Using fear instead of pessimistic, or even just negative, i see as silly, but agree it isn't much if any indication of a CNN swing to the right. Though Zorax is into media more than i am, i haven't noticed any big change in CNN tone. Haven't felt it is maybe a better way for me to put it. That said though why would anyone even consider using fear there unless it did indicate a desire to be more right-wing sensationalistic. Maybe there is something to what Zorax is thinking.