Trouble every day.
These are a few of the words that Frank Zappa had to say regarding tv coverage, the cops, the riots, etc., on the event of the LA riots in the 60s. Of course, with the advent of social media, the coverage and outright propaganda and politicization would astound him if he were alive to today.
If you are being informed by any source that covers the news and at the same time shapes the news, you are being disinformed or worse. As a foundation for a functioning democracy, a well-informed citizenry is ideal. An ignorant citizenry is sub standard. A disinformed citizenry is dangerous.
"Well I'm about to get sick
From watchin' my TV
Been checkin' out the news
Until my eyeballs fail to see
I mean to say that every day
Is just another rotten mess
And when it's gonna change, my friends
Is anybody's guess
So I'm watchin' and I'm waitin'
Hopin' for the best
Even think I'll go to prayin'
Every time I hear 'em sayin'
That there's no way to delay
That trouble comin' every day
No way to delay
That trouble comin' every day"
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Posted: 11/25/2021 at 08:20AM