THINGS THAT MAKE ME WONDER

Things that make me wonder:

Have you ever wondered why it has become the common practice of politicians to say nothing meaningful while they speak to us, the public?

This is especially true with Bush. Remember Big Business Bush's old Press Secretary Scott McClellan? He was good at not saying anything. Unfortunately, he was so obvious (or bad at hiding it) he was asked to resign. Of course, Tony Snow still says nothing, but he is a much better speaker and can more easily deflect questions.

Don't you find it odd that it is hard to get information, or straight answers from these individuals that represent us? This is true on both sides of the isle.

Why has everything become classified? Is it to protect us, or those that classify our government's records? Some things I can understand, but why the overkill? Our government should be transparent. But it has become so murky.

This seems to be the total opposite of the way things should be. If a politician is asked a question, then the answer given should represent what that politician not only knows, but also what he or she believes needs further consideration; or what information needs to be protected and why. Why is this not done?

Maybe these politicians only speak such truths to the businesses that fund their lives. You know, the corporations and individuals that they truly represent behind the scenes.

Another thing, do you ever wonder if "pundents" were intentionally put on the air to help provide "smoke" or cover for these politicians; in order to stir the passions of the average person, but without any real desire to get to the truth or investigate anything.

I never understood why people are paid to argue one "side" or another of an issue without ever focusing on what they really believe, or getting to an agreement regarding the open issues before the program ends. It is as if nothing gets said.

Why do "news" agency pay people to argue, bicker with each other, irrespective of the facts, instead of working together towards a common goal? It seems to be so focused on the "dramatics." This focus on the dramatics is just one more indicator that Fox News, CNN, and MSNBC are not in the business of investigating issues. They are in the business of selling air time. This is one reason that I have stopped watching these channels.

Another indicator is that these news channels spend much of their time talking about how the other news channels are not "balanced." Is this really news? It is as if the heads of these channels got together and decided to focus on each other in order to not really focus on anything at all. In this way, the channels themselves represent pundents, mindlessly arguing points against the other channels with the sole purpose of "winning" the debate; with zero desire to get to the truth, uncover criminal behavior, etc.

The major news channels will resist investigating political corruption because their bosses (and major owners) are the same people that fund the politicians in hopes of getting favorable legislation passed. Moreover, these news channels are not going to investigate corporate corruption to the extent it involves one of their shareholder's companies.

So what do the major news channels do with their time. They spend 1 month on the late Ms. Smith -- who if anything represents what is wrong with this country. You know, the pursuit of fame, greed, manipulation, quick fixes, etc. She is not news, but she is another drug used by the media to keep us all stupid to the behind the scene stuff.

P.S. For the first time in my life, I am embarrassed to be an American; but I have no other home. So I sit up late at night and write my concerns down for others to read. Hopefully, I am not alone. Hopefully, we can make a difference.

Oh captain my captain -- where have you gone? :) :)