The most annoying part of US news, IMHO, is how myopic it is. Plague in Africa – not covered. War in Europe – not covered. Earthquake in Asia – not covered. Minor talent celebrity in US having a bad hair day = headline story.
Recently a lightning strike zapped my surge protector, cable modem and computer. Was nearly 2 weeks before I could replace the computer. (I don’t have a TV). It was a pleasant respite from all the noise that passes for news, and I really did not miss anything important.
I haven’t watched the news since 2010. I read it in my local newspaper and through news sites. Things like Newshour, OPB News, DW, BBC, Guardian, CBC, ArsTechnica, Slashdot, and a few others.
GreasyOldTam 3 months ago
Yes, but now you can’t watch reruns of The Muppet Show.
olds_cool63 3 months ago
There goes the antique TV!
jmworacle 3 months ago
Ignorance is bliss.
silberdistel 3 months ago
Love Irvin’s expression in the past panel :-*
LawrenceS 3 months ago
The most annoying part of US news, IMHO, is how myopic it is. Plague in Africa – not covered. War in Europe – not covered. Earthquake in Asia – not covered. Minor talent celebrity in US having a bad hair day = headline story.
snsurone76 3 months ago
There are other sources of news, Broomie—like your “Banana” computer. Are you gonna ZAP them all??
ChessPirate 3 months ago
Yes. That was a peaceful [ZAP!]
e.groves 3 months ago
The news doesn’t seem to change much. Same stuff, different day. World peace? That would be news.
drivingfuriously Premium Member 3 months ago
I don’t get my news from TV, my political news comes from GoComics.
baskate_2000 3 months ago
The grip the media has on this country is almost as bad as what the insurance companies have on medicine.
wrytercat 3 months ago
Recently a lightning strike zapped my surge protector, cable modem and computer. Was nearly 2 weeks before I could replace the computer. (I don’t have a TV). It was a pleasant respite from all the noise that passes for news, and I really did not miss anything important.
cuzinron47 3 months ago
I found a way to make the news more bareable to watch, It’s site called nakednews.
Sanspareil 2 months ago
Well now they can get a new flat screen tv.
baraktorvan about 2 months ago
I haven’t watched the news since 2010. I read it in my local newspaper and through news sites. Things like Newshour, OPB News, DW, BBC, Guardian, CBC, ArsTechnica, Slashdot, and a few others.