The News

So here I was at the Worldcon, okay? And every so often, while I was dressing in my hotel room, I'd check CNN or MSNBC or see what was going on in the world.

And the number one headline:

John Edwards Admits Adultery!!!!!

At least half the newscast was taken up with this, and interviews with Edwards and sundry.

Headline number two:

Bernie Mac Dies!!!!

Sad news from the world of entertainment. I liked Mr. Mac. I'm sorry he passed.

Headline number three:

It's the Olympics!!!

Politics, entertainment, sports. The Olympics are big. I understand.

Story number four:

Russia Invades Georgia!!

New Cold War Begins!!

Putin Precisely Copies Hitler's Invasion of Sudentenland!!

Trillions to be Wasted in Military Expenditure Worldwide!!

Millions to Die in Futile Conflict Throughout the World!!

Ukraine is Next!!

Fate of World Imperilled!!

Why exactly is this Number Four in the list of things Americans need to care about?

Was it that all the really stupid news directors are put in charge on the weekend?

Or is it that they think we are really stupid?

Or what?

I really need to understand this. Please explain.