More Questions regarding Twitter’s New Censorship Policy

Twitter’s new censorship policy has, conveniently for the company, been announced and taken effect with little hubbub. But we have some more questions about it—and what impact it will have (indeed may already be having) on freedom and democracy everywhere.

But Syriasly, Folks…..

Take a close look at the uprising in Syria, and what do you find? Another well-oiled puppet show.

Is Israel Really Iran’s Main Adversary? The West Doth Protest Too Much

We’re being told that Israel is itching to take out the Iranian regime. But there are other players behind the scenes. And their warnings to Israel not to launch an attack on Tehran sound hollow.

CLOSE READING: The Saudis, a Twitter Investment, and the End of Arab Spring?

Recently, Twitter announced it would restrict tweets in countries where the government declares the tweets illegal. That troubling announcement was treated by the American media as a blip. But is it a blip? Or is it a crisis for freedom everywhere? And did a huge investment in Twitter by a Saudi prince have anything to do with the move?

Wag the Seal

The Navy SEAL raid that rescued an American woman in Somalia is heartening. But who is really being rescued in these very occasional high-profile media events?

Ten Questions on Romney’s Taxes

Did you look through the very limited tax filings Mitt Romney released? Didn’t think so. Here are a few things you should know. And a few questions that still need to be asked. Hope they’re not too taxing!

The Deaths of JFK, RFK—and the Silence of the Lambs

Plenty of new “JFK assassination” material coming down the pike for you avid consumers. Too bad it’s mostly garbage. When exactly did courage and truth-seeking go out of fashion?

So Pa, So Good…But Must Activists Always Align With Corporations to Win?

It’s possible to get Congress to spin on a dime—but only a corporate dime. An alliance between tech companies and activists seems to have scared off, at least temporarily, a threat of ‘net censorship. But how do we get elected officials to do the right thing when corporate entities aren’t on the public side?

Sugarcoating the Lies: A New York Times Sampler

Scrutinize one day’s helping of headlines and story summaries, read between the lines, and you begin to see why our problems never get solved.

Occupy’s 99 Pledge

So those wacky “Occupy” folks don’t have a clear picture of what they want? So they’re just a bunch of people who enjoy protesting? Watch this—from little Ole Occupy Santa Fe.