I know that I have been addicted to news and the presidential elections ever since I was 5 y.o. and now I have 3 grown children. I even like C-Span, and watch programs that bash Bush and the US government. In other words, I watch a balanced coverage of the news. I have subscribed to news magazines since I was 17, many years ago. I write letters to the editor. My cousins have either been elected or appointed to some very high federal offices in this country. So, it may be in my blood to be well-informed politically. My grandfather was a personal friend of Sam Rayburn of TX. My husband wishes that I would not be so pro-active, but I come from a long line of public servants of all stripes and parties. You would be surprised, but some some of my cousins' legal opinions still have much power over our daily lives today!
2006-08-15 02:38:16 · 6 answers · asked by Ariel 128 5 in News & Events ➔ Media & Journalism
Yes, I am addicted somewhat in watching all the news network and PBS programming I possibly can. It's fascinating, really. I was informed by relatives that I am related to George Washington and Thomas Jefferson and plus Confederate statesman Jefferson Davis and General Robert E. Lee. That's really cool that you have a long line of statesmen in your family. No wonder you are addicted, my friend. :-)
2006-08-15 03:33:44 · answer #1 · answered by Maria Gallercia 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, I do the same. I also browse the web looking for information and news. I believe that's it's very important that we investigate and validate what we read or hear and diversify our channels or else we may get stuck in a very biased situation.
We should open our eyes and ears and when we take a stand towards something, we should do whatever we can to make ourselves heard - we should be able to make a difference.
2006-08-15 09:52:45 · answer #2 · answered by nevine99 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes my husband. He is either watching it or reading it on the internet
2006-08-15 09:44:50 · answer #3 · answered by nursingsec8066 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes I listen to NPR watch tv news and read the paper every day. drives my wife nuts. me too...
2006-08-15 09:45:41 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
personally i am addicted to not watcing the news. my boyfriend however will watch reruns of the news. everyone has their thing i guess!
2006-08-15 09:44:20 · answer #5 · answered by annie - rainbow goddess 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yes i am
2006-08-15 10:22:41 · answer #6 · answered by idontkno 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