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How to respond to media bias
Submitted by Drew Mckissick on Thu, 03/03/2011 - 11:22In addition to “death and taxes”, liberal media bias is probably the third “certain” thing in this world. Especially when it comes to conservatives.
Year after year the so-called “mainstream media” seems to become more and more hostile to conservatives of any variety, (be it religious, economic, cultural, etc.).
Dealing with liberal media bias:
The first rule: Don't let them get away with it! Always challenge them.
But the first question is what types of "biased" stories or articles should you respond to? To best answer that question, keep the following in mind:
Was it fair?
If an article or report covers all sides of an issue fairly, then ordinarily there would be no need to respond.
Follow @DrewMcKissickMore tips on dealing with the media (part 3)
Submitted by Drew Mckissick on Thu, 02/17/2011 - 10:46The last week or so we've been going over some tips on how to deal with the media. So far we've looked at the importance of 1) getting to know those who cover your beat, 2) being straightforward with how you deal with them, 3) focusing on your message and 4) being proactive in pushing your message.
Finally, here are two more tips.
Be ready to respond
Mark Twain once said that “a lie can get half-way around the world before the truth can even get its boots on”. The fact that news cycles get faster and faster each year only amplifies the truth of that statement.
Follow @DrewMcKissickDealing with the media (part 1)
Submitted by Drew Mckissick on Thu, 02/03/2011 - 13:38The media is often referred to as the “fourth branch” of government, and with good reason. Whether we like it or not, there is simply no denying that the media has a tremendous impact on politics and society in general by virtue of its ability to help shape public opinion.
As a rule, the more successful conservatives are at impacting politics and society, the more attention they will get from the media. Attention that is almost always biased. This means that, in order to be more effective, conservatives need to be prepared to deal with the media. You need to be ready to defend yourself and your principles when necessary.
Grassrooots lobbying methods (part 1): petitions and post cards
Submitted by Drew Mckissick on Thu, 06/17/2010 - 19:50Following up on the last entry reviewing the items on the Grassroots lobbying Buffet, we'll start looking at each of the methods you can use to bring pressure on elected officials. Generally speaking, we'll start at the bottom in terms of impact and work our way up.
Petitions
Petitions have a one-time impact – when they are delivered. The number of signatures tends to be discounted as just a “thick enclosure” that accompanies the cover letter you present along with them. Petitions are generally better suited to building lists for your organization than for lobbying, (but list building is important too!).
Follow @DrewMcKissickEffective contact with elected officials
Submitted by Drew Mckissick on Thu, 06/03/2010 - 19:30Our form of government relies heavily on the feedback and involvement of its citizens in order to operate effectively, or least for the people it's meant to govern.
That means you help government operate more effectively by contacting elected officials on a regular basis. - whether they like it or not. But just remember that the old adage that “it’s not what you say, but how you say it” applies.
How you say something can be just as important as what you say. As Senator Hubert Humphrey once said, “The right to be speak does not necessarily include the right to be taken seriously”. If you have something important to say about your government, take the time to say it in the most effective way possible.
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