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on Nov 19, 2008 in economics terrorism al Qaeda Waxman Republican Party 1) John B. Judis, "Debt Man Walking", The New Republic: A synopsis of America's debt problem in light of the international global economy - ie, "Breton Woods II". 2) Lexington, "Ship of fools", Economist: This publication, which can hardly be con...
One-size-fits-all ideology
on Jul 29, 2008 in ideology foreign policy Jonathan Chait dissects Naomi Klein's one-size-fits-all answer to the world's ills (TNR). The picture Chait paints is far from flattering from the would-be heir to Noam Chomsky. Several months ago, the NDP's Leslie Campbell offered a scathing criti...
Something from a movie
on Jul 29, 2008 in Europe Russia business Vladimir Putin's remarks after finding out that Mechel, Russia's biggest steel producer, run by Igor Zyunzin, has been charging its domestic customers more than its foreign ones seem like something from a Hollywood mofia movie, especially the comment...
Lazy Journalism: the flip-flop trap
on Jul 14, 2008 in journalism Decision '08 USA Obama I grow increasingly cynical of the news media these days when it comes to superficial coverage. I’m tired of the claim, counter-claim reporting. Where’s the analysis? It’s not enough, and in some cases, ethical to simply repeat a statement.
Misrepresentation: A Door to Fraud
on Jul 14, 2008 in sports Crime Africa Alex Ely picks up on a couple BBC stories on conmen who “pose as sports agents and dupe young, would-be soccer players” in Africa (FP Passport). Ely then quotes Sepp Blatter, President of FIFA, in order to make his/her point: European clubs are...
Continuing Conversation
on Jul 14, 2008 in Canada religion politics Archbishop Fred Hiltz relies upon a tried and true cliché – ‘continuing conversation’ – in his opinion piece about same-sex marriage and the 2008 Lambeth Conference this morning (G&M). However, just because it’s cliché does not mean I do...