The Court Jester

Of course there is a reason for people to get their news from satirical sources. They are the only outlets to tell the truth. Like Medieval court jesters, they tell the hard truth by using humor. That makes a statement about the positive aspects of the American character. Whenever there is a problem, there will always be someone who will devise a solution. But the medium necessary to portray the truth says something about American apathy. People need something to grab their attention before they listen to it. This is a fact of modern culture. It just so happens that, in this instance, the hook is humor. But the fact is they tell the truth and people listen. There are always individuals with intelligence to see when a statement must be made. And if the establishments that are in place aren't doing their job, why can't a comedian do it for them?