FS, I mostly avoid the news.

It just stresses me out.

I don't know if maybe being an informed citizen should be a priority for me, but at this point, it's just not.

The news is 99% shitty stuff that happens that will make me worry about my children, my husband, my health, my home...anything and everything in my life will become a source of constant fear. And politics have started annoying the crap out of me.

I'm not surprised that you are so informed, though, and I do think that's admirable.

I dont listen to news period. By reading it on the Internet, I can read what I want to and dont have to read the rest.

It just stresses me out.

As it does everyone!

The news is 99% shitty stuff that happens that will make me worry about my children, my husband, my health, my home...anything and everything in my life will become a source of constant fear. And politics have started annoying the crap out of me.

I know Tex, it does that to me too. There are times I choose not to listen because there's a point when too much is too much!

I'm not surprised that you are so informed, though, and I do think that's admirable.

Thx hon!

By reading it on the Internet, I can read what I want to and dont have to read the rest.

Yes, thank heavens for the Internet feeds too. I do all of them, listen, read, watch! I'm a glutton for punishment!lol!

I only got two right, but I refuse to watch the news.

The only "newsy" show that I watch is The Colbert Report.

I only got two right, but I refuse to watch the news

That's better than a zero! Hey, i've got to swing by your blog, I can't wait to read your Idol report!

The only "newsy" show that I watch is The Colbert Report.

I know a few JUsers do too. I don't watch him as much.

The news is nothing more than the fruit of incompetent labor. I can't remember a major situation where the press wasn't proven to have lied in their coverage. Think of the major stories over the last 20 or 30 years. Then ask yourself... Would I buy a home built by a construction company with the same track records for accuracy and professionalism...

"The Shirks" from the film "The Money Pit" come to mind. ;~D

The news is nothing more than the fruit of incompetent labor.

This made me laugh! !

Then ask yourself... Would I buy a home built by a construction company with the same track records for accuracy and professionalism...

Nope......

"The Shirks" from the film "The Money Pit" come to mind.

They sure do!! Would you believe HBO has been showing re-runs of this constantly!

When I'm farting around the house, Fox is usually on in the background. I also watch it last at night, when I'm in bed and wanting to fall asleep. (O'Reilly is particularly soporific.)

My hubby likes FOX too and CNN.

I only *really* listen when something of interest comes up, and then I'll look for the rest of the story online...and not from Fox.

I think a lot of people do that. What would we do without the Internet uh?!!!

I totally surprise myself. I got everyone right, but to be honest I guessed on three of them. The one where the tragic fire took place, the holy city in Iraq and where the truck driver who won the lotto was from. I had a 50/50 chance on that one since I knew it was New Jersey or Georgia.

I think I knew alot since I watch the news about every night. I should say I listen to the news because it's Rose who likes watching the news. I'm ususally reading next to her so I hear the news.

Entertainment Tonight sounds like they're glad she died. They been milking every bit out of her death. We should start a pool here in JU predicting what day ET will do a show without mentioning Anna Nicole Smith.

Another thing that pisses me off about local news is their little snippets of news before T.V. shows. Like here there was one who said, " Eating what peanut butter can make you sick. Find out at News at 10." I was thinking, "Bitch, just tell us. If it's important tell me now." Oh well, maybe it's just me, but I hate that crap.

Like most here I don't bother with the news, particularly from the chronic liars i.e. Coulter, Williams, O'Reilly, Drudge, Limbaugh and FOX in general.

I depend on more honest and reliable sources for my news, mainly my senses. If I wake up and I see that the planet and I are still here, well, it's a good news day.

LOL! I think there was a SNL skit about that once. The whole broadcast was something like, "Tonight we'll tell you what deadly disease is sweeping the city, but first over to Jan with an important weather bulletin." Then Jan would say, "We will tell you which areas will be hit by a tornado but first over to John with the latest sports news." And it kept going...

I did horrid on the quiz, btw. I don't listen to the news either, I get mine online. And usually just the headlines, so I was familiar with the stories but not a lot of the details.

Except for Fox, you mentioned no one connected with NEWS. Perhaps you need to learn the difference between commentary and news? Then maybe you would include Fox for BALANCE against the rest of the liberal MSM.

Like I said, I don't bother with the news.

Television "news" is just entertainment and is more about ratings and political editorializing than accuracy or credible reporting.

I scored 100% on the quiz. I usually spend a few hours a day listening to the news channels on XM.