Jon Stewart vs. Bill O'Reilly

Do you think rapper Common should have been invited to the White House? See who you think wins the debate below:

Jon Stewart Debates Bill O'Reilly About Common On 'The O'Reilly Factor' : Monkey See : NPR

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President Obama confirms the Death of Osama

President Obama confirmed that Osama bin Laden was killed deep in Pakistan, on the outskirts of Islamabad at Abbottabad. The operation began months ago when the President was made aware of a leak in early August that hinted at the location of bin Laden. A military campaign was begun and a week ago the plan was taken to the ground. Tonight the plan was carried to fruition.

Not only has the President confirmed that a small team of American military personnel killed bin Laden in a firefight, but also took custody of his body. He said, "Today at my direction, the United states launched a targeted operation against that compound in Abbadabad, Pakistan. A small team of Americans carried out the operation with extraordinary courage and capability. No Americans were harmed."

One question that automatically came to mind: Was Pakistan harboring bin Laden or aiding the United States in the quest to find him? The President clearly praised the Pakistani civilian government saying that the Pakistani government cooperated alongside the United States in carrying out the plan, however, the details of their partnership are still murky.

The President ended his dramatic prose by reciting the pledge of allegiance, telling the American people, "justice has been done."

Osama bin Laden is dead.

Osama bin laden was killed by a "targeted assault" supposedly by U.S. military Sunday night. He was found in a mansion outside Islamabad, Pakistan. More details to come.

Remember.

We seem to remember tears longer than we remember smiles.
We seem to remember a heartache for years, but laugh out loud for merely a second.
We seem to let our fears inhibit our courage, and let our weaknesses defeat our power.

But sometimes we learn to rise up beyond the pain, to smile through the sadness, and to fight through the storm. It is during these times that we tap into the strength that resides within to serve the world that seems without.

And it is these times that we remember most of all.

Greg Mortenson

Greg Mortenson Controversy from a TRULY unbiased perspective. This is what Journalism should be, reserving judgement until truth comes to light as it always does:

http://www.nytimes.com/2011/04/21/opinion/21kristof.html?_r=2&scp=1&sq=nickolas+kristof+greg+mortenson&st=cse

On Faith

Faith is not when you believe something in the deep, private recesses of your heart; rather, it is when the belief is so strong that it proudly pours forth to the world and becomes your reality.

Epiphanous Silence

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