RSSSo Much for Freedom of Speech, Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez Creates Furor and Riots in the streets
Venezuelan dictator, Hugo Chavez, has little by little taken control of all private sectors during his reign of power. First it was the judiciary, the army and most recently the oil industry. However, his most recent efforts to control the media have caused riots in the street. Hugo Chavez will be hard pressed to blame the recent riots by the Venezuelan people on the US and President George W. Bush. This one belongs all to Hugo.
CARACAS (Reuters) - Venezuelan troops have seized an anti-government television channel’s broadcast equipment, the station said on Sunday, ahead of a controversial midnight EDT/0400 GMT takeover by President Hugo Chavez that will take the broadcaster off the air.
Chavez sparked international criticism with his decision to not renew RCTV’s license and to replace Venezuela’s most-watched channel with a state-backed network that will promote the values of his self-styled socialist revolution.
Watch the video of the riots below
Posted May 29, 2007 by Scared Monkeys Government, Media, Politics, World, You Tube - VIDEO | 11 comments |
Daily Commentary – Tuesday May 29th, 2007 – Al Gore Critizing How Media Not Only Covering His Pet Causes
Dana discusses:
- Al Gore Critizing How Media Not Only Covering His Pet Causes
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Duke Lacrosse Loses National Championship Game to Johns Hopkins as Fallen Dukie James Regan Honored
Duke Lacrosse may have lost this afternoon, but their was more gained in defeat. As the MSM focused on the Duke – Johns Hopkins match up to proclaim a story book finish, a greater and more special story took place in Long Island, NY. Sgt. Jimmy Regan, 26, who joined the armed services following 9–11 was honored. A true American hero.
American Legion Post 304 Announces Parade Plans
The brass bell tolled 37 times — once for each of the Special Operations soldiers who died in Iraq during the past year — after their names were added to a memorial wall at Fort Bragg.
One soldier honored at Thursday’s ceremony was Sgt. Jimmy Regan, 26, a 2002 Duke University economics graduate and lacrosse player from Manhasset, N.Y.
“It’s a special day. It’s very good closure for the family,” said his father, James Regan. “He was raised a patriot.” (Fox)
This type of selfless service is was is praised today and should never be forgotten the other 364 days of the year. Let us never forget what is truly important. It is not sporting events or those that the media wishes to make heros of even though they are partially at fault for their circumstances. It is about true heros … like Jimmy Regan. Duke alumni and all Americans can be proud of a guy like this. God bless and thank you for your service.
The younger Regan served double tours of duty in Afghanistan and Iraq, earning a Bronze Star, a Purple Heart and several other medals. He was killed by a roadside bomb on Feb. 9. (NewsDay)
This afternoon in the 2007 NCAA Lacrosse championship game Duke lost 12–11 to perennial power house Johns Hopkins. In a way I am happy that this outcome was not the “story book” ending that the MSM so wanted for a couple of reasons. One, many in the MSM have forgotten that although Duke and its players were handed a raw deal from DA Nifong, they were guilty of behaving badly. Duke lacrosse had quite the reputation on campus which made it more than possible in many students minds that they false allegations made could be true. Also, the fact that even though there was under age drinking and the hiring of strippers, former coach Mike Pressler did nothing to suspend or sanction players.
However, the reason why I am happy that Duke lost is that its players will have learned a greater lesson than in victory. The Duke second have comeback from a 10–4 halftime deficit to tie the game at 11 was a true gut check and character builder. Duke and all their supporters should be proud of the effort put forth by the Blue Devils. It is a proven fact that greater lessons are learned in loss than they are in victory. The lesson learned is carved in granite because of bitter emotional loss.
A Duke victory would have meant another MSM circus doing interviews with players and coaches that this some how meant vindication for what they had all gone through. Forgetting the fact that the Duke program was not completely innocent. The false allegation charges against Duke lacrosse acted as a wake up call to get their act in order and straighten up. Trust me Duke … you earned more respect today in loss than you would have in any victory.
Posted May 28, 2007 by Scared Monkeys Duke Lacrosse Rape, heroes, Homeland Security, Military, War on Terror | one comment |
Memorial Day 2007 … Thank you for your Sacrifice
On this 2007 Memorial Day please take a moment out of your day and give thanks to those that have made the ultimate sacrifice for their country. Let us remember what this day is all about.
To all those that have served in our armed forces and gave their lives for our freedom, we say thank you.
Bush pays tribute to fallen U.S. troops
Speaking of the more than 368,000 buried through history at Arlington National Cemetery, Bush said, “Nothing said today will ease your pain. But each of you needs to know our country thanks you and we embrace you and we will never forget the terrible loss you have suffered.”
“The greatest memorial to our fallen troops cannot be found in the words we say or the places we gather,” he added. “The more lasting tribute is all around us.”
America has never lacked for heroes, men and women who exemplify patriotism, honor, duty, and sacrifice. (Captains Quarters)
Freedom is never without cost. Thank you to those that have made the ultimate sacrifice and a prayer for their families that have lost loved ones while serving to protect the United States of America.
God Bless and Thank You.
On a personal note I say thank you and you are missed to my uncle who is buried in Arlington National Cemetery. Thank you from your namesake, Red.
Atlanta Falcons QB Michael Vick Betting on Dog Fighting … The Story Gets Worse Day by Day
The story initially began that Falcon’s QB Michael Vick was some how involved with betting on dog fighting. 66 dogs were taken off the estate of Vick and now appear they have to be euthanized as they are too aggressive to be adopted. Dick has initially denied any involvement; however, this story is getting much worse for Michael Vick. The NFL thought it had PR problems with other previous players behaving badly like Pacman Jones, Ricky Williams, Chris Henry and others. We are all quite tired of “NFL Players Gone Wild”. Its about time their are consequences to their actions.
Does anyone think that the Falcons are wishing they could replay the 2001 NFL draft over? Does anyone thing that the Falcons wish they could play this past off season over? The Atlanta Falcons fired their head coach, Jim Mora, in a Vick or Mora must go battle and they traded their back up QB Matt Schaub to the Houston Texans. All this while the Michael Vick saga and dog PR nightmare continues for the Falcons and the NFL.
Now it appears that it was much worse than initially speculated. A police informant has stated that Michael Vick was involved in gambling on dog fighting as far back as 2000.
