Corporate media

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MSM is the acronym for "Mainsteam Media". In common usage it refers to the both print and broadcast sources of news, current affairs commentary and entertainment with the term "Mainstream" applied to distinguish it from so-called "Alternative" media.

Definition and Demarcation

Both definition and demarcation, as between "Mainstream and "Alternative", are necessarily somewhat arbitrary and apply according to where on a philosophical line between Establishment sycophancy and outright Establishment enmity the editorial policy (stated or otherwise) of a particular publication sits. They are UNCONNECTED with where on the traditional Left-Right political spectrum it sits, the entire spectrum having long-since been co-opted and absorbed by the Establishment. Historically the Left has been more problematical for Establishment interests but, in its overtly anti-establishment forms, it too has been more or less successfully neutered following the demise of the old Soviet Union.

Content Policing and the MSM self-image

Most MSM and MSM professionals, undoubtedly regard themselves, at the very least, as Establishment sceptic and, on matters unconnected with 'Deep State' issues, they are mostly both honest and correct to do so. However the boundaries of allowable debate and discourse, though largely unstated, MUST be respected if career progression within the MSM structure is to remain open. The web site 'Media Lens' provides trenchant illustration of how this content policing operates.

Taboo Subjects

There are many taboo subjects and knee-jerk buzz-words which the ambitious journalist/commentator/celebrity knows he/she must navigate with extreme caution. Among the latter are: "Holocaust", "Conspiracy", "Anti-Semitic", "Zionist", "Nazi", "Terrorist"; among the former, dissent about the merits of: Globalisation, Economic Growth (on a finite planet), Free-Trade (so-called), and Western definitions of "Freedom" and "Democracy" - all of which are treated as articles of faith to be questioned only on pain of excommunication and severely stunted career prospects. Similarly risky/taboo subjects are: The real motives of US/UK/NATO military entanglements; the alleged (assumed) benign intent of Western geo-policy, the essential defensive nature of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan; the reality and extent of 'the terrorist threat' - and a good few more besides.

MSM Ownership

In broad terms, "mass circulation/audience" and "mainstream" are synonymous. Trans-national corporate interests dominate ownership (which are themselves dominated by overtly Zionist ownership) and where they do not own, they provide the dominant income stream through advertising.

The BBC

The BBC is a notable exception but, where 'Deep State' matters are concerned, there are other, more subtle influences involved.