American journalism's coverage of Egyptian events is flawed in many ways. Two salient mistakes are: (a) the simplistic and incorrect assumption that Facebook and Twitter are proximate causes to the uprising; and more seriously, (b) ongoing and … [Continue reading]
The Revolution Will Be Televised But People Want More Jersey Shore
So far, the extraordinary anti-government protests in Egypt have drawn much more attention from the news media than from the American public. Only about one-in-ten (11%) cite news about protests in Egypt and other Middle Eastern countries as the … [Continue reading]
U.S. Demands Internet Lifeline Abroad While Seeking Kill Switch At Home
It's encouraging to see State work with private enterprise and NGOs to create alternative networks should authoritarian governments seek to shut down access and social media. The State Department has been working furiously and mostly behind … [Continue reading]
U.S. Watches Tahrir Square And The Arab Spring: Working For The Clampdown
One has to feel sorry for the Egyptians demonstrating against Mubarak in Tahrir Square. Obama comes on TV and they behold classic Goldilocks Syndrome. To be fair, this one of those situations that can reward a certain public ambiguity. … [Continue reading]
Piling On, But What The Heck – Pat Buchanan Dumps Sarah Palin
When Uncle Pat abandons ship . . . Sarah Palin finally has no one left to defend her. … [Continue reading]
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