The Beltway media will never address the DeSantis debacle nor will they ever address their ongoing normalization of Trump. After all, the elite scribes of the Beltway Press corps value access to Republicans, Republican donors and the cocktail party circuit far more than journalistic integrity. They know that if they tell the truth about the GOP they will be cut off from that sweet source of easy stories.
DeSantis, aided and abetted by the media, has assumed the role of "Smarter Trump." The Beltway media clearly wants to be in DeSantis' good graces for 2024. There was similar, unwarranted praise for Nikki Haley not that long ago, and the media still pulls its punches when covering jackasses like Ted Cruz and Rand Paul.
The Miami Herald editorial board's advice to Biden about DeSantis is "don't waste your breath." Meanwhile that outlet continues to provide excellent coverage.
Our Failed Political Press ™ is already writing their 2024 outlines, and no one and no fact is going to get them to revise them. I think mostly this is about covering their bets: What do they do if The Former Guy doesn’t run? They can use a MS Word search-and-replace and insert DeSantis.
Some of this is about access journalism (I’m waiting for Maggie Haberman to comment on DeSantis, and it will happen), but mostly I think it is lazy journalism looking for click-bait sound bites and belligerent word salad instead of the boring who/what/where/when analysis that would clearly show DeSantis’ incompetence is killing his constituents.
Big media got addicted to Trump and the clicks that divisive narratives bring. They're playing DeSantis failure as a new exciting war of words, another angry "both sides" story for people to be outraged by - it's DeSantis vs Biden!
What the hell is the matter with the idiots in the media? Don't they realize that if the Fascist Front gets what they want that journalists will be among the first up against the wall? Season 2 of The Handmaid's Tale should be required viewing, as June hides out in a vacant, bloodied newsroom waiting for her escape from Gilead.
My rule is to to totally disregard Beltway Punditrattis' views as not grounded in reality (not including good reporters). The have been wrong about everything yet they keep their jobs as "reporters". My apologies if someone already shared this but Margaret Sullivan pulls no punches in describing their behaviors but also provides a holistic framework for dealing with the root cause problems.
Every time I read one of your though-provoking pieces, I wonder what kind of backlash, criticism, or affirmation you receive from the 'press' and its minions for being called out for their sycophancy or just plain laziness.
In the meantime, actual news coverage of the rest of the world is a thin soup, to say the least. Being an informed citizen requires spending a ton of time, and money, just seeking out and subscribing to multiple information venues.
Perhaps you could recommend the best alternative or traditional sites for the public consumption and enlightenment? Your work was initially forwarded to me by a good friend, and I forward to other friends, but more people need your valuable perspective. A lot more.
Eric, isn't it time for media to acknowledge that our two parties are now the Democratic Party and a fascist party? How are Republicans "conservative" in any way that term has previously been used in our political system. Think Bill Kristol, Max Boot, Jennifer Rubin and many others who were conservatives. Compare with the current Republicans, particularly the flaming fascists like Kurt Schlichter and Tucker Carlson. Hasn't the Republican Party become a fascist party, and shouldn't the media acknowledge that. This reminds me of how long the media waited to describe Trump's statements as "lies" even after it had long been obvious that he was lying. Current Republicans are fascists and fascist enablers; nothing "conservative" remains.
Eric, isn't it time for media to acknowledge that our two parties are now the Democratic Party and a fascist party? How are Republicans "conservative" in any way that term has previously been used in our political system. Think Bill Kristol, Max Boot, Jennifer Rubin and many others who were conservatives. Compare with the current Republicans, particularly the flaming fascists like Kurt Schlichter and Tucker Carlson. Hasn't the Republican Party become a fascist party, and shouldn't the media acknowledge that. This reminds me of how long the media waited to describe Trump's statements as "lies" even after it had long been obvious that he was lying. Current Republicans are fascists and fascist enablers; nothing "conservative" remains.
I have been watching cnn in the background of my day since Trump was elected. I think you found the one time they have actually said something... sort of nice about Desantis? I have not thought they have reminded people over the last year about how he is keeping his numbers down by underreporting and the death counts of out of state residents vs Snowbirds who just have an out of state license but who live there. He did not count those deaths and then did everything he could to hide the numbers. I know that. I watch CNN. So I am confused. Commenters do not come at me. I found this - I just have CNN on in the background on a physical tv. I do not live my life off of the tv. So drop our assumptions.
“DeSantis signs executive order giving parents power to choose whether to mask kids at school.”
Are you serious? That was the order. They put the comment in that was the order. You read it as a pass? I guess. I thought this was going to be an honest publication. I was looking forward to it.
Finding an example that "fits" while someone is literally completely excoriating DeSantis for his order and lumping it into here is Fox News level propaganda. I look forward to seeing if you are more honest with us. I had to actually check because this was feeling propaganda like.
I am really really glad I checked. What is the point of this publication if you are going to be lazy about your arguments. You have a good argument then back it up with good examples. Not flimsy crap that doesn't hold up with a click of a link.
The only thing that will move the media will be economics. As we approach fall, it may be time for the snow birds to reassess where they flock to come winter.
The Beltway media will never address the DeSantis debacle nor will they ever address their ongoing normalization of Trump. After all, the elite scribes of the Beltway Press corps value access to Republicans, Republican donors and the cocktail party circuit far more than journalistic integrity. They know that if they tell the truth about the GOP they will be cut off from that sweet source of easy stories.
