CNN and Sarah Palin

Recently I was watching four commentators on CNN discussing the merits of Sarah Palin. All four were trashing her and competing with each other on who would make the more derogatory comment. And each belittling comment was accompanied by laughter and merriment. The presenter could barely hide his pleasure.
My first thought was "how distateful". That was followed by a string of thoughts and observations. Clearly there is a disconnect between CNN and the American public, to the point where the biased right wing channel, Fox News has become the most popular news channel in the States. How did this happen?

Lets start with the basics. Ninety percent (90) of  American wage earners make $100,000 or less per annum. The other 10% are a mixture of smart businessmen, inherited money and upper crust members of society. Sometimes they are known as the "privileged". Some are famous (actors, authors, singers etc.) others less. As the communication industry develops, many have been given a voice in shaping society.

Some (and I stress, some) of the "privileged" believe that their affluence and fame entitle them to leadership roles, regardless of the source of the prosperity.  This has developed to the point where they have lost sight of the fact that they live in a country where 90% of the people are struggling to make ends meet. This same majority sit night after night in front of the TV set, open mouthed, as they watch these privileged "intellectuals"
showing off their superiority, sometimes in the most arrogant of ways. No wonder CNN is floundering.

So maybe Palin is not the smartest of politicians. Maybe she continuously puts her foot in her mouth. But whether you like her or not, many Americans identify with Mama Bear, and the more she is humiliated by
CNN and others, the angrier they become. Not smart (regardless of how educated or famous these 'experts' are).

The general public is already angry. They have seen how the establishment created a massive debt bubble, and now they watch as an even larger debt bubble is in the making. Lets be honest, whatever your politics, most parents are aware of the problem being created for their children, and for the following generations. So CNN, mock the Sarah Palins of the world at your peril. Try respecting the little people from your tower in the sky. The 'savages' are at your doorstep. This superior attitude is only pouring gasoline on the volcano.

How many legs does a dog have if you call the tail a leg? Four. Calling a tail a leg doesn't make it a leg - Abraham Lincoln.

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