Why not? Seriously ... why not?
Of course, Reagan, Buckley, et al. were able to do so mostly without gov't funding.
And you know ... given the difficulties faced by many MSM outlets these days, there's no fundamental reason why conservatives couldn't make a play for a commercial MSM niche.
The problem is that it would require patience and a willingess to look long-term (lack of which is our biggest flaw). And we'd have to present solid, truth-based news coverage; and morally sound but non-preachy entertainment -- which again is counter to the kind of propaganda we conservatives seem currently to be after.
I invite you to make the application for federal funding for conservative radio. Explain to the powers that be you are seeking to raise the level of discourse by providing thoughtful, intellectual programming ala Buckley.See how far you get. Best of luck.
Gotta couple billion handy, we’ll start a network featuring conservative newsreaders and carve out a niche. Of course we’ll have to get the licenses necessary to broadcast on public airwaves. Good luck with that,too.
Oh, and if you need an example of propaganda, check out NBC,CBS,MSNBC,ABC,CNN,PBS, The NY Times, Washington Post, LA Times, Seattle-Post Intelligencer, Daily News, Newsday,and Miami Herald. Then come and tell me about all the conservative propaganda.