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Back to the Carter Years.

I'd argue that this is much worse.

During the Iran hostage crisis, the MSM continuously covered the story day after day. I remember graphics on screen with the number of days in captivity superimposed on it.

I remember the failed rescue attempt being placed squarely on Carter's doorstep. I was a child, and even I knew that Carter was inept based only on news reports.

The press, regardless of their leanings, REPORTED on the crisis. I believe that this was a major part in what doomed the Carter presidency to only one term.

When we look at the Obama debacle, we are witnessing a media that is doing whatever it can to cover for the president. In fact, in its attacks on Romney, we can see that they appear to actually be hoping that Obama can end up getting a boost from this situation while dragging Romney down.

This is really bad. The gradual dumbing down of the American public over the years has resulted in large numbers that can be spoon-fed their news. Many are unable to think and investigate any deeper than the rhetoric they hear. Regardless of the internet and alternative media, I personally think the MSM is way more powerful than it was back in 1979.

At the very least, in '79 the press still held some modicum of integrity. And the public still seemed to share a common nationalistic bond. Integrity is gone now. Nationalism has been replaced by "what's in it for me".

'79 was a long time ago, and I was just a kid. So my opinion may be off, but it's certainly how I see it. The MSM needs to be confronted more intensely than it has been.