Wow! I didn't realize how good you were, Bret. You nailed it. We may get fascism because of the sane-washing by legacy media like the New York Times. I subscribe to it but Good Lord, they shifted to the right for profits. And who would know better than you, a native New Yorker. So, I savor your insight about New York City and the NYT's. Thank you for the truth in a terrific article.
Bravo Bret! This is one of your finest pieces and should be submitted to every major newspaper’s Op-Ed as well as independent outlets. (It would be fascinating to see who is brave enough to publish it!)
I really related to the Network reference. As a young broadcaster I was being groomed to be a news anchor. In 1974 I realized the sun had set on my heroes Edward R. Murrow and Walter Cronkite.
Believing the news business was morphing into entertainment, I opted out and dove into the music business…better the devil you know.
Did you see Michael Moore’s outstanding piece on Stevie Nicks appearance on SNL and her important new song and video? She’s raised the bar for musicians and artists with any sort of activist bent. (See my FB page). “The Lighthouse” video is on YouTube etc. should be viewed and shared to the maximum.
As another NYC area kid, I’ve know about trumpf forever and have been warning people for almost that long.
The shift you cite is real and is driven by greed. Profit above truth and transparency. I sometimes wonder if the Media has now succumbed to the fear of the wrath of The Wizard of Oz, a little, fearful man fronting a strongman persona with the skill of Houdini. Unless he is defeated on Nov. 5, democracy is lost. Forget your personal ideology as in this unique moment in history, it is meaningless. Vote for the preservation of democracy.
I wish I had the answer to that. I just voted via email. It wouldn’t surprise me if Trump wins, given that many of his supporters are either racist, ignorant, or completely oblivious to the consequences of him returning to office—especially among Black men and Hispanics. It feels like this could be America’s karma, something inevitable we can’t prevent. A very dark time might be ahead.
Bravo
Be well
Inspiring and thought provoking
This is closely related to the unfortunately obscure principle called "Murc's Law".
Wow! I didn't realize how good you were, Bret. You nailed it. We may get fascism because of the sane-washing by legacy media like the New York Times. I subscribe to it but Good Lord, they shifted to the right for profits. And who would know better than you, a native New Yorker. So, I savor your insight about New York City and the NYT's. Thank you for the truth in a terrific article.
Thank you Joseph, appreciate the kind words.
Bravo Bret! This is one of your finest pieces and should be submitted to every major newspaper’s Op-Ed as well as independent outlets. (It would be fascinating to see who is brave enough to publish it!)
I really related to the Network reference. As a young broadcaster I was being groomed to be a news anchor. In 1974 I realized the sun had set on my heroes Edward R. Murrow and Walter Cronkite.
Believing the news business was morphing into entertainment, I opted out and dove into the music business…better the devil you know.
Did you see Michael Moore’s outstanding piece on Stevie Nicks appearance on SNL and her important new song and video? She’s raised the bar for musicians and artists with any sort of activist bent. (See my FB page). “The Lighthouse” video is on YouTube etc. should be viewed and shared to the maximum.
As another NYC area kid, I’ve know about trumpf forever and have been warning people for almost that long.
Interesting, your turn from news to music. Will check out Michael Moore piece. Fasten your seat belt, it's gonna get real wild in the next few weeks.
The shift you cite is real and is driven by greed. Profit above truth and transparency. I sometimes wonder if the Media has now succumbed to the fear of the wrath of The Wizard of Oz, a little, fearful man fronting a strongman persona with the skill of Houdini. Unless he is defeated on Nov. 5, democracy is lost. Forget your personal ideology as in this unique moment in history, it is meaningless. Vote for the preservation of democracy.
I just voted via Email ballot. But my concerns are growing.
"This is why"............. how do we change it to "this is why he can't!
I wish I had the answer to that. I just voted via email. It wouldn’t surprise me if Trump wins, given that many of his supporters are either racist, ignorant, or completely oblivious to the consequences of him returning to office—especially among Black men and Hispanics. It feels like this could be America’s karma, something inevitable we can’t prevent. A very dark time might be ahead.