The Laughing Wolf

Posters For The Times

Crossposted at Blackfive

I do wish that this was a time when people took war and the need for secrecy in war seriously. Having said that, here is a great collection of WWII security posters redone for the present day. While I like the first one, and agree they need a huge glass of it, the second one is the one I like the best. For I fear that every time the Shady Lady talks, innocent people die. What they are doing is not just putting those who serve in uniform in danger (indeed, I can make a case for a number of military deaths to be laid at their door, along with other parts of the Old Media/MSM), but civilians in Iraq, Afghanistan, and even here in the U.S. in harms way. Then again, they could care less, I think, about those in other countries who die. The only thing on their mind is making as much as they can out of, and off of, those deaths.

LW

Shady Lady Strikes Again

Crossposted at Blackfive.

And blows the lid of yet another secret and successful operation to stop terrorism. Once again, something done overseas, with oversight, and not a hint of domestic abuse. Something that worked, and of which the terrorists are now fully aware. Way to go NYT, your war against Bush carries on even if it gets Citizens of this country butchered and endangers our freedoms.

Yes, our freedoms. I've discussed this before and you can find a lot more on journalism and parts of this in the Saving Pvt. Journalism files and my general posts on the media.

Freedom of the press is not an absolute, or at least not as presented by the priesthood that is the modern media. Freedom of the press actually comes from freedom of access to the press, which used to be a huge, heavy, and expensive piece of equipment that might be available in one place in an entire region. The concept of freedom of the press has evolved with the Republic, and the modern ability to shield anonymous sources comes largely from the meatpacking scandals. The courts ruled that in limited, repeat limited, cases that newspapers and magazines (radio and TV not yet on the scene) had the right to keep sources of information anonymous if so doing -- as recognized by the courts -- was in the greater public good by allowing corruption and other dangers to the Constitution (and freedoms therein) to be exposed. There has been ever since a dance between local, state, and federal governments and "the press" a careful dance since neither side wanted to run the risk of establishing a "bad" precedent in this regard via the courts.

What the Shady Lady has done by the Lichtblau and Risen stories, along with the whole Plame affair, is force this issue in ways that could undermine all previous precedent. My concern with this is that we could find ourselves without ways to expose real dangers and true corruption thanks to their self-serving, arrogant, ill-considered, and flat-out ignorant ravings.

Yet, for the clear and present danger I see to a free press (which is a heck of a lot more than the Old Media), I also see deliberate acts that seek to provide -- in my opinion -- aid and comfort to the enemy in time of war. While I wish the administration would indeed grow a pair and some vertebrae and press for charges, I doubt that will happen. It should, however. At the very least, I find the actions of the reporters and editors at the Shady Lady such that when the next Citizen or group of Citizens of the Republic are butchered by terrorists, that they should face civil and criminal charges as accomplices.

Way to go Times! You give aid and comfort to those sworn to destroy our country and the entire ideals of Western Civilization, and you damage or destroy the very foundations of a free and independent press. Feh.

LW

Did Comedy Central Just Cave?

If Comedy Central really did refuse to allow South Park to show Mohammed, who has been seen on the show before, then they have wussed big time. If it is true, then Comedy Central can kiss my fuzzy rump, and they and their sponsors can kiss my patronage good bye.

LW
who actually stayed up to watch it

CSI And Lady Heather

Just a couple of quick thoughts. I loved the Lady Heather episodes, which feature a LOT of good writing, character development and exploration, and some food for thought that while good for you may not be entirely comfortable. One of the entire reasons for Freedom of Speech is so that we may be made uncomfortable, and forced to think...

I liked what Lady Heather did and how she did it, save the end. Accepting that much was done for dramatic purposes (making it easy for Grissom to find her), there was one major problem. She was too close for that whip and not using it to good or full effect.

If I were Grissom, I don't think I would have stopped her save to correct her form, and to provide salt, alum, and other aid to help keep things going for a long time. I liked how and what he did in telling her to stop, but I am not sure I would have done the same.

LW
who hopes they bring the character back as her episodes are some of the best written in the series...

You Can't Hide Your Lying Times

Why anyone believes anything in the newspaper with a record anymore is beyond me. Greyhawk has a good roundup of just one part of the fiasco that is the Shady Lady.

LW

Some Good Media Discussion

Chap has been on fire of late, and has some articles you really do need to read. Start with the Ethics In America story and discussion, then go read this story on Michael Yon and Carl Prine and then read the follow-on article with Carl Prine. Mr. Prine has some serious chops as a combat reporter, but it is clear that he does not get several key points, or is deliberately avoiding them. Hard for me as a reformed reporter and current blogger to tell. I will also note that his contention that he can teach the field grade officers in charge of OPSEC all about OPSEC (not to mention all those blogs) is one of the most arrogant and absurd statements I have seen in quite some time (eclipsing even Al Gore's latest). As for me, I stand by my belief that one of the only real reporters left in Iraq is Michael Yon.

I've written on this subject before (see here and here), and may post more soon. For now, until I am over this 24/48-hour bug thing, let me simply state that the so-called Fourth Estate is acting more and more like the Guilds -- and making many of the same mistakes. In order to protect their economic interests, they are now willing to sell their souls for licensing. The problem with selling your soul is it is lost forever when you do, and if you sell it to that which you are supposed to cover and help keep honest, then all honesty is lost. Shield Law = Very Bad Idea and the death of Freedom of the Press. Fight it hard.

LW

Stuck On Stupid

Yep, most of the MSM are. Thank you General Honore, and thanks to The Political Teen for the video and to Michelle Malkin for the hat tip and a lot of good links. Thanks to Blackfive for driving home the real and important point.

LW

Two For One Day

Cox and Forkum also get a hole-in-one today with their work.

LW

Touche Chris!

The woods are dark and deep, but trust the excellent Chris Muir to use some of the dead wood as kindling to light the way.

LW

The Real

Years back, there was a huge ad campaign for a soft drink that used the catch-phrase "The Real Thing." It worked for a number of reasons, not the least of which is that it built off a popular saying and belief that for every item there was a real thing, that thing being the best, the leader, etc. All else were but pitiful imitations, a poor reflection in the best tradition of Plato.

Today, I want you to go visit two real things.

First, I want you to go read Gates of Fire by the incomparable Michael Yon. To my mind, there have only been two real reporters in Iraq: the late Steven Vincent and Michael Yon. Both have lived up to, and beyond, what I was taught a real reporter, a real journalist, should be.

This post shows why, so go read it. Know also that Micheal is going to be castigated by the pitiful poseurs that fill the ranks of MSM for one action he took. By living up to his duties as a Man (not male, a Man), he commits the sin of becoming a participant rather than a dilettante pretending to be a chronicler. Growing up, I saw a noted local news photographer be attacked by more than a few of his colleagues for something similar. This photographer came across a worker at the newspaper threatening to commit suicide, gun to head. He faced a decision, and put down his camera to try and prevent the tragedy. He was roundly, soundly, and loudly castigated for so doing. His job, according to them, was to chronicle with Olympian detachment, not to do something so plebeian as to save a life. Michael Yon will be dismissed and vilified for the decision he made. For whatever it may be worth, I think both he and that long-ago photographer made the right decision, and in so doing show themselves to be the real thing.

