It’s August in one of the most exciting and unique presidential elections that anyone remembers.  There’s a lot to talk about in this election.  We’re facing the most serious energy crisis since the 1970’s.  Our troops are in harm’s way, fighting in two terrible wars.  Nearly fifty million Americans have no access to health care.  [...]

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The tank crew that killed this Reuters camraman earlier this year has been acquitted of any wrongdoing. In other words, any journalist covering the Israeli army’s actions should be prepared to die.
In other news, as Ehud Olmert’s administration collapses, he’s desperately looking for some kind of legacy other than massive corruption, broken promises, and [...]

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Pentagon’s Unmanned Spokesdrone Completes First Press Conference Mission

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I’ll always remember how I felt in early 2003, when I visited the States from my home in Japan, and I saw the ludicrous stuff that was called “news” on American television. I remember very clearly walking by a television set in the airport that was blaring one of the 24-hour cable “news” channels. [...]

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The MB sends word that Fadel Shana, a Reuters journalist, was killed today while trying to bridge the gap, to bring news to us from behind the Israeli blockade in Gaza.  He died as the result of an Israeli airstrike.

Former President Jimmy Carter was also in the region this week trying to shine some light [...]

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