Categorical Aperitif

I've spared myself exposure to TV news during the last few days, but since it usually follows elite consensus, I'm guessing it probably duplicates the rah-rah pro-Israel slant re. the Gaza bombings that Glenn Greenwald documents this morning. Democracy Now! remains a great source for those interested in a wider context than the usual "peace- and justice-loving Israel responds to Arab attacks" framing that one typically gets from the corporate media (and NPR). Yesterday's lengthy discussion is particularly worth checking out.

Remember: when the President does it, it's not illegal; when the U.S. does it, it's not torture; and when Israel does it, it's not a war crime. Apply, rinse, repeat.

// posted by nash @ 8:59 AM