Progressives are going to get absolutely nowhere until they take control of the message. And only by reforming network TV can they do that.
The Internet may be the coming wave when it comes to news, but the wave has not reached shore yet. Most Americans, ESPECIALLY the moderates and non-political junkies - the ones progressives need to reach - still get their news from TV.
The TV that still passes on right wing talking points, fails to investigate claims, and basically ignores the truth.
Progressives need to change that.
And they can.
Daily Kos regularly presents us with petitions for progressive change, to be sent to sitting Democrats. However, unlike politicians who can afford to ignore constituents for 3 out of every 4 years, networks need to listen. They need sponsor money every day to keep running. They will listen to any movement that might cost them sponsor money.
Boycott them. Boycott the network and the sponsors, and let them know why.
Petition them. Give them the Flush Rush treatment.
Send petitions every time they broadcast a lie, and let them know you are petitioning the sponsors as well. Tell them how and why the news item was a lie, and what will happen if the lie keeps getting air time.
Fox is probably a lost cause, but there are 4 other networks out there. The truth favors us. Just by stopping the networks from repeating the same old discredited lies is a win. Getting some truths out there is a major win.
Daily Kos signatures can reach 6 figures at times. These are numbers networks will find daunting.
So let's kill a few right wing talking points. Petition Network TV.