Manufacturing Consent and the Power of Propaganda in the News Media

The statement simplifies the complexity of the election, comparing it to a shallow pool versus the deep ocean. It highlights how slogans like 'support our troops' limit the scope of discussion. Chomsky and Herman argue that this is a propaganda tactic that manufactures consent. They suggest focusing on how consent is manufactured in the news media. Are journalists like Wolf Blitzer censoring themselves to appease those in power?