I don’t agree with Manning’s assessment of the majority of people as being concerned more about Paris, Brittney and Victoria. Most people are simply trying to keep their corner of the world pleasant and orderly. The ones obsessing about the celebrities tend to be those who are screwed up or living vicariously and they are the ones simple enough to believe what is written or broadcast. The rest of society is working five to six days a week, keeping their own homes together, playing with their kids, going to church and temple (and mosque) and pay attention to what they can change.
When these people do speak up, about global warming, immigration, morality and standards, they are immediately shut down by “the elite” so most have just turned off and do what they believe is right in their own lives. That’s a far cry from how this elitist snob portrays the “common man” who not only actually has common sense but is quite common if one looks closely.
Well, said Caseinpoint. ...About two weeks ago, Cultural Critic Michael Medved wrote a Townhall.com piece regarding the viewing habits of Americans, which were placed in two categories: Heavy viewing (4 or more hours per day or week) versus Light viewing (1 hour or less per day or week). The column, based upon research, found those who tend to watch more television are prone to view the world with a darker lens than those who watch less. In short, your point regarding people obsessing over Paris or Brittney is well made.
...Manning's just another one of these Elitist Liberals I can barely stomach, looking down the nose at those people whom he claims to champion.