is it simply a coincidence?

We are all used to a lot of screaming and accusations, along this a corresponding number of denials and defensive siloquies regarding the presence of bias in the media. Of course there is, we established it in the constitution and defend it (almost) daily in one way or another. It is call "editorialism" and is present on all sides of any given debate. It is not a crime or a subversive act to avail ones self of the popular media to express, or garner facts and opinions.

Let's get over it.

But I have to wonder about another aspect of this "issue", the use of benign, (that is, unrelated) media to advance an agenda or to establish a group mindset. This type of manipulation, if it exists, is subliminal in its presentation, it is not readily apparent that there is something motivating some manner of presentation.

In this question, I wonder about the timing of the release of a new motion picture about 9/11, titled, "World Trade Center". Released in late August. In an election year. Rekindling (possibly) the flames of passion that gripped the nation in those dark days following the attacks. While the party in power is still, you know, battling the enemy.

I dunno, just a thought, but if one needed any other fodder to make this thought fester, see this article, especially the part noting the support and admiration of Oliver Stone, of all people, by the conservative right.

now that is conspiratorial.