One of the stories that has generated a great deal of internet buzz over the past two weeks has been the revelation that CNN tailored its news accounts of conditions inside Iraq to appease its sources inside that nation's thugocracy. I haven't had much to say about it, since "Dog Bites Man" stories usually don't interest me. Of course, journalists perform fellatio on their sources; if the Falun Gong or the Palestinians are being treated like dirt, don't expect to get the real story from Fox. To me, what was curious about this story was the way the journalist in question blew the whistle on himself. That sort of mea culpa is an embarassing story for all concerned for about a week and a half, but only serves to bolster the long-term credibility of the media. When you assume that you're being lied to, the occasional flashing of the truth can be refreshing.