Category Archives: Politiks

News Skews | Iraq, Interests, Americans & the Press

The Whitehouse has recently posed the question of how “honest” the press’ coverage of the Iraq war is. I say ‘war is hell’ – deal with it. With this reality of war (which most all accept) aside, a debate has begun that is taking a serious look at the issue. A number of theories have […]

Oil Independence :: Growing Support For A New Reality…But Is ‘Sacrifice’ In Our Vocabulary?

A Timelime of Events – Post-State of the Union January 31st Heartened by some of the ideas put forth in the President’s state of the union address, I’d been eagerly awaiting some follow-up. Arab oil producers – those relying on the U.S. addiction to remain in power – provided it. Voicing their concerns to the […]

Free Markets versus Free Speech :: Is Congress Putting PR above Political Sanity?

“China-like” economic policies have been prosed by the U.S. Congress in order to combat percieved “complicity in [China’s] human rights abuses.” How ironic…read this article to find out more: Top News Article | Reuters.com :: Congress grills Internet execs on China policies

Gates & Google :: Three Cheers For the Future!

In the digital world, free speech reigns…even in China. Bill Gates recently spoke out to defend Google’s filtering of content to appease the Chinese government. In his defense of Google’s actions, Gates stood with his arch-rival noting that the benefits of a more open dialogue within the nation of China as well as with the […]

Senator Charles Schumer on Attorney General Gonzales’ “Tap” Dance :: Political Humor

Chuck Schumer (Dem. – New York) said to Gonzales during today’s hearings: “I know it’s been a long day for you. Especially with all that bobbing and weaving, it’s not so easy.” My only question; Why is a clear explanation &/or compliance with the FISA law as difficult as it seems? Any opinions are welcome…

The Purple Debate

An Episode of: the TRUTH – Is the blue/red state divide is a fraud? Evidence: The claims and statements made by the agents of decit become more and more extreme and obtuse as the results of failed policies which come to light. As Gandhi once said: “When I despair, I remember that all through history the way of truth and love has always won. There have been tyrants, and murderers, and for a time they can seem invincible, but in the end they always fall, always.”