The mainstream media (MSM) is lamenting the end of its information monopoly caused by the internet. In a piece just published by MSM paragon The New York Times after the resignation of CNN executive Eason Jordan reporters write that … [Read more...]
Archives for February 14, 2005
Lies, damned lies, and intentionally misleading columns by right-wing pundits
Jeff Jacoby's wretched column in Sunday's Boston Globe is an excellent example of the depths to which those who seek to destroy social security will sink in their effort to mislead the public into thinking (a) that social security is in … [Read more...]
The Chill Wind of Censorship
In an apparent reversal of decades of U.S. practice, recent federalOffice of Foreign Assets Control regulations bar American companiesfrom publishing works by dissident writers in countries under sanctionunless they first obtain U.S. … [Read more...]
A lousy month for the MBTA
Well, Mrs. Charley on the MTA just described a rotten situation at the Central Square T station -- huge, angry crowds of people; waits of much longer than an hour; fights nearly breaking out; trains stuffed full, moving slowly; dozens of … [Read more...]
The scales fell from their eyes
This is just fascinating (thanks to Kristen). I've always been intrigued by the ways people change their long-held beliefs. Representative Marie P. St. Fleur and Senator Marian Walsh, both Catholics, changed their minds about gay marriage, … [Read more...]