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Beestie · 05-17-2004, 09:20 PM

Its not so much that I'm sick of the news its that I'm sick of what passes for news these days.

I've lost a lot of confidence in the media over the years and no longer believe that they are reporting as much as they are advocating or advancing a position. I used to enjoy Fox/Hannity/etc. as much needed relief from CNN/Dan Rather/Peter Jennings/NYT/etc. but they have fallen into the trap of catering to the audience they created. Now, I really don't know where to turn for the straight scoop and I am weary of reading all of them and averaging it out.

I pretty much ignore the political stories which, unfortunately, includes anything coming out of Iraq.

I'll modify LJ's position somewhat and take the stand that ignorance is better than being a stooge for the left or the right.

05-17-2004, 09:20 PM	#10
Beestie -◊\|≡·∙■·∙≡\|◊- Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Parts unknown. Posts: 4,081	Its not so much that I'm sick of the news its that I'm sick of what passes for news these days. I've lost a lot of confidence in the media over the years and no longer believe that they are reporting as much as they are advocating or advancing a position. I used to enjoy Fox/Hannity/etc. as much needed relief from CNN/Dan Rather/Peter Jennings/NYT/etc. but they have fallen into the trap of catering to the audience they created. Now, I really don't know where to turn for the straight scoop and I am weary of reading all of them and averaging it out. I pretty much ignore the political stories which, unfortunately, includes anything coming out of Iraq. I'll modify LJ's position somewhat and take the stand that ignorance is better than being a stooge for the left or the right. __________________ ♠ ♥ ♣ ♦