What Panetta Saw—and What We Got
Wouldn’t the fiscal crisis be a good time to question expensive, superficial “fact-finding” trips that don’t really find any useful facts? We could start with visits to foreign war zones.
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Two Million Dead—Now What’s That South Sudan Independence About?
Not to be too picky, but we sure wish the New York Times piece on South Sudan’s independence day could have been a little less awe-struck and a little more informative. Hint: there’s a valuable, gooey substance underneath.
Fact Wrestling: Ashton Kutcher v. Village voice
Stop this celeb before he exaggerates again! Ashton Kutcher seems a nice enough fellow, but has a little more fact checking to do regarding the new hysteria on child sex trafficking.
Scary Talk Radio, Modern Demagoguery and Its Antecedents
A very quick take on the excesses of modern political talk, the radio shows that provide the platform, and what we must not forget
Who Do They Think We Are, Oxymorons? A Look At ‘Humanitarian’ War
The authorities claim they’re intervening abroad for humanitarian reasons. Are we just getting hoodwinked, again and again? A look at the language of war talk.
“Coca-Cola plant” takes on a whole new meaning
Check out the new billboard for Coca-Cola. Talk about a wholesome way to get publicity! Go green.
Libya Update…Featuring Media and Congress As Daffy Duck
The stories we’re hearing that supposedly “justify” the Libyan bombing are getting even more convoluted. Even Congress can’t figure it out. And the media keep on “disinforming” us.
How much do you know about mountaintop removal?
After this documentary, you will never view energy the same again.
Kerry and McCain Unite Behind the Mysteriously Urgent Libya Mission
The desperate effort to depose Qaddafi has some new, credible supporters. John Kerry and John McCain give the curious Libyan mission-creep some added muscle. But like the administration, they don’t want to tell us the real reason this is so important.
Is Aging Itself a Curable Disease? This Scientist Says Yes—Up to a Point
British aging researcher David Gems says the aging process can be hugely mitigated. He also recognizes that there are ethical dilemmas in further extending life.
Worth Reading: Nasty Rap for Would-be Rep; China’s Toxic Kids; Perry Prays but Won’t Pay
Video Gets Deservedly Bad Rap There are nasty, ugly, racist tv ads. And then there’s this. Click on picture above to watch the video. Story on this from Salon. ——– China’s Poisoned Children The Chinese government is covering up the fact that hundreds of thousands of children living near industrial areas in […]
Comedy and Reality Break: The Dalai Lama and the Pizza Joke
The Dalai Lama is a very nice man. And he smiles a lot. But when a cheeky newsman tells a joke, it falls flat—like a pizza. Enjoy!