The Horse and Buggy Media

[Weatherman2020]

Smart people are beginning to learn that the media is now irrelevant, primarily because the media sees themselves as ‘important’ bullies. Because journalism, particularly at the highest level, is about raw power. It is about bringing important people to heel, on behalf of the public.


Tesla, a $400 billion public company run by one of the richest people in the world, has done away with its media relations department—effectively formalizing an informal policy of ignoring reporters. Though we should all be grateful for the chance to hear less about Tesla, we should also recognize this for what it is: one more glaring data point showing that powerful people no longer think they need the mainstream press, especially critical and ethical outlets like the Washington Post.

Tesla Stops Pretending It Needs to Talk to Journalists

I say good for them.

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[Votto]

I think Tesla has the luxury of not having to talk to the media because the media loves electric cars. It's called going "green" and so long as they tow the Left wing line of going "green" they will lavish them with praise. Tesla is simply saving money and not worried about PR that the press will take care of.

 

[Moonglow]

The Trumpets don't care that Tesla produces its cars in China.

 

[Moonglow]

Smart people are beginning to learn that the media is now irrelevant, primarily because the media sees themselves as ‘important’ bullies. Because journalism, particularly at the highest level, is about raw power. It is about bringing important people to heel, on behalf of the public.


Tesla, a $400 billion public company run by one of the richest people in the world, has done away with its media relations department—effectively formalizing an informal policy of ignoring reporters. Though we should all be grateful for the chance to hear less about Tesla, we should also recognize this for what it is: one more glaring data point showing that powerful people no longer think they need the mainstream press, especially critical and ethical outlets like the Washington Post.

Tesla Stops Pretending It Needs to Talk to Journalists

I say good for them.

www.vice.com

This South African immigrant from a wealthy family feels he is above reproach and doesn't want to answer questions as to why he bough Bitcoin for investment.