I made reference in my last article about how our western media feeds us a spin on international events. The major media outlets seem like channels for Government propaganda, particularly when that Government is American. Take today's news that the US … Continue reading →
Former British Ambassador to Syria, Peter Ford was invited on BBC during the week to give his views on Bashar al-Assad and the chemical weapons attack, which prompted the US bombing raid on a Syrian airfield. For those who don't … Continue reading →
I have occasion to be traveling around Ireland lately on a media tour for Forest, the smoker's friend, and I have a few social observations to make. Firstly, there's the hire car. My own 1999 Fiesta isn't up to such … Continue reading →
Sometimes when I scan the news, an item will nag its way into my subconscious with a label attached saying, 'check this out later.' Yesterday De Paper ran with the story, "Cork City and County to get €46m to build … Continue reading →