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Why am I "far right" You criticize Islam If I criticized Christianity, would I be "far right"? .....

Fascinating so many news and entertainment outlets had the same claims at nearly to the minute of Melania. They even coincided on reports of Don Jr, yet the author admits he helped write the speech.

At The Wrap it was “an individual to [sic] knowledge of the situation” who whispered in its ear that NBC was refusing to air an ad for the pro-abortion movie Obvious Child if it included the word “abortion.” At Bustle this news came “according to The Wrap,” i.e., Chinese telephone.

Journos balk at 'Smith' interview restrictions Legal reps for Angelina Jolie gave journos a jolt during the run-up to "Mr. and Mrs. Smith" with a legal agreement that attempted to set new precedent in the already tense relations between celebs and the press. The agreement, faxed to journos from the law firm Sloane, Offer, Webster & Dern, demanded as a condition of an interview with Jolie that journalists agree to not ask any questions about "personal relationships," that the interview "only be used to promote the picture," and, incredibly, that the interview "not be used in a manner that is...

A Better Man Than TheyRobert Fisk is Real Reporter, Something Most of His Petty Critics Will Never Be by Derek Copold Admittedly, Mr. Robert Fisk’s latest column spends more time wallowing in self-pity than addressing any real arguments, but still, it makes one thing very clear: Mr. Fisk is not loved by all. Ugly letters and e-mail pour in, and rival columnists barely bother to suppress their glee when he’s beaten by Afghans. Mr. Fisk has even been threatened by a Hollywood big shot; Actor John Malkovich mentioned—in jest, one hopes—that he would like to shoot the Independent reporter dead. Oh yes,...