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The Buying of the President 2004

By Charles Lewis
The Buying of the President 2004 reveals how the process of choosing a president has moved from the voting booth to the auction block, and highlights the special interests that heavily invest in the politicians seeking the nation's highest office.

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COMCASTed If you're wondering who or what is next on Comcast's "to-do" list--stay tuned. Be sure to take this eye-opening, rare look inside an American corporate dynasty that began as a small franchise in Tupelo, Mississippi, and grew to become the nation's biggest cable TV company and fastest-growing Internet provider. With the tenacious investigative skills and gusto of the seasoned reporter, Joseph N. DiStefano has written a must-read history of this vital industry and its principal player, as well as the unauthorized biography of Comcast's founder, Ralph Roberts, and his son and successor, Brian.		Hardcover, 224 pages $24.95 *signed copy!*

Copyrights and Copywrongs Featured at our Creative Rights Conference, Siva Vaidhyanathan tracks the history of American copyright law through the 20th century from Mark Twain's vehement exhortations for "thick" copyright protection, to recent lawsuits regarding sampling in rap music and the "digital moment," exemplified by the rise of Napster and MP3 technology. He argues persuasively that in its current punitive, highly restrictive form, American copyright law hinders cultural production, thereby contributing to the poverty of civic culture.		Paperback, 288 pages $17.50

Manufacturing Consent: The Political Economy of the Mass Media 2002 edition "Herman of Wharton and Chomsky of MIT lucidly document their argument that America's government and its corporate giants exercise control over what we read, see and hear. The authors identify the forces that they contend make the national media propagandistic -- the major three being the motivation for profit through ad revenue, the media's close links to and often ownership by corporations, and their acceptance of information from biased sources."- Publisher's Weekly		Paperback, 480 pages $18.50

The Bush Dyslexicon With the deftly trenchant wit that always distinguishes his writing, Miller uses the blunders and malapropisms of George W. Bush to make a larger point about the the current state of American democracy. The book is a raucously funny ride, but there is also a strong undercurrent of outrage. Only because our elections have become so dependent on television and its emphatic emptiness, Miller argues, can a man of such sublime and complacent ignorance assume the highest office in the land. To quote Bush himself, "It's not the way America is all about."		Paperback, 370 pages $15.95 signed copy! (limited qty)

The Buying of the President 2004 The Buying of the President 2004 reveals how the process of choosing a president has moved from the voting booth to the auction block, and highlights the special interests that heavily invest in the politicians seeking the nation's highest office. Lewis and his team reveal and investigate the sponsors and the known and not-so-known conflicts of interest entangling each of the aspirants to the White House. This is the only book of its kind, containing investigative profiles and personal histories of the major presidential candidates.		Paperback, 528 pages $14.50 *signed copy!*

Public Forum on Media Ownership Does consolidation benefit the public, as media companies argue? Or does it edge out diversity in favor of a corporate elite? See this forum with FCC Commissioner Michael J. Copps, local media and civic representatives, and official public comments from Philadelphians.		VHS $20 each Pair up and save! See below.

Chomsky: Media And Democracy Noam Chomsky talks on the important role of media in a democracy, the challenges presented by the current media reality, and some possibilities for constructive action. Followed by brief Q&A.		VHS $20 each Pair up and save! See below.

News or Propaganda? A critical look at media coverage of the terrorist attacks and U.S. retaliation featuring John MacArthur, Publisher of Harper's Magazine, and Janine Jackson, Program Director at Fairness and Accuracy in Reporting.		VHS $20 each Pair up and save! See below.

AT&T Comcast and You Jeff Chester, Executive Director Center for Digital Democracy, discusses the impact the Comcast AT&T merger will have on cable in a city that already boasts the highest cable rates in the nation, the influence this new company will have over shaping the structure of high-speed Internet, and what this level of media concentration means for the free flow of information in a democratic society.		VHS $20 each Pair up and save! See below.

The Bush Dyslexicon Does it seem weird that a straight-C student, who stumbles over his own words constantly, and speaks only in slogans and stereotypes gets to be president? Not if you understand how America's television culture helps shape how people view politics. Renowned media critic Mark Crispin Miller's detailed look at television and the reign of Bush II is a perfect introduction to the concept, "It's the media, stupid!"		VHS $20 each Pair up and save! See below.

Hijacking Catastrophe: 9/11, Fear & the Selling of the American Empire DVD " Gripping" - San Francisco Chronicle "Devastating" - Howard Zinn Washington Post Editor's Pick You've seen Fahrenheit... now see the other 9/11 movie! After a great turnout and positive response for Media Tank's September 9th screening of the film, we have decided to give all of you who missed the screening the chance to see this important and timely film. It features commentary from the likes of Noam Chomsky, Mark Crispin Miller and many others. Click here to learn more.		DVD $20 each Pair up and save! See below.

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Frontlines, Headlines and Bottom Lines
This is the first official Media Tank Resource Guide. It documents the connections and conflicts of interest between the media, government and war-related industries. Previously only available at Media Tank events, you can now order copies of this great booklet online! This is information everyone needs to know.

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Media Tank Corporate Media Warning T-Shirt
Free your mind with our new warning label shirt. It proudly advises, "WARNING: Limiting corporate media intake now will greatly reduce serious risk of brainwashing." On the back is the Media Tank Logo. Many sizes to choose from: Women's s/youth, m & l, and Men's m, l, xl, xxl

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FCC U.S. Media Democracy Tour 2003 T-Shirt
This limited edition handscreened shirt on 100% cotton was originally presented to FCC Commissioner Michael J. Copps on his visit to Philadelphia for the Public Forum on Media Ownership in May, 2003. Sorry, small and medium sizes only. Limited quantities remain so order now!

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