Some questions that have bothered me

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I have been hanging around here, at least as a lurker, for about 9-10 years now. I've read most everything of a serious nature here for years - and probably more silly stuff - but I still have a few questions that remain unanswered.

1) Why does our society value a flashy liar over an honest citizen?

2) Why does the 'media' treat truth and lies like a game of blackjack?

3) Why do I feel like a genius when I read the newspaper?

I appreciate any input I can get on these questions. I humbly await my education.

[masuki bance]

1. Newspapers are done.

[annabanana]

2. lol

1) Because "honest citizens" are boring.
2) Because the official story is agreed on before the story's told.
3) Because you found out about it a week earlier right here at DU!

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3. Oh my DIETY! You are my new goddess!

Please tell me what to do next, my dear mistress.

[steelmania75]

4. 1) People like drama 2) Becuase they need something to talk about for 17 hours.....

3)Because it's better than cable news

[stillcool]

5. My answers are...

1) Having money means having character, and we love flash.
2) It's not blackjack, the deck is stacked.
3) Because you are.

[rug]

6. Skinner posted in April 2000 that newspapers are finished.