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talkpoliticsThe Parkland high school massacre! 
The Las Vegas massacre!
El Paso massacre!
Caravans of illegals coming to kill all of us!
Amazon rainforests burning up, there goes the environment!!
Does anyone still remember when we weren't stressed out every day over what's happening in politics? I sure don't. But what's happening with the new gun legislation that every politician was committed to pass? What happened with the immigrant children with no combs or toothbrushes. When was the last time we heard anything positive about saving the environment for our children? Can we have two days in a row when the stock market doesn't fluctuate wildly?
Why is it that every day there's another crisis over trade, the economy, guns, N. Korea, Iran, etcetera? Will we ever be able to go back to being stable and not having to be concerned about anyone or anything more than our jobs and family? Will folks forever be worried about losing their health care or Medicare?
This is all becoming overwhelming, isn't it?
Simply because the Information/News Media thrives on bad news.
People don't seem to want good news, except in small bites.
But tragedy? Horror? Death? Famous people being brought low? Doom, gloom, etc? THAT sells news and views. Watching and reading sells advertising time.
That's a problem because in the vast arena of media outlets there is a wild scramble competing for those important views. Views that win advertising revenue.
So you seldom hear the good, save for once in a while when it appears so novel, so "cute" that it might attract attention if reported.
That is one aspect of freedom of the press. It is really nothing new either. And it won't end anytime soon, I'm afraid.
I know what some of you'd say. When you abandon God and replace him with the religion of secular politics (the most apocalyptic faith ever invented!!!) it is no surprise you’re so stressed out over meaningless political issues. So embrace Jayzuz, you heathens! And stop giving a damn about other folks! RIGHT?
The Las Vegas massacre!
El Paso massacre!
Caravans of illegals coming to kill all of us!
Amazon rainforests burning up, there goes the environment!!
Does anyone still remember when we weren't stressed out every day over what's happening in politics? I sure don't. But what's happening with the new gun legislation that every politician was committed to pass? What happened with the immigrant children with no combs or toothbrushes. When was the last time we heard anything positive about saving the environment for our children? Can we have two days in a row when the stock market doesn't fluctuate wildly?
Why is it that every day there's another crisis over trade, the economy, guns, N. Korea, Iran, etcetera? Will we ever be able to go back to being stable and not having to be concerned about anyone or anything more than our jobs and family? Will folks forever be worried about losing their health care or Medicare?
This is all becoming overwhelming, isn't it?
Simply because the Information/News Media thrives on bad news.
People don't seem to want good news, except in small bites.
But tragedy? Horror? Death? Famous people being brought low? Doom, gloom, etc? THAT sells news and views. Watching and reading sells advertising time.
That's a problem because in the vast arena of media outlets there is a wild scramble competing for those important views. Views that win advertising revenue.
So you seldom hear the good, save for once in a while when it appears so novel, so "cute" that it might attract attention if reported.
That is one aspect of freedom of the press. It is really nothing new either. And it won't end anytime soon, I'm afraid.
I know what some of you'd say. When you abandon God and replace him with the religion of secular politics (the most apocalyptic faith ever invented!!!) it is no surprise you’re so stressed out over meaningless political issues. So embrace Jayzuz, you heathens! And stop giving a damn about other folks! RIGHT?
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Date: 27/12/19 19:37 (UTC)(no subject)
Date: 28/12/19 06:32 (UTC)But it’s still Deist.