http://blogcritics.org/ A sinister cabal of superior bloggers on music, books, film, popular culture, politics, and technology - updated continuously. en Copyright 2005-2007 by the authors Sun, 20 Apr 2008 14:03:28 EDT http://backend.userland.com/rss Blogcritics.org custom software http://blogcritics.org/archives/2008/04/20/140328.php Antonio LopezA recent New York Times article demonstrates how retired generals who are portrayed as television military analysts are actually part of a coordinated propaganda campaign.<br/> Of all the nefarious propaganda strategies, the one that irks me the most is the use and abuse of war veterans to justify war. I&#39;m not just talking about the &quot;support our troops&quot; hammer used to pound peace activists, but the parade of retired generals and so-called experts who come on television to legitimate violence. An explosive... Politics76001@blogcritics.org Sun, 20 Apr 2008 14:03:28 EDT http://blogcritics.org/archives/2008/02/16/020245.php Antonio LopezWill.i.am's video tribute to Obama is making the Internet rounds. But does it say anything of substance?<br/> So I believe we can say it&#39;s official: the &quot;Yes, We Can!&quot; Will.I.am-produced celebrity Obama love fest is viral, and since the video link landed in my inbox five different times in one day I figure it requires a response. With so many good vibes and celebrity endorsements in one impressive eyeful should we let the images and words... Politics73883@blogcritics.org Sat, 16 Feb 2008 02:02:45 EST