Right, but it also ignores the other side of the coin which was (is) the state controls all media.

not anymore. Not since the early aughts anyway. Yes it’s much more visible and “professional” than almost anything on the web but it’s not the case that there are no other outlets for any mass messaging, as was definitely the case for the rest of history.

It’s saying our un-fair media is better than their un-fair media and ultimately pushes no good message.

It’s a great point, but the medium is the message. As they say. Which may be the only context ever where I’ve felt that made sense.