Originally Posted by germ

I constantly watch/read the news. I dont think not paying attention is the answer...I think you just need to be able to take it all with a grain of salt.

Essentially these publications/tv networks are all businesses and they're just out to make a buck. Sensationalism sells.

Is our economy in dire straights? Absolutely.
Is it in the medias best interest to hype it up and talk about it 24/7? Absolutely.