I feel your frustration, but does this discovery actually surprise you? For the past two and a half weeks, most Americans spent their free time following the Olympics. It seems logical that since the 2012 Summer Olympics have ended, Americans now turn to these stories about celebrity figures and television shows to captivate them.
I think that entertainment distracts people from reality, which can be a very enjoyable way to pass time. However, if a person spends the majority of their time focused on entertainment, they will likely be apathetic toward other events. Most Americans have the luxury to decide if they would like to gain knowledge of entertainment and celebrities or knowledge of events presently affecting humans around the world. The more popular choice is clear and while it disappoints me, it certainly does not shock me.
How many of these countries has the USA bombed via drones or air strikes in the past year? Five out of seven (http://www.politifact.com/texas/statements/2016/oct/21/jill-stein/jill-stein-green-party-candidate-correct-about-us-/)? The USA has become an international threat; this democracy has been downgraded to one that is flawed.
I feel your frustration, but does this discovery actually surprise you? For the past two and a half weeks, most Americans spent their free time following the Olympics. It seems logical that since the 2012 Summer Olympics have ended, Americans now turn to these stories about celebrity figures and television shows to captivate them.
I think that entertainment distracts people from reality, which can be a very enjoyable way to pass time. However, if a person spends the majority of their time focused on entertainment, they will likely be apathetic toward other events. Most Americans have the luxury to decide if they would like to gain knowledge of entertainment and celebrities or knowledge of events presently affecting humans around the world. The more popular choice is clear and while it disappoints me, it certainly does not shock me.