Author: Barb Weir
“Snowden still working for us” says CIA
Reliable sources in the ICU section of the CIA confirmed to this reporter that whistle-blower Edward Snowden is “still working for us” and “doing a great job.” My puzzlement elicited further explanation. “We have more than a million people involved…
Obama defends U.S. Alliance with al-Qaeda
It’s not easy to get an interview with the U.S. President. I had to pretend I was compliant journalist David Gregory, but it worked. Here is our conversation. Barb Weir: Thank you for granting me this interview, Mr. President.
Moderate Sarah Palin urges non-intervention and caution in Syria
Former U.S. Vice Presidential candidate Sarah Palin encouraged moderation and caution with respect to U.S. intervention in Syria, and denounced U.S. President Barack Obama for heeding former President Bill Clinton, former Defense Secretary Leon Panetta, former Secretary of State Hillary…
Non-Muslims worry about backlash following attack by non-Muslim
Note from Barb Weir: The following is a “guest” piece from another budding journalist, Per Voerstinker. I hope to receive more from this writer. Following the brutal murder of a Pakistani British man in London, the internet abounds with fears…
Interview with Israeli Foreign Minister John Kerry
My request to interview the Israeli Foreign Minister about Syria was granted, but I was surprised to find John Kerry at the appointment. “Israel and the U.S. have such a close relationship,” he explained, “that each can speak for the…
Don’t assume the Marathon bomber was a white Christian
During periods when we understandably react emotionally to an abominable act of terror like the Boston Marathon bombing, it is important not to make hasty assumptions based upon stereotypes. It is, for example, easy to assume that the perpetrators might…
ExxonMobil Assures Oil Spill Will Actually Help Water, Fish and Birds
An ExxonMobil Spokesman, Patrick Mcginn, met with reporters at a press conference today to respond to questions about the oil spill in Mayflower, Arkansas. Asked what position he held in the company, Mr. McGinn responded, “Spokesman”. “Of course you’re the…
Dogs must reduce drug sniffing, says Supreme Court
“I don’t want no drug sniffing dogs around here,” said Ms. P. Innuckope (not her real name). “I got nuff trouble with human junkies without them bringing their pets.” Ms. Innuckope was one of many that were relieved when the…
U.S. seeks to end flow of arms into Syria
In a statement that stunned observers, the U.S. Secretary of State, John Kerry announced during a visit to Iraq that it is asking its allies not to send arms and to prevent the flow of arms into Syria. The U.S….
How to get rid of enemies and excess allies
Yesterday’s report in the Los Angeles Times about the U.S. plan to rid itself of uncomfortable allies in Syria illustrates once again that drones are the answer to almost any problem. This is because – except for tsunamis and volcanoes…