Archives for 2006

Alas, I’m obliged to complain once again about the shoddy, irresponsible and intentionally-hyped-to-boost-ratings reporting that the mainstream media (MSM) in America routinely broadcasts as news. And, for the record, included amongst those I indict in this respect are the major network stations (ABC, NBC, CBS and pot-calling-kettle-black FOX) as well as the 24-hour McNews cable… Read more.

Although dark clouds made the occasion seem more funereal than joyful, President George W. Bush headlined a Who’s Who from the Civil Rights Movement on the Washington Mall yesterday for the groundbreaking of the Martin Luther King Jr. (MLK) Memorial. But the overcast skies did not dampen anyone’s spirits. Because, being so acutely aware that… Read more.

In April 2005, I began article (here) entitled “…10 more women accuse Bill Cosby of sexual assault…rape!” as follows: …Bill Cosby – America’s favorite TV Dad (and faithful husband) – escaped prison when prosecutors investigating allegations of sexual assault concluded they did not have sufficient evidence to convict him at trial, beyond a reasonable doubt.… Read more.

Heads rolled on Tuesday as voters executed Republicans for their failed leadership on Iraq, immigration, healthcare, good governance, etc. US voting complaints Read more.

In America, Veterans Day has become as much about honoring those who risked (and sacrificed) their lives “to defend our freedoms” as Christmas Day has become about celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ. (And we all know how politically incorrect it is these days to display nativity scenes or even inscribe the name of Christ… Read more.

I’m sure regular readers of this weblog will understand my suspending the “Good (news) Friday” feature, which – following my niece’s request – would have been subtitled “Britney comes to her senses”, to comment on the historically-significant bad news of Ed Bradley’s death. Truth be told, when I saw Bradley on 60 Minutes a few… Read more.

By all accounts, US Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld is as informed, articulate and bright as his boss, President Bush, is uninformed, inarticulate and dumb. Yet these men were reputedly bonded by self-righteousness and mutual confidence in the probity of their respective leadership.But even they could not remain unaffected by the growing crescendo of doubts… Read more.

In a post-election news conference today, President George W. Bush admitted that the Republicans took “a thumpin”, accepted full responsibility for it and then announced that Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld had fallen on his sword as a result…. More on Bush’s stunning about-face on calls for Rumsfeld’s resignation tomorrow…. Donald Rumsfeld Resigns Read more.

As of this posting, the Democrats have wrested control of the US House of Representatives in convincing fashion (having won 33 instead of the 15 races needed), and are poised to win control of the Senate in a dramatic squeaker (having already won 4 of the 6 races needed, and are leading in the remaining… Read more.

A citizen of America will cross the ocean to fight for democracy, but won’t cross the street to vote in a national election. [Bill Vaughan] With apologies to Andy Rooney of 60 Minutes, have you ever wondered why Election Day in America is not a national holiday? After all, more than any political machine, this… Read more.