It is
apparent that the CABLE NEWS PROGRAM MODEL, deals almost exclusively
with bad an or negative news. Good news to the press is like kryptonite to Superman! Rather than
continually cherry picking the most horrific news every news cycle, at least
occasionally pick the most positive and uplifting news as well?
The CURRENT CABLE NEWS MODEL, wakes you up each morning, showing you the most horrific events that have or are occurring in living color. It is produced like a reality program. The reporter describes the horror you are watching. They then count the causalities and show the victims, focusing on women and children, by the way with great empathy. Then comes the blame game. Who is responsible? What is going to be done about it? Then enter the PUNDITS, offering all kinds of opinions, and second guesses, about causes, and blame. Then enter the POLITICIANS, and take their turn in determining cause and placing blame. Seldom, if ever agreement is the outcome.
I guess this what fair and balance mean to the press. It in fact, creates the most strident and divisive forum one could create. Unfortunately, the differences are what are emphasized, not the areas of agreement. And the differences are many times exaggerated, even sensationalized at the expense of arriving at a HARMONIOUS OUTCOME!
Why is it always Americas’ fault? Why is it always Americas’ responsibility to fix it right now? This program model only exacerbates the angst that is so prevalent in our country today.
In summary:
- You wake up to great horror.
- They scare the crap out of you.
- They tear your heart out.
- You are then conflicted about cause and responsibility -- which makes you angry and frustrated about our country's seeming inability to come together and arrive at a HARMONIOUS OUTCOME!
After 24|7
every day – How
in the hell can you ever have a nice day? At the end of each day you
feel like curling up in the fetal position, and wishing someone would tuck you
in!!
I don’t know. I’m just saying.
I don’t know. I’m just saying.
~ Sincerely, Charley Citizen
Imagine no one showing up for this daily bombardment. Would it continue? TURN OFF THE MEDIA! Take back your power citizens!
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