Goodness knows, I don't have any use for Al Gore, but his son's troubles are of no interest to me. I am sure that Al and Tipper love their children and are distressed when they get into trouble. I wish neither of them any bad luck, other than I do NOT want Al to ever be President.
2007-07-04 08:20:17 · 11 answers · asked by plezurgui 6 in Politics & Government ➔ Politics
The same reason all the morons keep asking where the Bush twins are at.
2007-07-04 08:23:43 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 5⤊ 2⤋
The media in this country broadcasts what it "thinks" you want to hear or only what they want you to hear. Does anyone really care about Paris Hilton? But she gets loads of "air" time! In fact, when the 'illegal alien debate' was going on in the Senate, the media fed the public all the Paris it could. Why? What was more important, the future of the country and the will of the people or Paris? Paris according to the media.
You also have to consider the "spin" applied to people or groups that at the 'darlings' of the media adore. Like Al Gore.
Look for the 'fluff ball' reporting of the story.
And, like you, I agree the son's difficulties are not the father's.
2007-07-04 15:29:11 · answer #2 · answered by jack w 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The same reason it is news when a celebrity marriage breaks up, people in this country have a never ending fascination with what other people are doing. This is fed by 24 hour news coverage that reports little actual news and lots of crappy entertainment news. I don't care what his kids do personally, must be a slow news day. After all its not like there is a major war going on or any scandals to report on.
2007-07-04 15:28:40 · answer #3 · answered by Stephanie is awesome!! 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Because a lot of people think that the actions of relatives somehow reflect back on the politician. And people are nosy about the private lives of high profile individuals.
I'm sure there are many people who want to believe that Al Gore is a bad father and therefore a bad politician and bla bla bla...
2007-07-04 15:25:30 · answer #4 · answered by preludicrous 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I find it strange that this is what Tipper was preaching against in the 80's.
2007-07-04 15:52:11 · answer #5 · answered by Saint 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The liberal media love to make waves. They thrive on hate and destruction.
2007-07-04 16:48:18 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Why is it news when Paris Hilton goes to Maui on vacation?
Why is it news when Anna Nicole's daughter fills her diaper?
I don't know.
2007-07-04 15:24:48 · answer #7 · answered by nellbelle7 5 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Because people are intrested to know and will tune in and watch TV or radio commercials to learn more about it.
2007-07-04 15:24:02 · answer #8 · answered by Steve W 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Why is it news when a celebrity is arrested. thats just how it is... they are in the public eye. shrug.
2007-07-04 15:24:39 · answer #9 · answered by sociald 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
typical right wing media smear tactics
2007-07-04 15:24:35 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 3⤋