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All of the books in the world contain no more information than is broadcast as video in a single large American city in a single year. Not all bits have equal value. — Carl Sagan
Tag: city
The great tragedy of it all…
As reported in Solomonia: Fiddling Past the Checkpoint Honest Reporting has the final word on the horrible human rights abuse perpetrated by Israeli stormtroopers. This month, soldiers at the Beit Iba checkpoint… ordered a Palestinian to open his violin case and play for them while the lines behind him grew. Oh, the humanity! You can … Continue reading The great tragedy of it all…
Anti-Globalism, or: Stuff I miss even though it's only a short walk away
Who Knew?: Anti-Globalism We’re on location here in New York City to report first hand on the huge protest at the UN headquarters in Manhattan over the General Assembly’s killing of resolutions condemming human rights abuses in both Zimbabwe and Sudan for “coming too near the level of taking sides in the war of Weltanschauungs … Continue reading Anti-Globalism, or: Stuff I miss even though it's only a short walk away
Stories of heroes
You know, with all due respect to my Dad’s WWII generation, I think we’re working on a new “Greatest Generation” here. Great letter found over at Rae’s. Here’s a tidbit: A Likely Story: The Real News Dear Dad – Just came out of the city and I honestly do not know where to start. I … Continue reading Stories of heroes
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