That's interesting but I have to say that I don't think it's about geography specifically. We have sensationalist news here in Europe too. Hard right wing part

That's interesting but I have to say that I don't think it's about geography specifically. We have sensationalist news here in Europe too. Hard right wing parties gaining power by the day. Refugee homes set on fire. All this has filtered through to me even without watching the news. I'm still aware of it without seeking it out. If you live in the states and have a relatively good life, safety net through a good insurance and a stable job, then I don't think you should worry about the news. Of course I can only guess. I can only speculate based on what I read about the United States on forums. It sounds awful. IT workers especially are often very vulnerable without unions. So in the US I can totally understand the desire to stay abreast of what's going on.