Left: The media never suggests that one man's failings are the fault of a left-leaning institution in general -- for example, the media all but refused to report that Bob Filner's, the grabby-handed mayor of San Diego, was in fact a Nancy Pelosi wingman and high-seniority Congressman in DC for 20 years before becoming Mayor of SD.
Filthy Filner's various gropings were Just One Man's failings -- and definitely no fault of the Congressional Democrats or the Progressive Caucus for failing to investigate the whispers about Filner.
Right: However, when an institution is right-leaning -- or simply not left-leaning -- the media goes into attack mode to degrade it (as Obama might say), to humble it, to disrupt it, to bring it down a peg, to bring it to heel -- to show it who's boss, in terms of institutional power.
I stole this from Ace
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When Republicans are in power, “dissent is the highest form of patriotism.”
When Democrats are in power, dissent is the racist fuming of “angry white men.”
When rich conservatives give money to Republicans, it is a sign that the whole system has been corrupted by fat cats.
When rich liberals and left-wing super PACs outspend conservative groups: crickets.
When Republicans invoke God or religious faith as an inspiration for their political views, it’s threatening and creepy.
When Democrats do it, it’s a sign they believe in social justice.
Peaceful, law-abiding tea-party groups who cleaned up after their protests — and got legal permits for them — were signs of nascent fascism lurking in the American soul.
Violent, anarchic, and illegal protests by Occupy Wall Street a few years ago or, more recently, in Ferguson, Mo., were proof that a new idealistic generation was renewing its commitment to idealism.
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When Republicans are in power, “dissent is the highest form of patriotism.”
When Democrats are in power, dissent is the racist fuming of “angry white men.”
When rich conservatives give money to Republicans, it is a sign that the whole system has been corrupted by fat cats.
When rich liberals and left-wing super PACs outspend conservative groups: crickets.
When Republicans invoke God or religious faith as an inspiration for their political views, it’s threatening and creepy.
When Democrats do it, it’s a sign they believe in social justice.
Peaceful, law-abiding tea-party groups who cleaned up after their protests — and got legal permits for them — were signs of nascent fascism lurking in the American soul.
Violent, anarchic, and illegal protests by Occupy Wall Street a few years ago or, more recently, in Ferguson, Mo., were proof that a new idealistic generation was renewing its commitment to idealism.
And from Wilkow's guide to media perception:
Conservative…you are part of the problem.
Liberal…you have experience.
If you don’t have time in Washington:
Conservative….you have no experience.
Liberal….you represent change.
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If you have wealth:
Conservative …you are greedy and a cheat who had advantages in life.
Liberal…you are successful and your life story is an inspiration.
Think: Koch Bros versus George Soros
If you don’t have wealth:
Conservative…you are low class.
Liberal…you are disadvantaged.
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If you went to college:
Conservative…your academic pedigree is scrutinized.
Liberal….your degree speaks for itself.
If you didn’t go to college:
Conservative…you are un-educated.
Liberal…you are an artist/activist.
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If you own a business:
Conservative…you are a profiteer.
Liberal…you provide jobs to the community.
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If you are working class:
Conservative….you’re just a (insert job title or trade).
Liberal…you are a proletariat who finds strength in numbers.
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If you believe in the wisdom of the constitution:
Conservative…you are narrow minded.
Liberal…you are a civil libertarian.
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If you believe in individual freedoms:
Conservative….you have made peace with inequality.
Liberal….you are for choice.
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If you take to the streets to voice your opinions:
Conservative…you are a thug.
Liberal…you are a demonstrator.
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If you are religious:
Conservative….you are a fundamentalist.
Liberal…you are spiritual.
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If you are serving in the military:
Conservative…you are a mindless killer.
Liberal…you wear the uniform of your country.
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If you are popular:
Conservative….you have blind sheep followers.
Liberal…you are leading a movement.
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If you are attractive:
Conservative…you are shallow and empty.
Liberal…you are stunning and a trend setter.
If you are un-attractive:
Conservative…you are just ugly.
Liberal…you are too intellectual to be concerned with your appearance.
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If you enjoy an outdoors lifestyle:
Conservative…you are a hick.
Liberal…you are earthy.
