Television has shown us some of the most important moments in entertainment.  The Super Bowl, “Who Shot J.R.”, the last episode of “Seifeld” and of course “Jersey Shore”.  Television is a beautiful invention, that combines two of the most important inventions of all time; the telegraph and photograph. With this monumental invention came a monumental responsibility to use it correctly.  Problems arise when ordinary Americans cannot understand the difference between what is entertainment and what is news. Unfortunately, the two are becoming more and more interconnected thanks to the television news cycle.

The problem with television news is that, well, its on television.  Television is something that requires no rational thinking.  Images fly by, and by the time you try to think about what you just saw, another image pops up giving you more to not think about.  This is true, too, with television news.  It gives you no time to sit and think about the serious and important issues being delt with today.  This has led to Americans not being able to hold a conversation about the issues, and has also led to stupidity among elected officials.  I mean seriously, have you seen Rick Perry in these debates?  It is all baby talk.  And unfortunately if Americans continue to get their watered-down information from cable news, the baby talk will be here to stay.

John Stewart on why the Cable News Media Sucks

http://www.observer.com/2010/media/jon-stewart-explains-his-problem-cable-news