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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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Date: 12/19/2023 8:01:00 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....
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Jack Ellison
Date: 12/19/2023 8:12:00 AM
A response of joy my good friend from across the pond!!! Many great wishes for the holidays John! Cheers
Date: 12/19/2023 5:42:00 AM
You, Jack, are sensational! Your dreams are surely better than the nightmares out there! God bless and Merry Christmas! Stay Happy! xx
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Jack Ellison
Date: 12/19/2023 5:55:00 AM
WOW what a nice reaction to my story... thank you dear Kim! Merry Christmas xx
Date: 12/19/2023 5:37:00 AM
Well said Jack, just write about happy stuff, leave the bad news to the journalists. Tom
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Jack Ellison
Date: 12/19/2023 5:51:00 AM
They would have trouble taking advantage of the story! Seems sensationalism wins hands down every time! Cheers my amigo!
Date: 12/19/2023 5:32:00 AM
Outstanding message, dear Jack. I agree, journalists are no longer journalists. They're sensationalists. I also agree, that if they weren't in the business of sensationalism to sell papers, the lunatic fringe might not be so crazy. I've felt that way for years. I taught journalism for several years always warning my students of their responsibility to the culture, not to propagandize or sensationalize. Clearly today's journalists never took my class Ha! smiles and enjoy your day, Sara
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Jack Ellison
Date: 12/19/2023 6:03:00 AM
You are such a cool lady Miss Sara! You impress the hell out of me! Perhaps if they had taken your class reality would be more accurate... love, happy Jack xx
Date: 12/19/2023 5:08:00 AM
This is a great piece thank you for sharing Jack.
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Jack Ellison
Date: 12/19/2023 6:07:00 AM
No thank you for reading my friend... very much appreciated! Goo wishes for the holiday season!

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