I try to live my life with an upbeat attitude, because happiness is just as contagious as sadness, and I'd rather spread joy than pain. But occasionally, I'll come across something incomprehensible that really pushes my buttons. One example is the news articles announcing an imminent announcement, or the contents of an upcoming speech by a celebrity or politician.
What happened to the mysterious press conference? Why do journalists feel they need to spill the beans? You told me at noon Senator Whats-'is-face would be discussing his affair with the Chilean belly-dancing nun and announcing his retirement from the Senate. Now I have no need to watch his speech at 4:30, but you're going to interrupt my favorite TV show anyway. Why can't the reason be a surprise, dammit?
I really do get annoyed by this. Back in the early days of CNN, when it was the only 24-hour news channel and The Internet was practically non-existent, I felt rather calmed by the fact that for once in my life I could get "news" any time I wanted it. These days, there is so much news available, it seems that they'll discuss, debate, and infer anything, just to have something to say.
Just STFU already, and give me back my mysterious press conferences.
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UPDATE: re--News viewing on TVs in Military offices open to the military public
Since my last rant concerning the selection of 24-hour news channels for televisions in the lobbies of military-run facilities, I am pleased to notice that miraculously, the number of choices available has risen from one (just FoxNews) to three (FN, CNN, and MSNBC).
I doubt I had anything to do with that, but I'll take it just the same.
Where's the beef?
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I have to admit, I also find it odd/irritating that the press gets a copy of speeches before they're given. I mean, if we already know what they're going to say, why should I watch them say it?
And I remember when a press conference commanded your attention because you knew something important was going to be shared, but you didn't know what. You had to watch so you would know what was going on.
Perhaps this is a way to keep us from watching actual things happen. Where's the tin foil? My head's drafty!
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