1. The
system of maintaining control over a nation by utilizing the media, usually perpetrated under the guise of "Freedom of Speech". A system of mediocracy is not limited strictly to using the mass media or mainstream media to achieve its ends. It
may often use "independent" and "
underground" media outlets, such as blogs and podcasts, to achieve its ends.
2. The third horseman of the Military Industrial Media Complex (formerly known as the Military Industrial Complex).
def. 1. - The
United States claims to be a democracy but in
reality it is a mediaocracy.
def. 2. - The mediaocracy is instrumental in creating an environment of unrest and political, social, class, & racial polarization among our citizens to distract them from the real
issues.