Reaction: MSNBC confuses satire for fact

I love when the news tries to race to get these stories out. Even during an ongoing interview, they are still trying to pull sources off the net. Classic. The problem with doing something that ignorant, to use this video as the perfect example, is there is no one to fact-check that source. You can use the internet to "prove" any point you're trying to make (in this case MSNBC is trying to show Jerry Falwell had a lot of influence on the Bush administration - which most sources indicate he did not), but that doesn't mean the "proof" you find is any more real than the claim you're trying to make. That is why these news agencies have these hoops you have to jump through so you're not releasing blatantly incorrect data to the entire world. The problem with jumping through these hoops is it is time consuming which means, from a news agency's point of view, you may not be the first one out of the gate with the story. But it sure feels better finishing the race in second place than breaking your horse's leg on the first jump.

Reaction: Prince Harry not going to Iraq

After several back and forth reports regarding Prince Harry's possible deployment to Iraq, a final decision has finally been made to keep Harry out of Iraq. Harry is reportedly upset with the decision, but thankfully isn't throwing a royal hissyfit about it. While I feel bad for Harry, I think it is definitely the right call to make. He is free to make a decision to put his own life in danger, but him being in Iraq makes his whole unit the #1 target. If he were to be captured it would be an international crisis and a huge morale booster to the enemy, much like it is for us when we capture or kill any of their major players. While I don't think anyone is too important to go to war, I think the fact that so many of our enemies will perceive him as more important than any other soldier will put all of the troops in greater danger than they are already in.

Reaction: Fred Thompson responds to Michael Moore's debate challenge

Ouch, Mike. That's gotta hurt. Talk about a witty reply to a stupid challenge put forth by Michael Moore. This video appears to be blowing up all over YouTube so you can bet this message is getting across loud and clear.

Reaction: Hidden Camera Jihad!

Move over America's Funniest Home Videos! Move over Kicked in the Nuts! Here comes the newest TV sensation, Hidden Camera Jihad! Al-Zawraa TV, in association with an Iraqi sattellite TV channel, has begun airing the episodes of the show which apparently shows attacks on US Troops dubbed over with comedic one-liners and sound effects. I'm not really one for censoring, but this sounds pretty heinous to me. If not heinous, certainly morbid. I have nothing against practical jokes or images of politicians stumbling over words (or feet), but showing real attacks on young soldiers, regardless of which side they fight for, seems immoral to me. I hope this doesn't see too wide an audience, but I have a very hard time believing it won't.

Reaction: Obama "drives" away support in Detroit (see what I did there? I said "drives" ...cuz Detroit ...nevermind)

What I guess could be chalked up as courageous came across as uninformed and ignorant when Barack Obama chastised the Detroit Auto Industry for its gas-guzzling cars this week. As if going into the heart of the American Automotive Industry simply to flame them isn't bad enough, Obama came armed with misinformation, apparently referring to Japanese carmakers' superior gas milage which he put, on average, around 45 mpg (the reality is around 30 mpg). So what else could have gone wrong for Obama in Detroit? Well, how about the fact that it has been discovered that his personal vehicle gets only 21 mpg. I'm all for reforming our auto industry to lower emissions and raise mpg, but I don't want a hypocritical politician leading the charge. It has to work both ways Obama.

Reaction: US Embassy staff to wear flak jackets, helmets to work

There is a new policy among workers at the US Embassy in Baghdad that requires workers to wear flak jackets and helmets anytime they are outside a "solid" building. This includes walks outside and in unprotected (I guess "soft") buildings. While some my criticize this new policy and use it to show things are not going quite as planned in Iraq, I am personally glad they are doing something about worker safety. The job has to be stressful enough as it is with all the mortar attacks constantly going on around you. And with the Green Zone far from impregnable I think it's a good policy to have in place. It really sucks these people have to be on the ground in that situation at all, but since there is little choice in that matter I think it's good they are at least protecting them as best as can be afforded in the situation.

Reaction: Gravel says gay love is "beautiful"

Didn't I tell you I liked this guy? He's unfortunately being branded the insane candidate and even the term "long shot" doesn't do him justice. But still! I think it's awesome how he tells it like he thinks it is and is completely unsympathetic. In New Hampshire he said that love between two women and two men is the most important thing and that our nation should be built on love instead of homophobia. Bravo! Finally someone gets it. You can be the most religious person in the world, but that is your personal choice. However, if you are gay and want to have the same benefits (financial and title) that right is denied to you. I don't see the difference or where it even begins to be controversial. If you want the respect of someone you have to be willing to give it to them.