserve democratic principles.
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Considering Trump is so manic about being in the news (with his illusionary conjectured 73% positive ratings) it seems as an outsider that the media has the upper hand.
There was a slogan from the 1960s: "What if there was a war and no one showed up?"
WH reporters and their bosses should grown spines and balls and just don't show up for dressers.
Trump's mind would explode not being covered by the "Lying media" that reaches more people than his MAGA media.
We are on the edge of "Eve of Destruction" becuase:
+ Biden's ego needed to seek a second term in 2024,
+ Democrats not having the spines to scream to the high heavens about the debauchery of Trump,
+ "Institutionalists" (media, law, corporate), who are willing to cave to the destruction of the Republic to protect their bottom line.
The two best strategic points are the last two. 'Hold Their Feet to the Fire'...Journalists of all Outlets continue to ask the same question until they OWN UP TO THE QUESTION at HAND and ANSWER. If they don't answer the question 'CALL THEM OUT ON IT'...by speaking firmly "YOU DIDN'T ANSWER THE QUESTION"...that will get their knickers in a knot...and the public...even the Mega Electorate will see through their BS...and understand that Free Speech isn't being practiced in the most sacred of all houses...that being the White House...next to Church of course...provided it's not attended by a Faith Advisor whose interested in extracting $1,000 for providing Supernatural Blessings. [Paula White-Cain a Televangelist False Prophet]
Next point is VITAL...News Agencies need to provide more COMPREHENSIVE & INVESTIGATIVE JOURNALISM to REVEAL THE PERILS and IMPACTS to the average AMERICAN CITIZEN. This as it relates to Civil Liberties...Freedom of Speech, Due Process, Quality of Health Care, Quality of Education, Quality and Protection of Social Services that Tax Payers have paid for and earned...such as Social Security, Veterans Affairs, Medicaid, Medicare, Special Education. Add to this Services provided by FEMA, FAA, IRS, Intelligence...that have either been gutted or administered by incompetent sycophants of the DRUMP REGIME. The PILLAGING and EXTRACTION of THESE RESOURCES is CRIMINAL...so must be INVESTIGATED and EXPOSED FOR ALL to SEE. [What's happening in America right now is 100 TIMES MORE SERIOUS than WATERGATE...and DOGE and SIGNALGATE is just the VERY START...wait until the FULL REVEAL OF TARRIFGATE on WEDNESDAY...the impact on THE STOCK EXCHANGE...then whatever may follow...that isn't ACCOUNTABLE...perhaps SCOTUSGATE [Justice System Dissolution]...
SO WE MUST FIGHT TO PRESERVE DEMOCRACY...WE MUST RISE ABOVE THE BULLSHIT!!
Great post. I so wish these journalists would understand what is happening and what we all have to lose as they capitulate .
We need to make sure his articles get distributed to ALL JOURNALISTS.
Yes, these reporters can't see how Trump is taking their pens away to write the stories himself, under their own names. They, unfortunately, lack the goals of growing into reporters of excellence.
Ron, this is fabulous and needs broad circulation. Ok to share with some media friends?
Always! of course.
Those with podcasts need to have you as a guest. Charlie Sykes, The Contrarian, And how about MSNBC- Nicolle. CNN?
You're sweet. I'm doing Mark Halperin at 6p tonight, Steve Schmidt on Wednesday and taping Heilemann on Fri
Wonderful! Will share!
I just did! Not that any red hat wearing friends of mine on FB will read it but they’ll see the headline! And that’s important
PROGRAMMING NOTE: Tomorrow's "My Reply" newsletter fields several of your questions on this topic, and digs deeper on the question of why reporters and their bosses (the biggest culprits) cave to the White House. Check your inboxes about 7a
Excellent post. You nailed it. Seems like the whole damned country’s lost its balls just when it matters most. When they write the history of this time, you’ll be one of the last voices of truth documented in the story of how America came to an end. I am so goddamn done with legacy media.
Thanks, Joe. But don’t give up on legacy media. For all their flaws, they are the only institution holding both parties accountable.
I attended a “hands-off “demonstration sponsored by indivisible and the fifth district of New Jersey this morning. Not a single camera or microphone was there to attend and speak to any of well over 2000 demonstrators who, in the rain, and even after the event concluded, stood along the Rd. with their posters for another several hours to get passes by to beep in solidarit. At least 75% did just that. Legacy media is interested in creating horse races. In keeping the left and the right equally balanced because it makes for good TV, and because it pleases the King. It also earns ratings from both the left and right, which is the Paramount concern of all legacy media. There may have been a time back in Cron kite and Edward R Morrow‘s Day, but that time is gone. Legacy media has abandoned us, and when history is written of this dark time, they will hold a major share of responsibility for the destruction pof this democracy. Of course, they are not alone, social media has proven it’s worth as the perfect autocratic weapon. However, legacy media could have made a truly significant difference and as of this date, they haven’t come close to showing any semblance of courage.
