The Mainstream Media is responsible for Donald Trump even as they try to blame something systemic to progressives and the Democratic Party.
Derelict Mainstream Media
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Summary:
The video highlights the profound failures of mainstream media in countering disinformation effectively, particularly as it pertains to Donald Trump’s electoral success. It underscores that media ineptitude began years ago, exemplified by its handling of Trump’s birther movement and economic misrepresentations. The piece argues that mainstream journalism’s outdated commitment to “balance” inadvertently gives disinformation a foothold, compromising public understanding and democratic processes.
- Mainstream media fails to challenge and refute disinformation effectively.
- Trump’s rise relied heavily on repeated falsehoods and media amplification.
- Traditional journalism practices, focused on balance, are ineffective against disinformation.
- Progressive policies resonate broadly but are misrepresented or ignored by media.
- Media post-mortems often misinterpret electoral outcomes and misguide strategic responses.
The video illuminates that to combat entrenched disinformation and elitist detachment, progressives must champion a renewed focus on grassroots communication and independent media. The mainstream’s refusal to adapt, despite Trump’s repeated falsehoods, has shown that progressives cannot rely on traditional channels but must directly engage communities to break cycles of misinformation and foster informed democracy.
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