Well, it looks like Laci Peterson is running out of steam. Cue the scare tactics. I wasn't sure what to write about today, so I took a tour of all the major media (ABC, CNN, NBC, and Fox) websites to see what they are focusing on. And the winner is: TERROR, TERROR, TERROR! I had not been on these sites, on purpose, for several weeks. It is amazing how all of them have the same message. It could make one start wondering if they are already owned by one company. They are definitely owned by one message.

The economy is starting to come home to roost, folks, and the fear factor has to be ratcheted up to take your mind off of it. By the way the tax cut is passing. One quick aside on the tax cuts. Remember, as far as one party is concerned, any tax cut is better than none. So don't be fooled by the opposing party into thinking that this is a victory for the opposition. As my wife says, Tom Daschle wants his capital gains tax cut, too. This came out last week, Bush Aim: Tax Cut Every Year. Size doesn't matter. He asks for too much to begin with, but "settles" for half. Then the Democrats try to claim victory. Meanwhile, back on the homefront: more job loss and a worse economy. Also, don't forget that most of this stuff is currently in place only for a few years. Then, supposedly, the tax code will go back to the way it is now, unless the tax cuts are extended or made permanent. And if that happens, these cuts wind up costing much more. The Repubs will also use this against the Dems, saying that if they don't extend the cuts, it proves that Dems are for higher taxes. In actuality, these scams were put in just to keep the total bill down in the short term and so they could use the rhetoric against their opponents in the future.

In Iraq, things don't exactly seem to be going well. Looks like vigilantie justice has begun. Looks like Rumsfeld's untidiness will continue. But remember: this had nothing to do with O-I-L. Let the manipulation of oil prices begin!

A truly scary comparison. A must read.

Found this through Smirking Chimp. Starts as a good shot at Bush and ends with an endorsement of Dean.

Thom Hartmann with a little different spin on the media consolidation and the future of liberal/progressive radio.

Try this place: MediaTank.org. You can send a form e-mail to all who represent you in oppostion to the media consolidation bill. Click on "File Comments".

A good read from P. M. Carpenter on the lies. More lies and more on the worhtless state of out media.




- posted by Mom/Dad @ 9:52 AM