Information and power investment

Recently, I heard someone say that years ago we didn't know who Walter Cronkite voted for on election day, nor would he try to influence our choice either. On that same note, if Dan Rather reported false information, he'd get fired. Today it is a whole different ball game where news is concerned. This false information thing is done often these days, and you might get an apology for it after, at best. It's a ratings competition and some are willing to even buy their audience. A good example of the foregoing is CNN. At many major airports CNN gets 8 year contracts for broadcast exclusivity. In exchange CNN pays for infrastructure. So, next time you are waiting to catch a plane to a certain destination, you may not be able to change channels. Does this sound like monopolizing? Well, it sure does to me. Information is power! One can influence future outcomes with a simple manipulation of what really happened. Consequently, some are willing to invest whatever it takes for control.