Of course, I compose about alleged free media on purpose. They are most independent of their audiences, and free from reflection, responsibility, imagination and feeling of shame.
So-called. Free media went incorrect in Poland. alternatively of serving the democracy that created it, they aid those who destruct it. alternatively of defending democracy, they turn a blind eye to evident illegal and immoral actions. They're quite a few money corrupt, surely morally. The latest example is before our eyes – alternatively of putting all the energy into checking whether the elections have not been twisted, they put a large effort into convincing us not to do so. A possible crime on democracy is not a problem for them, it is not a violation of voters' will either. For them, it'd be a problem if the fraud came out.
In this way, the media is incapable to overcome the bar set at minimum expectations against at least the theoretical defender of democracy. We anticipate doctors to treat, not show indifference for the wellness and destiny of the sick. From firemen – to put out fires, not to absolve arsonists. From priests – to teach children about God, alternatively than, to submit to Satan, these children sexually abuse them. It is not an excessive expectation, therefore, that free media, erstwhile regarded as an crucial part of the democratic system, defend this democracy, alternatively than break down the red carpet from those who destruct it.
Of course, we should not be amazed at anything. Degeneration, depravity and degrengolade media have been going on for years, surely for a decade. This is just the latest act of this sad trial.
Extreme Irresponsibility
In June 2014, an affair exploded with recordings from the Sowa restaurant. The communicative from afar smelled like Russian provocation. A fewer years earlier, thanks to the recordings of the eavesdropped head of the Hungarian government, power in Hungary was taken over by the pro-Russian Orban. The Pro-Russian way after years has besides been full confirmed in Poland. But most of the media willingly went on to tell the public that eating octopus and drinking wine plus cursing in private conversations was the scandal of the century.
Media from bottomless stupidity and utmost irresponsibility became active in the overthrow of the democratic government. The celebrated editor, 4 years earlier zealously promoting the thought of the burial of Lech Kaczyński in Wawel, specifically ran for the press conference of Prime Minister Tusk to shout in his face in front of the cameras: “I am performing here on behalf of all journalists due to the fact that we are all against you.” This cabotine narcissistic one-act was a remarkable grotesque and pathetic usurp.
I, for example, gave the editor no power of lawyer to execute on my behalf. Neither do the others. It is interesting that for 8 years the editor did not erstwhile run to Novgorodska to protest against breaking the law and trampling on the regulation of law. possibly she was besides far off, possibly she ran out of courage at that Tusk conference, possibly she felt that the real murderers were better off not putting themselves at risk, or possibly she humbly came to the conclusion that she had ridiculed herself erstwhile and that was enough.
So we had – and we have on – a betrayal in 3 acts
The PiS regulation has arrived. Most media have worked hard to make them inevitable, and do not argue with the conviction of democracy, even erstwhile it was clear that it was not only the conviction of democracy, but besides of democracy and the regulation of law. any pretended nothing was wrong. Others silently arranged with the fresh authority, which for cooperation, silence, or at least vulnerability, was willing and paying a lot. The money was taken by individual media, money and favors by circumstantial people. If that were correct for the judges, justice Igor Tuley – who was expected to be scolded – has already become a small bit shy, although of course I would have utilized a word much stronger than “stuck”, you know what.
At the time, the alleged environment warmed up passionate debates on rather out of 4 letters taken problems and themes: whether journalists should or should not go to demonstrations in the defence of the regulation of law, or whether this might undermine their objectivity; whether journalists should go on trips sponsored by various Obbiecs. The editorial state has besides courageously joined the defence of the opposition against Tuski, who, in your opinion, could have harmed her back. Of course, the concern was hypocritical, due to the fact that in fresh years the state rode the opposition more willingly than after power, which in a country ruled by murderers looked like a beaten wife criticized that she had poorly cooked, and a abused kid that had been terribly naughty. As Tusk has harmed the opposition, of course we remember perfectly.
Of course, it is worth asking what these attitudes resulted from. any just sold out for money, favors, or any scraps off the table where the power sat. Others did this out of cowardice and opportunisticism or deficiency of imagination and foolishness. Others – due to their own business. Why tell me what it's like, and hazard the PiSs stopping coming into your program, paying off your credit, and making the woman in meat give you the best beef loin? Besides, who appreciates your jumping? You'd better keep your mouth shut and keep your ass shut.
In conclusion, why did the media not defend, not defend and defend democracy? due to the fact that they have democracy and citizens, their audiences, whom they do not respect and treat in advance, which they do not even hide. For them, only their own interests – group and individual, depending on the configuration.
So we had – and we have further – a betrayal in 3 acts. Act 1 – from the times before the PiS governments, the second – in the time of the PiS, the 3rd – now that after the presidential election the state felt where the wind was blowing. You are already playing PiS, expecting the return of the PiS. There'll be fresh money to split, fresh fructs. And too – you should be on a wave and always keep it stronger. And there's nothing more about it, and erstwhile individual thinks there's more to it – that means they don't realize much, and it's time for him to grow up.
PS. A fewer years ago, I wrote that we could win the election, but not with the media, just despite the media, or against the media. likewise today, we can find out who truly won the election, but not with the media. In spite of the media or against it.
