Iraq massacre leaked. “Why did the Pentagon stonewall FOIA requests? Shit happens during war. We understand. But covering up fatal mistakes only compounds the injustice. Whether or not what happened that day was criminal, what followed leaves no doubt.” When moral rectitude outweighs moral character and secrecy surpasses coming clean with the truth, we have lost.
FCC loses Net Neutrality case. Welcome to New Communist America, where the largest internet provider kills competition and development and decides what data you have access to. An NPR commenter cries, “A win for the consumer!” Some libertarians call for the abolition of the FCC. Pssst, when Customers become Consumers whose purchasing choices are greatly diminished, it’s no longer capitalism but legislation-mandated robbery.
Meanwhile, everyone from the national media to the local news “is hard on the case of iPad sales and Tiger Woods’ f***crimes.” While the White House entertains the latest teen douche-sation and throws pitches to the nation’s collective catcher.
“In politics nothing is accidental. If something happens, be assured it was planned this way.” – Franklin D. Roosevelt
“If you’re not a part of the solution, there’s good money to be made in prolonging the problem.” – Despair, Inc.
You need a hug.