Category Archives: Media

Think this is coincidental? I think not.

Posted on September 13, 2008 by Jules

First, this happens. Then this . And then this closes the circle.

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A nation of busy bodies (a rant)

Posted on March 15, 2008 by Jules

That is what we’ve become. And it ain’t a good thing, people. It’s not a good thing when the New York Times, the supposed “newspaper of record” finds space to publish an article on the prostitute that Elliot Spitzer allegedly hired, including … Continue reading →

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The most intelligent and interesting thing I’m reading these days

Posted on January 18, 2008 by Jules

Scott Horton    Scott Horton’s No Comment blog on Harpers.org consistently blows me away. An attorney and human right’s advocate, Scott writes about an amazing array of subjects. Right now, if you navigate to the site, there are posts up about Bertold Brecht, how … Continue reading →

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U.S. Airstrikes Up In Iraq

Posted on January 18, 2008 by Jules

This report on NPR’s Day to Day made me see red today. The reporter, Josh White, unquestioningly spouted the Air Force talking points he’s been given. According to him, the military “clears away the cilvilians” before they bomb the targeted area … Continue reading →

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