Posted on 05/26/2004 8:18:48 AM PDT by Lando Lincoln
There is a real difference between the Vietnam era media and the current situation. In 1970, there was no way for like minded conservatives to communicate and 'keep the faith'. The major TV networks only had to compete with newspapers, and for emotional kick, it was no competition at all.
Today, there are a host of media options. FreeRepublic was not even on the radar screen in 1970.
The Vietnam war MADE the careers of many celebrity reporters. The formula is simple and easy to duplicate. As long as it sells enough advertising spots, it will be replayed over and over, again.
That doesn't mean it wins elections, though. What matters is getting out the vote. There is a difference between gluing people to the TV so they will watch a diaper commercial and motivating people to get out of their house and vote.
"There is a difference between gluing people to the TV so they will watch a diaper commercial and motivating people to get out of their house and vote."
I am encouraged by the fact that the polls show Bush and Kerry to be so close, despite the 24/7 onslaught of lies and deception which calls itself news. It proves that most Americans are not being fooled by the propaganda-hopefully enough to carry the day in November. It would be a huge setback for the left, and would disprove the viability of the big lie.
No, it will be our second civil war.
What is commonly referred to as the US Civil War wasn't actually a civil war. It was a war between the USA and the CSA.
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