Dan Gillmor says: “…in the middle of a supposed news report, [CNN is] playing ominous-sounding music in the background while the anchor/reporter talks and the images are displayed on the screen. This is a technique movie-makers use to stir up viewers’ emotions. It works.“
CNN Hones Propaganda Skills
December 15th, 2002 • Barry's Imaginary Publisher
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December 16th, 2002 at 2:28 am »
As a certified TV news junkie, I had to go cold turkey to rid myself of the addiction. Six months post-detox and I can’t say I miss it. KILL UGLY TV!
December 16th, 2002 at 2:31 am »
…in fact, the result of kicking TV news is just the same as kicking any other disgusting habit. I find any exposure to the medium completely revolting.
December 16th, 2002 at 11:27 pm »
So then how do you follow the news Bob, if at all?