A leaked video of the lavish wedding laid on by Myanmar junta supremo Than Shwe for his daughter has sparked outrage among ordinary people in the military-ruled and deeply impoverished nation.
(boldface mine--Darren)
Is that the official term in Myanmar? I didn't know they spoke Spanish there.
There are more examples in the story. Go take a look--tell me if you find "objective journalism" there.
Update, 11/5/06: Here's some more information about media bias.
Hi Mr. Miller,
ReplyDeleteI enjoy your math class!
Thanks, I'm glad you do. Honestly.
ReplyDeleteNah - I think the official name is "tinpot dictator". For more formal settings, "tinhorn dictator" works.
ReplyDeleteThe military rulers of Burma/Myanmar are emphatically not nice people, but it is odd that the big boss isn't simply called something like "supreme leader" or whatever like they use for Kim Jong-il.
Heap Big Kahuna.
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