This Op-Ed is in response to Johnny Simpson's Op-Ed titled "Who and what will decide the Outcome of the November Elections." I had so much to comment about, I decided to make it an Op-Ed myself.

12 captors of almost 570 people, 50 of whom were children, are now on trial for slave trafficking, illegal detention, forced labor, and murder. They ran their factories like prisons, complete with guard dogs and beatings for those who tried to escape.

The headline sounds like a catch phrase, but how much do you really know about what’s going on in Iraq when it comes to oil? Do your eyes quickly glaze over at the thought of even attempting to study the intricacies of Shiite vs. Sunni vs. Kurd?

Owner Corey Wildeman is thrilled with the response to his new Pizzeria. "It runs the full gamut. There are some that are very Playboy-esque and others which Larry Flynt would blush at," he said, describing the photos sent out with orders.

MSNBC.com identified 144 journalists who made political contributions from 2004-2008. Most of the newsroom payouts leaned to the left: 125 journalists gave to Democrats and liberal causes. Only 17 gave to Republicans. Two gave to both parties.

Video game publisher Take-Two Interactive Software Inc. said Thursday it was temporarily suspending the release of the violent video game "Manhunt 2" because of an ongoing ratings controversy in the United States and a ban in Britain and Ireland.

British censors on Tuesday banned a video game for the first time in 10 years, for what they described as an unrelenting focus on sadism and brutal slaying. The U.S. published "Man-hunt II" cannot be legally supplied anywhere in Britain.

At first glance this news seems good. However the reason Greenspan cited as to why China will not begin dumping U.S. Treasuries is because “China would not have anyone to sell the securities to.” Nothing good about that.

Six Muslim Clerics that were removed from a U.S. Airways flight for suspicious behavior are suing not only the airlines, but the passengers that reported them.

The United Nations Genocide Convention classifies "incitement to commit genocide" as a Crime Against Humanity. If you could have stopped Hitler, would you have? Ahmadinejad is "the new Hitler." CLICK THE LINK TO VIEW THE SHORT VIDEO...

Katzav appealed to the public with a speech detailing his account regarding the rape allegations and what he termed a "media lynching". At one point the president's staff wrestled over a microphone with reporters who tried to interrupt him.

Marissa Graham was found in New Mexico Friday after she reportedly escaped from the trunk of a car when her kidnapper stopped for gas.

J.K. Rowling, who is finishing the seventh and final installment in her boy wizard series, ranks second with $1 billion. Stewart is third with $638 million. Madonna ranks fourth with $325 million, followed by Celine Dion ($250 million)...

In what might be called the mother of all surprises, Iraq's economy is growing strong, even booming in places. It may sound unreal, given the daily images of carnage and chaos. But there's good money to be made in Iraq.

A teen girl posting her picture on the internet can be seen as having a healthy self image. "Putting up pictures of yourself scantily dressed on MySpace is in a way, kind of a good sign." said Broughton of ABC.

While his alleged kidnapper was at work, teenager Shawn Hornbeck apparently had access to a computer. Photos and a chilling message were posted on a site created by his desperate parents: "How long are you planning to look for your son?"

"...Those [in congress] who refuse to give this plan a chance to work have an obligation to offer an alternative that has a better chance for success. To oppose everything while proposing nothing is irresponsible," said Bush.

The Washington Post reported that Obama said, "It was, it was, it's uh, it's uh, paparazzi!" In the latest issue of People Magazine Obama was featured in the "Beach Babes" section.

"That poor, pathetic man," said Walters, drawing whoops of approval from her TV audience this morning. This is the latest in the series of verbal wars between Rosie and Trump.....

Hundreds of thousands of cattle are at grave risk from starvation in Colorado due to the relentless winter storms. Help was requested from PETA and they refused!