I also hope you note the truly blood-boiling part of the story. An accounting must be demanded.

The other end of what happens can be intense as well. In looking at and thinking about what happens to those in combat, we can easily forget those that also serve by sitting and waiting. This story tells the real tale of what comes from the call. Read it. Think. Never forget.

There is a reason that Soldier's Angels is a permanent part of my sidebar. Go there, make a donation, either to support efforts such as those read above, or to Project Valour-IT.

The real thing. Michael Yon is. Soldier's Mom is. What a pity that so many in the MSM are not.

LW

ABC: Just Deserts

While in a slightly cranky humor, let me go on record as saying that I can't get worked up about ABC getting itself bounced out of Russia. For me personally, I would rather work as a fluffer in a porn film than to work on a fluff piece for one of the key people responsible for Beslan.

Don't remember Beslan? Then go here, here, here, here, here, and here. Follow the frelling links. Would that ABC could be bothered to emulate Steven Vincent and practice real journalism, instead of simply engaging in high-handed bullshit like this and like their willing interference with the London bombing investigations.

Baldilocks puts it much nicer, but then she is a Lady in all the ways that count.

LW
who notes the title is spelled correctly, look it up...

Good Luck Hiawatha!

Courtesy of Rand, I see that Hiawatha Bray is is running for office in the Newspaper Guild because of the slanderous remarks by Linda Foley and her subsequent actions. I have very strong doubts that the Old Media can be reformed or saved, but if it is to be done, the only hope for it are honorable people doing what Hiawatha has chosen to do.

Some other thoughts on journalism can be found here and here courtesy of Blogfather Joe Katzman at Winds of Change. These are well worth the read.

LW

Davos Tape Held Hostage, Day 124

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Unlike Nightline, I don't intend to ride this into the ground as they did the Iran hostage crisis. Nor do I see it as a way to show how serious my journalism is, or is not. What I do see is a clear need for this tape to be released, though I doubt it ever will, especially in light of the slanderous remarks by Linda Foley. This tape, and the issue around it, was not dealt with fully and completely, otherwise we would not have the base lie being floated yet again.

Today is the last day I will run this on a regular basis. The point is made, and if I thought it would do any good at all, I would continue to run it. I don't think it will do any good, for in the absence of strong demands from many more than me, the tape will indeed go into the memory hole so many in the Old Media so fervently wish it would hurry up and disappear into.

Nuff said. I will run the "regular" blurb below, and it may pop up from time to time just as an update and a reminder of the limits of power.

Today marks the 120th Day since the events of 27 January, and still the tape remains hostage. A tape that was once promised, but now is the hostage at the center of a still swirling controversy. A tape that will out the truth, and must be released for that reason. A tape that still awaits strong calls from those most involved in the matter for its freedom. A tape that needs your calls for its freedom, for the benefit of us all.

Go check out War, Truth, and Videotape and help them out. Sign the petition. Freedom for the tape!

LW

Ever wonder why they still don't want you to see the tape and would love for it to be forgotten?

Davos Tape Held Hostage, Day 120

*cue nausea-inducing grim graphic*
*cue cheesy grim music*
Today marks the 120th Day since the events of 27 January, and still the tape remains hostage. A tape that was once promised, but now is the hostage at the center of a still swirling controversy. A tape that will out the truth, and must be released for that reason. A tape that still awaits strong calls from those most involved in the matter for its freedom. A tape that needs your calls for its freedom, for the benefit of us all.

Go check out War, Truth, and Videotape and help them out. Sign the petition. Freedom for the tape!

LW

Ever wonder why they still don't want you to see the tape and would love for it to be forgotten?

Davos Tape Held Hostage, Day 119

*cue nausea-inducing grim graphic*
*cue cheesy grim music*
Today marks the 119th Day since the events of 27 January, and still the tape remains hostage. A tape that was once promised, but now is the hostage at the center of a still swirling controversy. A tape that will out the truth, and must be released for that reason. A tape that still awaits strong calls from those most involved in the matter for its freedom. A tape that needs your calls for its freedom, for the benefit of us all.

Go check out War, Truth, and Videotape and help them out. Sign the petition. Freedom for the tape!

LW

Ever wonder why they still don't want you to see the tape and would love for it to be forgotten?

Davos Tape Held Hostage, Day 118

*cue nausea-inducing grim graphic*
*cue cheesy grim music*
Today marks the 118th Day since the events of 27 January, and still the tape remains hostage. A tape that was once promised, but now is the hostage at the center of a still swirling controversy. A tape that will out the truth, and must be released for that reason. A tape that still awaits strong calls from those most involved in the matter for its freedom. A tape that needs your calls for its freedom, for the benefit of us all.

Go check out War, Truth, and Videotape and help them out. Sign the petition. Freedom for the tape!

LW

Ever wonder why they still don't want you to see the tape and would love for it to be forgotten?

Foley, And A Respectful Disagreement With Blackfive

As I mentioned earlier, there is yet again another major media player who is slandering the troops by claiming that journalists are being deliberately targeted and killed. Unlike Eason Jordan and CNN, there is a video of the event. An effort is already underway to spin/bury this, and it must not be allowed to stand. Linda Foley must be held to account for her remarks: for if they are correct it is the story of the decade, and if not she needs to be held accountable for the slander she has made. To that end, proof must be demanded. In short, she needs to put up, or shut up.

In this post, Blackfive makes a very good point, but I am afraid that I must respectfully disagree with him. The Old Media is anti-military. I don't think it the conscious conspiracy of the few, but rather an unconscious conspiracy of the many. Having worked in and around the field, I have seen a mindset with many that soldiers can't be that bright, simply because if they were then they would not choose to be soldiers. Therefore, they must be ignorant, poor, and unable to get "real" jobs as the stereotypes (oft proclaimed by said media) go.

Most members of the media have no exposure to the military, nor are they interested in understanding it. I've talked on this before, and why I think the embeds were a great stroke on many levels, and I urge you read this post, this post, this post, and this series which starts here.

There is more in the archives, but these go to the heart of why I say the Old Media is anti-military: it is very biased and bigoted against those who serve because of a long and undeclared war against the military establishment, and a bigoted and unquestioned stereotype of those who serve. It is the biogotry of willful and deliberate ignorance.

Let's shine the spotlight not just on Foley and her despicable remarks, but also on two other things. First, the pervasive anti-troop and anti-military establishment bias within the Old Media that comes from not having knowledge of the subject. Second, let us take the time to renew the calls for releasing the Jordan tape, so that this rapacious meme can be countered both within the hallowed halls of journalism and with the world at large.

