[Liamj]

$this->bbcode_second_pass_quote('Eli', 'W')ell it is wrong to say that the neocons were behind it being that the majority of US media tends to be liberal at the highest levels.

[Heineken]

The assertion that the US media are "liberal" has been pretty well put to bed by now. All one has to do is (1) examine the corporate ownership structure of the media, (2) the money flow via advertising, and (3) the content of the news itself, which is virtually bereft of the hard-hitting facts on Bush, Iraq, oil, the dying global environment, etc., that we seekers of the truth glean from the Internet.

"Where's the news?" You won't find much of it in the pap served up to feed the public mind.

[Madpaddy]

Hey Guys,

Don't beat up the US networks too much. After all, here is the top story in Ireland today.

http://www.unison.ie/irish_independent/ ... e_id=13588

What a joke. The picture of the Bishop looks like something out of "The Onion"

[Zardoz]

$this->bbcode_second_pass_quote('Madpaddy', 'h')ttp://www.unison.ie/irish_independent/stories.php3?ca=9&si=1548480&issue_id=13588

[Madpaddy]

My apologies

Story follows

Bishop resigns after break-up of marriage

The Bishop of Cashel and Ossory Peter Barrett issued an emotional resignation statement following a period of "deep personal struggle".

In an open letter to the Dioceses of Cashel and Ossory, he said he would be unable to serve as Bishop any longer and that his resignation had been accepted.

Dr Barrett, a father of three, had kept a low profile during his three-year tenure. The Church of Ireland Archbishop of Dublin, the Dr John Neill accepted the resignation yesterday.

In the letter, Dr Barrett said it was with "heavy heart and soul" that he wrote to his parishioners and colleagues.

"Following a period of rest and reflection in the midst of deep personal struggle, I regret very much to inform you that I am no longer able to cherish my marriage with the love of my supportive wife, Anne, so deserves," he said.

Separating

"As a result, I shall be separating from her on my own volition.

"Consequently, I am unable in all conscience to serve you as Bishop with integrity and his Grace, the Archbishop of Dublin has accepted my resignation."

A Church of Ireland spokeswoman said the exact details of the separation were a "pastoral matter".

"A new bishop for the area will be appointed "in due course, but there will be a whole process to go through first", she said.

Mr Barrett expressed "profound sorrow" to his wife and children who have to "bear the burdens of anger, disappointment and pain".

"The members of the family and friendship circles also suffer grievously," he said.

"I do hope that, as a family, we shall be afforded space to deal with our shattered emotions as we try to rebuild our lives in the context of an uncertain future."

Mr Barrett asked for forgiveness of his parishioners and his colleagues.

"It has been an undeserved privilege to have so served alongside my colleagues in the House of Bishops," he said. "The clergy of the See have been a joy to minister amongst as their pastor, alongside their faithful parishioners and the entire community of Kilkenny College."

Lightly

In a statement last night, the Archbishop, Dr Neill, said the decision to resign "was not taken lightly".

"Nevertheless Bishop Peter could not sustain his ministry among you in view of the direction that his life has taken," said Dr Neill.

"As our prayerful love and concern is expressed for Peter, our thoughts and prayers are equally strong for Anne, his wife, and for his family."

Mr Barrett was known as a low profile figure who was passionate about hockey, having represented Leinster and Ireland at various levels as well as being a qualified umpire.

He did not live in the Bishops palace in Kilkenny but to the south of the city in the area of Stonyford. At a recent religious function less than two weeks ago which was not attended by Mr Barrett, people were told he was taking some time off as he had been working so hard.

The former Dean of Waterford, who was educated at Avoca-Kingstown School and Trinity College, was also the chairman of the General Synod's Committee for Christian Unity.

[rushdy]

Well I'm glad I dont have a TV any more!

Wales indeed...

[Zardoz]

For the record, NPR ran three stories on their 11:00 AM (Pacific time) newscast:

1. The Hamas victory in the Palestinian election

2. The desperate plight of the Georgians as they lose Russian-supplied gas and electricity during a fierce cold snap.

3. The release of five Iraqi women prisoners by U.S. forces, "coincidentally" complying with the demands of the kidnappers of the American reporter.

No mention of Jessica Simpson, Natalie Holloway, or Brad Pitt. No wonder the NPAC types want NPR completely abolished.