Democratic socialists have noted that the very concept of " popular democracy " has become incompatible with capitalism in decay. Popular democracy presumes an audible PUBLIC VOICE.

 Here NPR is betraying the American public - while asking for its financial support to preserve its phony " independence ".

 I have not visited NPR.org ( national ) since it cut off COMMENTS. Now it looks like Rhode Island 's NPR is doing the same. How timid of them.

The mainstream news media wants a monopoly on FAKE NEWS, I guess. The " rabble ", the Hillary Clinton " deplorables " can get dangerously close to TRUTH -or to just the facts.

 [  NPR Website To Get Rid Of Comments : NPR Ombudsman : NPR

www.npr.org/sections/.../2016/08/.../npr-website-to-get-rid-of-comments
Aug 17, 2016 - NPR is making an announcement today that is sure to upset a loyal core of its audience, those who comment online at NPR.org (including ...]