The News

So here I was at the Worldcon, okay? And every so often, while I was dressing in my hotel room, I’d check CNN or MSNBC or see what was going on in the world.

And the number one headline:

At least half the newscast was taken up with this, and interviews with Edwards and sundry.

Headline number two:

Sad news from the world of entertainment. I liked Mr. Mac. I’m sorry he passed.

Headline number three:

Politics, entertainment, sports. The Olympics are big. I understand.

Story number four:

Why exactly is this Number Four in the list of things Americans need to care about?

Was it that all the really stupid news directors are put in charge on the weekend?

Or is it that they think we are really stupid?

Or what?

I really need to understand this. Please explain.