Headlines that Bespeak the Obvious

Almost everyday most of us come upon newspaper headlines that are not news. Everyone knew this information or anticipated this information, but the media feel compelled to inform us of the obvious. Their mission is to educate us, the "unwashed masses."

Please consider these recent examples:

1. "Israeli panel clears military in ship raid."

2. "Limbaugh blasts Obama's speech."

3. "Kate Middleton quits her day job."

4. "Airlines fly less, charge more."

5. "Justices Thomas and Scalia have ties to conservative groups."

6. "Obama to stand by Social Security."
7. "Cheney needs a new heart."
8. "Rahm Emanuel uses the F.... word."
9. "Financial crisis was avoidable."
10. "Bush, Rove broke the law."
11. "National Rifle Association favors online ammo sales."
12. "Businesses give billions to House GOP leaders."
13. "Bachmann could not take her eyes off the teleprompter."
14. "Lieberman confused about WMD."
15. "Afghanistan is becoming a 'quagmire.'"
16. "Racism still exists in the US."
17. "Fox News is the least trusted network."
18. "Sleeping with pets can be harmful."
19. "McCain confused by DADT."
20. "Tea Party is reincarnation of John Birch Society."


Please note that I did not make any direct reference to John Kasich, John Boehner, Eric Cantor, or Sarah Palin. I'm saving those headlines for another time.