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Originally Posted by GeorgeT
Wow, the hurricane is a serious issue for everyone north of SC now and should be the #1 news story as it is. You are sitting at a computer right now and can read about any news story you want so what's the big deal?
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I do get my news from many places. I am not trying to change the world; just chatting on TOTV and wondering how others felt. When I use the computer I listen to the tv flipping between CNN and FOX, so I miss it when the cable news channels do this.
I whole heartedly agree Irene is the number one news story today, but I do not feel it is the ONLY news story of the day. The program manager for these stations feel the 24 hours coverage is best for their business, but I wonder if that is what MOST viewers want or they fear not keeping up with the other guys.
I could see running a normal Saturday segments updating us on the storm every 30 minutes as an option.
I would think a channel like MSNBC with lower ratings would take a chance and try to capture a new audience by NOT simply following the others.
Just my opinion as I await the first showers from Irene to arrive.