July 20, 2006
File These Under "Duh"
Due to the non-surprising nature of the stories below, they hardly qualify as news:
Top Stars Donated to Hillary Clinton
What, you thought they would donate to a GOP candidate?
Media Group Says Chavez Silencing Critics
A U.S.-based press freedom group said Wednesday that President Hugo Chavez is using the courts and legal reforms to weaken journalists critical of his leftist government.
Wrapping up a three-day visit to Venezuela, delegates from the Inter American Press Association expressed concern that threats to press freedom under Chavez could increase as Venezuela prepares for presidential elections in December.
Closet commie Chavez silencing his critics in the media? Shocking. Next we'll hear that he denounces President Bush and the United States in general. (Moonbattery weighs in on this one.)
Israel: Spain relations hurt by PM's accusation IDF uses 'abuses force'
Israel's envoy to Spain said on Thursday the two countries' relations had been damaged after the Spanish prime minister accused Israel of using "abusive force" during an event at which he also wore a Palestinian scarf.
What else does one expect from a leftwing socialist? Slamming Israel is a full-contact sport in much of Europe anyway.
Finally, from the NY Times (hat tip Blue Crab Boulevard):
Lieberman Finds Favor Among Donors That Usually Support G.O.P.
Is any explanation necessary?
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