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Corporate Propaganda Still On the News
mofomojo writes, "Democracy Now! reports that a new study by the Center for Media and Democracy says Americans are still being shown corporate public relations videos disguised as news reports on newscasts across the country. In April, the Center identified 77 stations using Video News Releases in their newscasts; the findings led to an investigation by the Federal Communications Commission. A followup study has found that 10 of those stations are still airing VNRs today, for a new total of 46 stations in 22 states." From the article: "Most of the VNRs have aired on stations owned by large media conglomerates such as News Corp., Tribune, and Disney. They've also been sponsored by some of the country's biggest corporations including General Motors, GlaxoSmithKline, and Allstate Insurance."
.. the first one to say DUH
As sneaky as this is though, I'd much rather watch corporate ads disguised as news than government propaganda disguised as news
What have you got, then?
Well there's news, propaganda and news, news news ads and propaganda, propaganda news ads and propaganda, news news ads ads and propaganda, and propaganda news and ads...
Have you got anything without propaganda in it?
Well, there's news news ads and propaganda. That's not got much propaganda in it.
I don't want any propaganda!
How dare you express such insubordination toward our rightful superiors?
Don't you realize that they have our best interests at heart? Those kind leaders, in government and industry alike, seek naught but to guide us gently along the correct path.
Without such friendly guidance, would the plebes understand the importance of torture, the vital necessity of constant surveillance, and the horrible danger of jury trials? These ideas are all vital and beautiful aspects of enlightened rule, yet we see at every turn their subjection to unfair criticism.
Without so-called "propaganda," our Great Motherland will yet fall to Satan, deep into the clutch of Commies, Witches, Pirates, and Terrorists. Please, cease your traitorous comments and lend a hand to the Cause.
Pssh, you still use a computer? I threw my computer out in 1999 and haven't looked back. I have a library filled with great books, and I can borrow the others from the local library for FREE. The internet is such DREK. Makes kids stupid, and adults stupider. Resist your telecom overlords!!
Cheers,
Someone-holier-than-thou
Etiquette is etiquette. He kills his mother but he can't wear grey trousers.
Yeah, I agree. I haven't used a computer for years!
Circumcision is child abuse.
> You can tell what a society deems the most important based on the size of the buildings erected for it.
By that logic, we're clearly a society which places a great deal of importance on aircraft assembly.