Overload

I didn't pay much attention to the news today. It's always the same old thing. First, a story about the terrorist act du jour. Then a commentary by one of the talking heads. Followed by a violent weather story. Sometimes a piece about health--usually obesity. Top it all off with something about a celebrity.

I remember when news broadcasts were only 15 minutes long. The anchor sat at the desk and read the news. No fluff. And we learned more in 15 minutes then than we do in 30 minutes now.

Of course, they also need time for propaganda. The new Katic Couric CBS broadcast takes the prize in that category. I want the news, not a commentary by Rush Limbaugh on the dangers of Islam or an interview in which the Decider sputters his way through the questions. (It's great that a woman is a news anchor. But I know they could have found someone better qualified.)

Will Rogers said, "Don't always believe what you read in the papers." I sure would like to hear his comments about the current state of the media.