‘I Lost My Brother on 9-11; Does He Matter?’ ‘On October 8th, as most Americans rose concerned and curious about the military action taking place on the other side of the globe, NPR’s Morning Edition host Bob Edwards asked Cokie Roberts to weigh in. “Leaders of Congress were quick to issue a statement in support of the military action in Afghanistan,” he said. “Were there any dissenters?”

“None that matter,” she replied.

It’s a jaw-dropping statement when you think about it, one that says nothing and yet says everything. There was opposition to the bombing. But how much? From whom? But before you go demanding simple facts or objective reportage, let’s cut to the chase: it doesn’t matter.’ AlterNet