As noted by FAIR's Peter Hart in Extra! (5-6/08) and Eric Alterman and George Zornick in the Nation (7/7/08), it is difficult to find even one subject where the press has truly held McCain's feet to the fire while giving Obama a break from scrutiny. If corporate media are in love with Obama, they sure are picking a funny way of showing it. Full Story »
Posted by Patricia Blochowiak
Excellent article rich in information and supported by good sources. The image of a liberally biased media is neocon fairy tale created decades ago. Contrary to popular opinion, getting people to believe counterfeit propaganda isn't complicated: concoct a good falsehood, then feed it to people over and over until it becomes ingrained in their belief systems. It's even easier with consolidated media ownership: "It is difficult to find even one subject where the press has truly held McCains feet to the fire while giving Obama a break from scrutiny."
