News Media Chatter

 It is one of those odd things....the news media has a problem in selling their 'product', and in an election year....it's a harsh reality.

The chart here ONLY covers 'visits' since January 2024.

I would imagine if you used 2020 numbers and compared to today....each is one-third down.  

So why?

Skepticism?  I think if you privately chatted with folks....more than half of the people you know....aren't readily buying into the 'brand' or message that the networks are putting out. 

If you asked over Joe Rogan, Twitter or the podcast folks?  Yeah....their message is trusted at a higher level.

So here's the 'problem'....each was paying a high sum of money for their crew to pump out a 'message'.  If that isn't working....wouldn't you dump your crew?  

My Advice To A 13-Year-Old Kid Today

 My ten humble bits of advice:

1. Make mistakes, then learn from them.

2.  If something sounds bogus or BS....it probably is bogus or BS.

3.  Don't under-estimate rational thinking.

4  Decision time?  Prioritize the solutions.

5.  There should be no limits on moderation.

6.  If you start out at minimum-wage work, and three years later....you still work there....something is wrong with your attitude.

7.  If you come to suddenly realize you are in the presence of low-IQ folks....don't get freaked-out.  Just ease yourself out.

8.  If you have this feeling of propaganda being 'fed' to you....it probably is propaganda.

9. Having a high level of skepticism.....is worth developing.

10. If you hang around with dumbasses....you probably will end up as a dumbass yourself.