Pro TSA Media Blitz?
Nov 23, 2010 | 4:17 am
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Pro TSA Media Blitz?
I'm seeing pro-TSA editorials everywhere! Even in my local independent paper (SFGate). TSA seems determined to sway public opinion against anyone who wants to opt-out, the focus seems mostly on the pat-downs, which they might scale down a little to get good publicity.
I have a bad feeling about this.
I have a bad feeling about this.
Nov 23, 2010 | 4:33 am
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I'm seeing pro-TSA editorials everywhere! Even in my local independent paper (SFGate). TSA seems determined to sway public opinion against anyone who wants to opt-out, the focus seems mostly on the pat-downs, which they might scale down a little to get good publicity.
I have a bad feeling about this.
I have a bad feeling about this.
It seems strange almost to the point of being suspicious (and I don't think I'm at all paranoid or even political - usually I'm completely not interested in anything political at all and this is the first time I've ever contacted a congress person).
Nov 23, 2010 | 5:10 am
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Some lady on DC news this morning was saying how she was okay with the security measures because it made us safer. Then, the anchor said that there were many more like her. So many dumb Americans.
Some lady on DC news this morning was saying how she was okay with the security measures because it made us safer. Then, the anchor said that there were many more like her. So many dumb Americans.
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Nov 23, 2010 | 5:17 am
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Shut Up And Be Scanned
http://www.theagitator.com/2010/11/2...nd-be-scanned/
Turns out this same paper (LA Times) also told Japanese-Americans to shut up and report to their concentration camps.
Turns out this same paper (LA Times) also told Japanese-Americans to shut up and report to their concentration camps.
Nov 23, 2010 | 5:53 am
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This ought not to be a surprise. Being an outlet for government propaganda is one of the main activities of even private sector media outlets. It's easier -- and cheaper -- to take the word of Government (and its "yes-'men'") as gospel and spread it than to spend time critically investigating the "official line" and getting in the way of pro-governmental public relations spin efforts.
Nov 23, 2010 | 6:22 am
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The propaganda team is out in full force, and this IS political. WaPo is dead-slam supporting TSA with editorials, columnists, and headlines "2/3 of Americans support body scanners".
They even ran an article today about how the folks in the White House are frustrated that they can't control the debate.
Yet when Bush was in office....
They even ran an article today about how the folks in the White House are frustrated that they can't control the debate.
Yet when Bush was in office....
Nov 23, 2010 | 6:55 am
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Gov is in full court press propaganda mode.
Every gov spokesperson is cutting deals with their media contacts right now. "place this positive story for TSA, gain access to the white house for that interview". "we really need the public's support on this issue, it is critical for national defense".
If they are taking these steps, then the process is having an effect, but it is a warning that they will stop at nothing.
Every gov spokesperson is cutting deals with their media contacts right now. "place this positive story for TSA, gain access to the white house for that interview". "we really need the public's support on this issue, it is critical for national defense".
If they are taking these steps, then the process is having an effect, but it is a warning that they will stop at nothing.
Nov 23, 2010 | 7:03 am
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Gov is in full court press propaganda mode.
Every gov spokesperson is cutting deals with their media contacts right now. "place this positive story for TSA, gain access to the white house for that interview". "we really need the public's support on this issue, it is critical for national defense".
If they are taking these steps, then the process is having an effect, but it is a warning that they will stop at nothing.
Every gov spokesperson is cutting deals with their media contacts right now. "place this positive story for TSA, gain access to the white house for that interview". "we really need the public's support on this issue, it is critical for national defense".
If they are taking these steps, then the process is having an effect, but it is a warning that they will stop at nothing.
Nov 23, 2010 | 4:06 pm
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Some lady on DC news this morning was saying how she was okay with the security measures because it made us safer. Then, the anchor said that there were many more like her. So many dumb Americans.
Some lady on DC news this morning was saying how she was okay with the security measures because it made us safer. Then, the anchor said that there were many more like her. So many dumb Americans.