Reply #33: I have.

[liberalmike27]

I've read manufacturing consent, as well as "What Liberal Media" by Eric Alterman, and I agree that would clear up the minds of many on this subject.

It's hard to believe anyone would think the media isn't trying to influence people, particualrly after Clinton, then the Gore 'attack dogs' of 2000. Some outside reading would help clear up these folks minds. The Chomsky book, is a dry-read, but the first couple of chapters in a book-store would give you most of the insight needed to understand the motivations behind their trashing of Dean.