Will Work For News

I feel like the guy in the photo. Except my sign would read: "Will Work For News, Any News." And by news, I mean real journalism. Here's a sampling of top headlines from the major dailies and political blogs today: Deal or no deal: Cillizza and Klein take the pulse. Boehner seeks to quell dissent as vote nears. Why does anyone trust the CBO? With G.O.P. Unity at Risk, Boehner Tries Tougher Style. Boehner risking much by going to brink over debt. Obama-GOP standoff in debt ceiling talks triggers public disgust. Reid will move to kill Boehner bill. Pols cash in on the debt debate. House GOP Unprepared For Senate Rejection Of Boehner Plan. Pelosi: GOP Using Debt Talks As A Trojan Horse To Attack Middle Class. Budget Showdown: Debt ceiling vultures come home to roost. Last Plan Standing: GOP At Risk Ahead of Key Debt Vote. And my personal favorite from The Daily Beast: "Will Debt Crisis Ruin Obama’s Birthday?" (He turns 50 on Aug. 4, two days after the U.S. potentially careens into default and the abyss.) By all means, "stop the presses." Notice the common thread? As usual, it's all about who's up and who's down. It is style/inanity over substance, and never the twain shall meet. The media's subliminal message? Shut up and eat your gruel. We wouldn't sell it if you didn't buy it. Sadly, they're sorta right.