I grew up in a communist country where my parents listened to banned and scrambled radio station from the west to learn some truth, everything else was propaganda, never in million years would I think 🇺🇸 would one day follow this dark path.
As a Canuck, I appreciate the wisdom and lived experiences of people like your brave parents. I pay close attention to those that left fascist/communist/dictatorships etc, as well as those that remained behind or are the next generations of those that remained. When they warn us, when they tell us to rise up, when they tell us not to wait it out, it sends a chill up my spine. Those that don't learn from history, are doomed to repeat it. I thank your parents. 🇨🇦 🍁
I personally have a very unfavorable opinion of Weiss. Regardless of her enterprise being a strong independent news outlet. She is selling out for her own gain. We all know what will happen if it becomes part CBS. CBS is the least reliable legacy media company.
I'll be 70 this month. I grew up with the 3 major networks for news and entertainment. Their time is over. Aaron, you and your colleagues are the future for reporting. Don't morn the passing of the networks or the print news. As long as we have people like you, the future is bright. I also hope you make a lot of money, you deserve it!
That's right, it's not like there hasn't always been some "yellow" press. Corruption running rampant is discouraging, to say the least, but it isn't sustainable indefinitely. The real skills of technology, business, law, journalism, & other trades are always going to be necessary. People aren't entirely stupid, to be manipulated & exploited. This generation is too smart to be made to think otherwise, too smart to sacrifice their dignity for dishonesty. I believe that, & Aaron is demonstrating it well. Happy birthday month, Tim! 3 channels was actually better than hundreds with nothing on. It keeps things more interesting to read a book, play cards, or touch grass sometimes. 😅
These people are determined to make us in the image of Russia, where what people hear about what is going on in the world and our nation is filtered and the truth is nowhere to be seen or heard! The control over the media is part of how a dictatorship is formed. The other is to deploy a military (legitimate of not) to control states. We see Trump doing that now, but only in blue states. The people need to gather in larger numbers we see at this point and stay in the streets to oppose his power grab .
Yes, the true accounts of this are written by Ece Temelkuran in the book: "How To Lose A Country, The 7 Steps From Democracy To Fascism." Her true story of the fall of her own country to the rise of Populism and Fascism from Eastern Europe to South America. Here in the West, we are not immune. The 1st step: Create a Movement. The 2nd: A Change in Language, Terrorize Language. 3rd: Remove Shame. 4th: Dismantle Judicial and Political Mechanisms. 5th: Design Your Own Citizen. 6th: Let Them Laugh At The Horror. 7th: Build Your Own Country. I found this book frighteningly insightful at just how far down the rabbit hole USA has gone, and rapidly. She also describes how with each step achieved, the pace speeds up.
I liked Bari Weiss very much when she first started the Free Press. She had an independent voice, didn't adhere to either Republican or Democratic talking points. But as time went on, she gave more and more space to MAGA sympathizers that I did not agree with at all. I began to get disillusioned with the Free Press. I am not at all surprised now that she might be bought out by Paramount.
You're right, Aaron. They are truly flooding the zone with anything and everything they can think of. The Dumpster and his croonies must have night after late night meetings to plan all this shit
Would that not be considered a monopoly?? I am so grateful for Substack and Independent Journalists like you! I haven’t watched mainstream TV, other than a few on MSNBC, for many many months. Thank you for your hard work in bringing us the unvarnished news and speaking truth to power!
Small business is where its at- corporate America is screwing people right and left- except for the stockholders at this point- because Greed + Money= power.
I only watch Colbert on CBS now. No more CBS, no more Sunday Morning, which pains me because I long thought it was the best show on television. Charles Kuralt would be turning over in his grave.
I will CONTINUE to depend on your honest & clear reporting, Aaron. 👨❤️👨🌈
Keep up the great work Aaron. Stay strong. We support you.
This news is dire. Aaron, your work is all the more critical. Thank you for your continued commitment to the truth.
I grew up in a communist country where my parents listened to banned and scrambled radio station from the west to learn some truth, everything else was propaganda, never in million years would I think 🇺🇸 would one day follow this dark path.
