As you probably gathered from Thursday’s column on the Cheney hunting accident, I don’t have much regard for media priorities when it comes to news coverage in America. For example, when was the last time any of you heard or read a report on the trial of Ken Lay and Jeff Skilling for allegedly perpetrating… Read more.
Archives for February 2006
Saddam & Slobodan: A tale of two trials and the perfect execution of a dictator’s defense!
Earlier this week, Iraq’s American overseers expressed embarrassment – disguised as frustration – with the way even their newly-appointed, no-nonsense judge is allowing Saddam Hussein to make a mockery of his trial for crimes against humanity. And no one delights in their embarrassment more than Saddam himself. Indeed, he jumps at every opportunity to get… Read more.
Hunting VP Dick Cheney: Press outrage over hunting accident…
“I’m the guy who pulled the trigger and shot my friend….It was not Harry’s fault…You cannot blame anybody else.” [Avid outdoorsman VP Dick Cheney to Britt Hume of FOX News on shooting his hunting buddy last weekend…. Perhaps now he’ll do more fishing than shooting. ] Yesterday, Vice President Dick Cheney finally met the press… Read more.
One-Year Anniversary of The Ipinions Journal!
Today marks the one-year anniversary of this journal. And, I thought it appropriate to celebrate the occasion by thanking all of the readers who have supported it over the past year. Therefore, my heart-felt thanks to the thousands of people around the world who my webmaster informs me are daily readers! I launched this weblog… Read more.
What to make of last week’s elections in Haiti…
I must admit that I do not know who amongst the motley crew of 34 candidates in last week’s presidential elections offered the best leadership prospects for Haiti. But ever since it descended into virtual anarchy during the final days of the Aristide presidency in early 2004, I have felt that Haiti does not need… Read more.
Who says our Muslim brothers have no sense of humour…
Prophet Muhammad cartoons, Muslims protests Read more.
Danish cartoonists plead for face transplants?
Confirming the Frankenstein possibilities of modern science, a French woman made international news on Monday when she revealed herself as the recipient of the world’s first partial face transplant. Of course, it won’t be long before people begin offering reasons to pervert the humane purpose of this medical procedure. And foremost amongst them, I suspect,… Read more.
Princess Masako is pregnant again and all of Japan prays for a boy!
****BREAKING NEWS: I screwed up…big time! Karen, one of my astute readers, has pointed out that it’s Princess Kiko and not Crown Princess (in continuing distress) Masako who is “preggers”. What can I say? I so wanted poor Masako to rise to the occasion that – even as I saw Kiko’s name in the Washington… Read more.
The Grammy Awards…
Ordinarily, I have as much interest in watching the Grammys as I do in watching the Oscars. (Click here and here to see what I mean about the Oscars.) Because, even though I love all kinds of music and movies, I cannot abide the indulgent celebrity worship that attends these award shows and which defines… Read more.
In the name of Allah: Stop the protests!
Unfortunately, last week’s protests over the publication of caricatures of the prophet Muhammad that took off with appropriate moral indignation have now been hijacked by political fanaticism that only reinforces caricatures of the great religion the Prophet founded. I do not presume to know what motivates so many Muslims to participate in the hateful and… Read more.