LW

Davos Tape Held Hostage, Day 117

*cue nausea-inducing grim graphic*
*cue cheesy grim music*
Today marks the 117th Day since the events of 27 January, and still the tape remains hostage. A tape that was once promised, but now is the hostage at the center of a still swirling controversy. A tape that will out the truth, and must be released for that reason. A tape that still awaits strong calls from those most involved in the matter for its freedom. A tape that needs your calls for its freedom, for the benefit of us all.

Go check out War, Truth, and Videotape and help them out. Sign the petition. Freedom for the tape!

LW

Ever wonder why they don't want you to see the tape and would love for it to be forgotten?

Davos Tape Held Hostage, Day 116

*cue nausea-inducing grim graphic*
*cue cheesy grim music*
Today marks the 116th Day since the events of 27 January, and still the tape remains hostage. A tape that was once promised, but now is the hostage at the center of a still swirling controversy. A tape that will out the truth, and must be released for that reason. A tape that still awaits strong calls from those most involved in the matter for its freedom. A tape that needs your calls for its freedom, for the benefit of us all.

Go check out War, Truth, and Videotape and help them out. Sign the petition. Freedom for the tape!

LW

Davos Tape Held Hostage, Day 113

*cue nausea-inducing grim graphic*
*cue cheesy grim music*
Today marks the 113th Day since the events of 27 January, and still the tape remains hostage. A tape that was once promised, but now is the hostage at the center of a still swirling controversy. A tape that will out the truth, and must be released for that reason. A tape that still awaits strong calls from those most involved in the matter for its freedom. A tape that needs your calls for its freedom, for the benefit of us all.

Go check out War, Truth, and Videotape and help them out. Sign the petition. Freedom for the tape!

LW

Davos Tape Held Hostage, Day 112

*cue nausea-inducing grim graphic*
*cue cheesy grim music*
Today marks the 112th Day since the events of 27 January, and still the tape remains hostage. A tape that was once promised, but now is the hostage at the center of a still swirling controversy. A tape that will out the truth, and must be released for that reason. A tape that still awaits strong calls from those most involved in the matter for its freedom. A tape that needs your calls for its freedom, for the benefit of us all.

Go check out War, Truth, and Videotape and help them out. Sign the petition. Freedom for the tape!

LW

Jihadweek, Follow-Up

Quick and dirty to follow-up on yesterday:

The continued blame the victim and insistence that full journalistic standards were followed lines continue to be reprehensible.

Why not do what they demand of others? Just as there was a full investigation of the so-called Segrena incident, or even Abu Ghraib itself, why not a full investigation here complete with sworn testimony and evidence? Sauce for the gander time, and much needed.

While I believe the author and those above bear moral and ethical responsibility for what happened, the real problem lies in those that would seize any pretext to engage in riot, murder, and more. Last time I checked, I didn't notice the Quakers sacking Pennsylvania because of an alleged desecration...

Finally, why is it that the Old Media is so darned sensitive to the feelings of Muslim extremists but not to almost any other faith, most especially Christians?

Just some quick thoughts that need to be out there.

LW

Davos Tape Held Hostage, Day 111

*cue nausea-inducing grim graphic*
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Today marks the 111th Day since the events of 27 January, and still the tape remains hostage. A tape that was once promised, but now is the hostage at the center of a still swirling controversy. A tape that will out the truth, and must be released for that reason. A tape that still awaits strong calls from those most involved in the matter for its freedom. A tape that needs your calls for its freedom, for the benefit of us all.

Go check out War, Truth, and Videotape and help them out. Sign the petition. Freedom for the tape!

LW

Yes, this is getting old, but then again that is the point.

Jihadweek

Others are covering the despicable story of newsweek quite well. No, I am not going to follow their "style" and all cap them; they deserve no caps. Among the bloggers, Baldilocks - as usual - does a great job including an honest assessment of media attitude towards those in the military. Acidman rips the disgrace billed as advocacy journalism, which is contradiction in terms. Mark Tapscott covers the JM101 and related errors. My own take on such starts with this post and runs on a bit longer, but the series could have been written expressly for this incident instead of what originally sparked it. Suffice it to say that right now I am ashamed at ever having been any part of the Old Media or to say that I was a "journalist." Alas, I was, and even was inducted into Kappa Tau Alpha for my academic work in journalism.

That background, including the academic, though, is why I want to discuss some things that I think are being missed in current discussions. Please be aware that I am suspending my normal rules of language, and plan to call them as I see them.

First, the defense of newsweek to blame the Pentagon and the military for the story is much more than mere bullshit. "Gee, if she hadn't been dressed so provocatively, I would never have raped her." Blaming the victim is exactly what they are doing here, and the quote is not mere hyperbole. Take their argument, break it/strip it down, and then parse it logically. Their defense and the quote above break down the same, and it is bullshit in both cases.

Second, I don't buy several statements that have come out of newsweek of late. The one most deserving of scorn is the quote attributed to Mark Whitaker that says "I suppose you could say we should have foreseen the consequences of the report, but we didn't". I call bullshit, for several reasons, not the least being the reaction to the overhyped (and often misleading, IMO; see this post for why) Abu Ghraib stories. Or the reaction to the "Bottles" non-story. Or, pick almost any other story of alleged American perfidy spread by the Old Media and reaction to same. If you think that members of the Old Media (and New) don't look at and even study the reactions around the world to their stories, do I have a land deal for you. They do, and rather intently, so this one just doesn't fly for me.

To say that the story was a piss-poor job is to compliment it far too highly. Going with a single anonymous source for something that had to be known was inflammatory beggars (if not buggers) description. Especially given that the Al Qaeda training manual has been out there for quite some time, and this claim is straight from the book. Nor the fact that this has been a topic of discussion among informed writers and readers for some time. To my mind there are other lapses of what is supposed to be journalistic procedure and ethics here, but again I leave that fisking to others.

No, what matters here is that newsweek screwed the pooch massively. They ran a story that has shaken a fragile democracy [do they really want to see the Taliban and its regular (and almost ritual) rape and murder of females of all ages and atrocities back?], endangered the lives of civilians dedicated to alleviating the humanitarian crisis generated by the Taliban (and not the liberation), and endangered the lives of American and Allied armed forces still fighting the Taliban. They have also done massive damage to media credibility and freedom of the press -- to the point that if we lose such the Old Media will have no one but themselves to blame.

I am also left pondering a rather distasteful question, if not conclusion. Did newsweek inadvertently provide aid and comfort to the enemy in time of war? Or, did newsweek knowingly provide aid and comfort to the enemy in time of war? Instapundit sums it up well when he says "If the folks at Newsweek are too ignorant to realize this, or too sloppy to care, then they shouldn't be in the news business."

As for me, it is my opinion that the author of this pile of crap and every editor and member of management above him are as morally and ethically guilty of the murders (and looting, burning etc.) that resulted as if they had gone and shot, beaten, or clubbed those people themselves. If this erodes or ends up leading to the destruction of the fledgling democracy there, they are guilty of that as well as simply damaging it now.

