Sir! No, Sir! - a film review

Sir! No, Sir! is a film by David Zeiger, telling the government-suppressed story of the GI movement to end the war in Vietnam. The film is a collection of memories and commentary by Vietnam Veterans, many of whom were on a career path in the military.

Is the Associated Press blurring the lines between news and opinion?

Mr. Fournier believes its ok for journalists to insert their personal opinions into hard news stories. He thinks this means they are ‘cutting through the clutter’.

Obama has a plan

Obama has a plan for Iraq, which I read this morning. He begins by saying:

Paulson announces Treasury will shore up Frannie and Freddie

After saying they wouldn’t be taking this step late last week, Paulson announced today, on a Sunday no less, that the Treasury will be taking steps to shore up Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.

Dizzy’s Ten Post Round-Up

Some days (particularly Mondays) require more than one cuppa. Today is one of those days.