[Cboldt]

-- It's all a matter of trust; if the public trusts the media is portraying events accurately, they won't dig on their own. --

Yes. And it's more than just accuracy, there is also trusting that the important things will be presented, along with some local spice and fluff. Plus the fact that most people are too lazy and preoccupied with work, hobbies and entertainment to have any reason or motivation to dig.

To the liberals, the press is honest and trustworthy. They just haven't been berned yet.

[henkster]

I would like to thank both of you for a very nice, dispassionate and intellectual discussion of the media issues. It’s common, but not universal, on this forum.