December 17, 2004 – 7:46 pm
The SFGate has an editorial about the need for a Federal Shield Law for reporters, to protect their sources. FREEDOM OF the press is under assault in this country. The battle centers on whether journalists can be compelled — under threat of incarceration — to reveal the identity of anonymous sources. In our view, any […]
December 16, 2004 – 1:00 am
And one that hasn’t even bothered to do his research. Let’s look at the headline: Canada Goes To Hell Legal pot? Legal gay marriage? Universal health care? What’s next, free porn and candy? Avast, Mr. Morford, Canada already has a universal health care system. Interesting headline regarding Canada supposedly about to legalize gay marriage. Because […]
December 15, 2004 – 11:38 pm
Jimmy Walter has spent more than $3 million promoting a conspiracy theory the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks on the United States were "an inside job" and he is offering more cash to anyone who proves him wrong. The millionaire activist is so convinced of a government cover-up he is offering a $100,000 reward to any […]
December 15, 2004 – 7:47 am
Seems that Cuba is a little upset about some Christmas decorations at the US compound in Cuba. It is not an embassy, since we do not have official relations with them: Cuba’s most senior US diplomat says he has been warned by the government of serious consequences unless he takes down Christmas decorations in Havana. […]
December 15, 2004 – 7:33 am
Ok, a friend of mine asked me to stop bashing the French for just one post. I said, "the one about the bridge wasn’t all that bad." She said "just one nice post." OK. So, what is good about the French? And I mean this in complete seriousness. French Bread French Coffee French Wine French […]
December 14, 2004 – 5:57 pm
Wow, I am impressed: The world’s highest road bridge has been inaugurated in southern France by President Jacques Chirac. The Millau bridge over the River Tarn in the Massif Central mountains is more than 300m (984ft) high – taller even than the country’s Eiffel Tower. How long until they surrender it to birds? That was […]
December 12, 2004 – 10:09 am
From the USA Today: Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas apologized to Kuwaitis on Sunday for the Palestinians’ support of former Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein after the 1990 invasion of Kuwait, making a gesture many here have long demanded as he launched a tour to repair relations with Arab nations. Why is this good news? Kuwait is […]
December 12, 2004 – 9:53 am
The Ukrainian Police will be reopening the investigation into the possiblility of Yushchenko being criminally poisoned. More good news for the Opposition: The most recent opinion poll has put the opposition leader 10 percentage points ahead of his rival, Viktor Yanukovych.
December 9, 2004 – 8:00 am
From CNN Entertainment comes a story on First Amendment movies: If you don’t think the First Amendment is a burning issue, you’ve already forgotten the ruckus over "Saving Private Ryan" just three weeks ago. Spooked by how the Feds might punish them, 66 ABC affiliates played safe by squelching that acclaimed war film. Their excuse […]
December 7, 2004 – 7:52 pm
From the BBC, the United States has said NO to signing the Kyoto Treaty The US has told a UN conference on global warming that it has no intention of re-joining international efforts to cut greenhouse gas emissions. The chief American negotiator at the conference in Argentina’s capital Buenos Aires ruled out any move to […]