DeSantis, aided and abetted by the media, has assumed the role of "Smarter Trump." The Beltway media clearly wants to be in DeSantis' good graces for 2024. There was similar, unwarranted praise for Nikki Haley not that long ago, and the media still pulls its punches when covering jackasses like Ted Cruz and Rand Paul.
The Miami Herald editorial board's advice to Biden about DeSantis is "don't waste your breath." Meanwhile that outlet continues to provide excellent coverage.
Our Failed Political Press ™ is already writing their 2024 outlines, and no one and no fact is going to get them to revise them. I think mostly this is about covering their bets: What do they do if The Former Guy doesn’t run? They can use a MS Word search-and-replace and insert DeSantis.
Some of this is about access journalism (I’m waiting for Maggie Haberman to comment on DeSantis, and it will happen), but mostly I think it is lazy journalism looking for click-bait sound bites and belligerent word salad instead of the boring who/what/where/when analysis that would clearly show DeSantis’ incompetence is killing his constituents.
Funny, when you search gOOgle for DeSantis hissy fit it asks "which one?" Presidential timber? Good Lord.
Yep. Another "Mission Accomplished". Great song choice too by the way.
Big media got addicted to Trump and the clicks that divisive narratives bring. They're playing DeSantis failure as a new exciting war of words, another angry "both sides" story for people to be outraged by - it's DeSantis vs Biden!
What the hell is the matter with the idiots in the media? Don't they realize that if the Fascist Front gets what they want that journalists will be among the first up against the wall? Season 2 of The Handmaid's Tale should be required viewing, as June hides out in a vacant, bloodied newsroom waiting for her escape from Gilead.
My rule is to to totally disregard Beltway Punditrattis' views as not grounded in reality (not including good reporters). The have been wrong about everything yet they keep their jobs as "reporters". My apologies if someone already shared this but Margaret Sullivan pulls no punches in describing their behaviors but also provides a holistic framework for dealing with the root cause problems.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/media/journalist-both-sides-politics-trump/2021/07/27/c3afd1f8-eee0-11eb-81d2-ffae0f931b8f_story.html
Every time I read one of your though-provoking pieces, I wonder what kind of backlash, criticism, or affirmation you receive from the 'press' and its minions for being called out for their sycophancy or just plain laziness.
In the meantime, actual news coverage of the rest of the world is a thin soup, to say the least. Being an informed citizen requires spending a ton of time, and money, just seeking out and subscribing to multiple information venues.
Perhaps you could recommend the best alternative or traditional sites for the public consumption and enlightenment? Your work was initially forwarded to me by a good friend, and I forward to other friends, but more people need your valuable perspective. A lot more.
Thank you.
Eric, isn't it time for media to acknowledge that our two parties are now the Democratic Party and a fascist party? How are Republicans "conservative" in any way that term has previously been used in our political system. Think Bill Kristol, Max Boot, Jennifer Rubin and many others who were conservatives. Compare with the current Republicans, particularly the flaming fascists like Kurt Schlichter and Tucker Carlson. Hasn't the Republican Party become a fascist party, and shouldn't the media acknowledge that. This reminds me of how long the media waited to describe Trump's statements as "lies" even after it had long been obvious that he was lying. Current Republicans are fascists and fascist enablers; nothing "conservative" remains.
Eric, isn't it time for media to acknowledge that our two parties are now the Democratic Party and a fascist party? How are Republicans "conservative" in any way that term has previously been used in our political system. Think Bill Kristol, Max Boot, Jennifer Rubin and many others who were conservatives. Compare with the current Republicans, particularly the flaming fascists like Kurt Schlichter and Tucker Carlson. Hasn't the Republican Party become a fascist party, and shouldn't the media acknowledge that. This reminds me of how long the media waited to describe Trump's statements as "lies" even after it had long been obvious that he was lying. Current Republicans are fascists and fascist enablers; nothing "conservative" remains.
I have been watching cnn in the background of my day since Trump was elected. I think you found the one time they have actually said something... sort of nice about Desantis? I have not thought they have reminded people over the last year about how he is keeping his numbers down by underreporting and the death counts of out of state residents vs Snowbirds who just have an out of state license but who live there. He did not count those deaths and then did everything he could to hide the numbers. I know that. I watch CNN. So I am confused. Commenters do not come at me. I found this - I just have CNN on in the background on a physical tv. I do not live my life off of the tv. So drop our assumptions.
“DeSantis signs executive order giving parents power to choose whether to mask kids at school.”
Are you serious? That was the order. They put the comment in that was the order. You read it as a pass? I guess. I thought this was going to be an honest publication. I was looking forward to it.
Finding an example that "fits" while someone is literally completely excoriating DeSantis for his order and lumping it into here is Fox News level propaganda. I look forward to seeing if you are more honest with us. I had to actually check because this was feeling propaganda like.
I am really really glad I checked. What is the point of this publication if you are going to be lazy about your arguments. You have a good argument then back it up with good examples. Not flimsy crap that doesn't hold up with a click of a link.
Enjoy.
The only thing that will move the media will be economics. As we approach fall, it may be time for the snow birds to reassess where they flock to come winter.