Not exactly.
The FCC does have a bunch of goofy rules governing the coverage of political campaigns.
In addition, there are other responsibilites for ownership and usage of public airwaves.
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Originally posted by punkworld
The media play an extremely large - if not decisive - role with regards to elections. The major media networks are owned by corporations. Corporations have no obligation to give a fair, equal and unbiased representation of the different political viewpoints. They do, however, have vested interests in certain political positions.
So, what should it be called?
A mediacracy? Or does the term oligarchy cover it already?
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