Red State/Blue State

    Here at Red State/Blue State , we have been discussing the concept of Under the Radar for a few months now. There is so much news that is simply not being given enough coverage that many important stories seem to go under the radar. In defense of journalists and news organizations, there are many in-depth stories that are simply too long or too in-depth to be covered in the space of a short television news segment or in a small article.  However, the coverage of certain stories that seem to attract media attention are glaring. Donald Trump ad nauseum is good for ratings, but the coverage tends to lower the bar however you look at it. So here are just a few of the stories amassed in a span of a few weeks from some of the articles on Red State/Blue State in Flipboard.  The new magazine, Under the Radar , is going to continue to focus on some of the stories highlighted here, and those that will continue to gain traction, although perhaps not through...

      A former Vice President of the United States, one Richard Cheney, promoted the loosening of restrictions on Iranian sanctions regarding oil immediately before becoming the VP and then subsequently promoting the invasion of Iraq. The Bush Administration hand-picked former Iraqi President Malaki, who had strong Iranian ties and was promoted by the Bush administration to lead Iraq. Iran was subsequently strengthened by the weakening of Iraq…so by Cheney’s own definition, he would be considered a traitor to the interests of his own country! This fact was pointed out by Jon Stewart. Also, Jon Stewart, whose mother was a teacher, made note of the fact that the recent convictions in Atlanta of the teachers who cheated by giving out test answers to students to promote their own interests by boosting the grade results for their schools, was condemned by the Judge. He said their behavior was sickening and the worst thing he had ever heard. Then Stewart went on ...