America’s descent into mass delusion isn’t happenstance. The demise of courageous journalism isn’t a happy accident. Its replacement with engagement-chasing infotainment and propaganda isn’t an error. It’s a global assault on reason and informed consensus, and corporations and authoritarian bullies like Donald Trump are both architects and benefactors. For decades, academics warned anybody who’d listen
My most vivid memories of Fox News were when the GWB administration was trying to build a case against Iraq, especially following 9/11. When it reached its boiling point and GWB called a press conference, I knew he was declaring war. The rhetoric had done its job.
Fox News talking heads later confirmed that they were receiving talking points from the White House during that era. It hasn’t ended.
My most vivid memories of Fox News were when the GWB administration was trying to build a case against Iraq, especially following 9/11. When it reached its boiling point and GWB called a press conference, I knew he was declaring war. The rhetoric had done its job.
Fox News talking heads later confirmed that they were receiving talking points from the White House during that era. It hasn’t ended.