This is how simple I am.
Google News: Oil prices rise toward $52 on OPEC fears
Simple thought: The people who sell crude oil are not in it for their health. If they can raise prices without seriously endangering long term profits, they will. If they see a reduction in consumption, they might try to encourage more by dropping the price, but they won't be idiots about it.
Google News: Bush, Putin agree on restricting nuclear weapons
Simple thought: Neither of them is fond of the idea of waking up to find part of their country has been rendered more or less uninhabitable by use of a nuclear weapon. Both want to appear forceful and in control, and nobody's patsy.
Google News: Michael Jackson Jury Selection Wraps Up
Simple thought: That's what jury selection does.
Why are these headlines?
2 comments:
Yeah, theres a LOT of non-news. Easy to spot a non-news event, it usually has the tag line "We'll keep you updated on developments", and "After the break, a report on the potholes in the greater whatever area".
I recall a Doonesbury strip, years ago, where the newsman is ending a broadcast, and tells someone that he likes to end with 'only time will tell' -- and even with that, he gets letters. I have to remind myself that people really do want to know whats going on at the Michael Jackson trial, who is likely to win the Oscar for best actor, and whether Brad and Jen will get back together. Not caring about that stuff doesn't make me better, just different.
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