I have heard the non-apology and am not impressed. If they are sincere, and not just trying to skate, then they need to do more than the token. In this case, words don't mean shit. The mark of a Man is not apologizing, but in doing whatever is possible to make right a wrong. Concrete actions, and I don't just mean firing a couple of people, will show how serious they are.

Tremendous damage has been done the new elected government of Afghanistan; tremendous damage has been done to the United States and its efforts to ensure our safety; and, a tremendous slur was made against the members of the military.

Make it right. I don't care what it takes, make it right. Not words, not half-assed stories, belated retractions, or non-apologies. Actions.

LW
disgusted

NOTE: Follow-Up is here.

Davos Tape Held Hostage, Day 110

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Today marks the 110th Day since the events of 27 January, and still the tape remains hostage. A tape that was once promised, but now is the hostage at the center of a still swirling controversy. A tape that will out the truth, and must be released for that reason. A tape that still awaits strong calls from those most involved in the matter for its freedom. A tape that needs your calls for its freedom, for the benefit of us all.

Go check out War, Truth, and Videotape and help them out. Sign the petition. Freedom for the tape!

LW

Yes, this is getting old, but then again that is the point. I figure that the tape will be released about the same time Kerry signs his 180...

Davos Tape Held Hostage, Day 109

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Today marks the 109th Day since the events of 27 January, and still the tape remains hostage. A tape that was once promised, but now is the hostage at the center of a still swirling controversy. A tape that will out the truth, and must be released for that reason. A tape that still awaits strong calls from those most involved in the matter for its freedom. A tape that needs your calls for its freedom, for the benefit of us all.

Go check out War, Truth, and Videotape and help them out. Sign the petition. Freedom for the tape!

LW

Davos Tape Held Hostage, Day 105

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Today marks the 105th Day since the events of 27 January, and still the tape remains hostage. A tape that was once promised, but now is the hostage at the center of a still swirling controversy. A tape that will out the truth, and must be released for that reason. A tape that still awaits strong calls from those most involved in the matter for its freedom. A tape that needs your calls for its freedom, for the benefit of us all.

Go check out War, Truth, and Videotape and help them out. Sign the petition. Freedom for the tape!

LW

Davos Tape Held Hostage, Day 104

*cue nausea-inducing grim graphic*
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Today marks the 104th Day since the events of 27 January, and still the tape remains hostage. A tape that was once promised, but now is the hostage at the center of a still swirling controversy. A tape that will out the truth, and must be released for that reason. A tape that still awaits strong calls from those most involved in the matter for its freedom. A tape that needs your calls for its freedom, for the benefit of us all.

Go check out War, Truth, and Videotape and help them out. Sign the petition. Freedom for the tape!

LW

Davos Tape Held Hostage, Day 103

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Today marks the 103rd Day since the events of 27 January, and still the tape remains hostage. A tape that was once promised, but now is the hostage at the center of a still swirling controversy. A tape that will out the truth, and must be released for that reason. A tape that still awaits strong calls from those most involved in the matter for its freedom. A tape that needs your calls for its freedom, for the benefit of us all.

Go check out War, Truth, and Videotape and help them out. Sign the petition. Freedom for the tape!

LW

Davos Tape Held Hostage, Day 102

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Today marks the 102nd Day since the events of 27 January, and still the tape remains hostage. A tape that was once promised, but now is the hostage at the center of a still swirling controversy. A tape that will out the truth, and must be released for that reason. A tape that still awaits strong calls from those most involved in the matter for its freedom. A tape that needs your calls for its freedom, for the benefit of us all.

Go check out War, Truth, and Videotape and help them out. Sign the petition. Freedom for the tape!

LW

Davos Tape Held Hostage, Day 99

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Today marks the 99th Day since the events of 27 January, and still the tape remains hostage. A tape that was once promised, but now is the hostage at the center of a still swirling controversy. A tape that will out the truth, and must be released for that reason. A tape that still awaits strong calls from those most involved in the matter for its freedom. A tape that needs your calls for its freedom, for the benefit of us all.

Go check out War, Truth, and Videotape and help them out. Sign the petition. Freedom for the tape!

LW

Davos Tape Held Hostage, Day 98

*cue nausea-inducing grim graphic*
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Today marks the 98th Day since the events of 27 January, and still the tape remains hostage. A tape that was once promised, but now is the hostage at the center of a still swirling controversy. A tape that will out the truth, and must be released for that reason. A tape that still awaits strong calls from those most involved in the matter for its freedom. A tape that needs your calls for its freedom, for the benefit of us all.

Go check out War, Truth, and Videotape and help them out. Sign the petition. Freedom for the tape!

LW

Davos Tape Held Hostage, Day 97

*cue nausea-inducing grim graphic*
*cue cheesy grim music*
Today marks the 97th Day since the events of 27 January, and still the tape remains hostage. A tape that was once promised, but now is the hostage at the center of a still swirling controversy. A tape that will out the truth, and must be released for that reason. A tape that still awaits strong calls from those most involved in the matter for its freedom. A tape that needs your calls for its freedom, for the benefit of us all.

Go check out War, Truth, and Videotape and help them out. Sign the petition. Freedom for the tape!

LW

Davos Tape Held Hostage, Day 96

*cue nausea-inducing grim graphic*
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Today marks the 96th Day since the events of 27 January, and still the tape remains hostage. A tape that was once promised, but now is the hostage at the center of a still swirling controversy. A tape that will out the truth, and must be released for that reason. A tape that still awaits strong calls from those most involved in the matter for its freedom. A tape that needs your calls for its freedom, for the benefit of us all.

Go check out War, Truth, and Videotape and help them out. Sign the petition. Freedom for the tape!

LW

Davos Tape Held Hostage, Day 95

*cue nausea-inducing grim graphic*
*cue cheesy grim music*
Today marks the 95th Day since the events of 27 January, and still the tape remains hostage. A tape that was once promised, but now is the hostage at the center of a still swirling controversy. A tape that will out the truth, and must be released for that reason. A tape that still awaits strong calls from those most involved in the matter for its freedom. A tape that needs your calls for its freedom, for the benefit of us all.

Go check out War, Truth, and Videotape and help them out. Sign the petition. Freedom for the tape!

LW

Davos Tape Held Hostage, Day 92

*cue nausea-inducing grim graphic*
*cue cheesy grim music*
Today marks the 92nd Day since the events of 27 January, and still the tape remains hostage. A tape that was once promised, but now is the hostage at the center of a still swirling controversy. A tape that will out the truth, and must be released for that reason. A tape that still awaits strong calls from those most involved in the matter for its freedom. A tape that needs your calls for its freedom, for the benefit of us all.

Go check out War, Truth, and Videotape and help them out. Sign the petition. Freedom for the tape!

