The "Free" Press

Both Sides
Benjamin Franklin had strong feelings regarding the Press. He believed that it should present both sides of an issue. Here are his words:

"Printers are educated in the belief that when men differ in opinion, both sides ought equally to have the advantage of being heard by the public; and that when truth and error have fair play, the former is always an overmatch for the latter. Hence they cheerfully serve all contending writers that pay them well, without regarding on which side they are of the question in dispute."
If he were alive today would he feel that the Press is fulfilling their obligation? Most likely, NOT!

Question What You Read
Today's Lame Stream media only presents one side of any dispute in which they "already know" is the "right side" to choose. Consequently, we are subjected to political propaganda and not the news. On a daily basis, we see, hear, and read a one sided opinion presented by the Lame Stream media. If or when one of the media presents ANYTHING that represents the opposite, they all attack and take offense. They cannot face ANY opposing views - even if they may be the truth. Ironic huh?

Get the Facts, Then Decide
It's hard to realize that you are being brainwashed on a daily basis unless you question your sources. Don't just take them for granted. Assume that there are things that you are not being told, or that there may be a bias in the current reporting, and look for opposing views. Look elsewhere if necessary. If your Lame Stream media outlet never gives the opposing views on a subject, you might want to consider leaving that source for a more favorable one who does. Try reading the news about the USA in a foreign news source. You may discover that your "reliable" Lame Stream media is NOT telling the whole story or that they are not reporting it altogether!

Don't Get Fooled Again
The musical tune by the Who from the 1970s says it best: "Meet the old boss, same as the new boss." America, it's time to wake up and really get the whole picture. How many percentage points did the Lame Stream media throw Obama's way in the Presidential election? Was their coverage evenly balanced? Is their coverage evenly balanced today? Do they present opposing views or just their side only?

Don't trust any media. Read/watch several versions of the news before you decide what the facts are and who to believe. Draw your own conclusions. Don't be mislead or "guided" by false or misleading messages purported to be the "news."

You're smart enough to think for yourself. Don't be fooled by the crap that comes over the airwaves or comes on printed paper. Question the sources. See if it make sense. Then Decide.