>>But yeah for others, I just think we're too afraid to go "there". I think the basic underappreciated fact here is that the underlying right-left media asymmetry produces a mistaken self-perception by Democrats that whenever they "go there", it rarely yields the results they want, so why bother?
Is a unity of purpose easier to maintain because Fox News is basically it for conservative media? We do have Newsmax, OAN and the other small media operations in this area, but none have come close to the reach of Fox News. The left and center left have so many options for political media. We have cable outfits, (CNN, MSNBC), national media (ABC, NBC and CBS), dozens of magazines, newspapers that all often espouse liberal behavior. With that many talking heads, it is impossible to have everyone on the same page like you would see at Fox News. That's why when Fox News claims that they are the most popular cable news channel, it frustrates me to no end, despite being accurate. Of course Fox News is the most popular cable news channel, thats the only place to go for that sort of content.
It was Gingrich who trained the Republicans to stick with unified messaging. The truth or accuracy of the message was never important. The Republican base has learned to parrot the talking points. It's very fascistic but effective.
Is a unity of purpose easier to maintain because Fox News is basically it for conservative media? We do have Newsmax, OAN and the other small media operations in this area, but none have come close to the reach of Fox News. The left and center left have so many options for political media. We have cable outfits, (CNN, MSNBC), national media (ABC, NBC and CBS), dozens of magazines, newspapers that all often espouse liberal behavior. With that many talking heads, it is impossible to have everyone on the same page like you would see at Fox News. That's why when Fox News claims that they are the most popular cable news channel, it frustrates me to no end, despite being accurate. Of course Fox News is the most popular cable news channel, thats the only place to go for that sort of content.
It was Gingrich who trained the Republicans to stick with unified messaging. The truth or accuracy of the message was never important. The Republican base has learned to parrot the talking points. It's very fascistic but effective.