I've been wondering recently how following the news on a regular basis enriches my life if any. Most of it is biased especially Fox News, and I am powerless to do anything about it.
2007-01-05 01:24:28 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in News & Events ➔ Current Events
Basically, it keeps you aware of the sad state this world is in and keeps you sharp. Don't let it bog you down about being powerless. Being aware keeps you from becoming a mindless sheep. Thats why I think Yahoo news had so many trolls. They were expressing outrage about how the world is in a therapeutic manner.
2007-01-05 01:27:48 · answer #1 · answered by Monkey Boy 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
"News" is a big subject and yes World News can give you the feeling of being powerless. So why watch?
1. It is best to know what is going on around you. People who keep up on what is going on may not realize the benefit but slowly you become aware of how a social event can progress into a problem. Besides, it will help you when it come to casting your vote.
2. Start lower on the food chain. Start reading your highschool paper, your college news, your hometown news. This brings news up close and personal. Doing this is also a way to find some power. Every so often you will see things happening that you want to stop, promote or voice your opinion. Word of mouth conversation does get passed on. Better yet, send a letter to the editor, go to a public meeting and do "speak out". Write to your representative that was elected. We elect with our votes. We tell them what we want them to do "in our name" by sending letters, petitions, etc. If your don't speak up, heck they start making the rules by themselves in the closed box of the political group. Outside input from citizens is what puts chinks in the walls of that closed society of elected officials. But first, follow a level of local news so that you are informed. Make sensible responses that are "do-able". Bitching without a brain only makes you look stupid. Example: Tell them you don't want the road to go through this spot and suggest a spot that will not be impacting as much. Just saying "don't put it in my backyard, put it in his!" ... is not a good response! "Emotional Responses" fall on deaf ears. Take the "I", "me" "my" out of your response and others may join you with their support. Or say, "this will have a terrible impact to property value, tax payers, historical value but if you put up 3 cross over walks and some 14 foot cement sound barriers on both sides...." (voice a trade-off, something that needs to make it work). Sometimes you can't stop progress but you can get them to make it easier to swallow. Being an informed person at any age is hard, start with your age group to gain some balance.
2007-01-05 10:01:27 · answer #2 · answered by Joanne in Florida 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If one 'follows' the news, these days???,
one finds adequate justification for taking prescription drugs (anti-depressants, antacids, pain killers), imbibing in alcohol, and one garners sufficient 'conversation material' to last a lifetime!!!
Many years ago, I 'followed the news' on tv and paper . . .
I tend to agree with you re: Fox news . . .
which led to me pulling the plug on subscriptions (newspapers, magazines, cable/sat). After dealing with the serious symptoms of withdrawal??? I now enjoy a less stressful daily environment. Reading whatever I choose, on the net, seems a much better way to gain information, these crazy, news-filled days. . .
You? Powerless??? Nahhh . . .
2007-01-05 09:43:01 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
All news is biased by whomever is writing the script. If you grew up watching Walter Cronkite you could trust that everything that was said was true We no longer have that luxury. CNN is owned by a liberal athiest so you are only getting that slant on your news.
I am not sure if there is an unbiased network. Best of luck working out the truth.
2007-01-05 09:37:24 · answer #4 · answered by Colette B 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
News, (N)orth, (E)ast, (W)est, (S)outh,
is politicized propaganda that should be taken with a grain of salt.
The only news you should believe completely, and without question is that which you witness personally.
2007-01-05 09:39:42 · answer #5 · answered by cantthinkofaname 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
listen to NPR and check out the news on BBC it will give you a broader persepctive.
2007-01-05 09:26:59 · answer #6 · answered by Bopeep 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
with the news you know what is happening around you , but dont forget it they are playing with your mind , and make your think busy .
2007-01-05 09:27:55 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Some of it is ok but some of it is just brainwashing.
2007-01-05 09:48:27 · answer #8 · answered by Cant think of a nickname 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