The reason I check them is I figure they are a good 'average' of the news that the average american receives. I definitely know it is neither comprehensive, nor

The reason I check them is I figure they are a good 'average' of the news that the average american receives. I definitely know it is neither comprehensive, nor good reporting. But I'm sad for the fact that most Americans will hear more about honey-boo-boo (or whatever stupid entertainment stuff) on CNN than they will about NSA collecting their phone records.