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21/1/2021

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I've never forgotten a history lecturer saying -

News is news because it's not the norm.
.
If it was the norm it wouldn't be news.



Most of us live in the realm of the norm.
 
Thankfully!

 :-)


(I am not at all sure how this stands up in a time when norms have been altered .....but I leave you with the thought.)
11 Comments
cathy
22/1/2021 04:09:08 am

This will give me something to think about....are the 'new normals' I'm sure that will come 'news"? Or how long will it be until they are not longer 'news'?

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Freda
22/1/2021 02:11:11 pm

It’s a conundrum Cathy!

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Mary
22/1/2021 07:15:45 am

Maybe first we need to define norms...

Certainly normal, decent behavior by the (current) US President is "news" compared to the completely abnormal actions of the previous four year occupant. Some of us are hugely relieved to have a grown up in place now.

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Freda
22/1/2021 02:16:18 pm

It’s almost impossible to define!! Maybe it always was really and I’m getting too pedantic, but decent behaviour on everyone’s part would be norm worth having. In fact it would be fabulous!

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Damsonlily@icloud.com
22/1/2021 01:14:46 pm

And we should remember that the validity of that news depends upon the teller and their point of view.
Not all news is created equal....or factual.

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Freda
22/1/2021 02:17:51 pm

Oh so true and where I get it from is my next topic...

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Susan
23/1/2021 12:39:02 am

Yes. As sincere and well-intentioned as the BBC news reporters are in aiming to convey the news accurately, I have found the level of alarm with which it's been reported, over the last few months, unhelpful.
I find Evan Davis on PM Radio4 at 1700, calm, considered and measured. Also, programmes such as More Or Less, and Inside Science.
And of course, the wonderful World Service.

Mary R.
23/1/2021 11:19:01 am

I do so agree with decent behavior being expected from our leaders and behavior has been ridiculous in the last 4 years. I think I fear philosophies even more than I do behavior. But that’s another story for other places and I do love you precious women.

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Freda
24/1/2021 02:50:40 am

Fascinating people here!!

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Freda
24/1/2021 02:48:59 am

I will look out for Evan Davis Susan. Thanks for this. Dateline London is often interesting I find - a wider perspective. BBC News channel.

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Susan
24/1/2021 11:26:27 pm

Thanks, Freda. I'll check that out.

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