Our media really reports significant news these days. The residents of Obama, Japan believe it, glasses and all.

not just the American picket fence dream anymore

A massive (and massively costly) fence is going up along the border near San Diego to certain environmental detriment. I hardly want to know what the ancient American Indians would have had to say about our recent wave of anti-immigration sentiments. Had they built fences, would we be here to lock others out today?

executive orders

Exactly how far can our government go to protect our so-called international security? Bring your attention to sections 1(a)(3), 1(b), 2(b), and 5... apparently it's okay now that "any conspiracy formed to violate any of the prohibitions set forth in this order is prohibited."

China bars U.S. trip for doctor who exposed SARS cover-up, apparently not understanding that this might make the country look worse. Quit while you're ahead, China.

democracy?

Thirty percent of state candidates running unopposed. Something about our "democractic" system isn't working.