We are getting ready to attack Iran, and THESE are the most popular stories on CNN?

[Hugabear]

http://www.cnn.com/2008/SHOWBIZ/TV/05/01/people.winfrey.cruise.ap/index.html
Tom Cruise talks Scientology, Suri on 'Oprah'

http://www.cnn.com/2008/SHOWBIZ/TV/05/01/american.idol.ap/index.html
'Idol' down to final 4 after latest elimination

http://www.cnn.com/2008/SHOWBIZ/TV/05/01/people.cher.ap/index.html?iref=hpmostpop
Char: I dated 'shy boy' Tom Cruise

http://www.cnn.com/2008/TECH/04/30/grand.theft.auto/index.html?iref=hpmostpop
'GTA IV' could keep 'Iron Man' audience at home

Out of CNN's "Top 10" stories, I saw only one that was remotely relevant, and that was about Michelle Obama saying that we need to get past Rev. Wright and get back to the issues.

This administration is preparing to go to WAR with Iran over a new pack of LIES, and nobody really gives a shit! We all know that a war with Iran would have disastrous consequences. Maybe it's a good thing that we've devolved into a sedentary society with our television, DVDs, internet, and videogames - pretty soon nobody will be able to afford to drive anywhere! And skyrocketing gas prices are just the beginning of a whole horde of problems we'll soon be facing if we attack Iran.

WTF?

[ayeshahaqqiqa]

1. Cable news has turned into a supermarket tabloid

Apparently it is easier to peddle celebrity gossip than to do hard-hitting news stories. No wonder I've turned off my TV to news for years.

[SpiralHawk]

2. Dear Paint it Black: Please come in for your AUDIT immediately

You are thinking independently, and must be CLEARED immediately for improved agitprop reception.

[Lerkfish]

7. he's being unmutual

"I am not a number!
I am a human being!"

[no_hypocrisy]

3. If memory serves, these were the top "popular" stories right before 9-11

Danny Almonte, age 14, caught lying about his age for the Little League Worlds Servies.

Gary Condit, Congressman, under suspicion for the disappearance of Chandra Levy.

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Nothing new here.

[bdamomma]

4. keep the citizens of America stupid and dumb downed.

sickening truly sickening.

[Echo In Light]

5. M$M: Keepin' You Dirt Fuckin' Dumb!

:patriot:

[crikkett]

6. Are we really gearing up for war? I don't see it.

[El Pinko]

8. I don't either. Some DUers have been predicting "imminent" attack on Iraq for 2 years or more.

I know it's hard to tell the difference between Bushco's actual preparations for its illegal and counterproductive mass-murdering wars, and its merely irresponsible and dishonest sabre-rattling, but I'm pretty certain that this is the latter.

[Hugabear]

11. Please tell me you're being sarcastic...

http://www.cnn.com/2008/TECH/04/30/grand.theft.auto/index.html?iref=hpmostpop
Deployment of aircraft carrier a US 'reminder' to Iran, says Gates

http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,353584,00.html
Israeli Minister: Iran Could Have Nuclear Bomb Technology Within Months
(yes, it's FAUX News - but it's still part of the anti-Iran propaganda)

http://ap.google.com/article/ALeqM5jRShQkJRmI2ODHgHOl2KH0PwQMcgD90CFS2O0
CIA director says Iran wants to kill Americans in Iraq

http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2008/04/29/eveningnews/main4056941.shtml?source=mostpop_story
"Hostile" Iran Sparks U.S. Attack Plan

[northzax]

15. please

this is nothing new at all. we're not attacking Iran anytime soon.

[crikkett]

16. I turned off the TV and got some work done!

I'm simultaneously mitigating my own recession and enjoying the spring! Give me a break.

You got me with the stories. But do you really think the US is going to launch a 3rd war to be run simultaneously against a 3rd country at the onset of summer in a very very hot region, when summer weather there downs aircraft? When we're losing very badly at the other 2?

Correct me if I'm wrong but in the last 5 years all major ops happened in the spring.

[Hugabear]

17. Look at who we're dealing with here

I am firmly convinced that these fucktards think that they can just bomb Iran into submission.

[Echo In Light]

14. It's always been part of the PNAC blueprint - that ominous signs have come and gone offer fuel...

...for doubting the possibility. Who knows for sure?

[Jennicut]

9. Yes the MSM has once again assumed we are zombies. I shut the crap off yesterday

COULD NOT TAKE ANYMORE!!! Arggg. I'd rather go on DU, at least real news is being talked about except for the Primaries. Over there they are freaking out over every little tidbit the MSM spills their way. Anyone catch Jon Stewart last night? The ice cream and Rev. Wright bit? Hilarious but true.

[crikkett]

13. Be careful! Shut off the TV and risk being looked at funny when you don't

know the latest rumors of war.

[LSK]

10. we have been preparing to attack Iran for 2 or 3 years now

So we should stop all other news for 2 years???

It was a big conspiracy theory here that we would nuke them on 6/6/06.

[northzax]

12. given that we have been "getting ready to attack Iran"

for about five years now, what's the big deal? I notice we haven't yet.