Don't like the MSM??? Stop supporting them.

[Veritas Vos Liberabit]

I wish I had cable T.V. so I could cancel it.

As far as websites go, if you use the Chrome browser, there is an extension I use called Murdoch Block that warns you each time you click on a link to a website that is owned by News Corp. It can be found here https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/moepiacmhnmbiilhpojodnaopndhddpg

 

[Fetou]

I've been talking about this with everybody at my university without talking about Paul. Things like media companies lobbying for SOPA and the pathetically dumbed-down media political process along with constantly improving alternative options on Internet/mobile are making it easy to get some resentment going. Hopefully young people won't buy into cable packages when they start new households/families, but I'm not too hopeful.

 

[Tina]

The best thing is to write the sponsors of their show and let them know you will boycott their products. And do it! Don't buy from any company that sponsors their propaganda.

 

[Tina]

You can make stickers and go into a store and stick it on the isle. Boycott so and so, they sponsor endless war, or whatever you want on your sticker.

 

[Erazmus]

The best thing is to write the sponsors of their show and let them know you will boycott their products. And do it! Don't buy from any company that sponsors their propaganda.

I'd have to watch TV to know who the sponsors are. :/

 

[Tina]

Boycott's are more effective than turning off the TV. Boycott's really do work.

 

[Erazmus]

Boycott's are more effective than turning off the TV. Boycott's really do work.

I'm pretty sure sponsors only advertise on stations that have viewers.

 

[Tina]

I'm pretty sure sponsors only advertise on stations that have viewers.

You seem to be missing the point. Not sure if that's intentional or not. Also, you can find out their sponsors by doing a search, you don't have to watch the station.

 

[vechorik]

SUPPORT Judge Andrew Napolitano by recording his TV program EVERY time -- counts as a watch for him to boost ratings.

 

[Erazmus]

You seem to be missing the point. Not sure if that's intentional or not. Also, you can find out their sponsors by doing a search, you don't have to watch the station.

I'm only slightly messing with you. Boycotting does work, but so does a decline in ratings. Both are effective methods, and neither should be outright denied. I just refuse to watch TV. I don't buy too many mainstream products either. I buy local and organic.

 

[Steve-in-NY]

I didnt cancel my TV, I just blocked CNN, FOX, and MSNBC.

Its become clear that those "news" channels are either terribly inept at their job, or have an agenda - either reason is enough to not watch them anymore.

It took me 5 seconds to filter them. Good riddance.

 

[Greg Buchanan]

We ought to pick the worst offending mainstream channel and boycott it, and pick the least offending mainstream channel and favor it.

Some solid research will be needed to reach broad consensus.

 

[Erazmus]

We ought to pick the worst offending mainstream channel and boycott it, and pick the least offending mainstream channel and favor it.

Some solid research will be needed to reach broad consensus.

Is there a "least offending mainstream channel?" CNN has got to be the worst.

 

[MikeStanart]

I use this site and Drudge exclusively for my news and commentary.

Drudge - News / whats going on

You guys = commentary

 

[Tina]

I'm only slightly messing with you. Boycotting does work, but so does a decline in ratings. Both are effective methods, and neither should be outright denied. I just refuse to watch TV. I don't buy too many mainstream products either. I buy local and organic.

Ah, I thought that might be the case. I didn't think the viewership could really be known, but I guess they can tell with the boxes everyone has now. I also buy almost exclusively local, including grassfed meat, soap ect, and grow my own herbs and veggies, so I'm with you there. Everyone should buy from their local food co-op, and local stores, but I think many don't realize that's an option. The food co-ops are cropping up everywhere now, even in very small towns.

 

[Tina]

I didnt cancel my TV, I just blocked CNN, FOX, and MSNBC.

Its become clear that those "news" channels are either terribly inept at their job, or have an agenda - either reason is enough to not watch them anymore.

It took me 5 seconds to filter them. Good riddance.

I'm wondering if you could request from your satellite or cable that those stations be removed, and leave the ones that you want. That would be a statement to the news channels.

 

[lbadragan]

I cancelled my ATT Uverse TV package 2 months ago and have alot more time on my hands. And money too! I'm saving about $90/mo, $1,080/year so why not donate some more to Ron Paul?

Amount: $100.00
Transaction ID: 330698413
Transaction date/time: 2012-01-06 21:57:06

 

[Erazmus]

I cancelled my ATT Uverse TV package 2 months ago and have alot more time on my hands. And money too! I'm saving about $90/mo, $1,080/year so why not donate some more to Ron Paul?

Amount: $100.00
Transaction ID: 330698413
Transaction date/time: 2012-01-06 21:57:06

+rep!

 

[craezie]

I don't have tv anymore, and don't miss it AT ALL!

I don't buy anything mainstream anymore, though. All local, organic, small companies. Get out of the Targets and Kroger, and you find its easier than you think. Especially if it is made by Monsanto, Dupont, Proctor & Gamble or any of the other big players that screw our country over.

Except Finish Powerballs, they are my one guilty pleasure.

 

[AllAboard]

I have a question: Is the MSM interviews helping Paul? Should Paul boycott MSM too?

Would it take away meaningful exposure? Seems like the interviewers put the interviews in any context they want to and negate any positive exposure that may result. Maybe he should spend less time with MSM and more time at rallies, with exposure set up locally through grassroots support. Just a thought.

Also in my opinion, if we boycotted the MSM it really would not make a difference in terms of ratings. I do it to save my sanity most times. I get furious when I watch -- so I don't.