LW

Davos Tape Held Hostage, Day 91

*cue nausea-inducing grim graphic*
*cue cheesy grim music*
Today marks the 91st Day since the events of 27 January, and still the tape remains hostage. A tape that was once promised, but now is the hostage at the center of a still swirling controversy. A tape that will out the truth, and must be released for that reason. A tape that still awaits strong calls from those most involved in the matter for its freedom. A tape that needs your calls for its freedom, for the benefit of us all.

Go check out War, Truth, and Videotape and help them out. Sign the petition. Freedom for the tape!

LW

Davos Tape Held Hostage, Day 90

*cue nausea-inducing grim graphic*
*cue cheesy grim music*
Today marks the 90th Day since the events of 27 January, and still the tape remains hostage. A tape that was once promised, but now is the hostage at the center of a still swirling controversy. A tape that will out the truth, and must be released for that reason. A tape that still awaits strong calls from those most involved in the matter for its freedom. A tape that needs your calls for its freedom, for the benefit of us all.

Go check out War, Truth, and Videotape and help them out. Sign the petition. Freedom for the tape!

LW

Davos Tape Held Hostage, Day 89

*cue nausea-inducing grim graphic*
*cue cheesy grim music*
Today marks the 89th Day since the events of 27 January, and still the tape remains hostage. A tape that was once promised, but now is the hostage at the center of a still swirling controversy. A tape that will out the truth, and must be released for that reason. A tape that still awaits strong calls from those most involved in the matter for its freedom. A tape that needs your calls for its freedom, for the benefit of us all.

Go check out War, Truth, and Videotape and help them out. Sign the petition. Freedom for the tape!

LW

Davos Tape Held Hostage, Day 85

*cue nausea-inducing grim graphic*
*cue cheesy grim music*
Today marks the 88th Day since the events of 27 January, and still the tape remains hostage. A tape that was once promised, but now is the hostage at the center of a still swirling controversy. A tape that will out the truth, and must be released for that reason. A tape that still awaits strong calls from those most involved in the matter for its freedom. A tape that needs your calls for its freedom, for the benefit of us all.

Go check out War, Truth, and Videotape and help them out. Sign the petition. Freedom for the tape!

LW

Davos Tape Held Hostage, Day 85

*cue nausea-inducing grim graphic*
*cue cheesy grim music*
Today marks the 85th Day since the events of 27 January, and still the tape remains hostage. A tape that was once promised, but now is the hostage at the center of a still swirling controversy. A tape that will out the truth, and must be released for that reason. A tape that still awaits strong calls from those most involved in the matter for its freedom. A tape that needs your calls for its freedom, for the benefit of us all.

Go check out War, Truth, and Videotape and help them out. Sign the petition. Freedom for the tape!

LW

Davos Tape Held Hostage, Day 83

*cue nausea-inducing grim graphic*
*cue cheesy grim music*
Today marks the 83rd Day since the events of 27 January, and still the tape remains hostage. A tape that was once promised, but now is the hostage at the center of a still swirling controversy. A tape that will out the truth, and must be released for that reason. A tape that still awaits strong calls from those most involved in the matter for its freedom. A tape that needs your calls for its freedom, for the benefit of us all.

Go check out War, Truth, and Videotape and help them out. Sign the petition. Freedom for the tape!

LW

Davos Tape Held Hostage, Day 82

*cue nausea-inducing grim graphic*
*cue cheesy grim music*
Today marks the 82nd Day since the events of 27 January, and still the tape remains hostage. A tape that was once promised, but now is the hostage at the center of a still swirling controversy. A tape that will out the truth, and must be released for that reason. A tape that still awaits strong calls from those most involved in the matter for its freedom. A tape that needs your calls for its freedom, for the benefit of us all.

Go check out War, Truth, and Videotape and help them out. Sign the petition. Freedom for the tape!

LW

Davos Tape Held Hostage, Day 81

*cue nausea-inducing grim graphic*
*cue cheesy grim music*
Today marks the 81st Day since the events of 27 January, and still the tape remains hostage. A tape that was once promised, but now is the hostage at the center of a still swirling controversy. A tape that will out the truth, and must be released for that reason. A tape that still awaits strong calls from those most involved in the matter for its freedom. A tape that needs your calls for its freedom, for the benefit of us all.

Go check out War, Truth, and Videotape and help them out. Sign the petition. Freedom for the tape!

LW

Davos Tape Held Hostage, Day 78

*cue nausea-inducing grim graphic*
*cue cheesy grim music*
Today marks the 78th Day since the events of 27 January, and still the tape remains hostage. A tape that was once promised, but now is the hostage at the center of a still swirling controversy. A tape that will out the truth, and must be released for that reason. A tape that still awaits strong calls from those most involved in the matter for its freedom. A tape that needs your calls for its freedom, for the benefit of us all.

Go check out War, Truth, and Videotape and help them out. Sign the petition. Freedom for the tape!

LW

Davos Tape Held Hostage, Day 77

*cue nausea-inducing grim graphic*
*cue cheesy grim music*
Today marks the 77th Day since the events of 27 January, and still the tape remains hostage. A tape that was once promised, but now is the hostage at the center of a still swirling controversy. A tape that will out the truth, and must be released for that reason. A tape that still awaits strong calls from those most involved in the matter for its freedom. A tape that needs your calls for its freedom, for the benefit of us all.

Go check out War, Truth, and Videotape and help them out. Sign the petition. Freedom for the tape!

LW

Davos Tape Held Hostage, Day 76

*cue nausea-inducing grim graphic*
*cue cheesy grim music*
Today marks the 76th Day since the events of 27 January, and still the tape remains hostage. A tape that was once promised, but now is the hostage at the center of a still swirling controversy. A tape that will out the truth, and must be released for that reason. A tape that still awaits strong calls from those most involved in the matter for its freedom. A tape that needs your calls for its freedom, for the benefit of us all.

Go check out War, Truth, and Videotape and help them out. Sign the petition. Freedom for the tape!

LW

Davos Tape Held Hostage, Day 75

*cue nausea-inducing grim graphic*
*cue cheesy grim music*
Today marks the 75th Day since the events of 27 January, and still the tape remains hostage. A tape that was once promised, but now is the hostage at the center of a still swirling controversy. A tape that will out the truth, and must be released for that reason. A tape that still awaits strong calls from those most involved in the matter for its freedom. A tape that needs your calls for its freedom, for the benefit of us all.

Go check out War, Truth, and Videotape and help them out. Sign the petition. Freedom for the tape!

LW

Davos Tape Held Hostage, Day 74

*cue nausea-inducing grim graphic*
*cue cheesy grim music*
Today marks the 74th Day since the events of 27 January, and still the tape remains hostage. A tape that was once promised, but now is the hostage at the center of a still swirling controversy. A tape that will out the truth, and must be released for that reason. A tape that still awaits strong calls from those most involved in the matter for its freedom. A tape that needs your calls for its freedom, for the benefit of us all.

Go check out War, Truth, and Videotape and help them out. Sign the petition. Freedom for the tape!

