Since Bill Keller wasn’t clear, the answer’s in the pictures

July 17, 2006

Paterico’s Pontifications has commentary from himself and others about some NY Times photographs of terrorists and insurgents. He puts these pictures into the context of Bill Keller’s non-answer about WHICH SIDE the Times and other press are on.

This reminds me of a favorite saying of my wife: When you get a confusing message, turn off the sound and watch the picture - that’s where the truth is.

Now here’s a question: Is it World War III?

Atlas Shrugs has a letter from a marine in which he is quoted as saying: “>This is a world war. It has been a world war since 11 September 2001. (h/t Wizbang)

Newt Gingrich uses the same terms to discuss the latest fighting in the Middle East:
(h/t Instapundit)

Francisco and Fidel

From Babalublog.com come hints and indications of the possible demise of Fidel Castro. this is taking on all the trappings of the long death of Francisco Franco in 1975. I wonder how long it will take Fidel to finally make it to the grave.

One can only hope that Cuba takes the path Spain took after Franco’s death.

Babalu Blog: The persistence of time rumors.
The persistence of time rumors.

We’re going on day four of the latest fidel castro is dead rumors. Here are a couple more uncorroborated reports and speculations:

- Hugo Chavez supposedly took an “urgent flight” to Cuba yesterday afternoon along with other high ranking Cuban officials. Details or news accounts of same unavailable.

- Granma once again published articles profiling Raul Castro, heir apparent to the dictator throne.

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