The media is pathetic.

I just saw a picture on Facebook, saying:

'Justin Bieber was all over the news for 2 days this week because he cut his hair.

While Andrew Wilfahrt 31, Brian Tabada 21, Ruldolph Hizon 22, Chauncy Mays 25, Christopher Stark 22, Kristopher Gould 25 and David Fahey 23 are all soldiers who gave their lives this week with no media attention.'

This ticks me off. So a teenager with a haircut is in the headlines, but 7 soldiers who gave their lives are not? It's damn pathetic if you ask me.

Yep, Americas media is the "opiate of the masses," not religion anymore.

At least to younger people in my opinion.

I just saw a picture on Facebook, saying:

'Justin Bieber was all over the news for 2 days this week because he cut his hair.

While Andrew Wilfahrt 31, Brian Tabada 21, Ruldolph Hizon 22, Chauncy Mays 25, Christopher Stark 22, Kristopher Gould 25 and David Fahey 23 are all soldiers who gave their lives this week with no media attention.'

This ticks me off. So a teenager with a haircut is in the headlines, but 7 soldiers who gave their lives are not? It's damn pathetic if you ask me.

NiteLights

that is truely sad.

Something extremely similiar is in my blog. Regarding the solidiers

Link because Im sure none of you would bother to look.:P

http://afghanistan.blogs.cnn.com/2011/03/10/viral-post-pits-coverage-of-sheen-fallen-soldiers/?hpt=C1

It is pathetic. I still don't understand how people find this kind of stuff interesting.

And media is by product of readers. The irony.magicalclick

And media is by product of readers. The irony.magicalclick

I don't know what news outlets these kids are watching.

The only time I ever hear about this Bieber fellow is in OT.

So? You're in the minority bud. Who cares about dead soldiers? I've been waiting for the new Bieber haircut for a long time.KHAndAnime

I don't know what news outlets these kids are watching.

The only time I ever hear about this Bieber fellow is in OT.

cybrcatter

If it was'nt for OT i'd probably forget about the turd.

Al Jazeera English should satisfy your need for real news.

my 9th grade science teacher has one similar, but instead of justin beiber, it's charlie sheen.themagicbum9720

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I don't know what news outlets these kids are watching.

The only time I ever hear about this Bieber fellow is in OT.

zoraluv

If it was'nt for OT i'd probably forget about the turd.

Exactly

Bad advertising is still advertising

famous ppl deserve all the spotlights they deserve. dont hate

News channels need ratings. People would rather hear about Bieber than dead soldiers.

Blame Humanity.

I don't know what news outlets these kids are watching.

The only time I ever hear about this Bieber fellow is in OT.

cybrcatter

Try watching actual news rather then TMZ?

Maybe I'm in the minority. But, when I was still active duty (before I retired) I shunned attention and preferred to keep a low profile. I have that mindset because I traveled alone most of the time to many places, including those places that were dangerous simply because I'm an American.

I traveled incognito. I looked like a traveler. I stinked like a traveler. I shunned parades. I shunned welcoming groups at airports. Even the USO didn't know I was a GI until I showed them my ID (so I can sack out in one of their lounges*).

If the media don't devote time to the military, that's fine with me. I like it that way.

*Coming back from some Third World toilet, even the floor carpet was a joy to me.

I don't know what news outlets these kids are watching.

The only time I ever hear about this Bieber fellow is in OT.

cybrcatter

you know.... That actually ticks me off.. If I never went here, I just would never of heard of justin bieber... Damnit to hell!

Well stop reading those news sources (Reuters and Al Jazzera are good). News is written based on demand. Also i find it weird that you mentioned the US soldiers that have died but not the inevitble insurgents and Libiyan troops which have died. And shouldn't attention be given to the situation in North Africa not just a few soldiers dying?markop2003

Justin brings happiness to their audience. Can that audience name anything palpable those soldiers brought it?

Same reason why so many people asked what happened to their favourite Japanese game developers these days.

There's nothing wrong about that and there's nothing wrong with giving the audience what they desire. Also I doubt that the media dedicated two days to Justin's haircut while being silent about the soldiers. The Internet is filled with such "deep and thoughtful" images and posts as the one quoted in the OP...

It is very pathetic.

Justin brings happiness to their audience. Can that audience name anything palpable those soldiers brought it?

Same reason why so many people asked what happened to their favourite Japanese game developers these days.

There's nothing wrong about that and there's nothing wrong with giving the audience what they desire. Also I doubt that the media dedicated two days to Justin's haircut while being silent about the soldiers. The Internet is filled with such "deep and thoughtful" images and posts as the one quoted in the OP...

Baranga

But that's only my opinion on the matter. Feel free to argue.

The media reports what it thinks will get the highest ratings. It also reports what favours its agenda, mandate or the opinions of it's owners.

i agree. the media needs to start worrying about things that actually matter.