Right-Wing Media Using Immigration Debate to Mainstream Hate - By poisoning the public discourse with disinformation, right-wing talkers improve their ratings while leaving us far from fixing a broken system.

Posted on: May 27th, 2008
Filed Under: [ Immigration ] [ Media ] [ Commentary ] [ Eye Openers ]
Knowledge is Power!

“In 2008, immigration may be what gay marriage was to the 2004 election: a divisive issue used not to present an actual policy or platform, but rather to galvanize a voting bloc.

Fear-mongering on the issue of immigration comes from a bevy of sources — from white supremacist groups to CNN.

“Illegal immigrants are attacking our culture and our way of life,” Glenn Beck told his audience on his “CNN Headline News” in the manner typical for his prime time-show — Beck discussed the “scourge” of undocumented workers on more than a quarter of his 2007 programs.”*

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