LW

Davos Tape Held Hostage, Day 71

*cue nausea-inducing grim graphic*
*cue cheesy grim music*
Today marks the 71st Day since the events of 27 January, and still the tape remains hostage. A tape that was once promised, but now is the hostage at the center of a still swirling controversy. A tape that will out the truth, and must be released for that reason. A tape that still awaits strong calls from those most involved in the matter for its freedom. A tape that needs your calls for its freedom, for the benefit of us all.

Go check out War, Truth, and Videotape and help them out. Sign the petition. Freedom for the tape!

LW

Davos Tape Held Hostage, Day 70

*cue nausea-inducing grim graphic*
*cue cheesy grim music*
Today marks the 70th Day since the events of 27 January, and still the tape remains hostage. A tape that was once promised, but now is the hostage at the center of a still swirling controversy. A tape that will out the truth, and must be released for that reason. A tape that still awaits strong calls from those most involved in the matter for its freedom. A tape that needs your calls for its freedom, for the benefit of us all.

Go check out War, Truth, and Videotape and help them out. Sign the petition. Freedom for the tape!

LW

Davos Tape Held Hostage, Day 69

*cue nausea-inducing grim graphic*
*cue cheesy grim music*
Today marks the 69th Day since the events of 27 January, and still the tape remains hostage. A tape that was once promised, but now is the hostage at the center of a still swirling controversy. A tape that will out the truth, and must be released for that reason. A tape that still awaits strong calls from those most involved in the matter for its freedom. A tape that needs your calls for its freedom, for the benefit of us all.

Go check out War, Truth, and Videotape and help them out. Sign the petition. Freedom for the tape!

LW

Davos Tape Held Hostage, Day 68

*cue nausea-inducing grim graphic*
*cue cheesy grim music*
Today marks the 68th Day since the events of 27 January, and still the tape remains hostage. A tape that was once promised, but now is the hostage at the center of a still swirling controversy. A tape that will out the truth, and must be released for that reason. A tape that still awaits strong calls from those most involved in the matter for its freedom. A tape that needs your calls for its freedom, for the benefit of us all.

Go check out War, Truth, and Videotape and help them out. Sign the petition. Freedom for the tape!

LW

Davos Tape Held Hostage, Day 67

*cue nausea-inducing grim graphic*
*cue cheesy grim music*
Today marks the 67th Day since the events of 27 January, and still the tape remains hostage. A tape that was once promised, but now is the hostage at the center of a still swirling controversy. A tape that will out the truth, and must be released for that reason. A tape that still awaits strong calls from those most involved in the matter for its freedom. A tape that needs your calls for its freedom, for the benefit of us all.

Go check out War, Truth, and Videotape and help them out. Sign the petition. Freedom for the tape!

LW

Davos Tape Held Hostage, Day 64

*cue nausea-inducing grim graphic*
*cue cheesy grim music*
Today marks the 64th Day since the events of 27 January, and still the tape remains hostage. A tape that was once promised, but now is the hostage at the center of a still swirling controversy. A tape that will out the truth, and must be released for that reason. A tape that still awaits strong calls from those most involved in the matter for its freedom. A tape that needs your calls for its freedom, for the benefit of us all.

Go check out War, Truth, and Videotape and help them out. Sign the petition. Freedom for the tape!

LW

Davos Tape Held Hostage, Day 60

*cue nausea-inducing grim graphic*
*cue cheesy grim music*
Today marks the 60th Day since the events of 27 January, and still the tape remains hostage. A tape that was once promised, but now is the hostage at the center of a still swirling controversy. A tape that will out the truth, and must be released for that reason. A tape that still awaits strong calls from those most involved in the matter for its freedom. A tape that needs your calls for its freedom, for the benefit of us all.

Go check out War, Truth, and Videotape and help them out. Sign the petition. Freedom for the tape!

LW

Davos Tape Held Hostage, Day 57

*cue nausea-inducing grim graphic*
*cue cheesy grim music*
Today marks the 57th Day since the events of 27 January, and still the tape remains hostage. A tape that was once promised, but now is the hostage at the center of a still swirling controversy. A tape that will out the truth, and must be released for that reason. A tape that still awaits strong calls from those most involved in the matter for its freedom. A tape that needs your calls for its freedom, for the benefit of us all.

Go check out War, Truth, and Videotape and help them out. Sign the petition. Freedom for the tape!

LW

Davos Tape Held Hostage, Day 56

*cue nausea-inducing grim graphic*
*cue cheesy grim music*
Today marks the 56th Day since the events of 27 January, and still the tape remains hostage. A tape that was once promised, but now is the hostage at the center of a still swirling controversy. A tape that will out the truth, and must be released for that reason. A tape that still awaits strong calls from those most involved in the matter for its freedom. A tape that needs your calls for its freedom, for the benefit of us all.

Go check out War, Truth, and Videotape and help them out. Sign the petition. Freedom for the tape!

LW

Davos Tape Held Hostage, Day 55

*cue nausea-inducing grim graphic*
*cue cheesy grim music*
Today marks the 55th Day since the events of 27 January, and still the tape remains hostage. A tape that was once promised, but now is the hostage at the center of a still swirling controversy. A tape that will out the truth, and must be released for that reason. A tape that still awaits strong calls from those most involved in the matter for its freedom. A tape that needs your calls for its freedom, for the benefit of us all.

Go check out War, Truth, and Videotape and help them out. Sign the petition. Freedom for the tape!

LW

Davos Tape Held Hostage, Day 54

*cue nausea-inducing grim graphic*
*cue cheesy grim music*
Today marks the 54th Day since the events of 27 January, and still the tape remains hostage. A tape that was once promised, but now is the hostage at the center of a still swirling controversy. A tape that will out the truth, and must be released for that reason. A tape that still awaits strong calls from those most involved in the matter for its freedom. A tape that needs your calls for its freedom, for the benefit of us all.

Go check out War, Truth, and Videotape and help them out. Sign the petition. Freedom for the tape!

LW

Davos Tape Held Hostage, Day 53

*cue nausea-inducing grim graphic*
*cue cheesy grim music*
Today marks the 53rd Day since the events of 27 January, and still the tape remains hostage. A tape that was once promised, but now is the hostage at the center of a still swirling controversy. A tape that will out the truth, and must be released for that reason. A tape that still awaits strong calls from those most involved in the matter for its freedom. A tape that needs your calls for its freedom, for the benefit of us all.

Go check out War, Truth, and Videotape and help them out. Sign the petition. Freedom for the tape!

LW

Davos Tape Held Hostage, Day 51

*cue nausea-inducing grim graphic*
*cue cheesy grim music*
Today marks the 51st Day since the events of 27 January, and still the tape remains hostage. A tape that was once promised, but now is the hostage at the center of a still swirling controversy. A tape that will out the truth, and must be released for that reason. A tape that still awaits strong calls from those most involved in the matter for its freedom. A tape that needs your calls for its freedom, for the benefit of us all.

