GenX: The Truth-Seekers
The Media’s Collusion: Why Big News Organizations Should Be Tried Under RICO Statutes
We’re GenX. We were raised on a steady diet of skepticism, sharp wit, and the knowledge that systems don’t always have our best interests at heart. We watched Watergate, the Iran-Contra scandal, and corporate corruption play out, so we know when something stinks. We don’t just accept what we’re told—we question, dig, and demand answers.
And now, here we are in 2024, facing one of the biggest examples of systemic collusion in modern history: mainstream media operating as a coordinated force to manipulate public opinion, suppress critical stories, and interfere in democracy itself. This isn’t just a conspiracy theory. The evidence is right there, in their own words, broadcasts, and headlines. If this were any other institution, we’d already be seeing indictments.
For a generation obsessed with getting to the truth, this is the fight of our lives. Let’s break it down.
1. The Pattern of Collusion
Media Coordination: When Everyone’s Singing the Same Song
Remember when we’d flip through channels or skim the news expecting different perspectives? Not anymore. Now, every major network, website, and news app repeats the same talking points like they’re all working from the same script. And maybe they are.
Take the Hunter Biden laptop story: A blockbuster revelation breaking just weeks before the 2020 election. Instead of diving into the facts, every major outlet dismissed it in unison as “Russian disinformation.” How did they all come to the same conclusion, using the same exact words, at the same time? This isn’t journalism—it’s coordination.
Or consider the Steele dossier. It was pushed across all media platforms for years, only to be later debunked. Yet during that time, it shaped public opinion and policy, even as its foundations crumbled under scrutiny. The New York Times, CNN, MSNBC—they weren’t reporting—they were amplifying.
The New York Times: The Puppet Master
If the mainstream media is an orchestra, The New York Times is the conductor. What starts as their editorial framing soon becomes gospel for every other outlet. You don’t need a leaked memo to see the pattern: stories break, The Times frames it, and every network and publication runs with it verbatim.
This is where we GenXers raise an eyebrow. We’ve seen this play before, and we’re not falling for it. When every outlet is parroting the same script, we know something bigger is at play.
2. Why This Is Criminal, Not Just Bias
Let’s be clear: This isn’t about media bias. Bias is human, forgivable even. But coordinated suppression of truth, amplification of lies, and manipulation of public opinion for political and financial gain? That’s criminal.
How RICO Applies
Under RICO (Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations) statutes, it’s illegal for an enterprise to engage in a pattern of criminal behavior. Let’s break it down:
The Enterprise: The major media outlets (The New York Times, CNN, MSNBC, and their ilk*) function as a coordinated entity. Their synchronized narratives prove they’re not operating independently.
Criminal Activity:
Fraud: Misleading the public by suppressing legitimate stories (e.g., Hunter Biden’s laptop) and amplifying false ones (e.g., the Steele dossier).
Election Interference: Using their platforms to influence elections by suppressing damaging information about one candidate while boosting unverified claims against another.
Obstruction of Justice: Preventing the truth from reaching the public by acting as gatekeepers for politically motivated narratives.
3. Why This Hits GenX Hard
GenX grew up questioning everything. We were the generation that asked, “Who benefits?” when scandals broke. We’ve been burned by institutions that promised fairness and truth, only to find out they were gaming the system.
What we’re seeing with the media now? It’s next-level betrayal. They’re not just failing to report the truth—they’re actively conspiring to hide it. And here’s the kicker: A lot of people still don’t know.
This is why it’s up to us, the truth-seekers, to demand accountability. We can’t just accept their quiet admissions years after the damage is done (“Oh yeah, the Hunter Biden laptop was real, but, you know, it didn’t matter…”). It mattered. It always mattered.
4. A Grand Jury Needs to Decide
If It’s Not a Conspiracy, Prove It
We’re not saying these media organizations are guilty—yet. But the evidence of coordination is overwhelming enough to warrant a grand jury investigation.
Let’s subpoena their internal communications.
Let’s look at their editorial meetings.
Let’s see if there are directives from central hubs like The New York Times instructing how to frame stories.
If this level of coordination exists, it isn’t just unethical—it’s illegal. And if the media has nothing to hide, they should welcome the opportunity to clear their names. But we GenXers know the playbook: Deflect, deny, and hope people forget.
5. The Stakes Are Too High
Restoring Trust
The media is supposed to be the watchdog of democracy, not its lapdog. But trust in the media is at historic lows, and for good reason. A RICO investigation could expose the inner workings of this corrupt system and begin the long process of restoring faith in journalism.
A Warning to Future Gatekeepers
If we let this slide, it sets a dangerous precedent. Who’s to say the next election won’t be shaped by the same tactics? Or the next major policy debate? Holding these organizations accountable isn’t just about the past—it’s about protecting the future.
6. Conclusion: GenX Won’t Let This Go
We’re GenX. We’ve always been about cutting through the noise, asking the uncomfortable questions, and refusing to be spoon-fed the official narrative. This isn’t just another news cycle—this is a defining moment for truth, trust, and accountability.
The evidence is there. The coordination is obvious. The damage is undeniable. It’s time to demand a grand jury investigation into the major media organizations’ role in suppressing stories, amplifying lies, and manipulating democracy. If it’s not a conspiracy, let them prove it.
But we know the truth: They’ve been playing us for years. And GenX doesn’t let that slide.