What is with the news media?
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What is with the news media?
I don’t get it! Our greatest American icon, Neil Armstrong had passed away this past Saturday and all I see is a 3 minute segment on the news. I don’t know about anybody else on here, but to me he was the greatest American Hero of all time, and he was such a modest man about his accomplishment. He never tried to make a dime off of his fame.
When it hit the news that child molester Michael Jackson or drug addict Whitney Houston died it was all you seen on just about every channel. I think the News Media should really be ashamed of themselves.
I grew up with the space program, and was glued to my little 13” black and white TV every time they launched. When Armstrong and Aldrin landed on the Moon, I remember having goose bumps all over, and even though it was still daylight outside I went outside and stared at the sky and got more goose bumps.
There is definitely something terribly wrong in this country today.
When it hit the news that child molester Michael Jackson or drug addict Whitney Houston died it was all you seen on just about every channel. I think the News Media should really be ashamed of themselves.
I grew up with the space program, and was glued to my little 13” black and white TV every time they launched. When Armstrong and Aldrin landed on the Moon, I remember having goose bumps all over, and even though it was still daylight outside I went outside and stared at the sky and got more goose bumps.
There is definitely something terribly wrong in this country today.
Re: What is with the news media?
Indeed, there is something wrong with the media, and yes he was a hero.
schmitty- Posts : 4538
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It's not the same as being on the national news, but the History channel did run a program this afternoon with a dedication to him at the end. Having said that, I agree with Doug that something is wrong when he doesn't get more recognition upon his passing.
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Re: What is with the news media?
I agree something big wrong in this country if they can not dig a bunch of trash or lived your life running with the devil they dont want to say much about the great people of this country in my vew the way I see it they couldnt make any big money off him
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IRONMAN..........
richter69- Posts : 13649
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69F100 wrote:I agree something big wrong in this country if they can not dig a bunch of trash or lived your life running with the devil they dont want to say much about the great people of this country in my vew the way I see it they couldnt make any big money off him
You hit the nail on the head w/that statement. It's pathetic. Really sad for sure.
May he rest in peace.
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Re: What is with the news media?
Media is F@#$%D up for sure...
I heard about it this AM.
Down here all the hype is about the hurricane anyway
I heard about it this AM.
Down here all the hype is about the hurricane anyway
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Re: What is with the news media?
I agree , the news media should have done a better job .
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Re: What is with the news media?
What is wrong with the news media? ......... They're running scared because their boy may be on the ropes this November!
JMO,
Dave.
JMO,
Dave.
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Re: What is with the news media?
"THE MEDIA"..... what a friggin joke!!!! ole Neil did'nt have any "DIRTY" laundry so the media thinks it is not "news worthy".... bunch of CREEPS!.....
Re: What is with the news media?
The media never seems to want to report anything positive, it is usually quite depressing and I actually quit watching and reading the news years ago because of this.
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Re: What is with the news media?
so obvious the medias agenda...its encouraging that more people are becoming aware of this. great topic, goodbye to an american hero.
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Hero for sure, Remember it well....................
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Fabio will remember me winning the Ford thunder Shootout before he'll remember him landing on the Moon....It's just Terrible...I say..I say... What the hell is wrong with this country
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Re: What is with the news media?
Doug Rahn wrote:I don’t get it! Our greatest American icon, Neil Armstrong had passed away this past Saturday and all I see is a 3 minute segment on the news. I don’t know about anybody else on here, but to me he was the greatest American Hero of all time, and he was such a modest man about his accomplishment. He never tried to make a dime off of his fame.
When it hit the news that child molester Michael Jackson or drug addict Whitney Houston died it was all you seen on just about every channel. I think the News Media should really be ashamed of themselves.
I grew up with the space program, and was glued to my little 13” black and white TV every time they launched. When Armstrong and Aldrin landed on the Moon, I remember having goose bumps all over, and even though it was still daylight outside I went outside and stared at the sky and got more goose bumps.
There is definitely something terribly wrong in this country today.
It's really sorry but, it seems to happen all the time.
People who were icons in their field or were looked-up to don't get much coverage when they die.
For the news media, it seems to be all about the ratings and how many people we can get to watch or read our crap and to hell with anything which might REALLY matter.
If there is not some angle where the media can spin it to get more interest or a "WoW" factor, the story isn't important to them.
YES ... there certainly IS something wrong with that faction of our country.
Re: What is with the news media?
Dan who?
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Re: What is with the news media?
If it makes you guys feel better.... the Media sucks all around the world, its not a unique thing to the USA.
PS RIP Neil Armstrong, you are a true American Hero and a Pioneer.
PS RIP Neil Armstrong, you are a true American Hero and a Pioneer.
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Re: What is with the news media?
the Science Channel will have a program on Neil Armstrong .
Saturday a 8 pm
Saturday a 8 pm
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Re: What is with the news media?
Doug Rahn wrote:I don’t get it! Our greatest American icon, Neil Armstrong had passed away this past Saturday and all I see is a 3 minute segment on the news. I don’t know about anybody else on here, but to me he was the greatest American Hero of all time, and he was such a modest man about his accomplishment. He never tried to make a dime off of his fame.
When it hit the news that child molester Michael Jackson or drug addict Whitney Houston died it was all you seen on just about every channel. I think the News Media should really be ashamed of themselves.
I grew up with the space program, and was glued to my little 13” black and white TV every time they launched. When Armstrong and Aldrin landed on the Moon, I remember having goose bumps all over, and even though it was still daylight outside I went outside and stared at the sky and got more goose bumps.
There is definitely something terribly wrong in this country today.
I wish i could post a link from the local paper here yesterday 8-28-2012.They had a article about what you're talking about and how there was not much mention of it in the news media.
Later Mark.
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Re: What is with the news media?
56Tbird wrote:Fabio will remember me winning the Ford thunder Shootout before he'll remember him landing on the Moon....It's just Terrible...I say..I say... What the hell is wrong with this country
LMAO!
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Re: What is with the news media?
I saw something yesterday on the way home that put a smile on my face . It was one of those huge electronic billboards that had a picture of the earth with the moon in background, and it had in large lettering that said "Neil Armstrong 1930-2012"! I don't know who paid for it, but I would like to shake their hand.
Re: What is with the news media?
I'm sure it's probably nothing to do with the lack of coverage,but alot of our Hero's and their families don't want the publicity.It's great to see the ones who deserve it get it,but it rarely happens.I'm sure he felt like he was just doing his part.
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