Here is another story about hackers from China. Allegedly some organization have tracked yet another hacking that originated from some computer from China. Red alert - we are under attack from China! I found it interesting that we never hear from hackers from U.S., Britain, Germany characterized as that. We are more specific than that. Bad hackers are individual bad … [Read more...] about China Hacking, Poison and Piracy
Analysis
The Narrative on the Egyptian “Uprising” / “Revolution”
For the last three weeks, we witnessed something extraorgdinary in the Egypt. A unpopular leader is finally brought down by revolts in the street. A gallant people finally brought a hated tyrrant down to his knees. Yet, if one really think about it, even by the most optimistic of figures, at most (perhaps) one million people at one time or another added together protested … [Read more...] about The Narrative on the Egyptian “Uprising” / “Revolution”
What is the Western media?
I have been wanting to define what the term "West" means, especially as in "Western media." Often times in debates, people will toss out a statement like, "the West is not a monolithic entity." Well, that statement is certainly true in many cases. For example, the Europeans are against genetically modified organisms and crops whereas the U.S. is in favor. The Germans and … [Read more...] about What is the Western media?
Mubarak resigns, Western media now sides against a “dictator” they once supported
The latest news out of Egypt is President Mubarak relaying his resignation through Vice President Omar Suleiman and relinquishing power to the Egyptian military. NPR reports with celebratory tone, and I can attest to it listening to it's radio this morning; all voices it carried were anti Mubarak: "It's the greatest day of my life," opposition leader Mohamed ElBaradei told … [Read more...] about Mubarak resigns, Western media now sides against a “dictator” they once supported
Team Equality vs. Team Democracy and Freedom
Looking back at our posts, it seems we have been obsessed with "democracy" and "freedom," haven't we? That is only because we have been trying to deflect the flawed Western media narrative on those two ideas. Have you given much thought to this other idea - "equality?" Obviously it is important, and certainly no less than democracy, because without equality, there is … [Read more...] about Team Equality vs. Team Democracy and Freedom