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“Swiftboating,” Media Myths and the 2004 Campaign
Accuracy in Media Column ^
| 22 August 2008
| Scott Swett
Posted on 08/22/2008 11:12:52 AM PDT by The Shrew
The medias ability to shape opinion derives from its power to slant the news―the pervasive activism known as media bias―and also from its power to choose what is and is not reported. But 2004 marked a watershed in American political history. That was the year the old media lost control of our national conversation.
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TOPICS: Culture/Society; Government; News/Current Events; Politics/Elections
KEYWORDS: bias; kerry; mediaa; mediabias; swiftboating; swiftboatveterans
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08/25/2008 10:01:13 AM PDT
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E.G.C.
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08/25/2008 10:33:36 AM PDT
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calcowgirl
("Liberalism is just Communism sold by the drink." P. J. O'Rourke)
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The old media still has considerable influence. However, it no longer controls what topics become matters of national discussion. Hillary's "sniper" debacle and Jeremiah Wright's rantings are two recent topics the MSM would simply have buried a decade ago. I think this is such a wonderful point. People think the 2004 election is ancient history, but it really is a watershed event.
The more I think about what has happened to the media the more I want to ask, "How much did they lie to us in the past? How many stories didn't they cover?" It is heart-rending and maddening to think of the lives lost and the treasure spent because of how the stories were reported or ignored.
Regards,
TS
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08/25/2008 11:36:46 AM PDT
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The Shrew
(www.ToSetTheRecordStraight.com/www.swiftvets.com/www.wintersoldier.com-The Truth Shall Set YOU Free!)
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Thanks for the ping.
‘Swiftboating’ indeed!
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08/25/2008 11:55:50 AM PDT
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editor-surveyor
(Jimmy Carter is the skidmark in the panties of American History)
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Thanks for this excellent article. I’m glad you are continuing to set the record straight in the media war.
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08/25/2008 12:21:15 PM PDT
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zot
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Thanks for the ping....I was a proud supporter of the Swifties because I know kerry was a lying POS...I was there and know his claims have no validity!
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08/25/2008 2:30:46 PM PDT
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RVN Airplane Driver
("To be born into freedom is an accident; to die in freedom is an obligation..)
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