"I do not think most independents or conservatives understand, or fully appreciate, the tremendous advantages the left derives from having the mainstream media serve as the fully paid, completely sympathetic, Dan Rather-level opposition research team of the Democratic Party. "
Quite true in general, but not here on FR. I think we understand the power the MSM. It is diminishing with time but is still a powerful force that will do everything it can to reelect the Socialist/Marxist Obama.
And if that wasn't serious enough, they also have a powerful influence in 'education' and in the film, tv and music industries.