Mediacracy

"Not to be confused with Mediocracy."

Mediacracy, Mediastocracy or Mediarchy, literally The Rule of The Media is a form of government in which political power is concentrated within Mass Media. Mediacracy usually maintains itself democratic means and aligns with authoritarian ideologies.

History
Media has been noted as having a very significant influence within politics since 18th century, as noted by the concept of the Fourth Estate of which coining is attributed to the Classical Conservative writer and politician Edmund Burke (although others have been attributed the title). Showing the press as being a threat to traditional power structure of Europe of which was made up of three estates.

The concept was later expanded upon in the 19th century, with the example being the Irish poet Oscar Wilde who wrote in his essay "The Soul of Man Under  Socialism" the following:  With the introduction of the radio, television and later the internet in the 20th century the concept of media rule was later expanded upon. Including writers such as conservative  political pundit Kevin P. Philips (who coined the term "Mediacracy"),  libertarian socialist activist Noam Chomsky,  Right-Libertarian author Fabian Tassano (who argued that dumbing down of mass media is an effect that ultimately leads to a society of faux-egalitarianism) and  neoreactionary blogger Mencius Moldbug (Who argued that the media (along with universities) ultimately have the power to decide the intellectual hegemony of entire countries a power previously afforded to religious institutions).

Foundations
TBA

Personality
Mediacracy as a character is usually portrayed as either a stereotypical journalist or media tycoon. Of course not the honest type.

In the United States, he mostly skews  liberal. With a few exceptions such as Fox News or  Breitbart.

In the United Kingdom, he generally skews conservative and is supportive of the  Tory Party.

How to Draw
Media_flag.svg Mediacracy's design is based of the image of a radio tower.
 * 1) Draw a ball
 * 2) Color the inside of the ball blue
 * 3) Draw a radio tower with white
 * 4) Draw a black fedora
 * 5) Draw a notepad
 * 6) Add the eyes and you're done!

Friendly

 * [[File: Gero.png]] Gerontocracy - Studies show old people usually watch tv for very long periods of time.
 * [[File: Ottoman.png]] Old Turkish TV Series [[File:Kemal.png]] - Dear viewers watch this soap opera because its cheap.
 * [[File:Cermon.png]] Ceremonial Monarchism - Very good headline generator. Also, good figurehead while we control from the shadows.
 * [[File: Illum.png]] Illuminatism - You keep the show running; I feed them the propaganda.
 * [[File: Corp.png]] Corporatocracy - You give me the money; I give you the ads.
 * [[File: Ochlo.png]] Ochlocracy - You tell me the gossip; I write the stories.
 * [[File: Statlib.png]] State Liberalism - [Deleted] [Removed]
 * [[File:Ingsocf.png]] Ingsoc - Minitrue doubleplusgood.
 * [[File:Neoliberal-icon.png]] Neoliberalism - My boss. We work along well to push forward his agenda.
 * [[File:Necon.png]] Neoconservatism - Whatever bullshit you're talking about when you head in we'll go ahead and support, and once people are sent back in bags, we'll stop talking and let you do your thing.
 * [[File:Zio.png]] Zionism - Criticizing Israel is antisemitism! Please don't pay attention to those dead Palestinian children over there.
 * [[File:New_Labourism.png]] Blairism - Please come back to us, we miss you so much.
 * [[File:Libfem.png]] Liberal Feminism - Why always vote for men when you could vote for women? Just not women we don't like of course.
 * [[File:BoJo.png]] Borisism - Don't worry folks, he's handling COVID just fine.
 * [[File:Hillary.png]] Hillaryism - You should've been the first female president, too bad those [[File:Sanders.png]] Bernie bros had to screw you over.

Mixed

 * [[File: Dem.png]] Democracy - Vote for [Our preferred candidates].
 * [[File:demcr.png]] Democratism and/or [[File: conserv.png]] Republicanism - We might support your campaign [When we feel like it].
 * [[File:Con-t.png]] Toryism and [[File:UKLab.png]] Labourism - Same as above.
 * [[File:Plcn2.png]] Paleoconservatism - I keep getting complaints about you being "racist", but I'll still air you since you make me so much money.
 * [[File:Nazi.png]] National Socialism - Goebbels thought me how to manipulate the masses, but now I will compare [insert politican] to you to make them look bad.
 * [[File:Nordmodel.png]] Nordic Model - We'll give you some good press from time to time, just not your [[File:Sanders.png]] fans.
 * [[File:Bidenism.png]] Joe Biden - I loved you up until you withdrawn from Afghanistan. Just why man?
 * [[File:Antifa.png]] Anti-Fascism - Fiery but mostly peaceful protest. And riots were the voice of the unheard.
 * [[File:Putin.png]] Putinism - PUTIN IS A THREAT TO THE WEST! *switches channel* Putin is great!

Negative

 * [[File: Caudillo.png]] Caudillismo - Protests against X country are happening, support them!
 * [[File:AnSynd.png]] Anarcho-Syndicalism - I'll manufacture consent all I want!
 * [[File: Trumpism.png]] Trumpism - THIS MAN IS DESTROYING AMERICA'S DIGNITY! Though I low-key kinda miss you with all those high ratings you gave us.
 * [[File:UKUKIP.png]] Faragism - THIS MAN IS RACIST AND DANGEROUS! So let's give him tons of airtime and media attention.
 * [[File:Corbynism-ball.png]] Corbynism - ANTISEMITIC QUEEN SNUBBING ISLAMO-MARXIST!
 * [[File:Sanders.png]] Sandersism - ANTI-AMERICAN MISOGYNISTIC SOCIALIST!
 * [[File:Rpop-tinfoilhat.png]] Right-Wing Populism - RACIST FASCIST NAZI!
 * [[File:Leftpop-0.png]] Left-Wing Populism - COMMUNIST SOCIALIST MARXIST!
 * [[File: Demcon.png]] Democratic Confederalism - TERRÖRISTLER!
 * [[File:Altr.png]] Alt-Right - FUNNY FROG MAN IS DESTROYING PEOPLE'S MINDS!
 * [[File:Cball-Taliban.png]] Taliban - C'MON WE GOTTA GO BACK WE CAN'T JUST LET THESE GUYS TAKE OVER!
 * [[File:Honk.png]] Satirism - No, I think we had enough of your jokes.

Texts

 * Mediacracy: American Parties and Politics in the Communications Age (Buy) by Kevin P. Philips
 * How to Uninstall a Cathedral by [[File:Nrx.png]] Mencius Moldbug
 * Manufacturing Consent: The Political Economy of Mass Media by Edward S. Shermann and [[File:AnSynd.png]] Noam Chomsky
 * Inventing Reality: The Politics of the Mass Media by [[File:ML.png]] Michael Parenti
 * The Fourth Estate by [[File:Tradcon.png]] Thomas Carlyle
 * Mediarchy by Yves Citton
 * |Primetime Propaganda: The True Hollywood Story of How the Left Took Over Your TV by [[File:Shapirocube.png]] Ben Shapiro
 * |The Boys on the Bus by Timothy Crouse

Wikipedia

 * Mediacracy
 * Media Mogul
 * Politico-media complex
 * Influence of mass media
 * Agenda-setting theory
 * Priming (media)
 * Fourth Estate
 * Rupert Murdoch
 * Joseph Goebbels

Videos

 * Mulling Over Moldbug: The Press-Controlled State by Charlamagne
 * Manufacturing Consent: Noam Chomsky and the Media - Feature, Documentary by Encore +