Wednesday, December 28, 2011

HOW TO UNDERSTAND THE NEWS

The outstanding stories of today, non-political, are tragedies of people being killed in fires, A Santa killing five family members then himself, a grandfather dying of smoke inhalation trying to rescue a grandchild in a fire (who also perished) and missing or murdered babies.

A thief caught on surveillance camera was attacked and knocked out by a fist to the jaw as the cashier leaped over the counter at him.  It WAS nice to hear something positive though most police will tell you not to risk your life, just hand the thief the money.  Does it suggest that all convenience store cashiers should be ex-Marines strong, smart and daring?

When the major stories in politics are a useless primary (in Iowa in a WEEK!), the pundits are hurting for something to talk about.  Their audience is also waiting for something worth hearing!

Some sad news today.  Democratic Senator Ben Nelson is not seeking re-election.  This may lessen chances for a Democrat majority even further.

Stratfor's website has been down since it was apparently hit by the hacker group Anonymous on Christmas Eve.  The Anonymous hackers monitor Facebook and threaten to repeat attacks on those who support Stratfor.




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