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Ten Minute Tabloid |
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Susan Member Ascendant
since 2004-03-27
Posts 5104walking the surreal 
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A personal rant on the slant of the media to portray the ill and neglect the triumphs - I wonder if we weren't all so busy hiding from the horror, but saw the good that can be done, would we all step out and follow the leader? Ten Minute Tabloid it’s world news, or is it? ten minutes is all it took I saw . . . War Destruction Horror Anguish Pain and Death yet the news had just begun-- briefly I hear of . . . Soldiers taking heaters to a girls School Fire fighters struggling to save a man’s life People valiantly trying to dig others out from a mud slide briefly briefly Why is it not the . . . Heroism Sacrifice Compassion that is highlighted? give me a world where the hero is the news or the average Joe, going out of his way to make a difference where the good of mankind is focused upon in his/her effort to overcome keep your ten minute tabloid Let’s embrace the good, could and should s.a.t. If I wander far enough, long enough, will I finally know . . . |
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Soulfisher Member
since 2005-01-07
Posts 226where ever the fly fishing is good |
If we did that then dan rather would be out of a job and i know we all just love to hear his gloom. (wonder how many boots were sent to him after bashing toby kieth's song the angry american.) |
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John B Member
since 2002-07-02
Posts 68Texas, USA |
I liked it. |
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Susan Member Ascendant
since 2004-03-27
Posts 5104walking the surreal |
I'm going back to not watching the news - just listening to the public radio at times to get my info - it's too darn scary - Thanks for the replies  Susan If I wander far enough, long enough, will I finally know . . . |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
quote: I agree, but they say that good news doesn't sell... and I disagree with that... Thanks, Susan...you portrayed my thoughts very well...  |
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inkedgoddess Member Rara Avis
since 2002-11-19
Posts 7392Ohio |
basically i DID stop reading and listening to the 'feel bad" news every night; about 5 years ago, and gave myself to the trees instead, but then when i have to venture into the 'real' world, and people discuss world events, i end up feeling iliterate, so ???????? o..i like your heavenly glow in the photo |
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garysgirl  
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
Susan, I agree with you. It seems that when most news broadcast do mention something heroic or good, it's only a very small portion of the broadcast. I have almost quit watching the news every day. By the way, I also like your new picture. You look like an angel with a halo in it. Hugs, Ethel |
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Susan Member Ascendant
since 2004-03-27
Posts 5104walking the surreal |
Thank you my friends - I've not watched news for about a year now and then felt bad when I had to hear about the tsunami here on PIP as well as the flooding in California - so I checked out the news and felt my heart sink- I really believe that if we heard more good we would be inspired to do more good and feel better about our communities and getting involed within them - Thanks ladies, for the dialog - and thanks for the nice words on the pic - guess it does sort of look like a halo - hehe, wonder if E.A. is missing hers?  Hugs - Susan If I wander far enough, long enough, will I finally know . . . |
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Juju Member Elite
since 2003-12-29
Posts 3429In your dreams |
You know why? Because there are not nice people who want to engage poeple to the telivision by filling the viewers with mistrust and so forth. Juju |
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icebox Member Elite
since 2003-05-03
Posts 4383in the shadows |
A very insightful view. The new media are like the gladiatorial games. Perverse, but they keep us from focusing on the things our leaders do not want us to contemplate. I have to remind myself sometimes that the same First Amendment that allows the scum to float to the top of the pool also protects PiP. |
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iliana Member Patricius
since 2003-12-05
Posts 13434USA |
Good rant....why not?!  .....jo |
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Susan Member Ascendant
since 2004-03-27
Posts 5104walking the surreal |
Juju - I think you are right - and sadly - many seem to be attracted to tragedy Icebox - yes, sad to say, it is so, that we may be free to speak our minds, we must hear the muck - Appreciate both your replies - thank you Hugs - Susan If I wander far enough, long enough, will I finally know . . . |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
I like it when you rant |
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LeeJ Member Patricius
since 2003-06-19
Posts 13296 |
your ranting are well justified, believe it or not...television educates society...they've taken that great responsibility and strangled it...leading people to believe in only negative....approving bad behavior and conditioning people to be pesimistic. I'm so thankful for people as yourself...keep penning my friend... |
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Susan Member Ascendant
since 2004-03-27
Posts 5104walking the surreal |
Jo, Shadowy one - thanks for hearing - LeeJ - yes - I agree - thank you Hugs all - SusanIf I wander far enough, long enough, will I finally know . . . |
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JL Member Ascendant
since 2004-04-01
Posts 6128Texas, USA |
Very nice Susan. Great message. JL |
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vandana
since 1999-10-22
Posts 10463USA |
enjoyed |
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