Ebbie.. The only thing controlled about the media is a bias for sensationalizing trivia; and the ability to generate public opinion in a 30 second misinformation spot on electronic news. The printed media will not print anything that does not agree with the coporate political bent of the editorial staff. (this applies to both right wing and left wing elements). One reason I do not subscribe to any newspapers, and watch even less television today than I did ten years ago. So yes in a way it does apply to your post.

Yours, Aye. Dave