The news is dominated by gossip and rumors about political candidates. Did Obama intend to call Palin a pig? Did Palin cheat on her husband? To be honest, I don't care. It's not important to me and I don't think these issues are worthy of being called "news."
Ever since Palin came on to the scene, the media and its viewers have been talking about one scandal after another. I must admit, most of it is entertaining for a little while, but when these little rumors dominate every news station to the point where the real news (if you can call it that) gets thrown to the side, that's when it gets to me.
Unfortunately, in the U.S. people only look to television news to get information about their candidates. I hate it, but that's how it is. I just wish the news would stop dwelling on meaningless rumors and talk about issues that matter and affect this country. That way viewers could at least attempt to make an informed decision come election day. I just hate the idea that someone out there is going to vote for McCain because they think Obama called Palin a pig.
I was standing in line at the grocery store and the women behind me was talking about how she won’t vote for McCain because Palin had an affair. That’s all fine and good. I’m not a McCain fan. But how about making your decision based on something a little more substantial? Let’s say because she's anti-abortion or she believes in creationism.
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