You'll want to bring it up in a non threatening way I think. 'You know mom, the world does have its crappy things going on, but not all of it's bad. The news doesn't list all the good things going on cos I guess it's just not juicy enough.' Or something. I would hate to hear you have to decrease your time on the phone with her over it, it's sad that she's so sad to see all of the bad in the world. She may not want help, but she does deserve your support. And kudos for giving that, it must be very difficult.

There's only so much you can do though, remember that. She sounds like she's had a long life, and a good one if she's been surrounded by people like you, so what can you do? She sounds like a nice lady, I can see where you'd of gottan it. How often do you talk to her?

I'd get as much of the negitivity off your chest as you can before you pick up the phone again. >_< Good luck. *hug*