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Saturday, September 18, 2004

Networks Vote Yes On Bush

If the news networks were asked whom they would like to have win in the US election, the answer would most likely be a resounding cooperate vote for Bush.

When your in the business of selling news, the first rule is: The more exciting and controversial, the more newspapers are sold and the more viewers tune in. Sensationalism and scandal unfortunately sell better then everyday honesty and goodwill.

News networks are pro-Bush since they are more likely to make stacks of cash while his in power. It's not about whether his a good president or not, (even though it should be) but rather how much he brings into the bank account at the end of the financial year. Networks are definitely going to make more money from Bush invading oil soaked countries then from Kerry shaken hands and making friends

Its all about who guarantees you the better headline at the end of the day.

We shouldn't fool ourselves into believing that network executives are truth seeking saints. These are businessmen, not journalist, they didn't promise the public honesty and integrity at any stage. But they did promise interesting news 24 hours a day, and interesting news isn't always the proper news.



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