tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4432615092204334311.post1026434613994772503..comments2023-08-10T06:57:45.911-04:00Comments on Questioning my Intelligence: A Sunday Sermon on the American MediaSusan Raihalahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03018860599601419989noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4432615092204334311.post-9236462319423065782009-09-22T14:25:24.989-04:002009-09-22T14:25:24.989-04:00I am another person who is exhausted by fear-monge...I am another person who is exhausted by fear-mongering, knee-jerk reactions, and news that isn't news at all. I refuse to dwell on the dark side, but I also refuse to pretend it isn't there.<br /><br />I do believe we create our world with language. Do we report that unemployment has hit 10 percent or do we report that 90 percent of Americans that want jobs have jobs? I think Americans are hardworking, creative problem solvers, independent and generous in nature. I also think Americans are more than a little paranoid and eager to embrace slogans over substance. I get tired of endless reporting on celebrities and violence and political extremism and wish for more writing about ordinary Americans, those who help one another and those who need help.<br /><br />I'm beginning to ramble, so I'll cut it short, but yes, I understand where you're coming from in this post!V-Grrrl at Compost Studioshttp://www.v-grrrl.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4432615092204334311.post-21589888798942097352009-09-20T20:46:21.410-04:002009-09-20T20:46:21.410-04:00Susan, as always a thoughtful post. I often don&#...Susan, as always a thoughtful post. I often don't reply because my replies would tend to be just as long! <br /><br />Yes.. we deserve more. I used to enjoy the national news for half an hour in the evening ~ many years ago. When I realized it had become overwhelmingly negative and discouraging, I stopped. Having a little one in the house several years later reinforced that choice. But no - I wasn't just protecting her. I was also protecting my peace of mind. <br /><br />I wonder if this downward turn in the economy won't prove a good thing. In many ways, I see people turning back to the basics, shutting out technology and choosing not to partake of the foolishness to be found in mass media. At least becoming more discriminating. I hope the coming generations have the wisdom to do the same. <br /><br />Whenever you post what you are grateful for, Susan, I always realize how grateful I am for your blog. Thanks so much for taking the time to write.Nancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14771847440520058271noreply@blogger.com