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It may just be that we have a basic difference here on what it "mainline" or "mainstream" media.
I don't consider any of the cable networks to carry as much weight as the "traditional" on air networks or print media.
I'm pretty sure it is still true that ALL of the cable news networks combined don't match the ratings of the lowest on air networks when it comes to news coverage.
In fact, I pretty much agree with what Shiner says above (that's the second time this month I've agreed with him. I must be getting old or something).
The cable networks, in my opinion, struggle along to "compete," and pray for sensational stories because that's pretty much the only time they get a ratings spike.
And, very much like talk radio, most of the cable "stars" are more interested in hearing themselves talk (or shout) than report legitimate, "ballanced" (with apologies to Roger Ailes) reportage.
So, if it's cable and talk radio that you consider "main," we may not be as far apart as it seems.
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