Journal 14


"Before Washington journalism turned into blood sport, and politics turned into an exercise in serial lying, there was a fairly
firm understanding by the press that personal failings were none of the public's business unless misbehavior affected the
performance of one’s abilities to perform public duties. No more. Yet there is a national longing to return to the good old days
when political news was more about issues and policies and less about private lives."


The way he describes journalism to be nowadays is a pretty accurate description, in my opinion. As mentioned in the previous post,  journalism has become extremely sensationalized. Because it has became like this, issues that have little relevance or imoportance to the public are the ones that are highlighted, and get the most media cover. So when the author states, "Journalism has turned into a blood sport," he is not mistaken. The media recklessly races to be the first to cover the "most interesting stories," but what isnt noticed is that the important stories, problems,and issues aren't told in a serious manner  or at times its simply the fact that they aren't being talked about at all. He also claims that politics has become "serial lying". Now we are more inclined to see olitics as a form of entertainment. This was clearly demonstrated in the past election and it ontinues to be. The election was so sensationalized that people weren't sure of the actual benefits or policies that each candidate. Wished to implement upon arriving their term. When watching an old news channel from the late 1990's and early 2000's this was not seen. In fact if many people were to see it they would descariñe it as "boring". However, this cover provided the information without the "extra drama" being added to it , they were simply facts. The events that occurred during the presidential run would have been viewed as unexceptable then. The public not only wants to return to that style of media but they need it.