The Col: America seems to be unique I guess, as having fought a cold war while living a cold civil war at the same time. It's crazy. If it doesn't change then it could end up with another civil war or at the least some major riots.

The media is just one of the interested groups, and you are right.. the politicians are not stopping it. The money involved and as such 'liquid assets' is too big.

"but now both make me ill with their childish "gotcha" garbage.I long for the days when journalists just report the facts"

Reading between the lines seems to be a needed skill these days I go to the Independent or Guardian if I need more in depth.. less bull