KrisAnne Hall, LibertyAddict

omg. I can't believe Ron DeSantis is saying this out loud! And, It's about time!! I’ve been bumping into the conservative media INDUSTRY for over 16 years. And yes, I said INDUSTRY. Because that’s exactly what it is. One of the first things that shocked me was discovering how many of those so-called “experts” you see on FOX News and other conservative media outlets - even the ones you THINK are independent - are actually PAYING to be there. That’s right. They PAY for the privilege of being your trusted “expert.” How many people truly think these networks are out searching for the most knowledgeable, qualified voices to educate and inform the American people? 🙄 What I discovered is that many of these “experts” have the bankroll to hire high-dollar, industry-connected PR representatives, sometimes paying $5,000 - $6,000 A MONTH to get themselves booked and promoted. Apparently, expertise isn't nearly as important as the ability to purchase the appearance of expertise. No money? No connections? No seat at the table. And don't even get me started on those supposedly spontaneous call-in talk shows. I know from firsthand experience that shows like Hannity don't necessarily sit around waiting for ordinary Americans to call in and share their thoughts. They have preselected, approved callers whom the SHOW calls, and then those callers pretend they're randomly calling in. Imagine that! A carefully selected caller who just happens to agree with the host! What an astonishing coincidence! And yes, guests can pay to get themselves on these programs, too. So while you're listening to what you THINK is an organic conversation between a host and everyday Americans, you may actually be listening to a carefully orchestrated performance designed to make you believe everyone thinks exactly what the host wants you to think. These are entertainment productions NOT actual conversations. And the worst part? The people who claim to be exposing the manipulation of mainstream media are using the very same tricks. They've just figured out how to sell the manipulation to a different audience. After 16 years of seeing how this industry operates, here's what I've learned: A microphone doesn't make someone an expert. A television appearance doesn't make someone credible. And a conservative label doesn't make someone honest. We need to stop confusing paid promotion with expertise, manufactured agreement with public opinion, and carefully staged entertainment with journalism. The media isn't necessarily telling you what people think. It's telling you what someone paid to make you think people think. And that is why I don't trust what I see or hear in the media. Not even when it's wrapped in a flag, wearing a cross, and calling itself conservative. Thomas Jefferson was correct, even in 1807, when he said, "Nothing can now be believed which is seen in a newspaper. Truth itself becomes suspicious by being put into that polluted vehicle."

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