Are you tired of the news being nothing more than excuses and appologies for instead of solutions to problems?

2014-10-18T09:16:49-04:00

As I sit here watching the news, every story seems to be nothing more than someone giving excuses and apologies on behalf of companies, government agencies or themselves for things gone wrong, mishaps, missteps and failures. Excuses and apologies for hospital mishaps in treating Ebola victims, excuses for the VA, apologies from politicians, etc. Shouldn't we be hearing solutions to the problems to bolster public confidence instead, or are there none?

Response by SGT Richard H. made Oct 18 at 2014 9:30 AM

2014-10-18T09:30:48-04:00

Accountability. Nobody wants it any more and what's worse is that a growing portion society seems to just accept that and allow the accountability to be doffed.

Response by SFC Jo Ann Klawitter made May 5 at 2024 1:24 PM

2024-05-05T13:24:17-04:00

My thoughts, exactly

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made May 5 at 2024 4:30 PM

2024-05-05T16:30:57-04:00

There is a fine line between an explanation and an excuse. I probably wasn't a very good commander because I always wanted to know what contributed to a successful or failed mission.
What troubles me the most today are the bald faced lies that are being foisted upon us by those in authority. The best example that I can think of right at this moment is the assurances by the administration that our borders are under control. They aren't under control, they are so completely out of control that the leftist news media is even reporting it now.

Response by SFC Jo Ann Klawitter made May 5 at 2024 4:38 PM

2024-05-05T16:38:52-04:00

I totally agree

Response by CSM Thomas Ray made May 5 at 2024 5:51 PM

2024-05-05T17:51:10-04:00

Most of the news organizations are extensions of the Democratic party and don't want to really tell the reality of the current situation.

Response by PO3 Jay Rose made May 6 at 2024 3:24 AM

2024-05-06T03:24:15-04:00

Since childhood, I was educated that the “news,” especially TV news is nothing more than commercial entertainment that participates in the very same “ratings game” as every other show! I was told to carefully seek out my own answers and don’t rely on mass media. That’s been engrained into me and today I could certainly appreciate why! No matter which side American news programs are shooting for, there is a HUGE bias, so we can’t rely on those “facts.” I started watching international news programs from overseas a few years back, namely WION from India, and I like it A LOT! I also try to read original sources, but that could get time consuming. Otherwise, I generally avoid the “news” as I know it will bias my opinion one way or another over time!

Response by MSG Raymond Davis made May 6 at 2024 10:00 AM

2024-05-06T10:00:39-04:00

I totally agree with you. The main challenge is there is no light at the end of the tunnel.