Looks like the MSM, in the face of becoming politically expendable, has canceled The Big Ignore
I believe the media thought if it just ignored Bernie Sanders, his campaign would wither away. He could not compete with Hillary Clinton without media coverage, so s l o w l y he would go away ... down ... and out.
But go away he did not. He wagered if he just played his cards well by sending out his message via alternative media, many would hear and line up to support him. Surprisingly enough, the line to do so grew so huge THE BIG IGNORE could no longer survive. The broadcast and print media gradually began to realize that while in the past they could make or break a candidacy, today a candidate is demonstrating the MSM's words and cameras are in fact expendable.
The MSM is no longer a political king- or queen-maker.
Lightning bolts struck when the MSM realized it could no longer ignore that object in its rear view mirror which kept getting BIGGER and BIGGER. Suddenly cameras are returning to capture the man upon whom the MSM had tried to force sudden political death. He had lived to fight another day! And another! Numbers climbed to startling heights.
Death by media dehydration had not killed the candidate's revolutionary run. It had made apparent success could be achieved with or without the MSM. Rather than become a dinosaur in a political cemetery, the MSM reconnoitered its position and came out in the open to stay in the game. Lights, cameras and action for Bernie Sanders are starting to happen. Why?
Because rather than go away, he lived to fight another day, and in so doing, won a striking victory over The Big Ignore.
Sam
Postscript: It is well past time Martin O'Malley be given his fair share of a place in the sun. Certainly, many of the Republicans are highlighted, even those most assume will be dropping out of the race soon. Martin O'Malley is an outstanding politician with a wonderful record of achievements. He too has been victimized by The Big Ignore.
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as much I would like to believe there might be a forward thinking person in the mainstream media, it is not something I would want to bet on, most are well constrained by their superiors.
Maybe we have seen a change, for now I will just observe.
You are welcome and it is my pleasure 
and thought they wanted to grab a share of the pie. Could that be it?
Sam
election result our president becomes any of the Repug Stooges, would you and others in your country please petition your govt. to plan a full scale invasion & takeover of ours? I mean, at one time we did take part in helping wrest free wrongful control (more than likely) in your neck of the woods. Would you please return the Favor?
don't want to repeat myself
Samantha! And thank you for shedding more light on that easy to miss point about his earlier tenure as a VT representative.
Or else they would face the wrath of the Clintons, the DLC, and the DNC . . . the Democrat's party establishment.
Life is not a rehearsal.
This is it.
And Bernie knew it.
that the change we seek in the White House must be complimented by a new Congress and Senate and Governors and State Legislators and Mayors and City/County Commissioners.
But Most important of All (imo) WE, Must Be Willing To Go To Work As Co-Legislators At Every Level Of OUR Government.
Campaigning is long and hard. But the Real work begins After the election and that is Usually where "we" drop the ball.
Some folks can and will do better at the local level while others will soar in engaging DC. No matter where one feels most comfortable - We All must engage in Our own governance. 
If "it's" gonna work.
(cont.) "they sell our clothes and our cars". A music Album pressed in 1986 that seems to be as relevant today as same as when it was made. It just goes to prove some of the artificial flavors might have changed but the meat and potatoes of how it gets sold has always been the same.
A little trick i have used when stuck in place where i being forced to listen the to spiel, is identifying what up front and hidden messages they are trying to use in the process. Often they try implicate one into the belief they will be inadequate unless they go along with program being sold. It's like a connection to a parent the viewer and listeners never had. Even in twilight years of the consumer being targeted, it still works for the advertiser just as always had (it turned into a bad habit long ago). People follow by instinct and have an aversion to trying to figure it out themselves.
This current conflict with Bernie with all the disconnect and avoiding Bernie will go on as long as corporate media feel they are in position moral superiority. (course that is just because they are also followers and imitating another archetype they are visioning of how things should be.
My only real advice, is be prepared for a long, long ride
Inadvertently got a whiff of the some corporate spiel. They were bending over backwards not to mention Bernie
It's getting to the point of being humorous, but i will just be careful not to giggle too soon
Back at you. I was surprised to see this thread as I was scrolling down the page. I really want to thank you for kicking it. I was so ticked for so long over this issue, it was such a pleasure to write this thread. And it was a pleasure having you here.
Sam
