The News Is Not the News
The News is Not the News
By Franklin Price
7/18/2015
The news is not the news
until the newsmen put their spin
to increase their ratings;
where oh where do they begin.
They try to make each incident
appear to shake the earth,
go viral on the internet,
give another conflict birth.
They twist the news to move them
to a pro from just a hack.
If caught may say they're sorry,
are mistaken, take it back.
Their income is dependent
on the ratings of the day.
News doesn't have to be the truth;
If you believe in what they say
Believe nothing that they tell you
And only half of what you see.
Verify what they are spouting
before climbing up their tree.
Let them entertain you
as they tell you all they know
Check on their slanted view of things,
before you believe the show.
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