AN OPEN LETTER TO HOWARD DEAN
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Dear Governor Dean,
Tomorrow night the Glendale DfA is hosting a screening of George Orwell's 1984, the version with Richard Burton. I loved the book although I tend to mix it up in my mind with that other dystopia masterpiece, Brave New World. In Orwell's book everybody had to watch those TV screens all the time. It gave me nightmares just thinking about it. At least today we can shut those things off at will. In fact, sometimes I can't understand why I ever switch the thing on. But I do. And this morning I woke up at 5 AM and put it on and the talking head character interrupted coverage of the JonBenet possible killer going to the toilet on the airplane with an announcement that
But you know... best laid plans and all. I walk upstairs to get dressed and guess who's on the screen? Forget that he looks unhinged-- I mean he's supposedly readin' Camus, right?-- and more desperate and annoyed and resentful at having to do this than usual. I actually heard him answer a couple of questions from the peanut gallery while I was getting dressed. I can't remember them exactly but both questions were preludes to a pack of lies and propaganda about nurturing democracy or freedom or whatever black-is-white/Arbeit macht frei bullshit Rove had him spouting.
That made me think of writing to you. Can't the networks give equal time to the Democratic Party to answer all his lies and nonsense. Or does all that just go unchallenged-- except on firedoglake and Daily Kos? Before they got back to the JonBenet possible killer narrative-- a helicopter ride to the L.A. County jail-- wouldn't there have been time for Henry Waxman or Barney Frank or even you to explain in 4 or 5 minutes, point by point each lie he spewed out? Or does the viewing public only get to hear Rove's point of view?
I know a Republican-controlled FCC abolished the Fairness Doctrine in 1987 and that the equal time rule is a big joke, but is there no network or cable outlet that would give the Democratic Party a few minutes to correct all Bush's blatant bullshit? Don't the people still own those airwaves?
Your pal,
Howie
posted by DownWithTyranny @ 11:22 AM
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Hey Howie,
The MSM has had a narrative of Repubs good/ Dems bad since '94. Unfortunatly for them, Bush screws up their narrative. They're not quite to the point of being able to turn their narrative but they're getting there. Chris Matthews, who has been one of the worst offenders over the years, is starting to come around. Even Timmeh is showing signs of getting it. Some will never get it. Tucker and Joe(don't be fooled by the "idiot" thing) can't afford to get it. They know where their bread is buttered. Chris Wallace is unable to get it. Did you see Hagel slam him for questioning his conservatism. Nobody on FAUX can get it without losing their job.
Most of the press just needs more reassuance that the country is turning against Bush and the Republicans. Remember that the Bush administration worked hard in the early years to bulldog the press. How many were threatened with losing their jobs or be blacklisted for not towing the party line. It may not be until after the elections before we see a real shift in the mindset of the MSM
Fortunately for the rest of us, Bush keeps openning his mouth. Yesterdays Presser was a perfect example of Bush's ability to speak incoherently and only make matters worse.
Good question, Howie. One I ask myself daily.
an open letter to run of the mill, beltway democrats ....
Hillary Clinton will not be our choice. Get over her.
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