In the Public Interest?

Once upon a time (The Radio Act of 1927), broadcasters were granted licenses with the understanding that they were to serve the public interest, convenience or necessity. Somewhere along the way, broadcasters lost their way:

Channels of Influence

Today seems like an appropriate day to revisit the most memorable Presidential Address of my childhood.

Challenger Speech

How to Spot Gulf War II Propaganda
The Bachelor or The Bachelorette: Is There a Difference?
Maxim Bashes Gandhi

An interview with Kurt Vonnegut. I hope I'm that articulate and passionate when I'm his age.

According to the Chicago Tribune, Goth is going mainstream! The horror!

Welcome to Bush-o-nomics

While watching Crossfire last night, one of the commentators labeled Bush's "economic stimulus package" a form of class warfare. At the very least, giving a break to the wealthiest one percent of U.S. Americans is nothing short of A Seriously Dumb Tax Cut

Hip Hop and Globalization

The U.S. is strongly opposed to torture, right?

Wrong

Ebay and toy trends

Hot Toys

Today's required reading:

Childhood Toys

Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Geeks!

The Reinvention of Star Trek: From Cerebral Cult Phenomenon to Mass Culture T&A
Star Trek, Inc.

Is She Skater Punk or Not: The Debate Surrounding Avril Lavigne

The anti-Britney
Avril the Annoyance

Parents come to the rescue of college students!

Complaining Parents

Hollywood and Post 9/11 Propaganda

As I understand the concept, propaganda is a campaign of mass persuasion by which ideas, facts, or allegations are spread deliberately to further or oppose a cause.

Quiet Censorship in Hollywood

ABC's The Bachelor: Young women embrace post-feminist patriarchy.

The Return of SPAM!

Looks like Marvel Comics is delving into some new territory. This will definitely be added to my monthly comic list.

The New Rawhide Kid

Wraiths and Race

Happy Thanksgiving!

The Bush Administration, in association with the other Bush administration, presents:

Clone of the Attack!

Very scary:

Youth Fail Geography