The Power Of Consistency

9. Read something inspirational; anything I made the mistake of having a couple of newspapers and other new outlets deliverer headlines and breaking stories to my inbox daily. I must say I keep in touch with what is going on in the world. The problem is that 90% of it is so negative, sad and at times slanted based upon the political philosophy of the paper or cable network. This negativity and at times the slant can cause me to become jaded, cynical, and to really and on occassion lose my faith in humanity. The destructive influence of political discord, domestic violence, pandemics, fear, and random shootings to just name a few can be anything but inspiring as a matter of fact it can be exhausting and exacerbating. What is even more frustrating is that all of these cable news outlets say that they are fair and balanced. Here is what I said about these news outlets 10 years ago.

FOX, CNN, MSNBC Yes, I know all cable outlets for the news. Is it news or is it the networks’ slant on the news? I think you know the answer. It is no longer just reporting the News. It’s reporting the new based upon the political views of the network. In homes across the country, opinions are being formed by adults who listen to the thoughts of so-called reporters and experts who want everyone to believe that their network is fair and balanced. Thoughts about different countries, races, religions, ethnicities, intertwined with current events can enter homes with the click of a remote. Do families talk about the news? Of course they do. The problem is, they are not forming an opinion based upon their own values, but rather the values of others. The bias that