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Showing Original Post only (View all)Rachel Maddow and corporate media won't save us [View all]
I find it maddening that people are hailing Rachel Maddow's return to daily coverage as a step to saving our democracy.
That is sad. In fact I think unplugging from the daily gotchas that corporate media uses to hook viewers is the better option.
If we are going to suffer. Let the sensationalists, both sides, false hope peddlers suffer as well.
Save your news time for independent outlets Use your spare time for reaching out to friends and family.
Sitting on a couch to take an hour to rehash something that happens during the day that could be explained in 5 minutes is a waste of time.
The corporate media wanted Trump back Fuck them. They aren't worth your time
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Neither will I. Don't wanna watch, don't, but ragging about someone who gives every effort to inform isn't necessary
Deuxcents
15 hrs ago
#3
I also like Democracy Now "The war and peace report" - the tend to focus more on
walkingman
14 hrs ago
#20
Nothing will save us now that democracy is dead. We can't rely on sham elections or sham governments
yaesu
15 hrs ago
#9
of course not, but Rachel can help us to educate ourselves, and be prepared for what's coming.
Meadowoak
15 hrs ago
#15
WaPo just dropped "Democracy Dies in Darkness." Think Bezos isn't a fascist??
Evolve Dammit
13 hrs ago
#25
There are other voices. That aren't edited on what they can and cannot say.
erodriguez
12 hrs ago
#43
So what is your plan? From what outlet will you broadcast to millions? How's your research team?
Hekate
12 hrs ago
#30
What's my plan for what? How I will be using my time instead of watching corporate news?
erodriguez
12 hrs ago
#38