The Drive-Bys Always Move On

Rush Limbaugh calls the large television and print news outlets the Drive-By Media. By this, he is describing one of their methods of influencing opinion and even of creating our world view regardless of the facts. Reporters in these major outlets address a story or issue by tossing out a factoid (something resembling a fact, the truth of which is irrelevant), then moving on to the next story. They do not back up what they say. They don't want the "facts to get into the way." If they are questioned, they change the subject by throwing out another factoid. By diverting our attention, they avoid having to prove what they say or address contrary facts. To reinforce the opinions they want to implant in the public, they repeat the same or similar factoids later then move on again. Everyone is susceptible to this not so subtle mind control, so it is best to avoid the drive-bys altogether. If you are under their spell long enough, you will eventually "drink the Cool-Aid."