Project censored lists 25 stories that did not seem to get the …
Project censored lists 25 stories that did not seem to get the attention they deserved. Whether intentionally (probably) or not (doubtful), for the most part the media skipped over these important topics.
Throughout 2005 and 2006, a large underground debate raged regarding the future of the Internet. More recently referred to as network neutrality, the issue has become a tug of war with cable companies on the one hand and consumers and Internet service providers on the other. Yet despite important legislative proposals and Supreme Court decisions throughout 2005, the issue was almost completely ignored in the headlines until 2006. And, except for occasional coverage on CNBC's Kudlow & Kramer, mainstream television remains hands-off to this day.
People would be more interested in the president wiretapping them if either: a) they had rudimentary knowledge of human history and its implications, or b) the news media presented the information seriously.
The chances of the first happening in America is slim. Americans have "it can't happen here" syndrome, believing their rulers are somehow different from all others throughout recorded history.
The chances of the second happening depend on it coinciding with the news networks' interests. Unfortunately, the news networks are giant multinationals with a vested interest in maintaining the status quo while keeping the audience dazzled. As long as the rulers don't get too uppity, as long as the rulers don't threaten the information cartel, the major networks have no reason to rock the boat (and threaten their advertising revenue).
Paris Hilton's jail term makes good news in America, because it does maintain the status quo. It has no real relevance to anything important, but at the same time, it can be spun (like any news can be) to appear exciting and relevant.
