Sensationalism


A little voice inside keeps saying, “write something different” Different to what may I ask? I have surely written about every subject there is to write about No no! I can't write about THAT! I'd get censored and my lifetime membership would be revoked Anyway, writing that stuff is only to get attention It's called “sensationalism” The world press is particularly guilty of it I understand they're in the business to sell papers And add mucho dollars to their respective bank accounts BUT a little discretion at times would certainly be in order I'm not referring to any one particular article or story Just expressing my thinking Perhaps if events weren't sensationalized as much The lunatic fringe would be more concerned with other things Such as what they have to be thankful for Instead of complaining about what others have and they don't Am I dreaming???
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Lawless Avatar
December 19, 2023 at 8:01 AM
"HOW DARE YOU".....oh, wait, is that plagiarism as some "sensational" teenager ignited the global warming wars that statement. Just keep writing Jack and that you for you frequent reminders that beneath it all we are what we are, write what we write, and love....
Ellison Avatar
December 19, 2023 at 8:12 AM
A response of joy my good friend from across the pond!!! Many great wishes for the holidays John! Cheers
Cunningham Avatar
December 19, 2023 at 5:37 AM
Well said Jack, just write about happy stuff, leave the bad news to the journalists. Tom
Ellison Avatar
December 19, 2023 at 5:51 AM
They would have trouble taking advantage of the story! Seems sensationalism wins hands down every time! Cheers my amigo!
Ridley Avatar
December 19, 2023 at 5:08 AM
This is a great piece thank you for sharing Jack.
Ellison Avatar
December 19, 2023 at 6:07 AM
No thank you for reading my friend... very much appreciated! Goo wishes for the holiday season!
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