There are characteristics essential to being a member of the peace and social justice organization, CODEPINK. Chief among them is compassion. One can hardly dedicate one's life to improving the lives of others if there isn't an abiding drive to help those in need. Thus, it was no surprise to those who know her when 24 year old CODEPINK member, Alicia Forrest, in search of the truth, used her camera to document the arrest of a young man swarmed and overpowered by Denver sheriffs during a demonstration in Denver. Kenny's Sideshow: The Virtual Circus: The hype of the media seems to have increased the viewership of the DNC "virtual circus". Millions of people will catch a glimpse of the illusion of what we call the two party system. The Greanville Journal: The Great Circus: Celebrities, whether politicians or entertainers, have one thing in common: as very rich people [a fact frequently downplayed], they live lives untouched by the frustrations, limitations and stresses that beset ordinary people. It’s a self-contained world of total privilege, and it’s highly toxic when it implants its deformed self-serving priorities and sensibilities on the rest of the population. What Really Happened: Hillary's Speech: And it was a great speech, well written and well delivered. But while Hillary made the necessary referrals to Barack Obama, the speech was mostly about Hillary and what Hillary has done over her career, what Hillary stands for, what Hilary will do, what Hillary thinks, and what Hillary feels. Yes, Hillary mentioned Obama. and yes, Hillary took a few moments to bash McCain. But the speech was mostly about Hillary. Think Progress: Brooks: ‘Most of the delegates’ at the DNC sound like ‘a North Korean pep rally: On the PBS Newshour this evening, New York Times columnist David Brooks opined about the possibility of “unity at the Democratic National convention, claiming that while there are vocal supporters of Sen. Hillary Clinton (D-NY) at the convention, “most of the delegates here have been fed these talking points here and they sound like a North Korean pep rally.” (Video) Global Research: DEMOCRATS CONVENE IN DENVER AMID POLICE STATE SECURITY AND A SEA OF CORPORATE CASH.