[abb]

Their singular goal is to place a sympathetic government in quasi-control of this country - over which they can call the shots with their ‘governmental reportage’.

You've pretty much got it. Government and the Drive-By Media are in bed together - they accentuate and boost each others acquisition of power. Follow the growth curve of government power and you'll see a similar growth curve in the power of the Drive-By Media.

[abb]

http://dealbook.blogs.nytimes.com/2008/07/09/sun-valley-the-old-media-death-watch-continues/
Sun Valley Diary: The Old-Media Death Watch

[imintrouble]

We have birthed the concept of Freedom of Speech.

We now witness its demise by those who have profited the most from its misuse of freedoms granted.

I continue to hold much hope for the internet and its ability to allow more than just Freedom of Speech - as we also have the unfettered Freedom of Thought with instant debate minus all the organizational entanglements and commitments.

Individuals are finally being given time and opportunity to see all segments of the global outreach and know our media for what they really are expecially when they purport to represent this nation and its people.