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Must_B_Free Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Jul-31-04 05:59 PM
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Looks like we're getting 'Al Gored' again
By the media. They are simply running a 10:1 negative media ratio against Kerry.

How can we get the message out, when the established channels are orchestratedly in HIGH GEAR negative propaganda mode?

CNN said the networks did carry the Convention much because they were afraid there wasn't going to be any "drama".

The refuse to report anything the Dems set forth, instead just repeating well established memes. Soon it will be that Kerry "Can't get his message out effectively".
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mzmolly Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Jul-31-04 06:02 PM
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1. We must hold the media accountable, but HOW?
Edited on Sat Jul-31-04 06:03 PM by mzmolly
:shrug:

Perhaps MOVEON should do an ad featuring the media dogs and their bias?
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mdguss Donating Member (631 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Jul-31-04 06:06 PM
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2. Write:
Edited on Sat Jul-31-04 06:07 PM by mdguss
Write respectful, nice, letters that point out examples of bias and that you are disappointed with coverage, to the organizations. Explain to them that you would like both sides to be covered in campaign reports, and point out specific examples of how it could be done.

Remember to respect people. They won't listen if they think you are some-fringe nut (profanity laced e-mails will cause them to come to that conclusion).
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Shopaholic Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Jul-31-04 06:07 PM
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3. Of course they're going to do it again
they did it last time and it worked and they're not known for being the most innovative bunch of folks! I say let's fight them with all we've got and hold them accountable.
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sandnsea Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Jul-31-04 06:10 PM
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4. Jam the phone lines and fax lines
I don't see any way to get their attention without a coordinated effort. Email won't do it, I don't think.

Phone: 404-827-1500
Fax: 404-827-1906
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Raenelle Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Jul-31-04 06:12 PM
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5. They may try, but we are SOOOOO much better organized now
We had nothing then.

The reason I love Michael Moore was that I heard him speak at a book-signing about 10 months after 9-11, and he said, and it reduced me to tears, "You're not alone." Until that moment, I thought I was. Everything I heard, everything I read, wherever I turned, the nonsense being spewed made me feel I must be going crazy.

Now, they can try to run their bull-shit again, but they will be held accountable. Immediately. In numbers, with facts.
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