[mojo114]

Agreed on Imus. That was the start of the shut up America.

[sloop]

the shut up of america started - for me - probably 15 years ago when all employees at the company that employed me - was required to attend ‘diversity training’

[khnyny]

Agreed on Imus. That was the start of the shut up America.

I believe that most things are what I call "multi-causal", especially, but not limited to, business and politics. In this instance:

1. The internet is threatening. Case in point, amnesty bill

2. Major drop in MSM ratings, whether in print or TV, which results in:

3. Major decrease in revenue

4. MSM jobs eliminated (a former MSM person just committed suicide)

5. Major decrease in influence and ability to shape public opinion, manipulate elections and form policy