the media in the modern age

It is safe to say the modern media has become nothing more than a narrow avenue of celebrity promotion. The media has long since abdicated its position as the watchdog of the democracy and has since only been promoting the activities of America's elite. This fact is evidenced by the number of foreign bureaus. In the eighties it was estimated that domestic newspapers had and other news agencies had over 250 foreign bureaus. Now events of other countries are important but the number of foreign bureaus has been cut to a third. News also has been watered down in favor of entertainment. This is a great disservice to us all.
Seraph