The Crisis of Journalism and the Conversion of the United States from a Democracy to a Dollarocracy
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The Crisis of Journalism and the Conversion of the United States from a Democracy to a Dollarocracy
The United States is no longer a "functional democracy," according to Jimmy Carter. The wealthy dominate politics and the rest of the population are sitting in the bleachers for a game at which they're mere spectators. This talk examines the crucial role that the collapse of journalism has played in accelerating and making permanent the state of "Dollarocracy." McChesney also discusses how American history - plus the experience of other democratic nations - suggests there are workable policy solutions to make possible a rich, diverse, uncensored, and competitive free press in the digital era.
McChesney stated that it's not as bleak as his presentation indicated - there is a movement to take money out of politics and the press - he referred the audience to Get Money Out - and asked the audience if any members were present and a few raised their hands. Personally, I was not familiar with the effort - and I hope it succeeds, because the oligarchy we live under today is destroying democracy. There will be push-back. We can't live like this.
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Why are Americans so DOCILE?
One of the last questions offered up to Robert McChesney last night by veteran journalist Roldo Bartimore was "Why have Americans become so docile?"
McChesney stated that it's not as bleak as his presentation indicated - there is a movement to take money out of politics and the press - he referred the audience to Get Money Out - and asked the audience if any members were present and a few raised their hands. Personally, I was not familiar with the effort - and I hope it succeeds, because the oligarchy we live under today is destroying democracy. There will be push-back. We can't live like this.