Newspapers?

**Cataholic** · 07-09-2009, 01:22 PM

Richard, there ARE other things to read besides the newspaper.

I kept the paper the day after Obama was elected into office. Other than that, I might have a few (less than 5) other papers. I don't buy the paper, read the paper (online or in print), or, really even watch the news. While that might make me seem unconcerned, or, less worldly, I really don't mind. I read enough other 'stuff' to make up for it. Plus, watching the news would take away my time watching "The NEW Family Fued" or "Reba". LOL.

**RICHARD** · 07-09-2009, 01:41 PM

Originally Posted by Cataholic

Richard, there ARE other things to read besides the newspaper.

I read like I breathe.

If it's on paper, I'll read it. I have a few books going, my racing rags and what ever comes across my lap.

MOst of the time the news is on as a background-Gee, I just realized that I multitask!- noise generator. I also like the radio, talk radio and music!

The most fun is getting up early, grabbing the paper and listening to the local talks shows discuss the stories in the background. having people think for me is most appealing!

**Pam** · 07-09-2009, 02:28 PM

Originally Posted by RICHARD

having people think for me is most appealing!

They are all vying for a piece of your mind. Be careful who you give it to!

We get the weekend newspaper (local) and I like it mainly for the store coupons and to read up on what's on sale and to find out what news or crime may or may not have happened locally. I once read that a bank was robbed two miles from my house.

**lizbud** · 07-09-2009, 05:14 PM

I don't get the paper delivered, but I buy it a few times a week.
I get a lot of news online, but really enjoy reading newspapers. They
always have smaller stories & articles that you miss online. My favorite
section is the funnies & advice columns. Always read them first.

I don't ever save the papers, but I always check to see if I missed
anything & then throw them away.

**joycenalex** · 07-09-2009, 05:27 PM

we get 2 papers delivered each day. i do read 75% of the columbus dispatch and 60-80% of the new york times. i almost never the read the sports section and rarely the classifieds, but comics are first, then the advice columns, then the local stuff then the national and editorial pages. uncle pete, at the rainbow bridge, taught me to read by reading the detroit free press(then the morning) and the detroit news.(the evening paper then) comics to and with me. i'm reading the comics to helena now. when i moved into my adult life i took the local paper, and a national one if possible. a news junkie

**kitten645** · 07-10-2009, 12:09 AM

I really like the "idea" of newpapers but truthfully I just don't have the time. I certainly don't keep them unless there's something special. I have the Obama issue, Princess Di's wedding and John Lennon's death. I have the snipped article of Johnny Science when he answered my sisters question and she won a globe! I'm addicted to the Huffington Post so that's where I go first thing whenever I get on the computer. I do find the news depressing and so negative. I also think that the 24/7 news feed on CNN etc can only lead to desperate measures to get anything that's "news" be it "news worthy" or not. I had to laugh at the CNN commentary on MJ's death when the reporter said "Michael Jackson will only die once."