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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsWhen is coverage of a death too much?
I'm just asking the question. Over the top coverage of some well known person can cause problems when what happens is wall to wall 24/7 coverage. I try not to watch news broadcasts and other programming when this happens like now. Seeing so much coverage can had a debilitating effect on those of us who experience depression. Death isn't a good topic to spend any time on.
So, before you flame me for my views please understand that not all of the rest of us share your outrage. Keep it sane.
Love,
John
The Velveteen Ocelot
(115,066 posts)The accolades for McCain are sticking in his craw and driving him nuts, so bring it on, the more coverage the better. Those who are annoyed or depressed by it should turn it off, of course; but I'm enjoying the hell out of what it's doing to Dolt 45.
Rorey
(8,441 posts)He was probably searching to see what nice things people would say about him when he kicks the bucket.
"nice bone spurs"
"unique shade of orange"
"best liar"
etc.
BannonsLiver
(16,133 posts)I've have multiple "breaks" of a week or more from the news during the Trump cabal. Read a book, go for a walk, listen to music, there are a myriad of things one can do rather than park their eyeballs in front of cable news 24-7.
Rorey
(8,441 posts)In the current case, I see the silver lining in knowing that it's an irritation to -45. I'm sure it's a big issue for him because he watches SO MUCH television.
As for myself, I just don't watch when it starts getting repetitive, even if I'm interested in the topic.
Just do what's best for YOU.
Croney
(4,646 posts)That would be my definition of too much.
nolabear
(41,901 posts)I understand and respect the problem, and hope those who are depressed by the coverage can find the will to turn it off and look for things that help ameliorate it.
For me, its helpful. It reminds me there is great respect for people who are far different from 45 and our government and country are full of people who share it. It reminds me theres another way we can still be.
Hope you find ways to get above the fray.
FSogol
(45,312 posts)else to do. I hope you see this as I intended; healthful advice and not as a flame.
Rorey
(8,441 posts)I'm down to the bare minimum, so we have no MSNBC or CNN, and best of all, no FoxNews!
I've considered upgrading to a better package, but every one of them has FoxNews. So, nope. (Because my husband would watch it.)
Hekate
(89,974 posts)Wise words.
Claritie Pixie
(2,199 posts)Bottom line - we have a 1st Amendment - its not ok to set rules on what tv news channels or online news reports and how often. That includes Fox news, theyre protected too.
If Trump had his way, he would censor all news of McCains death.
MineralMan
(146,116 posts)coverage, I go find something else to do with my time. That works a treat.
HipChick
(25,485 posts)matt819
(10,749 posts)Anyone have stats on media coverage of Ted Kennedy's death? Prince? Barbara Bush? Etc. Categorized by news, op-eds, blog posts, tv and cable news reports and commentaries, etc. Also categorized by how long it lasted.
Lots of data points needed to determine whether the coverage of McCain's death is less, more, about the same.
Too much can only be taken in context to similar coverage of other deaths.
And how much of this coverage is due to trump and his buffonishness? Flag up, flag down, petulance, and distractions. Take that out of the equation, and we might have a different view.
IMO, I would say that it's too much, but what bugs me more is the fawning adulation. Notwithstanding his own self-descriptor - maverick - he was a rock solid Republican for 50 years. Sure, there was compromise on legislation over the years, but there was no wholesale maverickness to his voting record. Even though Obama will be giving a eulogy, etc., McCain's defense of Obama to that crazy lady was lukewarm. He gave us Palin. And he was not saintly in his personal life. Maybe that's what it means to be human, regardless of political affiliation.
Just my two cents on a quiet afternoon.
janterry
(4,429 posts)We need a hero. A good news hero. I know that McCain wasn't perfect (shoot, he was a republican - and I'm for sure not!)
But he stands closer to the 'ideal' of what this country stands for - than Trump.
So, in that respect, we are lionizing him because we're stuck with our orange 'snake.'
We need something to look up to.........
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Bradshaw3
(7,448 posts)It was just ridiculous this very flawed president and man got that much adoration.
Like others said, the good aspect here is that it shivs drumpf where he lives: in his bigly inflated ego.