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The Colonial Pipeline spill has caused 6 states (Tennessee, Virginia, Georgia, South Carolina, Alabama, and North Carolina) to declare a state of emergency. Gasoline (petrol) prices on the east coast are likely to spike. Yet, most puzzling is how this vast emergency and its likely effect on cost of living has gone unnoticed by mainstream media outlets. The pipeline is owned by Koch Industries: is this why the media is silent?
[Are there any Soylentils in the affected area who can corroborate this story? Have you heard of the spill, seen long gas lines, or any price gouging? -Ed.]
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Six US States Declare Emergency after Major Gasoline Pipeline Spill; Media Almost Silent
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(Score: 2) by bob_super on Monday September 19 2016, @07:05PM
> How did we get to this point? FAILURE of our news media to keep politicians honest and hold their feet to the fire.
Correct but incomplete: have a cat video.
Two things drove US coverage, one still does:
- What's the ratings? Talk about a vanished plane for months at a time, because nobody care about South Sudan, the Philippines or Kabul... Assume the viewers are really dumb, and serve them pre-digested easy "news" that fit the feel-good, watch-that's-awesome or be-scared narratives.
- Thou Shalt Not Criticize The US: Avoid talking about anything which might threaten the overarching concept of "USA, USA, USA #1". Under W, that would amount to treason and get you listed as an enemy of the people. People want to be told they're the best. People don't want to be disturbed by complex concepts with spectrum of viewpoints. Tell the people their ideas are the best and their lifestyle is right, especially if they buy more shit. Success for detailed criticism like John Oliver or even Trump was inconceivable for a while, with barely a John Stewart turning it into comedy. Not something you'd see on actual "news"