CP: Hijacking the Frequency

A spectacle
Monopolized
A choice disguised
By the cameras eyes
--RATM

The Canadian Press fires off some rounds and ululates for the Palestinians withthis headline, conveniently overlooking the fact that Israel was embracing Abbas until the Palestinians launched an attack at a checkpoint, killing 9:

Israel answers Abbas peace overture

Canadian Press

RAMALLAH, West Bank -- Mahmoud Abbas extended his hand in peace to Israel as he was sworn in as the new Palestinian leader Saturday but the Israeli army killed eight Palestinians in the Gaza Strip and 46 election officials resigned over alleged ballot irregularities, crushing optimism for an early resumption of the peace process.

Mentions of initial attack? Zero. Score one for the forces of mind numbing and brainwashing.