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Good fucking grief - why is M$Greedia whipping up this hatred (Original Post) malaise Nov 2015 OP
I am not watching, at work. Rethugs are going to use the hate randys1 Nov 2015 #1
Our Media appears to be using Paris as a Wellstone ruled Nov 2015 #2
Because hate is rooted in fear and fear sells. Solly Mack Nov 2015 #3
Looks like all the hacks got nice free trips to Paris malaise Nov 2015 #4
Wars, and the potential of, can be career making events for reporters. Solly Mack Nov 2015 #5

randys1

(16,286 posts)
1. I am not watching, at work. Rethugs are going to use the hate
Mon Nov 16, 2015, 03:34 PM
Nov 2015

to make an even more serious run at stealing the election next year.

Hate is the only button the right can push.

 

Wellstone ruled

(34,661 posts)
2. Our Media appears to be using Paris as a
Mon Nov 16, 2015, 03:40 PM
Nov 2015

tool to regain their bona fidi's with the Rethugs. You know damn well they want Jebby the smart one as their puppet in D.C.. After one watches Brennan's comments,the Wing Nut Media just went nuts. Got to get them Muslims cause they is bad.

Solly Mack

(90,767 posts)
3. Because hate is rooted in fear and fear sells.
Mon Nov 16, 2015, 03:40 PM
Nov 2015

It keeps people glued to the news. Ratings go up. More ads. Another dollar in the till.

malaise

(269,004 posts)
4. Looks like all the hacks got nice free trips to Paris
Mon Nov 16, 2015, 03:42 PM
Nov 2015

Sure looks like a win-win for those scumbags.

Solly Mack

(90,767 posts)
5. Wars, and the potential of, can be career making events for reporters.
Mon Nov 16, 2015, 03:51 PM
Nov 2015

Even with household names, those with an audience gain even more followers. (= more money for network)

That sounds cynical, I know.

Not all reporters are there for the publicity but some of the known faces just seem to be cashing in more so than giving a damn about what they're reporting.

Maybe it's just me. I am quite cynical.

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