I actually think this idea has some merit -- but what are the downsides? And, would it have legs?
So, basically, nothing that isn't happening already.
Potentially, it could turn the liberal media / backlash narrative on its head. Potentially.
Christ, could we do this? And who do we boycott? And, who do we not??? And, what measure do we use to call it a "win" so and move forward? The concept needs some metrics, focus, discipline, and specific demands that must be met by which to measure success.
They don't ask us if we want to give them our firstborn children, or the equivalent..
So why should we go on being so f** polite to them by ignoring their blogs and letting them think that everyone agrees with them, just because we are disgusted by their tactics..
Hold your nose and jump in ... ugh...
Look, a key reason CNN and MSNBC have shifted is the GOP threatens to cut them off from access to lawmakers and, just as importantly, from news sources. The media trades on information and withholding it from the media is like withholding crack from an addict. The GOP is willing to play fascist hardball. We don't have access to power as our carrot/stick, but we do have news sources to withhold as well as the legitimacy cover they need to pretend they're "journalistic" news outlets.
The simple fact is that big media, as presently constituted, is our enemy. When and where do we draw the line and say enough?!
