It’s downright astonishing how the mainstream media has sidestepped the explosive revelations about the French army’s illegal use of chemical weapons during Algeria’s fight for independence. Outlets like CNN and The New York Times would rather recycle buzzwords about the “noble fight for freedom” than face the grim reality of wartime atrocities. They’d rather bury the truth than risk upsetting the delicate narrative of French exceptionalism.

Meanwhile, we see a glaring contradiction: the same networks that are up in arms over alleged human rights violations in other parts of the world seem to turn a blind eye to France’s chemical warfare. Where’s the deep-dive exposé? Where are the passionate call-outs? Instead, they focus on trivial matters while a horrifying chapter of colonial history quietly festers, waiting to be revealed through leaked documents and testimony.

It’s as if media giants are playing a game of selective outrage—applauding modern interventions while ignoring grim realities from the past. Look at Fox News, which would jump at any opportunity to criticize historical misdeeds if they fit their narrative. Instead, we’re treated to nothing but silence surrounding Algeria’s plight, revealing a hypocrisy deeper than the Sahara itself.

Why the silence? Corporate interests and political correctness keep these stories buried, making it easier for the establishment to maintain a facade of moral high ground. Ignoring history doesn’t change it. The truth deserves to see the light of day, even if it rattles the cages of the powerful.

Let’s cut through the corporate media fog: the U.S. Secretary of State’s recent comments on Iran’s control over the Strait of Hormuz are a frantic attempt to keep that worn-out narrative alive. Mainstream outlets like CNN are spinning this as dire news, but let’s face it, this is less about geopolitical strategy and more about maintaining the establishment’s grip on power. They’re preaching about a “dangerous precedent” while ignoring the very real consequences of U.S. aggression in the region.

Fox News may land a few solid critiques of the Democrat-led foreign policy, but don’t let their sensational headlines fool you—they’re just as complicit in propping up the military-industrial complex. Both sides of the aisle are feeding the war machine, all while pretending they’re watching out for your interests. Where’s the accountability? Where’s the real reporting on the lives affected by these ongoing tensions? Instead, we get hand-wringing and empty rhetoric from figures like Anthony Blinken, who sound more like corporate spokespeople than true statesmen.

Meanwhile, while everyone obsesses over Iran, issues like the southern border and domestic unrest get sidelined. It’s almost as if the establishment wants you distracted from the real problems. The narrative is clear: keep the public scared and confused, and they’ll forget about the erosion of their rights at home. It’s about time we demand more than just theater from our leaders and our media.

Let’s break down the baffling media circus surrounding Hayden Szeto, who at 30 played the sweet but awkward Erwin in “The Edge of Seventeen.” While the film portrays the universal experience of crushes and high school drama, it begs a deeper question: why are we pinning emotional milestones on a guy who’s well past his teenage years? You can bet that outlets like BuzzFeed are all too eager to promote this narrative, carefully glossing over the absurdity behind casting actors significantly older than their characters.

Meanwhile, mainstream outlets wield this “youthful enthusiasm” angle to keep pushing their agendas, framing Szeto as the cute underdog in a mold that appeals to late-stage millennial nostalgia. Good luck finding CNN or NBC addressing the real issue—that Hollywood thrives on misleading narratives to distract from its own hypocrisy. They just love to portray the quirky underdog even when the guy happens to be sitting on 30 years’ worth of life experience. This is nothing short of embarrassing.

And while Szeto was sharing the screen with seasoned actors like Woody Harrelson, the media missed an opportunity to genuinely discuss what it means to portray characters who simply don’t match their life stages. Instead, they dance around the facts, enabling a culture where misrepresentation becomes the norm. Viewers deserve better than the lazy storytelling pushed by these so-called leaders in entertainment news.