the old line "the revolution will not be televised" is attempting to make the point that mass media are a tool of power and will not, under any circumstances, tell their stories in a way that truly challenges that power
the editorial boards of the world aren't asleep at the wheel, they know what they're doing by portraying the situation as less horrible than they is, and by not describing protests in ways that encourage more protests.
Power_to_the_People (he/him)
in reply to Irenes (many) • • •I agree 100% with your critique of the corporate mass media. They are loyal only to their corporate masters & deserve nothing but contempt from the working class.
I'll refrain from my usual rant about Bill Clinton's major role in that debacle. (Those interested might want to look up the Telecom Act of 1996...)
"The Revolution Will Not Be Televised" rocked my world at the time, so here's a link to it for the history buffs:
youtu.be/vwSRqaZGsPw
Gil Scott-Heron - Revolution Will Not Be Televised (Official Audio)
YouTubeSimon Richter
in reply to Irenes (many) • • •suzanne
in reply to Irenes (many) • • •nanowiz
in reply to Irenes (many) • • •Super positive result today at a tiny protest in Pine Hill NJ.
A few people who drove by and saw us parked their cars and joined us!
Don't let anybody tell you that peaceful protest is slowing down!
It's growing