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(Text) "There's a new place... for a new conversation... and new opportunity... for all that's right." (RightNetwork)

That's a trailer for the new RightNetwork, a conservative-friendly media network set for release in summer 2010.  The RightNetwork says its mission is to "to entertain, engage, and enlighten Americans... looking for content that reflects and reinforces their perspective and worldview."



But a writer for the website True/Slant has another name for it.



"The operative word here is 'reinforces.' ...It exists not to inform, or encourage critical thinking, but to reassure far-right, fringe ideologies. Quite simply: it’s propaganda."



Jokingly perplexed by the concept, a writer on the blog firedoglake wonders what the RightNetwork's programming could possibly include.



"24/7 marathons of 'Patton'... Survivor: Grand Turismo: Kelsey Grammer teaches various Duggar children the joys of driving a car without all those socialist speed limits and lane rules."



One big name already on board with the RightNetwork is Kelsey Grammar, who appears in promo ads like this one:



"Things that just aren't right: big government, more taxes, group hugs, cats on leashes, running in place, flightless birds, grown man tickle fights — that's definitely not right."



According to a blog for The Huffington Post, Grammer says,


"[The] RightNetwork is filling a big gap with entertainment programs that combine compelling content with a perspective we don't generally get from the media... I'm proud to be part of this team!"



Whether it fills a programming gap or not — a writer for Mediaite says, the RightNetwork shouldn't be underestimated.



"Judging by the passionate and loyal followers of the Tea Party movement, RightNetworks looks and feels like it will be a successful venture."



So what do you think? Is the RightNetwork filling a niche in television programming, or is it a propaganda machine?

Writer: Tracy Pfeiffer