Go check out War, Truth, and Videotape and help them out. Sign the petition. Freedom for the tape!

LW

Davos Tape Held Hostage, Day 50

*cue nausea-inducing grim graphic*
*cue cheesy grim music*
Today marks the 50th Day since the events of 27 January, and still the tape remains hostage. A tape that was once promised, but now is the hostage at the center of a still swirling controversy. A tape that will out the truth, and must be released for that reason. A tape that still awaits strong calls from those most involved in the matter for its freedom. A tape that needs your calls for its freedom, for the benefit of us all.

Go check out War, Truth, and Videotape and help them out. Sign the petition. Freedom for the tape!

LW

Davos Tape Held Hostage, Day 49

*cue nausea-inducing grim graphic*
*cue cheesy grim music*
Today marks the 49th Day since the events of 27 January, and still the tape remains hostage. A tape that was once promised, but now is the hostage at the center of a still swirling controversy. A tape that will out the truth, and must be released for that reason. A tape that still awaits strong calls from those most involved in the matter for its freedom. A tape that needs your calls for its freedom, for the benefit of us all.

Go check out War, Truth, and Videotape and help them out. Sign the petition. Freedom for the tape!

LW

Davos Tape Held Hostage, Day 48

*cue nausea-inducing grim graphic*
*cue cheesy grim music*
Today marks the 48th Day since the events of 27 January, and still the tape remains hostage. A tape that was once promised, but now is the hostage at the center of a still swirling controversy. A tape that will out the truth, and must be released for that reason. A tape that still awaits strong calls from those most involved in the matter for its freedom. A tape that needs your calls for its freedom, for the benefit of us all.

Go check out War, Truth, and Videotape and help them out. Sign the petition. Freedom for the tape!

LW

Davos Tape Held Hostage, Day 47

*cue nausea-inducing grim graphic*
*cue cheesy grim music*
Today marks the 47th Day since the events of 27 January, and still the tape remains hostage. A tape that was once promised, but now is the hostage at the center of a still swirling controversy. A tape that will out the truth, and must be released for that reason. A tape that still awaits strong calls from those most involved in the matter for its freedom. A tape that needs your calls for its freedom, for the benefit of us all.

Go check out War, Truth, and Videotape and help them out. Sign the petition. Freedom for the tape!

LW

Davos Tape Held Hostage, Day 46

*cue nausea-inducing grim graphic*
*cue cheesy grim music*
Today marks the 46th Day since the events of 27 January, and still the tape remains hostage. A tape that was once promised, but now is the hostage at the center of a still swirling controversy. A tape that will out the truth, and must be released for that reason. A tape that still awaits strong calls from those most involved in the matter for its freedom. A tape that needs your calls for its freedom, for the benefit of us all.

Go check out War, Truth, and Videotape and help them out. Sign the petition. Freedom for the tape!

LW

Davos Tape Held Hostage, Day 45

*cue nausea-inducing grim graphic*
*cue cheesy grim music*
Today marks the 45th Day since the events of 27 January, and still the tape remains hostage. A tape that was once promised, but now is the hostage at the center of a still swirling controversy. A tape that will out the truth, and must be released for that reason. A tape that still awaits strong calls from those most involved in the matter for its freedom. A tape that needs your calls for its freedom, for the benefit of us all.

Go check out War, Truth, and Videotape and help them out. Sign the petition. Freedom for the tape!

LW

Davos Tape Held Hostage, Day 44

*cue nausea-inducing grim graphic*
*cue cheesy grim music*
Today marks the 44th Day since the events of 27 January, and still the tape remains hostage. A tape that was once promised, but now is the hostage at the center of a still swirling controversy. A tape that will out the truth, and must be released for that reason. A tape that still awaits strong calls from those most involved in the matter for its freedom. A tape that needs your calls for its freedom, for the benefit of us all.

Go check out War, Truth, and Videotape and help them out. Sign the petition. Freedom for the tape!

LW

Davos Tape Held Hostage, Day 43

*cue nausea-inducing grim graphic*
*cue cheesy grim music*
Today marks the 43rd Day since the events of 27 January, and still the tape remains hostage. A tape that was once promised, but now is the hostage at the center of a still swirling controversy. A tape that will out the truth, and must be released for that reason. A tape that still awaits strong calls from those most involved in the matter for its freedom. A tape that needs your calls for its freedom, for the benefit of us all.

Go check out War, Truth, and Videotape and help them out. Sign the petition. Freedom for the tape!

LW

Davos Tape Held Hostage, Day 42

*cue nausea-inducing grim graphic*
*cue cheesy grim music*
Today marks the 42nd Day since the events of 27 January, and still the tape remains hostage. A tape that was once promised, but now is the hostage at the center of a still swirling controversy. A tape that will out the truth, and must be released for that reason. A tape that still awaits strong calls from those most involved in the matter for its freedom. A tape that needs your calls for its freedom, for the benefit of us all.

Go check out War, Truth, and Videotape and help them out. Sign the petition. Freedom for the tape!

LW

Davos Tape Held Hostage, Day 41

*cue nausea-inducing grim graphic*
*cue cheesy grim music*
Today marks the 41st Day since the events of 27 January, and still the tape remains hostage. A tape that was once promised, but now is the hostage at the center of a still swirling controversy. A tape that will out the truth, and must be released for that reason. A tape that still awaits strong calls from those most involved in the matter for its freedom. A tape that needs your calls for its freedom, for the benefit of us all.

Go check out War, Truth, and Videotape and help them out. Sign the petition. Freedom for the tape!

LW

Davos Tape Held Hostage, Day 40

*cue pathos-inducing grim graphic*
*cue cheesy grim music*
Today marks the 40th Day since the events of 27 January, and still the tape remains hostage. A tape that was once promised, but now is the hostage at the center of a still swirling controversy. A tape that will out the truth, and must be released for that reason. A tape that still awaits strong calls from those most involved in the matter for its freedom. A tape that needs your calls for its freedom, for the benefit of us all.

Go check out War, Truth, and Videotape and help them out. Sign the petition. Freedom for the tape!

LW

Davos Tape Held Hostage, Day 39

*cue pathos-inducing grim graphic*
*cue cheesy grim music*
Today marks the 39th Day since the events of 27 January, and still the tape remains hostage. A tape that was once promised, but now is the hostage at the center of a still swirling controversy. A tape that will out the truth, and must be released for that reason. A tape that still awaits strong calls from those most involved in the matter for its freedom. A tape that needs your calls for its freedom, for the benefit of us all.

Go check out War, Truth, and Videotape and help them out. Sign the petition. Freedom for the tape!

LW

Davos Tape Held Hostage, Day 37

*cue pathos-inducing grim graphic*
*cue cheesy grim music*
Today marks the 37th Day since the events of 27 January, and still the tape remains hostage. A tape that was once promised, but now is the hostage at the center of a still swirling controversy. A tape that will out the truth, and must be released for that reason. A tape that still awaits strong calls from those most involved in the matter for its freedom. A tape that needs your calls for its freedom, for the benefit of us all.

