The Progressive Mind: Conrad and His Media Comrades: The Real Issue is Stealing BY Media Companies, Not FROM Them

Monday, July 16, 2007

Conrad and His Media Comrades: The Real Issue is Stealing BY Media Companies, Not FROM Them - The Smirking Chimp

Conrad and His Media Comrades: The Real Issue is Stealing BY Media Companies, Not FROM Them - The Smirking Chimp: "If he had not been facing an imminent verdict, Conrad might have joined his media 'comrades in alms' cavorting on a mountain top in Sun Valley this past weekend with other members of the media cabal who attend the annual VIP CEO-only private gathering sponsored by investment banker Herb Allen. It increasingly feels like those mafia getaways in the Adirondacks back in the l950s where the mob families gathered to target new opportunities, divide the nation into turfs to coordinate their predatory practices."

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911 Blogger: 911blogger.com seeks to fill a void in the blogger community by providing a blog centrally focused on alternative 9/11 related news. Breaking through to the blogger community provides an excellent opportunity for 9/11 researchers to reach a wide variety of politically active individuals.
9-11 Research: This is a key research site that systematically demolishes the official explanation given by the government of the U.S. for the 911 Attacks. Alliance - Home & Events. Also know as 911 Truth Organization
9-11 Review: A Resource for Understanding the 9/11/01 Attack.
911 Truth.org -Only the Truth will Set Us Free.: This is the first site to go for information on the September 11, 2000 complicity investigations.
Alter Net: Some progressive stuff, but too much "9/11 Gatekeeper" material.
Alternative Press Review - Your Guide Beyond the Mainstream : Somewhat iconoclastic progressive site, with a print version available.
American Prospect Online: Also a progressive print magazine.
Another Day in the Empire: Kurt Nimmo's blog.
Antiwar.com: Great antiwar site by Justin Raimondo. Politics makes strange bedfellows on this one, as in many respects, I have troubles with Raimondo's libertarian views, but he is a fine writer, with a good mind.
Architects and Engineers for 9 11 Truth: ... Architects & Engineers who have joined AE911Truth.org in calling upon Congress for a new truly independent investigation into the "collapses" of the WTC Twin Towers and Building 7 - requesting a specific examination for controlled demolition with explosives. ... Take a stand for Truth and join us!
B.C. Civil Liberties Association: Website of the British Columbia, Canada, Civil Liberties Association.
Bob's Links and Rants: Bob Goodsell updates his web log routinely. Bob and I often see events from a similar perspective.
BuzzFlash - Daily Headlines and Breaking News: This site is one of my favourites. It links to a large number of topical articles, and is updated daily.
Centre for Research on Globalization: Some interesting and provocative opinions on a number of issues. Certainly worth going to this site.
Chris Floyd - Empire Burlesqe: Superb columnist.
Crooks and Liars: John Amato’s virtual online magazine…OK, It’s a blog!
Common Dreams: One of the most widely ready progressive sites. Unfortunately, they seem to discourage intelligent discussion of the deeper issues of government malfeasance.
Counterbias.com- We Inform, You Conclude: Another fine site.
Crisis Papers: Have a look at this one.
Consortium News: Investigative journalist Robert Parry's fine site.
Dahr Jamail's Iraq Dispatches: Investigative journalist Dahr Jamail's Iraq Dispatches - an unermbedded journalist in IRAQ and a man of courage.
Dissident Voice: Alterative media site - left gatekeepers.
Editor & Publisher: America's Oldest Journal Covering the Newpaper Industry
Free Speech Network: What democracy looks like.: Not too familar with this one, but will give it a try for a while. It looks good at first glance.
From The Wilderness Publications Home Page: Some very good stuff. Unfortunately, now just archival.
Green Left: Australian alterative media site - quite good.
Guerrilla News Network: It seems at first glance to be a fine site, with links to lots of first rate progressive articles. However, there are some indications that the principle actors on the site are "left-gatekeepers" and agents of disinformation. Keep your eyes open.
Independent Media Center ((( i ))): There are a number of independent media centers world wide.
Henry Kissenger: War Crimes Why single out this SOB? Well, read the site.
Information Clearing House: Top notch media blogger.
Intervention Magazine: War, Politics, Culture
Hidden Agendas: The films and writings of John Pilger. : Simply one of the best investigative journalists.
Journal of 911 Studies: The Journal of 9/11 Studies is a peer-reviewed, open-access, electronic-only journal covering the whole of research related to 9/11/2001. Our mission is to provide evidence-based, peer-reviewed research that furthers the cause of truth and justice.
Mad Cow Morning News: Investigative journalist and author Daniel Hopsicker. A must read for understanding certain aspects of the September 11 terrorist attacks.
Media Matters for America: Good critique of mainstream media, updated frequently.
Online Journal: Worth the visit.
Op Ed News : Worth the visit.
Patriots Question 9/11: Information on a few hundred people from government and academia who question the U.S. government and mainstream media account of the atrocity on September 11.
Pilots for 9/11 Truth : An organization of aviation professionals and pilots throughout the globe commited to seeking the truth surrounding the events of the 11th of September 2001.
Rabble: Views from Canada.
Scholars for 9/11 Truth & Justice : This is the new home for a restructured scholars group that welcomes scholars and all persons interested in exposing the truths of the 9/11/01 attack. Care is being taken to present the strongest, most credible research available, some of which is published on our sister site, the Journal of 9/11 Studies.
Source Watch: Alternative media site - was Disinfopedia - quite good
Stephen Lendeman's Blog: ... support, all involved in working for a more humane and just world for all people everywhere, but especially for the most needy, disadvantaged and oppressed.
The Smirking Chimp: Left gatekeepers with respect to articles published on 9/11 but still having links to lots of first rate progressive articles.
The Existentialist Cowboy : A writer with a fine mind.
The Free Press -- Independent News Media: Good progressive site, with a print version available.
The Independent Institute: Many clear-headed articles from Ivan Eland and others. I don't necessarily agree with all of Dr. Elands views, but he is a man worth reading.
The Third World Traveler: Lots of good stuff here. I like the quotes that they provide.
TomPaine.com -Home: Sometimes good columnists.
truthdig: Coverage of current affairs as well as a variety of thoughtful, provocative content assembled from a progressive point of view.
Thomas Paine's Corner: Civil libertarian views from Jason Miller.
truthout, News Politics: One of the finer sites on the web, maintained by author William Rivers Pitt
Unknown News: "We believe in liberty and justice for all, so of course, we oppose many US government policies. ... It means we believe in freedom, as more than merely a cliche."
Vancouver 9/11 Truth: Vancouver 9/11 Truth
Victoria 9-11 Truth: Victoria 9-11 Truth
Vive Le Canada: Progressive Canadian Site
Wayne Madsen Report: Wayne Madsen, investigative journalist - one of the few.
WHAT REALLY HAPPENED.COM: Right wing libertarian Michael Rivero has an interesting mix. I have to admit I visit this site first - even though he is way to the right of me. He supports the 9/11 truth initiative and has some good original articles.
www.oilempire.us: A primary site for September 11, 2001 terrorist attack researchers. Has a good critique of some of the more suspect claims, and a good discussion of conspiracy denial amongst progressive authors.
War Without End: The global war against terror from a British perspective
World Press: News and Views From Around the World - Read newspapers before they appear on the newstands.
World Socialist Web Site: The World Socialist Web Site features daily news and analysis written from a socialist perspective, and commentary on the arts, culture, history, ....
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