5 Truths

Ok...so lately I've had the overwhelming feeling that the world has lost its mind...or at least perspective on things...I'm here to sort things out with some truths.

1. Michael Jackson was a remarkable entertainer. HOWEVER, he hasn't been relevant in a generation...yes, a generation...the last album of any consequence he put out was in 1991. By that measure, Guns-N-Roses are still the greatest rock band in the world. Plus, I know you danced to his songs and bought his records...but you didn't know him. Get over yourselves. If you DID actually know Michael Jackson...my condolences...if not...move on.

2. You're missing real news stories because of this silly overkill of the death of MJ on EVERY media outlet...from your local stations to network news. Did you realize that there is some pretty important stuff going on in Iran? or that North Korea has inferred they'll throw a nuke at Hawaii?

3. It gets hot in Sacramento...especially in the summer...why is it surprising? Are you amazed at the lack of light every evening too?

4. California is more fucked than you can even imagine. What we're seeing is unprecedented in the history of our country...and the people responsible for fixing it have virtually no hope of actually doing that.

5. TMZ breaks news stories. Really. Most of what they put out is the journalistic equivalent of pixie stix, but when it comes to celeb news, they put most "legitimate" media outlets to shame. They have sources, make calls, dig up information and yes, even verify things. They broke the Mel Gibson "sugar tits" story...a bank getting bailout money throwing a swanky party at the House of Blues in Hollywood with Sheryl Crow...Chris Brown & Rihanna and the death of Michael Jackson. Maybe there is something "legitimate media" can learn from TMZ.