It's as simple as that.

Hugh Hewitt exposes the root of current MSM (main stream media). Shock and Awe. No research. No corroboration. No conscience to strive for the truth. And if you only get your information from this source, you're not getting the whole story. Because their goal is not to get you the whole story. It's to get ratings. It's as simple as that.

Here's Hugh from a Powerline post:

"If all of that amount of resources was given over to this story and they got it wrong, how can we trust American media in a place far away like Iraq where they don't speak the language, where there is an insurgency, and I think the question comes back we really can't."

And here's Hugh's article at the Weekly Standard.

The news isn't going to bring you the news. You're gonna have to go get it.

The Unabomer and the Singularity

Just by the very fact that I can be reading and seeing and learning this information so quickly and clearly is a sign of the great advancements in technology. I am continually astounded by our access to information!

The Belmont Club has a piece about groups that are against civilization and technology advancement. As you read it, if you read instability or this blog, you think about how this is in conflict with the Singularity. And as he so often does, Wretchard leads you right into that thought. He points out that Ted Kaczynski was anti-technology. You can read his Industrial Society and Its Future, The Unabomer Manifesto at Wikipedia.com

Hey, Ted was anti-leftist!

Your only source for news on the war is Blogs

Here is a great report of military activities over the last month in Iraq.

The main stream media news reports about the war do not convey the whole story. It is a shame that the general public does not hear stories about success in Iraq or Afghanistan. The only source for clear reporting on the war is on Blogs. Sites like The Belmont Club, Micheal Yon, The Forth Rail and many others collect and analyze reports from the department of defense, AP and all other international sources to create reports on the status and progress of the nation's war. No one likes being at war. But we must win the war. And we are winning the war. So read these sites. It is our responsibility to look for information as we cannot rely on the old media to provide all of the information out there. Remember that we're fighting because we were attacked and that war was declared on US. And we must defend ourselves, at home and abroad.

Honor the very first heroes

This will be tough to watch, but I have to say, these were the first true heroes of the war on terror; The war to save freedom and democracy. Probably even before the heroic fire fighters and police arrived to give their lives at the twin towers in New York.

"This is the reason why the Islamofascists cannot win - because ordinary people, our brothers, sisters, parents, children, friends - can and will rise up to the challenge when the circumstances call."

Why They Didn't Get Water

This is the first story I have see about why water and food was not brought to the Superdome. Basically, the state wanted to evacuate them and didn't want the send a message they the people would be staying and waiting out the flood. (HH: Hugh Hewitt, MG: Major Garrett)

MG: Well, the Red Cross, Hugh, had pre-positioned a literal vanguard of trucks with water, food, blankets and hygiene items. They're not really big into medical response items, but those are the three biggies that we saw people at the New Orleans Superdome, and the convention center, needing most accutely. And all of us in America, I think, reasonably asked ourselves, geez. You know, I watch hurricanes all the time. And I see correspondents standing among rubble and refugees and evacuaees. But I always either see that Red Cross or Salvation Army truck nearby. Why don't I see that?

HH: And the answer is?

MG: The answer is the Louisiana Department of Homeland Security, that is the state agency responsible for that state's homeland security, told the Red Cross explicitly, you cannot come.

And here is the FOX NEWS video

The Singularity

Technologies today are limited by human thougth. The Singularity is when technology evolves to a point where it can improve itself faster than humans can think of technology improvements. Here's an interview with an author who has written about the Singularity.

"Intelligent nanorobots will be deeply integrated in our bodies, our brains, and our environment, overcoming pollution and poverty, providing vastly extended longevity, full-immersion virtual reality incorporating all of the senses, “experience beaming,” and vastly enhanced human intelligence."

Senator McCain Clearly States It

This is why we are in Iraq. It's the main reason we went in and the main reason we can't leave until the job is done. Every time the subject of getting out of Iraq comes up, this is what needs to be said.

"If we fail in Iraq, it will be cataclysmic. You'll see factionalization and eventual Muslim extremism and terrorist breeding grounds that would, I believe, pose a direct threat to the security of the United States. And I'm very glad that the American people -- understandably dissatisfied, understandably frustrated -- still, the majority of them don't think we ought to cut and run."

This is the "constitutional" reason we are there. "Spreading Democracy " is our tool. "Freeing people" is a result. (Powerline)

Live News

There is a lot of talk about how blogs bring citizen jouranlism into reality. Nothing demonstrated this more than a catastrophy. The tsunami was the first experience for me. But Hurricane Katrina is also a great example. I've enjoyed the perspective of Justin on the hurricane.

Pundit Guy is a good example of aiding in the source for live coverage.

Fear US

You may disagree with why we went to Iraq. But when it is said that leaving now will embolden the enemy, this is what they are referring to:

But your most disgraceful case was in Somalia; where -- after vigorous
propaganda about the power of the USA and its post cold war leadership of the
new world order -- you moved tens of thousands of international force,
including twenty eight thousands American solders into Somalia. However, when
tens of your solders were killed in minor battles and one American Pilot was
dragged in the streets of Mogadishu you left the area carrying disappointment,
humiliation, defeat and your dead with you. Clinton appeared in front of the
whole world threatening and promising revenge , but these threats were merely
a preparation for withdrawal. You have been disgraced by Allah and you
withdrew; the extent of your impotence and weaknesses became very clear. It
was a pleasure for the "heart" of every Muslim and a remedy to the
"chests" of believing nations to see you defeated in the three
Islamic cities of Beirut , Aden and Mogadishu.
- Osama Bin Laden. August, 1996

There are several reasons to stay in Iraq. This is one of the most important.

Again, Michael Yon has brought the war home. If OBL is reading, he's seeing and hearing what our military is made of. And he should be scared. CSM Prosser

Bush's vacation reading

Here is a list of the books President Bush is reading right now. This is an interesting concept:


For most of recorded history, salt was synonymous with wealth. It established trade routes and cities. Adventurers searched for it. Merchants hoarded it. Governments taxed it. Nations went to war over it.

"It seems very silly now, all of the struggles for salt," Kurlansky said. "It's quite probable that some day, people will read about our struggles for oil and have the same reaction."


He is also reading a flu book. I haven't been able to get concern about avian flu, yet. Maybe because I just can't comprehend such a mass spread of a disease. It's scary as hell, but too intangible to get emotionally involved. I'll keep my ear to the ground.