Pondering World Affairs and Media

American culture is an endless well of subject matter-think Donald Sterling, NBA owner. Lately, though, I have been thinking about all the global tragedies: Ukraine aggression, the South Korean ferry sinking,the  loss of flight MH 370, the deadly Mt. Everest avalanche. Those are just the big headlines. Many more events go unnoticed: Egypt sentences 700…

My Theory

Disclaimer: I am sad about the missing people on the missing Malaysian flight, and for their terrified families. However, the news coverage it receives in the US cries for a humorous response.  Scene: CNN newsroom (or any other) Characters: Anchor (male or female), Panel of 3 commentators: Jim, a white American male who is an expert on Aviation…