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Some passing observations as an American presidential election approaches....

 

The question that inevitably leads to satirical comedy is how can you take serious people seriously anymore?  And as the American presidential election gets closer the answer is equally obvious; at least to us Pizzaonians, you can’t.

In the so-called real world even issues of life and death are treated as news releases intended to get the public’s attention and little else. What is left is a world of headlines with little time for interpretation.  And, if the news organization is lucky, it gets enough people’s attention to place a handy commercial or ad close by.

Now is that the fault of the news media, or the public?  Is it possible that the news media treats the public like imbeciles because the public is worthy of such consideration?  Does the public really have the attentions span of a nat,* or is there some other explanation? Or is it that we live in the age of “bumper sticker wisdom?”

Now I know this is strong, and equally ridiculous, but it is at least, if true, an explanation that has some plausibility to it.

Think about it.

Brother Giovanni

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As the American election approaches, Pizzaonians watch with fascination.  As a result in this renewed interest, The Pizzaonian will spend more time covering events in the United States.

We have our critics.  Many object to Abe Surdity's coverage and believe his political commentary is better suited for a comedy show than real news.  Part of the problem is the confusion Pizzaonians have about American politics. 

In our beta-world country, politics* is about governing.  In the United States, politics is about getting elected.  People here feel that if you govern well, the election is a forgone conclusion. Americans consider this notion quaint at best, and certainly naive. 

We hope to bring a better understanding to our readers of the American election process.  We know this is a difficult task.  However, we will not forget our mission that news is about entertainment.  Since we know this is the American way, it should make our task easier.

 

Diverti Mento, editor, The Pizzaonian - a division of the Pizzaonian Newsertainment Network.

*note: elections in Pizzaonia are only symbolic since we have evolved beyond the need for government.

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