Posted on 12/19/2015 5:30:07 PM PST by smoothsailing
December 19, 2015
by sundance
There are many people prone to concern whenever the “corporate media”, “professional political class” or “Park Row” attack their preferred candidate. By allowing the MSM to generate your anxiety you are essentially allowing them to “gaslight”, and to succeed.
Most people don’t recognize they are victims of Stockholm Syndrome and/or Gaslighting when it occurs; it is such a frequent state of affairs it just seems like a normal disposition – It is not. Politics are downstream from popular culture.
In part, the elimination of corporate media influence is one of the reasons for the The Last Refuge to exist. Think about how widely disconnected was the media narrative from the true events surrounding the Arab Spring, or the Trayvon Martin Case, or the Mike Brown shooting, or, well, you get the picture.
There are actually historical examples for populations that “awaken”, and realize their reference points were all manufactured control by State and State Sponsored Media apparatus – See the Polish Solidarity Movement.
Yesterday we shared a comment/question about Frank Luntz’s focus group motives and intents. KathyCA, a brilliant mind, shared some common sense in that regard, and deserves expansion:
Absolutely. One of the main reasons Trump has such yuge support, imo, is because he's taken on the media and the GOPe on behalf of the average citizen who thinks the way he does but has become afraid to say so.
Like the CTH, he makes people realize they are NOT in a tiny, vulgar, misguided minority-indeed, they're not a minority at all. They've just been brainwashed to think so.
So Trump says "pan the crowds" - you're not alone! And Luntz tries to do the same in the opposite direction. Thankfully, Luntz's efforts haven't been effective, to say the least. (link)
Kathyca is 100% spot on. Donald Trump says to the media “pan the crowds“, not because he wants to inflate his own ego or following, but rather because he needs YOU to see the visible representation that YOUR opinions and beliefs are widely held.
Trump is countering the MSM narrative which wants YOU to believe YOUR opinions are in the minority, and THEIR opinions as delivered are the MAJORITY. This is how the corporate media influence you.
Example Today: New York Times – Trump Campaign Lags In Iowa
Nonsense.
Candidate Donald Trump’s Iowa Team is the most effective, competent and organized in the election cycle. Led by a proven winner, Chuck Laudner, with a proven winning track record of organization and victory. Do you really think Billionaire Trump became a best-in-class businessman without being intensely diligent?
Donald Trump says: “pan the crowds” to show you the scope of your own thought is common.
Frank Luntz does the opposite. In essence his focus groups, as broadcast, are intended to STOP THE PANNING and focus in only on that aspect he is paid to control and deliver targeted toward you – us – all of us.
Trump says: “remove the blinders“. Luntz says: “use my blinders“…
…. and Luntz’s blinders, like the Park Row column inches used, are engineered and designed for specific purposes and intents.
Don't be so humble 'bout your opinions :) - My take is that Trump, the candidate, will win in a Reagan-esk landslide. He will draw conservative candidates with him into the House & Senate. On November 9, 2016 the sound from the GOPe and their Dam-cousins will gnashing of teeth! as they then whimper into oblivion!
And remember, all of you, Donald has made it clear to them and to us that WE are the Mainstream!
Just the other day Cruz was talking about how large his rally was of a few hundreds. Trump rally are in the thousands
Well, classic possum is Matt Lauer. Luntz, definitely leaning raccoon.
Great article. But why can’t Trump hire a camera to, at a minimum, show the audience size and response.
“Great article. But why can’t Trump hire a camera to, at a minimum, show the audience size and response.”
Cameras are cheap; media willing to play the images - priceless.
Here is one from three months ago:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V8y2T6eH3dw
Here is one from yesterday in Iowa:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cBvI_J_-vBs
Here is one from Arizona a few days ago:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IOxlvrnuXAU
Yep - need a 360 degree swivel and a strong long-range lens to pan Trump's crowds.....
He could do that but how would he get it in to the live feed controlled by the networks?
One possibility might be coordinating with OANN and RightSide News.
You said: One possibility might be coordinating with OANN and RightSide News.
And that's a great idea.
Don’t forget twitter, he’s got a YUGE audience there.
Separated at farrowing.
Here’s another reason to ‘pan’ the crowds: the people are happy and upbeat and all ages.
The MSM has put out the meme (the LIE) that citizens voting for Trump are angry... frightened... and other assorted bullsh*t put downs...
The pictures tell the truth. Americans at Trump events are happy, upbeat and hopeful.
A pox on NBC’s Meet the Press, ACB’s world with a Clinton operative pretending to be a journalist, and the New York Times and Washington Post... Lovin’ those new digs Post boys?
You are very welcome!
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