[James]

Is it just me or does anyone else that things in this country aren't that bad?

There's always going to be some injustices or whatever but those are the things that are highlighted so much by the media, and brought to our attention.

[Kizzy]

Originally Posted by James

Is it just me or does anyone else that things in this country aren't that bad?

There's always going to be some injustices or whatever but those are the things that are highlighted so much by the media, and brought to our attention.

Injustices or whatever? What does that even mean, you're unhappy with the information that the media wants you to know.
would you prefer to remain ignorant to the decisions made by the powers that be that directly or indirectly affect every aspect on your life now and in the future?

[James]

Originally Posted by Kizzy

Injustices or whatever? What does that even mean, you're unhappy with the information that the media wants you to know.
would you prefer to remain ignorant to the decisions made by the powers that be that directly or indirectly affect every aspect on your life now and in the future?

The newspapers (and TV) report on the things that go wrong more than the things that are right because that makes more interesting news. That is fair enough because it what people want to know about - it is driven by public demand. I doubt anyone wants to remain ignorant.

But when you are making decisions about the future direction of the country you have to look at the whole picture.

[Kizzy]

Originally Posted by James

The newspapers (and TV) report on the things that go wrong more than the things that are right because that makes more interesting news. That is fair enough because it what people want to know about - it is driven by public demand. I doubt anyone wants to remain ignorant.

But when you are making decisions about the future direction of the country you have to look at the whole picture.

The media ought to reflect an accurate representation of current events and contemporary issues.
However some I feel are attempting to inch away from that, the sociopolitical leanings have never been so apparent.
Is it so unusual to suggest that we may just have a government that is not acting in the best interests of the country?
I'm sure that if they were to get something right it would make the 10 O'clock news if only as an anomaly.....