Staff Reports
As the holiday season approaches, and the festive lights twinkle everywhere, one can’t help but reflect on the events of the past. A notable historical moment that often comes to mind is the tragic sinking of the Titanic in April 1912. On that fateful night, Captain Smith disregarded several warnings about icebergs lurking in the North Atlantic. Instead of slowing down or changing course, he pressed on, leading the ship and its passengers toward disaster. In a rather amusing yet concerning parallel, the legacy media seems to be steering their own Titanic, blissfully ignoring the signs and warnings that surround them.
Much like the captain of the ill-fated ship, major networks such as ABC, NBC, CBS, CNN, MSNBC, The Washington Post, and The New York Times are cruising along at full speed while ignoring a rather significant iceberg: the undeniable support for Donald Trump. Following the elections, it is clear that Trump emerged victorious in more ways than one. Not only did he win key battleground states, but he also secured both the House and the Senate. However, despite Trump being a metaphorical iceberg heading their way, the media remains on its unwavering path, seemingly unprepared for the impact.
The current coverage surrounding President Biden is almost comical. One could imagine a scene from a sitcom where aides are described as reassuring about their boss’s performance. The New York Times continues to portray Biden as mentally sharp and in command—a characterization more fitting for a caring nursing home update than for the leader of the free world. If victims of the Titanic were looking for comfort in their routine onboard activities, it’s the same demeanor exhibited by the media, who seem to ignore the realities unfolding around them.
This situation could aptly be described as “Titanic Syndrome,” where the media has become so disconnected from reality that they refuse to change course or address the actual issues at hand. Biden’s declining health and disapproval ratings are evident; yet this doesn’t deter them from painting a rosy picture, oblivious to the evident iceberg of discontent cruising toward them. A poll released shortly after the elections reveals a shocking statistic: Joe Biden’s approval rating has plummeted to an all-time low of 34%, with a staggering 66% of Americans expressing their disapproval. That number is reminiscent of Nixon’s dismal exit from the Oval Office, highlighting just how deep the iceberg’s presence has become.
Similar trends are evident with networks like CNN, which seem to be weathering their worst ratings year in history. It’s almost humorous when one considers that many voters who supported Donald Trump now obtain their news from independent sources such as podcasts and digital platforms while those who voted for Kamala Harris still cling to outdated mainstream media. The disparity offers a clear picture of the shifting landscape in news consumption and its corresponding implications for legacy media.
As Democrats aboard this metaphorical Titanic continue to sail towards potential disaster, they remain determined to maintain the status quo. A quirky example comes to mind with Ed Markey, a Massachusetts senator preparing to “steam ahead towards the rail of the future” with an unwavering grin. In the face of impending doom, it appears that the ship’s crew refuses to acknowledge their fate, choosing instead to don conductor caps and joyfully press on. The sinking of this ship seems almost inevitable; perhaps soon everyone will need life vests as they navigate through the changes ahead.
