By Nancy Morgan"Most Americans love a good scandal. Schadenfreude, the taking of pleasure from the misfortunes of others, is a basic element of human nature. Granted, not the prettiest, but nonetheless, there is something deeply satisfying about seeing the mighty brought low, the arrogant humbled and the wrongdoer getting his just dessert. A reminder to us all that misfortune is not ours alone. Mainstream media obliges and indulges this base emotion, as ever more 'news' concentrates on he said, she said imbroglios."
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