Probably they figure they have to dumb it down for people to understand it. Which is hugely patronizing, and underestimates people I think. I wish the media wou

Probably they figure they have to dumb it down for people to understand it. Which is hugely patronizing, and underestimates people I think. I wish the media would take their jobs more seriously in general, because, while there are scattered exceptions, by and large they distort facts, twist things, and misrepresent things to the point where it's nearly impossible to get an accurate view of the reality. Which is a complete shame, because they really have a powerful effect on people's views and those people go on to vote for idiot politicians and just plain wrong policies. I know in politics everyone has an opinion, but that doesn't mean all opinions are equally valid. More often than not the popular opinions are so off base with reality that it's sad, or scary, or both. And if you think it's bad in the US - look at Venezuela - a prime example of an ignorant and poor populace supporting bone-headed policies and politics until the country is reduced to a shambles. Democracy can only be as good as the voters, unfortunately - and the media bears a heavy responsibility there.