"Is the media the message?" he said ponderously.

with apologies to Mr. McLuhan

We have a lot of discussion here, at times, about cable news shows and their personalities. A *lot* of discussion about the personalities.

To be honest, I don't know why. I understand that we want some semblance of fair representation in the media, but hanging on every comment from every talking head on CNN, MSNBC or C-SPAN seems a little pointless in the scheme of things. You know what I mean?

They don't have a vote in the US Senate or the House, let alone a state legislature, county body or town council.

And we may overplay their influence on those that do.

I wonder why this happens and wonder if we're missing something, as a political discussion board, with the focus on the media instead of the message.

Off the top of the head 2 cents.

There are so many good sources of news, why subject oneself to the horror of TV "news?" Doesn't make sense to me.

The media functions as a vital part of the Republican party.

That is why we can hold massive demonstations and noboby knows about it.
That is why Democratic candidates are not seen or heard from.
That is why the Republicans can get away with stealing election after election.

and they do wield a disproportianate power and influence all the way over to radicalrightwing talk radio.

But, we do need to hone our message and then get it out on the media.

shootin christian people would rather have a beer with.

have you ever heard these definitions for these three people? did you hear voters repeat these same messages over and over? do you think they left an impression on the voters and influenced who they pulled the lever for?

overplay the influence of media? i think not

liberals are doves. liberals are spenders. republicans is the party for the family. republicans is the party of christians