Category Archives: Journalism

Pakistan Update

Posted on June 9, 2007 by Thanos

Nobody can deny there is some freedom of the press in Pakistan, in tonight’s Daily Times you see a scathing editorial by Benazir Bhutto that directly criticizes Musharraf which originally appeared in the Wall Street Journal.  The editorial is well … Continue reading →

Posted in Freedom, Journalism, Politics | 2 Comments

Musharraf Rescinds Media Blackout Laws

Posted on June 9, 2007 by Thanos

President Musharraf of Pakistan has rescinded the law that allows PEMRA to close and confiscate broadcaster stations after meeting with media leaders. He extracted from them a promise to come up with a code of ethics for broadcasters in three … Continue reading →

Posted in Freedom, Journalism, Politics | Comments Off on Musharraf Rescinds Media Blackout Laws

The Clinton-Pelosi Immigrant Problem Update

Posted on June 9, 2007 by Thanos

I’ve detailed the connections of the Clintons and Pelosi to immigrant and foreign national donors in disreputable business. One is under indictment for illegal campaign contributions, the other has a lot of questions coming his way from law enforcement agencies. The mainstream press isn’t carrying this at all, but it’s starting to get some buzz. Continue reading →

Posted in Journalism, Politics | Tagged | 2 Comments

Truth in Journalism

Posted on June 5, 2007 by Thanos

This picture says it all, if only the US press were as fervent about truth. Journalists protest the temporary shut-down of television stations in Pakistan to muzzle opposition speeches.

Posted in Blogging, Journalism, Politics | Comments Off on Truth in Journalism

William “Cool Money” Jefferson Sets Record

Posted on June 5, 2007 by Thanos

William “Cool Money” Jefferson, D-LA, has set a new record for corruption with his 16 count, 94 page indictment. Jefferson, known for keeping his money on ice could serve up to 200 years if found guilty on all counts. The … Continue reading →

Posted in Journalism, Politics | Comments Off on William “Cool Money” Jefferson Sets Record

Musharaaf and PEMRA Shut Down Station in Pakistan

Posted on June 4, 2007 by Thanos

. . . . . President Musharaaf of Pakistan and PEMRA (Pakistan’s version of the FCC,) have ammended rules for broadcast that effectively allow them to shut down political dissent in the run-up to the elections. It also allows the possibility of … Continue reading →

Posted in Blogging, Freedom, Journalism, Politics | Comments Off on Musharaaf and PEMRA Shut Down Station in Pakistan

Tianamen Remembered

Posted on June 4, 2007 by Thanos

;It’s the 18th anniversary of the Tianamen Square massacre in China, when students demonstrating and hunger-striking for Democracy were murdered en masse. To commemorate the brave souls whose tomorrows are all gone, who faced the end of all time but who will live on forever, here is the tankman who is timeless. Continue reading →

Posted in Freedom, Journalism, The Future | Comments Off on Tianamen Remembered

The Tale of an Iraqi Hero

Posted on June 1, 2007 by Thanos

Musahem Al Jabouri, a police officer only four months on the job thwarted the attack of an Al Qaeda truck bomber, intent on breaking terrorists out of a jail. He ran out from the compound as the truck approach and shot the driver but died in the explosion. Continue reading →

Posted in Freedom, Journalism | Comments Off on The Tale of an Iraqi Hero

Judge Refuses to Toss Wiretap Evidence in Padilla Case

Posted on June 1, 2007 by Thanos

Expect the ACLU to go ballistic – today a United States District Court Judge hearing the Padilla case refused to toss out wiretap evidence as requested by the defense. WTG Marcia Cooke! Continue reading →

Posted in Journalism, Politics | Comments Off on Judge Refuses to Toss Wiretap Evidence in Padilla Case

Orcas Island Desecration UPDATE

Posted on May 31, 2007 by Thanos

A commenter inspired me to do some more digging, and I came across a Fox article with more information and quotes from locals. The commenter took umbrage at my observation that there are organized leftist groups in Orcas Island. Jhelm said that putting … Continue reading →

Posted in Freedom, Journalism, Politics | Comments Off on Orcas Island Desecration UPDATE