Why can't news stations report on something besides mortgages, gas prices and the presidental race?

Question

Its feels like I'm in the twilight zone. Everytime I put on the news its nothing but the same thing!!!! Is it just that news stations are just lazy and can't report on something else or it is that the American public has a short attention problem and hence that why the news keeps talking about the same thing over and over? There are other things out there besides mortgages, gas prices and the presidental race, you know?!!? There is an entire WORLD OUT THERE!!!!!!!!

Why can't news stations report on something besides mortgages, gas prices and the presidental race?

Answer 1

Mortgages and gas prices =  problems created by the current President of the United States.

Presidential Election = Change for a better future

Answer 2

Because Middle America is going broke and we need to do something before it truly is only the Haves and the Have Nots in America. Because most Americans do seem to suffer not only from short attention spans but also from the lack of ability or drive to make informed decisions about what is important to  or has the ability to affect them and society as a whole.  Because it is the THING of the moment until something else comes along. Add Britney and Lindsey and Paris and Brangelina to the entertainment news overused list

Answer 3

I totally understand where ur coming from! Before the presidential race, Iraq was really popular and that was the only thing on! It's depressing and it's like, can't u ever report something uplifting that makes u feel a little proud of ur country!

Answer 4

You must have missed the fact - that is all the news services think the general public cares about.

Answer 5

My media is doing exactly what I tell it. Americans are doing exactly what I want, they watch TV and go shopping at the mall. Except for that Obama guy trying to give Americans  hope, I control all the myrmidons!  Now quit asking questions and go to the mall, I see you still have credit available on your card. Then come home and watch FOX. Do not Think!

Answer 6

it's actually much better now. The elections and the mortgage crisis actually matter, and affect the whole world trough spillover effects. It was really bad when they  were focused on Paris Hilton and Britney Spears

Answer 7

because of the kids. ( there parents make them watch the news like gentlemen/women