My thinking on Time’s journalistic crimes has evolved. Time’s six-page spread on John McCain, in its Feb 4 issue, isn’t just an endorsement. It’s arguably a campaign contribution in the form of free political advertising designed to keep McCain’s under-funded campaign alive.
He can’t persuade enough Republicans to contribute, so McCain has to rely on his real base, the liberal media, to contribute under the table. Time’s duplicity, however, extends beyond under-the-table campaign contributions. Time deceives its subscribers, fobbing off McCain political advertisements disguised as “news”. Time’s latest unpaid McCain campaign spot is here. Judge for yourself. I think Time subscribers should sue.
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frederika 01.27.08 at 11:24 pm
What an interesting concept. So when will McCain be charged with violation of McCain-Feingold? Or will Time be charged? If not, why not?