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In reply to the discussion: We have become an authoritarian state, and our top newsrooms are in denial [View all]ificandream
(11,329 posts)Dan Rather is one. Rachel Maddow is another. So are Chris Hayes and Laurence O'Donnell.
But the real fault here is not the media but the Congress. The fact we don't have majority rule in both houses -- and I go along with others who say Trump messed with the election -- really ties our hands. I'm very glad to see Gavin Newsome throttling Trump -- I hope he runs for president -- but other Democrats are speaking out too.
If you want to blame the media, blame the young, inexperienced members. Their writing and reporting style leaves a lot to be desired. It was much better in the days when I was working at a daily paper (for over 30 years, if you must ask.) The senior members of the media have been through this before with Nixon. What few that are left are speaking out. (Again, Dan Rather.)
And when the election comes around next year, we need everyone to vote against Trump and the Republicans. Don't let them separate us like they did in 2024. And every one of you who stupidly stayed away from the booth in 2024 better get your asses out to vote this time. Especially you younger voters.
The voters are the ones who lost the election, not the media.
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