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Originally Posted by 2MuchMark
I disagree.
CNN and other news agencies update the headlines on their websites several times a day. Of course, the most important events like what is going on in Iran, North Korea and other places should be on top, it doesn't mean that we can't take an extra few seconds to find them.
There are 2 ways to look at this.
1. It is our fault. If we clicked-on and read more important stories, then Stormy-style stories wouldn't make headlines as often.
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2. The President of the United States is a nutjob who goes off his rails every time he is pushed, and this is just another example of that, and is also worthy of headlines.
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I don't disagree that it is OUR fault, as Americans (actually, these are worldwide issues, as we will discover) that we choose these kinds of things. They appeal to our need for gossip and schadenfreude - and actually looking into facts is hard work. I don't blame Bladewire or crockett for their opinions, but I do blame them for not backing them up with argument instead of hysteria. If we were reading a gossip column, I'd agree with you as well. However, this is the fourth estate we are talking about. These are issues of worldwide importance. People are dying. Don't you think something like this bombshell news should remain first and foremost? WARS start this way. And they front page Stormy Daniels? Over and over? This should tell you something. What trust are you placing in them to show you what is happening in the world if this is a focus? I'm not saying don't cover it - by all means, report it. But what is the relative importance?