Go check out War, Truth, and Videotape and help them out. Sign the petition. Freedom for the tape!

LW

Davos Tape Held Hostage, Day 36

*cue pathos-inducing grim graphic*
*cue cheesy grim music*
Today marks the 36th Day since the events of 27 January, and still the tape remains hostage. A tape that was once promised, but now is the hostage at the center of a still swirling controversy. A tape that will out the truth, and must be released for that reason. A tape that still awaits strong calls from those most involved in the matter for its freedom. A tape that needs your calls for its freedom, for the benefit of us all.

Go check out War, Truth, and Videotape and help them out. Sign the petition. Freedom for the tape!

LW

The Shady Lady Does It Again

Tom Maguire notes a very troubling incident with the Shady Lady in coverage of the Lefkow murders. While it can be fervently hoped that the story is not the major breach of security that it appears, and is in fact disinformation, the fact remains that such would require moral and journalistic integrity that has not been shown there in quite some time. Indeed, it seems much more in line with coverage of Iraq and elsewhere, than anything noble. Given all, one does indeed hope that those responsible for the security of the remaining family members are aware of the target now on a young lady's back and, unlike the newspaper-with-a-record, are taking steps to protect her. It has been a long time since I took media law, but I seem to remember that should anything happen there is no shield to prevent anyone who releases such information from being charged for their part in it. Thanks to InstaPundit for the hat tip.

LW

Davos Tape Held Hostage, Day 35

*cue pathos-inducing grim graphic*
*cue cheesy grim music*
Today marks the 35th Day since the events of 27 January, and still the tape remains hostage. A tape that was once promised, but now is the hostage at the center of a still swirling controversy. A tape that will out the truth, and must be released for that reason. A tape that still awaits strong calls from those most involved in the matter for its freedom. A tape that needs your calls for its freedom, for the benefit of us all.

Go check out War, Truth, and Videotape and help them out. Sign the petition. Freedom for the tape!

LW

Davos Tape Held Hostage, Day 34

*cue pathos-inducing grim graphic*
*cue cheesy grim music*
Today marks the 34th Day since the events of 27 January, and still the tape remains hostage. A tape that was once promised, but now is the hostage at the center of a still swirling controversy. A tape that will out the truth, and must be released for that reason. A tape that still awaits strong calls from those most involved in the matter for its freedom. A tape that needs your calls for its freedom, for the benefit of us all.

Go check out War, Truth, and Videotape and help them out. Sign the petition. Freedom for the tape!

LW

Davos Tape Held Hostage, Day 33

*cue pathos-inducing grim graphic*
*cue cheesy grim music*
Today marks the 33rd Day since the events of 27 January, and still the tape remains hostage. A tape that was once promised, but now is the hostage at the center of a still swirling controversy. A tape that will out the truth, and must be released for that reason. A tape that still awaits strong calls from those most involved in the matter for its freedom. A tape that needs your calls for its freedom, for the benefit of us all.

Go check out War, Truth, and Videotape and help them out. Sign the petition. Freedom for the tape!

LW

Davos Tape Held Hostage, Day 32

*cue pathos-inducing grim graphic*
*cue cheesy grim music*
Today marks the 32nd Day since the events of 27 January, and still the tape remains hostage. A tape that was once promised, but now is the hostage at the center of a still swirling controversy. A tape that will out the truth, and must be released for that reason. A tape that still awaits strong calls from those most involved in the matter for its freedom. A tape that needs your calls for its freedom, for the benefit of us all.

Go check out War, Truth, and Videotape and help them out. Sign the petition. Freedom for the tape!

LW

Davos Tape Held Hostage, Day 30

*cue pathos-inducing grim graphic*
*cue cheesy grim music*
Today marks the 30th Day since the events of 27 January, and still the tape remains hostage. A tape that could clear a reputation. A tape that was once promised, but now is the hostage at the center of a still swirling controversy. A tape that will out the truth, and must be released for that reason. A tape that still awaits strong calls from those most involved in the matter for its freedom. A tape that needs your calls for its freedom, for the benefit of us all.

Go check out War, Truth, and Videotape and help them out. Sign the petition. Freedom for the tape!

LW

Davos Tape Held Hostage, Day 29

*cue pathos-inducing grim graphic*
*cue cheesy grim music*
Today marks the 29th Day since the events of 27 January, and still the tape remains hostage. A tape that could clear a reputation. A tape that was once promised, but now is the hostage at the center of a still swirling controversy. A tape that will out the truth, and must be released for that reason. A tape that still awaits strong calls from those most involved in the matter for its freedom. A tape that needs your calls for its freedom, for the benefit of us all.

Go check out War, Truth, and Videotape and help them out. Sign the petition. Freedom for the tape!

LW

CNN And BATF

I was less than surprised to discover that CNN had tried to do a hit piece on guns recently, this time trying to scare everyone about .50 caliber BMG rifles. These are long-range target rifles, the same as truly long-range military snipers use. They are legal to own in the US, but since people have apparently started wising up to so-called "assault" weapons myths (and flat out media misrepresentations), a new monster was needed.

The problem is, CNN appears to have broken the law in its attempt to demonize such guns. That it did so does not surprise me at all, since the rules and regulations promulgated by BATF and laws by our wise and omnipotent Congresscritters make it virtually impossible for any gun to be bought or sold without violation of rule, regulation, or law when you get right down to it. One of the reasons I don't like to ever sell any weapon, since I could transgress in all innocence. Given that, I would tend to argue that the benefit of the doubt be given despite the fact that my reading of transcripts and such indicate that the story was an open (and badly done) piece of advocacy "journalism."

Not this time. It might be instructive if the public were to see a strong government prosecution for what is basically one Citizen selling a bolt-action rifle to another. A legally-purchased and sold rifle that can be bought new almost anywhere. A prosecution, like others, where the person may not have even realized they were breaking a rule, regulation, or law.

Doc Russia has coverage here and here. The Smalles Minority has coverage here, here, here, here, here, here, and what appears to be a MAJOR update here. Given the latter, I doubt any of what I would like to see will happen, but if nothing else, a spotlight does need to shine here. It needs to continue to shine, so that the truth is out.

LW

Davos Tape Held Hostage, Day 28

*cue pathos-inducing grim graphic*
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Today marks the 28th Day since the events of 27 January, and still the tape remains hostage. A tape that could clear a reputation. A tape that was once promised, but now is the hostage at the center of a still swirling controversy. A tape that will out the truth, and must be released for that reason. A tape that still awaits strong calls from those most involved in the matter for its freedom. A tape that needs your calls for its freedom, for the benefit of us all.

Go check out War, Truth, and Videotape and help them out. Sign the petition. Freedom for the tape!

LW

Davos Tape Held Hostage, Day 27

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Today marks the 27th Day since the events of 27 January, and still the tape remains hostage. A tape that could clear