Media worships false idols, what i just say Options

[Jack]

The media and this nation are in dire need of a new direction. One cannot turn on the television or read the on the internet without encountering the endless coverage devoted to anna nicole smith britney spears or paris hilton-to name a few.

enough is enough. too much attention has been given to these and others who have made terrible decisions about there lives and are being rewarded for it by endless coverage. who cares?

i'm sorry about mis smith's demise. but it happens. who was she a over paid playboy bunny with no talent and a questionable character. did she cure cancer or some other dreadful disease? no.

theres to much misplaced idolatry in this world.

an example of decency and courage would be the late audrey hepburn

she overcame the horrors or world war II and went on to a brilliant acting career and then became spokeswoman of the UNICEF to help starving children of africa that is newsworthy what a clear distinction.



I read this in the newspaper while i was at subway i dont norm read the news cause its a waste of time to me but its a very good point dont you think.

[T/A6Pak]

LOL I have to agree. Our own local news paper distorts stories or re-writes the news to draw attention to their paper, but media is a business too... everything is not about the facts, they write what sells. Everyone has to be the first to report it... often without facts, confidential informants..LOL (their imagination). I agree about the whole Anna Nicole Smith issue.. what a waste of time reading that material.

About the best writer I have yet to see is our very own Hellfighter who keeps us informed on the war and brings about debates that makes one think.

Thanks Hellfighter:)

[Hellfighter]

LOL I have to agree. Our own local news paper distorts stories or re-writes the news to draw attention to their paper, but media is a business too... everything is not about the facts, they write what sells. Everyone has to be the first to report it... often without facts, confidential informants..LOL (their imagination). I agree about the whole Anna Nicole Smith issue.. what a waste of time reading that material.

About the best writer I have yet to see is our very own Hellfighter who keeps us informed on the war and brings about debates that makes one think.

Thanks Hellfighter:)

I swear you must have psychic powers 6pak!
First- in my nearly 2 years in the forums I've only been in the miscellaneous area a few times ever. And after a lengthy absence, today I came here almost directly not knowing why, then zooming in on this topic.... and then I actually find you've made mention of me.
It gives me the heeby jeebiz
aaargh....those voices in my head---telling me--- to ---- write --- a big---- hefty---- check---- made---out--- to--- 6pak.....cannot resist!!!!!!
I hope all is going well for you lately 6pak- I miss your hieroglyphic icon posts!

This is an interesting topic.
Even though I'm north of the border I do like to indulge in the American news media- particularly msnbc.
I found the Anna nicole episode pretty nauseatingly overplayed. Especially the comicly overtoned drama with the nutty judge overseeing what would be of anna-n's remains for days on end. The thing is there was so many other world news events going on that were being pre-empted every 15 minutes by the silly updates on anna's post death saga.


This post has been edited by Hellfighter: 04/10/07 7:47pm

[Assault trooperPolska]

Don't tell me about the garbage on TV and papers. On the subway everyday that i go to school i get free papers, and all this trash, indeed who cares, she took 18 perscription medicines at once? Great! Blame the doctor, sure hang him... britney and her "firecrotch" frinds r all alcoholics, have mantal problems and shavd their heads? How marvously suprising.



Its either one of 2 things.



To draw our attention away from the disasterous situation in Iraq & Afganistan



or



Aliens preping for their imminent invasion are confusing and brainwashing us so as their victory will be an easy one...



... wait I figured it out, its not Aliens invading after all, It's Canada! No one know's what's going on in Canada, even Candian's don't know! Who's the PM in Canada? Nobody knows!!! They r sending us mixed and subliminal messages so as to make us more conserned with ann nicole rather than the curiously large number of Canadian tanks having "preactice" manouvers at the border. Soon the 200 Divisions of the Royal Canadian army will smash their way into The USA and take over Washington DC and force their bizzare and lunatic ways upon us! Isn't that was Canadian economy or something's called? The Looney?



Arrrgggh!...