Some have criticized the Iraqi Governing Council as a puppet government of the U.S.-led coalition, but the Council has acted like anything but puppets in the selection process of Iraq's new Prime Minister and President. The Governing Council wasn't really supposed to be involved with choosing the interim government, but they demanded a voice anyway. Perhaps this is a glimpse into Iraq's future. An Iraqi voice, a voice that cannot be silenced by the army of the U.S., the clout of the U.N.,...

Many of you may not be aware of a colorless chemical that threatens everyone in America and the world. Despite its dangers, Dihydrogen Monoxide (DHMO) continues to be commonly used by industry and the government. A helpful website, DHMO.org , provides further information. Here are some of the dangers according to DHMO.org: Death due to accidental inhalation of DHMO, even in small quantities. Prolonged exposure to solid DHMO causes severe tissue damage. Excessive ingestion p...

Maybe, maybe it could be concluded that the initial airing of CBS's story about George Bush's National Guard service was simply a matter of competitive pressure and carelessness. Mistakes happen. People cut corners. Communication can break down. Certainly even deciding to air the story in the first place damaged CBS's reputation. Even so, the real damage was when CBS continued to insist on the accuracy of the strory, even after the documents which were the story's main evidence were prove...