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Everything You Need To Know About The Legacy Media In One Clip

Summary of "Everything You Need To Know About The Legacy Media In One Clip"

Short Summary:

This video clip argues that the legacy media has become a propaganda arm for the Democratic Party, particularly evident in their coverage of Kamala Harris and the 2024 election. The speaker claims the media is actively obscuring Harris's record and positions while promoting her candidacy through positive coverage and avoiding critical questions. Examples include the media's silence on Harris's past positions on fracking and Medicare for All, their lack of scrutiny on her association with radical pro-Palestinian groups, and their defense of her dodging press inquiries. The speaker also criticizes the media's use of whataboutism to deflect criticism of Harris by pointing to Donald Trump's alleged flaws. The clip concludes by highlighting the media's role in promoting a "Vib election" where policy is ignored in favor of superficial appearances and emotional appeals.

Detailed Summary:

Section 1: The Media's Shift Towards Democratic Favoritism

• The speaker argues that the media's shift towards favoring Democrats began with Barack Obama, where they became his "petorian guard" and avoided asking critical questions.
• This trend continued with Kamala Harris, who has received glowing coverage and has been asked zero questions about her record or positions.
• The speaker contrasts this with the media's relentless criticism of Donald Trump during his presidency.

Section 2: The Media's Incuriosity and Lack of Objectivity

• The speaker highlights the media's lack of curiosity about Harris's positions on issues like fracking, Medicare for All, and Joe Biden's mental health.
• He cites examples of how the media has downplayed or ignored these issues, while simultaneously attacking Trump and his supporters.
• The speaker uses a clip from Steven Colbert's show where the audience laughs at the suggestion that CNN is objective, demonstrating the media's loss of credibility.

Section 3: The Media's Role in Promoting Kamala Harris

• The speaker argues that the media is actively helping Harris "steal the election" by obscuring her record and promoting her candidacy through positive coverage.
• He criticizes the media's use of whataboutism to deflect criticism of Harris by pointing to Donald Trump's alleged flaws.
• He highlights the media's defense of Harris when she avoids press inquiries and their attempts to portray her as a "representative of Joy" despite the country's current challenges.

Section 4: The Media's Defense of Tim Walls and the DNC

• The speaker criticizes the media's defense of Tim Walls, Harris's running mate, who has been accused of exaggerating his military service record.
• He argues that the media is ignoring this controversy and instead focusing on Walls's positive attributes.
• The speaker also criticizes the media's portrayal of the DNC as a celebration of "Joy" despite the country's current challenges.

Section 5: The Media's Role in Promoting a "Vib Election"

• The speaker argues that the media is promoting a "Vib election" where policy is ignored in favor of superficial appearances and emotional appeals.
• He criticizes the media's focus on Harris's ability to fill arenas and their willingness to overlook her lack of concrete policy positions.
• He concludes by stating that the media is acting as a "wall" rather than a "window" on the Harris campaign, preventing the public from seeing her true record and positions.

Notable Quotes:

• "The media have become a laughing stock."
• "The American people know it. They know what the Legacy Media are."
• "The media are doing their damn is to help her steal this election."
• "The media have become such a laughing stock that every normal American looks at CNN and what they see is a leftwing outlet."
• "The media are acting as her petorian guard."
• "The Democrat media complex is a human centipede and they will eat whatever it is that Kamala Harris is serving up."

Processes and Methods:

• The speaker uses a combination of examples, anecdotes, and clips from various media outlets to illustrate his points.
• He uses rhetorical devices like hyperbole and sarcasm to emphasize his arguments.
• He frequently cites specific examples of the media's bias and lack of objectivity.
• He uses the term "Vib election" to describe the media's focus on superficial appearances and emotional appeals over policy.