Michelle Obama is being praised for a great speech on press freedoms in China. However, it’s ironic that the press is pretty much not allowed access to covering her on her trip to China.  I’m sure they will be permitted to photograph her lettuce at the White House vegetable garden. You know, all the important … Read more

Hell and horror in North Korea

This is the state of horror in the world–the real kind..  There is testimony from behind the cell walls of prison camps in North Korea. CNN reports this: “A North Korean prison camp survivor told of a pregnant woman in a condition of near-starvation who gave birth to a baby – a new life born … Read moreHell and horror in North Korea

Something extremely important happened this weekend–and few American news companies chose to do much reporting on it.  China landed a rover on the moon–and now the first photos are coming back.  I spent a little of Saturday night listening to Richard C. Hoagland, with his crazed white mane of luscious hair, espouse something odd beliefs … Read more

China makes ‘giant leap’ with Jade Rabbit moon rover landing

This is a major deal. America has effectively given up reaching for the stars–unless you include billionaires who want to do it for profit.. I wonder if they found our small steps for man and giant leap for mankind on the moon?  Is the tattered flag still there? China makes ‘giant leap’ with Jade Rabbit … Read moreChina makes ‘giant leap’ with Jade Rabbit moon rover landing

Chinese city shrouded in smog–airport shut down, masks are being worn, and ground transport is at a standstill..  And because of the smog, and God knows what’s in the thick stew, a city of 11 million people in China has completely been cut off from the world