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In reply to the discussion: Trump and allies are waging campaign against media to stifle dissent - experts [View all]Roy Rolling
(7,206 posts)10. Commercial Media
Commercial media are slaves to big money and advertisers. Its always been that way, nothing new.
Whats new is commercial media companies siding with big money to stifle first amendment rights that will eventually kill themselves.
Trump U. Graduates, no doubt.
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Trump and allies are waging campaign against media to stifle dissent - experts [View all]
BumRushDaShow
Saturday
OP
"...designed to stifle dissent and potentially put them out of business."
J_William_Ryan
Saturday
#2
I like self-desisted. This is American English we speak. I can make up words if I want.
Magoo48
Sunday
#34
they'll try. there can be selective economic and access actions against any outlets.
erronis
Saturday
#6
We'll just do the Gish Gallup of dissent like no one has ever seen before, frankly.*
RedWhiteBlueIsRacist
Saturday
#7
If Trump is filing frivolous lawsuits, he should be responsible for legal fees.
JohnnyRingo
Saturday
#11
The billionaire owners already control it. Manipulated, censored, and invented on command.
Magoo48
Sunday
#32