Thank you, Qasim, for so much that you do. I get all my news from independent sources. I still listen to msm once each day as a learning tool. For example, recently I heard numerous times on msm that Trump's approval rating is "below 40%". It's 34% I believe. But they want to get that FORTY in there (cause it's bigger than 34!! ). This is the kind of thing they do-- not necessarily dishonest, but MISLEADING. It makes me furious because people get their information from media and then they form opinions and vote on that info! This is exactly how dictators slowly take control of everything. At that point, we all know that only revolution can oust them. We're officially a Third World country.
Horrifying! Thank you for your suggestions on how to respond. Especially important to support independent media. I would also add a boycott of Facebook and Instagram, both owned by Meta. Or at least use those sites sparingly b
For the most part, I would take a wild guess that most of your subscribers watch Newsmax even less that they do FOX News. We do have a large section of uneducated citizens and those poor darlings are the ones that believe what they are told, facts are not required. That's how we got Mr. Trump who while monetizing the presidency also continually embarrasses himself, like today claiming that the 7 states with hacked water systems were victims of MN Gov Walz.
This is a solultion for those of us who know that our sources may mislead us. But most people, I think, are just taking in the "facts" that are put in front of them. And they are voters inour country determining the fate of all of us. How do we counter the disinformation credibly for the general voting population?
That last sentence, Nancy, that's the scary thing. I'm horrified to admit that I used to get much, not all, of my news from NPR. And no matter what they claim, they too indulge in misinformation, cheering on the administration no matter what, and not giving the FULL STORY. Jack Rivers does a wonderful column on Iran and the Middle East. This is info you will NEVER get on msm. At this time, we are so fortunate to have people like this, like Qasim, who put so much time and care into keeping us TRULY informed.
Qasim Rashid, your voice is powerful. Would it be as powerful if you had won your seat in Congress? Is there a flip side to losing that election? Would you run again?
Today and for the next four days I'll be making phone calls for Abdul el-Saed. Is power with the money or the people? Are we able to hope again?
Whatever corporate media can do to improve their bottom line, they are doing now, no matter how much they harm people’s lives, the truth, or our rights!
Truth
I've been off Facebook for years. I am no longer supporting billionaires. I got rid of my apple products too. Eff them all.
Not good for the people, but great for Meta SlopMax.
Simply despicable from this Right Wing Freaks
Thank you, Qasim, for so much that you do. I get all my news from independent sources. I still listen to msm once each day as a learning tool. For example, recently I heard numerous times on msm that Trump's approval rating is "below 40%". It's 34% I believe. But they want to get that FORTY in there (cause it's bigger than 34!! ). This is the kind of thing they do-- not necessarily dishonest, but MISLEADING. It makes me furious because people get their information from media and then they form opinions and vote on that info! This is exactly how dictators slowly take control of everything. At that point, we all know that only revolution can oust them. We're officially a Third World country.
Yes. In the war between the corporatists and the oligarchs, the corporatists have won. It was lose-lose either way.
This is all part of Israel’s $2.35 billion propaganda budget recently announced by Israeli Minister Smotrich.
Horrifying! Thank you for your suggestions on how to respond. Especially important to support independent media. I would also add a boycott of Facebook and Instagram, both owned by Meta. Or at least use those sites sparingly b
For the most part, I would take a wild guess that most of your subscribers watch Newsmax even less that they do FOX News. We do have a large section of uneducated citizens and those poor darlings are the ones that believe what they are told, facts are not required. That's how we got Mr. Trump who while monetizing the presidency also continually embarrasses himself, like today claiming that the 7 states with hacked water systems were victims of MN Gov Walz.
From your recommendations and others, I have acquired Ground News.
Let's just say it out loud - Newsmax is a propaganda outlet.
Everything they say is distorted or biased. Meta undermined their credibility by joining with them.
Then again, how much credibility did they have left? I guess they figured when there's nothing to lose you might as well take the cash..
This is a solultion for those of us who know that our sources may mislead us. But most people, I think, are just taking in the "facts" that are put in front of them. And they are voters inour country determining the fate of all of us. How do we counter the disinformation credibly for the general voting population?
That last sentence, Nancy, that's the scary thing. I'm horrified to admit that I used to get much, not all, of my news from NPR. And no matter what they claim, they too indulge in misinformation, cheering on the administration no matter what, and not giving the FULL STORY. Jack Rivers does a wonderful column on Iran and the Middle East. This is info you will NEVER get on msm. At this time, we are so fortunate to have people like this, like Qasim, who put so much time and care into keeping us TRULY informed.
Qasim Rashid, your voice is powerful. Would it be as powerful if you had won your seat in Congress? Is there a flip side to losing that election? Would you run again?
Today and for the next four days I'll be making phone calls for Abdul el-Saed. Is power with the money or the people? Are we able to hope again?
Newsmax is a disgrace to tv journalism. Zuckerberg has become utterly spineless!
Whatever corporate media can do to improve their bottom line, they are doing now, no matter how much they harm people’s lives, the truth, or our rights!