As a Canuck, I appreciate the wisdom and lived experiences of people like your brave parents. I pay close attention to those that left fascist/communist/dictatorships etc, as well as those that remained behind or are the next generations of those that remained. When they warn us, when they tell us to rise up, when they tell us not to wait it out, it sends a chill up my spine. Those that don't learn from history, are doomed to repeat it. I thank your parents. 🇨🇦 🍁
:( I am from “here”. Never in a million years did I think…
Me neither! 🇺🇸
I personally have a very unfavorable opinion of Weiss. Regardless of her enterprise being a strong independent news outlet. She is selling out for her own gain. We all know what will happen if it becomes part CBS. CBS is the least reliable legacy media company.
I'll be 70 this month. I grew up with the 3 major networks for news and entertainment. Their time is over. Aaron, you and your colleagues are the future for reporting. Don't morn the passing of the networks or the print news. As long as we have people like you, the future is bright. I also hope you make a lot of money, you deserve it!
❤️👆👍
That's right, it's not like there hasn't always been some "yellow" press. Corruption running rampant is discouraging, to say the least, but it isn't sustainable indefinitely. The real skills of technology, business, law, journalism, & other trades are always going to be necessary. People aren't entirely stupid, to be manipulated & exploited. This generation is too smart to be made to think otherwise, too smart to sacrifice their dignity for dishonesty. I believe that, & Aaron is demonstrating it well. Happy birthday month, Tim! 3 channels was actually better than hundreds with nothing on. It keeps things more interesting to read a book, play cards, or touch grass sometimes. 😅
You are wise beyond your years Aaron!
These people are determined to make us in the image of Russia, where what people hear about what is going on in the world and our nation is filtered and the truth is nowhere to be seen or heard! The control over the media is part of how a dictatorship is formed. The other is to deploy a military (legitimate of not) to control states. We see Trump doing that now, but only in blue states. The people need to gather in larger numbers we see at this point and stay in the streets to oppose his power grab .
Yes, the true accounts of this are written by Ece Temelkuran in the book: "How To Lose A Country, The 7 Steps From Democracy To Fascism." Her true story of the fall of her own country to the rise of Populism and Fascism from Eastern Europe to South America. Here in the West, we are not immune. The 1st step: Create a Movement. The 2nd: A Change in Language, Terrorize Language. 3rd: Remove Shame. 4th: Dismantle Judicial and Political Mechanisms. 5th: Design Your Own Citizen. 6th: Let Them Laugh At The Horror. 7th: Build Your Own Country. I found this book frighteningly insightful at just how far down the rabbit hole USA has gone, and rapidly. She also describes how with each step achieved, the pace speeds up.
Absolutely!!!! We should be pulling shifts in the streets!
Please take care of yourself. Take your vitamins and get some rest. We need you.
I liked Bari Weiss very much when she first started the Free Press. She had an independent voice, didn't adhere to either Republican or Democratic talking points. But as time went on, she gave more and more space to MAGA sympathizers that I did not agree with at all. I began to get disillusioned with the Free Press. I am not at all surprised now that she might be bought out by Paramount.
You're right, Aaron. They are truly flooding the zone with anything and everything they can think of. The Dumpster and his croonies must have night after late night meetings to plan all this shit
Would that not be considered a monopoly?? I am so grateful for Substack and Independent Journalists like you! I haven’t watched mainstream TV, other than a few on MSNBC, for many many months. Thank you for your hard work in bringing us the unvarnished news and speaking truth to power!
The media nightmares keep on coming. Glad you are a solid, honest voice here.
Small business is where its at- corporate America is screwing people right and left- except for the stockholders at this point- because Greed + Money= power.
Agreed!
Already cancelled Paramount and stopped watching my fav Sunday Morning Show (watching since they began 1974) NO CBS ever under the trump thumb
I only watch Colbert on CBS now. No more CBS, no more Sunday Morning, which pains me because I long thought it was the best show on television. Charles Kuralt would be turning over in his grave.
And also, EPSTEIN EPSTEIN EPSTEIN EPSTEIN EPSTEIN EPSTEIN EPSTEIN EPSTEIN EPSTEIN EPSTEIN EPSTEIN. PERIOD. FULL STOP.