I'm a long time lurker and finally joined a few months ago.

A little about me:
I have worked for the MSM for over 20 years. I have been on the scene of several noteworthy events in American history during that time: the Waco standoff, OJ Trial, Tim McVeigh trial, JonBenét Ramsey Kidnapping, Columbine Shooting, not to mention all the Superbowls, Presidential visits, and Hurricanes over the years.

I have certainly seen some very sad and disturbing things during my career, and as someone who has worked for FOX News, ABC, NBC, ESPN, and even The Weather Channel, I wanted to share just a few things that I can tell you about the MSM from an inside perspective.

I have read many threads and posts on ATS regarding the inept media outlets in the US, and have seen several accusations of cover-ups, concealment of information, and even the fabrication of information. While my position has never given me direct access to some high level executive that's given me marching orders from on high, I can tell you, with all certainly, that THERE IS A CONSPIRACY IN THE MAIN STREAM MEDIA!

We in the media are always told that "it's all about the ratings!", and although that part is true for revenue, there is something else going on behind the scenes. Every assignment editor, producer, and news director knows that any story can be bent to fit a specific viewpoint, and 99% of the viewers will blindly accept whatever they are told. It's almost a running joke. I can only attest to what I've seen first hand: stories being scrapped for no apparent reason, stories grossly distorted to convey a completely different view, and other important stories that are not even covered.

The only proof I can offer is 20 years worth of experiences, of which I hope to share with ATS members as the threads and time permit.

I look forward to discussing, sharing, and learning from you all!

TVTEXAN

P.S. - I just fashioned a tin foil hat into the shape of a cowboy hat, that way it keeps the rain off my face and neck as well! Might as well be a functional kind of crazy, right?

Thanks for being forward and honest with us about it. It would be interesting to hear some examples from you. Welcome to ATS!

It's almost a running joke? I think it is; Family Guy, The Middle, The Simpsons, American Dad, Modern Family, South Park, and many others clearly make fun of the stupidity and apathy of the middle class.

Greetings from a fellow Texan! Or should I say Howdy

Definitely looking foward to reading your contributions to the site

Wow, this might be one of my favorite introductions.

20 years in the media must have been quite some hell. And I am sure that you've got plenty of information to share with us truth hounds.

As many of us know, the MSM is nothing more than the wagging tongue of the proverbial Beast of discord.
But perhaps you have some specific information regarding the U.S involvement with the Middle-east?
Ulterior motives that rarely come to light and even more rarely are ever discussed.

As far as the Columbine shootings, just how badly did the media do at covering the actual events of what happened there - and during your involvement did you feel as if there was a cover up taking place?

P.S: A tinfoil cowboy hat? I don't know why I never thought of that.

Im loving the hat Welcome to ATS i look forward to your contributions with anticipation.

I consider the MSM lying to the people as a criminal act and treasonous.

People get hurt and die due to this negligence.

The MSM shows me nothing but that they know how to fail time and time again and being worthwhile. They rarely ever conduct actual journalism, and 99% of the time it's straight up propaganda.

I hate it big time. Why? Because I am SICK and TIRED of trying to de-program people and explain to them the basic facts of reality. The media has totally convinced these people that fantasy is real, and reality is fantasy.

It's total treason. It's extremely anti-freedom.

But thanks for coming to ATS and admitting what most of us already know to the be the fact of reality.

I really do look forward to your future posts so that I can learn what interesting things you have picked up over the years. I am sure you have plenty to teach me.

I thank you for coming here and throwing a wrench into the machine. You have done very good. Keep it up TVTexan!

wow... you can be our spy...

But seriously, welcome to ATS and good to have you here

My goodness, where to start? Oh I know... WELCOME!!!

Now, a couple of questions...

Why so quiet on Fukishima?

Why so quiet on flooding near Ft. Calhoun and Cooper Plants?

I mean, if sensationalism is the name of the game and all... well then, aren't those two topic like candy for a baby?

Cheers!