So where's Reese? And where's all his political excerpts, quotes, and rants?

Well, ladies and gents, I've been out of it for a couple of reasons. As you know, I've been sick with a cold or something for about 2 weeks now. It keeps getting worse rather than better. But more than that, I've been out of it because of the war.

The war just makes me emotionally sick and saddenned to where I don't want to pick up the paper anymore. It hurts to look at all that is happening. And I'm especially angry at the media for so obviously enjoying and profiteering off of such a terrible situation. Every time I turn on the TV, I just watch in awe as the TV news seems like little kids excited over new toys to play with and then they do the same ole hackneyed stories about everyday people and how they know someone in the war. And I think to myself, the media is loving this. This is something for the media to wrap themselves around, just like a flag, and promote/sensationalize/exaggerate/and highlight good vs. bad. It disgusts me. And I can't watch. And I can't read to well either, because it's the same kind of thing in the papers. And then I read something like this article "For Broadcast Media, Patriotism Pays; Consultants Tell Radio, TV Clients That Protest Coverage Drives Off Viewers" where the propoganda campaign is just intensified. If you're not with us, you'll lose ratings, let alone show your lack of patriotism. Disgusting and stupid. I hate all of this. But I'll get back to you soon.