Not so much on the both parties scene. MSM never let a Biden gaff go unpunished yet never seem to question grumpy gibberish
I guess your idea is getting around. I just heard Jim Acosta saying this same thing! Great work!
A good reminder that democracy depends on a FREE press, not a captured one. It is gut-check time for free speech rights and the politicians who remain true to the constitution. The fact that trump detests the AP makes me appreciate it all the more. The international body of water was called the Gulf of Mexico before "America" was a country. Why not call it the Gulf of Space-X Debris?
If they all leave, the Orange baby will be sad because he loves the attention. It wouldn’t last long; they’d all be invited back on some pretense. They should have the courage to stand up with the AP, IMHO. Take some control, people.
So why are journalists NOT banding together to preserve our Freedom of the Press???
Excellent post.
While this is a great post, Republicans - especially since Trump but long before as well - have implemented samespeak "state" media on Fox, "conservative" radio, Sinclair and others. More than 30 years of repeating the same lies, the same BS, the same "truths" out of context, brainwashing the following masses. Trump is completing the process of making these RW media actual state media, as part of the US changeover to authoritarianism, in whatever form he decides.
If the dinner goes on, get Amber back in. The First Amendment press should never cave no matter what.
Makes too much sense to be implemented. And yes it is a capitulation. Tnx and I will share.
The quality of today’s media reporters reflects our failures in education over the decades. You didn’t have to remind Mike Wallace, Chet Huntley or David Brinkley, Walter Cronkite….William F Buckley.
We are living in a world where enlightenment only means a glow stick.
I grew up respecting journalism and journalists of the mid-to-latest 20th century.
Growing up in NYC---Jimmie Breslin and Pete Hamill painted pictures of picareaque residents and newsworthy events.
Then Woodward and Bernstein challenged the status quo of the power brokers.
Next came the long story magazine writers like Hunter S. Thompson, who challenged the hypocrisy of the power elite.
In the 21st-century, journalists seemed to move towards becoming more concerned with their celebrity than their job as independent news reporters.
That seems to be linked to their employers greater concern with the bottom line than helping preserve democratic principles.
=============
Considering Trump is so manic about being in the news (with his illusionary conjectured 73% positive ratings) it seems as an outsider that the media has the upper hand.
There was a slogan from the 1960s: "What if there was a war and no one showed up?"
WH reporters and their bosses should grown spines and balls and just don't show up for dressers.
Trump's mind would explode not being covered by the "Lying media" that reaches more people than his MAGA media.
We are on the edge of "Eve of Destruction" becuase:
+ Biden's ego needed to seek a second term in 2024,
+ Democrats not having the spines to scream to the high heavens about the debauchery of Trump,
+ "Institutionalists" (media, law, corporate), who are willing to cave to the destruction of the Republic to protect their bottom line.
WH cess pool!
The two best strategic points are the last two. 'Hold Their Feet to the Fire'...Journalists of all Outlets continue to ask the same question until they OWN UP TO THE QUESTION at HAND and ANSWER. If they don't answer the question 'CALL THEM OUT ON IT'...by speaking firmly "YOU DIDN'T ANSWER THE QUESTION"...that will get their knickers in a knot...and the public...even the Mega Electorate will see through their BS...and understand that Free Speech isn't being practiced in the most sacred of all houses...that being the White House...next to Church of course...provided it's not attended by a Faith Advisor whose interested in extracting $1,000 for providing Supernatural Blessings. [Paula White-Cain a Televangelist False Prophet]
Next point is VITAL...News Agencies need to provide more COMPREHENSIVE & INVESTIGATIVE JOURNALISM to REVEAL THE PERILS and IMPACTS to the average AMERICAN CITIZEN. This as it relates to Civil Liberties...Freedom of Speech, Due Process, Quality of Health Care, Quality of Education, Quality and Protection of Social Services that Tax Payers have paid for and earned...such as Social Security, Veterans Affairs, Medicaid, Medicare, Special Education. Add to this Services provided by FEMA, FAA, IRS, Intelligence...that have either been gutted or administered by incompetent sycophants of the DRUMP REGIME. The PILLAGING and EXTRACTION of THESE RESOURCES is CRIMINAL...so must be INVESTIGATED and EXPOSED FOR ALL to SEE. [What's happening in America right now is 100 TIMES MORE SERIOUS than WATERGATE...and DOGE and SIGNALGATE is just the VERY START...wait until the FULL REVEAL OF TARRIFGATE on WEDNESDAY...the impact on THE STOCK EXCHANGE...then whatever may follow...that isn't ACCOUNTABLE...perhaps SCOTUSGATE [Justice System Dissolution]...
SO WE MUST FIGHT TO PRESERVE DEMOCRACY...WE MUST RISE ABOVE THE BULLSHIT!!