Much complaining has been heard about the leftist media ignoring or outright covering up critical issues and outright violations of law and constitutional rights of American citizens. Other than actual drug users, the most common addiction of Americans IS the MEDIA – particularly television. Just like bank CEOS, the media depends on shareholders / subscribers for their existence. Wars can’t be fought without money. George Soros wouldn’t be one of the wealthiest persons in the world without people buying his product. As the Tea Party presumably searches for a plan of attack for the next election, I suggest initiating a nation-wide boycott of television and all media except the radio. I can almost hear the weeping, wailing and gnashing of teeth. If we are serious about changing the mindset of the American public there are a few “difficult” things we must do. The media is sensitive to public opinion – much more than hypnotized humanoids know. The American Family Council discovered that television producers credit one letter to them as representing the opinion of around seven other customers. The Tea Party should ally themselves with other conservative, family-oriented, groups to develop a platform directed at removing the financial support of those groups working to destroy the moral fabric of America. Televison is High Value Target # 1. All conservatives should unite and become social activists like Charleton Heston when he addressed the media’s stockholder conventions. Mr. Heston wanted to READ the words of a famous (and rich) rapper’s songs to the stockholders. The “central committee” wanted to deny him not only the opportunity to address the audience but tried to prevent him from even entering the convention. But he prevailed. As he proceeded to read aloud the rapper encouraging young people to rape women, kill police officers and other hideous acts of violence against society the audience gasped collectively. I don’t know if any of the attending stockholders withdrew their investments as a result of the expose’. I doubt it. That hits at another of America’s addiction: money. It has been said that “money is the root of all evil”. Not so. It is the LUST for money that is the root of all evil. Sacrificing sound -and eternal- social principles for the acquisition of material things. That is how we created a professional political body and came to the uncivilized cesspool we are in now.
Just as I doubt significant numbers will cancel their cable or satellite subscriptions. I did for about two years. The difference in my home was amazing. More interpersonal communication, more reading of good literature, more good music, more peace and harmony. I started music lessons again and tried more recreational activities. I wrote more – including letters to TV producers. I spent more time with my dog. I went to the gym more. I was amazed out how easy the transition went when I filled time with truly relaxing and productive activities. Internet can be used free at libraries and some eating establishments like MacDonald’s – as can be newspapers. I don’t need the increasingly frequent and increasingly longer intellectually insulting commercials and programming in my home. I don’t need to be reminded that, as a white male, husband and father, I am ridiculed and demeaned by the media in every commercial. The recent election results are not just a political problem. It is a reflection of where our society has devolved. Stop using TV as a baby sitter, to relax after a busy day.or as background noise. Turn the radio on (or not) and sit on your porch to enjoy God’s creation. I guarantee your life will improve and you will sleep better. If the Savior were to enter your home today would he watch TV? Stop wasting time surrendering yourself to the “Boob Tube”. If Americans are serious about restoring the American culture, we should begin by pulling the financial rug out from under the institution the Left uses to lead the assault on it.
