Jeff, "Media Consolidation" is the search phrase I use to dig into the homogeneous headline trend. This article is a good example that summarizes some of the changes since the mid-90s https://truthout.org/articles/democracy-in-peril-twenty-years-of-media-consolidation-under-the-telecommunications-act/ * 1983: 50 corporations owned 90% of…
Those of us that are of a certain age may recall that in the 70s, most TV news broadcasts had a 'counter point' segment at the end of the broadcast. The one on our local station always fascinated me. There could be a left-wing professor on one night touting socialism, and then a right-wing business man the next arguing the opposite. Marx -vs- Adam Smith discussions back to back, in 5 min clips. For me it was the best segment of the news---respectful grown-up debate! They disappeared once cable TV became widespread. Only in adult-hood did I realize that they were mandated by law, and once the law changed (I think in 1983?) then they disappeared.
For me, the Twitter Files debacle is the natural extension of this trend to the internet: control what people can hear/read, and one can control how they think (at least for a short while, until this deception is revealed.)
So they own the world--then. Christians will definitely be a disparaged group of people--because we believe in our Constitutional Republic and owing allegiance and reverence ONLY to JESUS CHRIST THE LORD of heaven and earth. I will NEVER bow to any "governance person"--ONLY TO YESHUA!!
The last 23 years in civilization have seen so many PRECISION MOVES toward the GLOBAL SOCIETY....most of us were too busy to take notice--but I'm feeling this "tightness" in my heart and mind and I know why. SUPPRESSION, TOTALITARIANISM--is running amok!! No more will our country be a 'BEACON OF FREEDOM' if WE THE PEOPLE do not take decisive action.
back in the 70's The NY Times had printed on the front page "all the news that's fit to print". At that time it used to be said that "anybody who is anybody between Boston and DC reads The NY Times". I wonder if either os the two adages still holds true!
Good point. TV/Radio spectrum is one area where I do think some regulation is a good thing---to avoid the tragedy of the commons. On the other hand, I'm I firm believer that the general increase of regulations is one driver of consolation across a number of industries. e.g. It requires a lawyer (or team of lawyers) to navigate the regulatory landscape, and larger organizations are better able to bear those costs. The 1996 TCA was advertised as a way to increase competition, and it some ways it helped---internet and cellphone advances for example. But that expansion also led to less consumption of traditional media, which drove consolidation as some media companies became unprofitable---particularly in smaller markets.
As in so many areas of life, it's difficult at times to find the proper balance.
I am not sure it didn’t happen in 2008;under Obama ….the health care act was so unknown for details ….even after it passed …. The era of thousand page acts which no one could comprehend …. A disaster for citizens…activists….
Actually--the "news" has been "funneled" much longer than even 76 years ago. This has been the case since the beginning of the 20 th century. Perhaps we should revert to the "town crier" method of yore!!
Jeff, "Media Consolidation" is the search phrase I use to dig into the homogeneous headline trend. This article is a good example that summarizes some of the changes since the mid-90s https://truthout.org/articles/democracy-in-peril-twenty-years-of-media-consolidation-under-the-telecommunications-act/
* 1983: 50 corporations owned 90% of the media market (TV/radio/print-news)
* 1996: 13 corporations
* 2006 : 6 corporations
(Any time a market is distorted, look for the <sarc>helpful</sarc> government thumb on the scales.)
By 2020, we were left with things like the "dangerous to our democracy" narrative: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5BJ1JKMcGM4
Those of us that are of a certain age may recall that in the 70s, most TV news broadcasts had a 'counter point' segment at the end of the broadcast. The one on our local station always fascinated me. There could be a left-wing professor on one night touting socialism, and then a right-wing business man the next arguing the opposite. Marx -vs- Adam Smith discussions back to back, in 5 min clips. For me it was the best segment of the news---respectful grown-up debate! They disappeared once cable TV became widespread. Only in adult-hood did I realize that they were mandated by law, and once the law changed (I think in 1983?) then they disappeared.
For me, the Twitter Files debacle is the natural extension of this trend to the internet: control what people can hear/read, and one can control how they think (at least for a short while, until this deception is revealed.)
WOW--I guesstimated a few dozen companies "owned" the media--only SIX??? Disgusting! No wonder I don't listen to "news" anymore.
And Blackrock, vanguard and state street own those six
So they own the world--then. Christians will definitely be a disparaged group of people--because we believe in our Constitutional Republic and owing allegiance and reverence ONLY to JESUS CHRIST THE LORD of heaven and earth. I will NEVER bow to any "governance person"--ONLY TO YESHUA!!
Look at how the hospitals have also merged Nationwide ……
Black rock , etc ….
The last 23 years in civilization have seen so many PRECISION MOVES toward the GLOBAL SOCIETY....most of us were too busy to take notice--but I'm feeling this "tightness" in my heart and mind and I know why. SUPPRESSION, TOTALITARIANISM--is running amok!! No more will our country be a 'BEACON OF FREEDOM' if WE THE PEOPLE do not take decisive action.
back in the 70's The NY Times had printed on the front page "all the news that's fit to print". At that time it used to be said that "anybody who is anybody between Boston and DC reads The NY Times". I wonder if either os the two adages still holds true!
Our local newspaper had that slogan too--when I was growing up. No more--because it's not locally owned.
I never read the NYT.... The Philly Inquirer was my "big city" go to newspaper - :-)
Except in this case it was government taking its thumb off and deregulating so the consolidation could happen.
Good point. TV/Radio spectrum is one area where I do think some regulation is a good thing---to avoid the tragedy of the commons. On the other hand, I'm I firm believer that the general increase of regulations is one driver of consolation across a number of industries. e.g. It requires a lawyer (or team of lawyers) to navigate the regulatory landscape, and larger organizations are better able to bear those costs. The 1996 TCA was advertised as a way to increase competition, and it some ways it helped---internet and cellphone advances for example. But that expansion also led to less consumption of traditional media, which drove consolidation as some media companies became unprofitable---particularly in smaller markets.
As in so many areas of life, it's difficult at times to find the proper balance.
Yes , but who understood that would be the result ?
2010 Citizens United officially sealed the deal.
I am not sure it didn’t happen in 2008;under Obama ….the health care act was so unknown for details ….even after it passed …. The era of thousand page acts which no one could comprehend …. A disaster for citizens…activists….
We’ve been following Swiss Policy Research for years (used be Swiss Propaganda Research) Great charts and info https://swprs.org/the-propaganda-multiplier/
Helped us understand early Covid narratives.
Actually--the "news" has been "funneled" much longer than even 76 years ago. This has been the case since the beginning of the 20 th century. Perhaps we should revert to the "town crier" method of yore!!