The White House v. Network TV

Isn't it the media's job to cover, let alone commentate, newsworthy events? I guess that only holds true if they don't conflict with high-ratings programming. Wow. Turns out that this is the fourth prime-time news conference Bush has held -- and the implication is, ever, not just in the 99 days of his second term -- and, instead of rejoicing that he's finally deigning to address not only the gritty details of his moribund Social Security plan, but to do it at a time when Americans would be willing to listen, networks grumble that he'll preëmpt their high-ratings programming. Yo, what is wrong with this country?