Over the last century, the Land of the Free has slowly transformed into a land governed by endless laws, largely by cracking down on vices instead of actual crimes, creating a society that would render us all criminals if our behavior were constantly observed. Meanwhile, the state has steadily expanded its use of mass surveillance, largely under the pretext of fighting “terror.”
This is a toxic mixture.
In that article they point out multile news outlets saying this is false, not the first time this happens, there have been videos of many different TV news outlets talking about a story and using exact wording, almost like they were told what to say.
Yeah ironically the ‘conspiracy’ here is that super privatized media in the US is much more narrative driven rather than outlets that depend on widespread small donations like NPR.
While I donate monthly to my local NPR, the level of journalism NPR puts out for free is so awesome. I’ve listened to every episode of This American Life, Embedded, Serial, and others. Plus the mini series audio releases like S Town and The Kids of Rutherford County are old school, top tier levels of journalism. I can’t know if everything is reported accurately but, goddamn, if it’s not compelling story telling.
USA Today is one news outlet saying false. Here’s how they worded it, “experts told USA TODAY the bill does not direct a kill switch to be implemented … Rather, the bill in question directs a federal agency to require technology that would detect driver impairment and disable the vehicle in that scenario.” Um, doesn’t that sound like a kill switch?
In that article they point out multile news outlets saying this is false, not the first time this happens, there have been videos of many different TV news outlets talking about a story and using exact wording, almost like they were told what to say.
Hmmm…. Sinclair media?
I don’t even think Sinclair is the worst offender. I’m pretty sure Gray media has a bigger chokehold
Sinclair owns something like 75% of all local broadcast affiliates.
I believe the actual figure is that they own a local station in 75% of markets. Not as bad as 75% of total stations, but still way too big
Yeah ironically the ‘conspiracy’ here is that super privatized media in the US is much more narrative driven rather than outlets that depend on widespread small donations like NPR.
While I donate monthly to my local NPR, the level of journalism NPR puts out for free is so awesome. I’ve listened to every episode of This American Life, Embedded, Serial, and others. Plus the mini series audio releases like S Town and The Kids of Rutherford County are old school, top tier levels of journalism. I can’t know if everything is reported accurately but, goddamn, if it’s not compelling story telling.
Npr is left wing democratic blah blah blah
Not true. They show both sides when there aren’t any.
For those who don’t know, https://youtu.be/aGIYU2Xznb4?si=2h7Xo4_0cAqzcAQ7
USA Today is one news outlet saying false. Here’s how they worded it, “experts told USA TODAY the bill does not direct a kill switch to be implemented … Rather, the bill in question directs a federal agency to require technology that would detect driver impairment and disable the vehicle in that scenario.” Um, doesn’t that sound like a kill switch?
And furthermore according to the state, they need to be calibrated all the time for $85. I know a guy that had one for years.