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Old 03-25-2012, 12:55 PM
 
Location: North America
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If you are a news media producer or a TV news executive then your Golden Goose is the race story.

The Big Three Racial Golden Geese were (are):

Rodney King

OJ

...and now Trayvon Martin

The more white people and black people fight over skin color the more cash piles up in the bank accounts of the Mainstream Media and its Overlords.

If you think that this story is being covered because MSNBC cares about that poor kid then you are delusional.

Why do Americans allow themselves to be so easily manipulated into such raw emotions because of the stories they see on glowing rectangles?

Viewers: We want more Trayvon Martin coverage | HLNtv.com

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Our online community is making it very clear how they feel. They want more coverage.


And at HLN, we listen to our viewers. We’ve been covering this story from the beginning, and we will continue to bring you the latest updates online, on air and on social media.
..and the money just keeps rolling in...


Sad.
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Old 03-25-2012, 01:10 PM
 
Location: Maryland
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If you are a news media producer or a TV news executive then your Golden Goose is the race story.

The Big Three Racial Golden Geese were (are):

Rodney King

OJ

...and now Trayvon Martin

The more white people and black people fight over skin color the more cash piles up in the bank accounts of the Mainstream Media and its Overlords.

If you think that this story is being covered because MSNBC cares about that poor kid then you are delusional.

Why do Americans allow themselves to be so easily manipulated into such raw emotions because of the stories they see on glowing rectangles?

Viewers: We want more Trayvon Martin coverage | HLNtv.com

..and the money just keeps rolling in...


Sad.
It probably has to do with average American IQ hovering around the mid 90s and falling. Scary days are ahead for America as a result.
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Old 03-28-2012, 07:07 PM
 
Location: North America
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It probably has to do with average American IQ hovering around the mid 90s and falling. Scary days are ahead for America as a result.
Indeed.


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Old 03-28-2012, 07:27 PM
 
Location: Texas
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I agree with you but it's not just racial tension that brings the media ratings.

"Good news doesn't sell. Lies and bad news does".
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Old 03-28-2012, 07:30 PM
 
Location: Montgomery County, MD
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The media is playing a dangerous game, going out of their way to incite outrage. This could end up in riots. I have no idea what really went on but I want the police and FBI to be allowed to do their jobs and determine if Zimmerman really was in the wrong.
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Old 03-28-2012, 07:36 PM
 
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The media is playing a dangerous game, going out of their way to incite outrage. This could end up in riots. I have no idea what really went on but I want the police and FBI to be allowed to do their jobs and determine if Zimmerman really was in the wrong.
Are you kidding? CNN and the other news networks WANT riots and are doing whatever they can to drive people mad with rage.

Riots are the ULTIMATE IN RATINGS GOLD!!!

You get hours of cheap shock violent video around which you can edit hundreds of hours of talking heads droning on about the "social impact" and the "healing process".

Imagine you run CNN. After a good riot you have the ability to sell advertising at higher than normal rates around your prime time shows that can run with this story for MONTHS!!!

OJ proved that race and violence and controversy can be dragged out for many moons all the while generating cold hard cash for the media owner.
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Old 03-28-2012, 08:52 PM
 
Location: Southern Willamette Valley, Oregon
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Imagine you run CNN. After a good riot you have the ability to sell advertising at higher than normal rates around your prime time shows that can run with this story for MONTHS!!!

OJ proved that race and violence and controversy can be dragged out for many moons all the while generating cold hard cash for the media owner.
Truly, a liberals dream. Pure profits and exploitation while fostering a false sense of empathy and justice.
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Old 03-28-2012, 09:42 PM
 
Location: Montgomery County, MD
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Truly, a liberals dream. Pure profits and exploitation while fostering a false sense of empathy and justice.
How humorous and sad that you overlook the FOX empire and how they have exploited tensions against Muslims and Mexicans for over a decade. Then again piously spouting hypocrisy is much more fun than being factual.
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Old 03-28-2012, 09:52 PM
 
Location: Southern Willamette Valley, Oregon
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How humorous and sad that you overlook the FOX empire and how they have exploited tensions against Muslims and Mexicans for over a decade. Then again piously spouting hypocrisy is much more fun than being factual.
I don't care for ANY of the news outlets, whatever their stance is. They ALL have an agenda, there's no denying that.

But when I am forced to watch this crap as it infiltrates my television, it reminds me just how pathetic it is when these outlets push stories that fit their agendas, regardless of the lean.
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Old 03-28-2012, 09:56 PM
 
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It probably has to do with average American IQ hovering around the mid 90s and falling. Scary days are ahead for America as a result.

Blame Jersey Shore, the Kardashians and other stupid shows that promote stupidity, selfishness, and lack of personal responsibility. Reality tv shows following so called "celebrities" has damaged our youth, who will create children themselves. I agree with your asertion of scary days ahead
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