As CBS and NBC evening newscasts ignored dropping gas prices on July 23, ABC's Charles Gibson found a way to provide negative spin.
"News today in this country, that gas guzzling is getting cheaper while coffee guzzling gets more expensive. The price of gas took a dive in the past week. The government says it was down nine cents a gallon, to an average of $2.96," Gibson said on "World News with Charles Gibson."
But the cost of an optional Starbucks latte has nothing to do with gasoline. Still, Gibson oddly correlated the nine-cent price drop per gallon of gas since last week with the nine-cent price increase at the popular coffee joint.
At least Gibson admitted the news wasn't all that bad: "It's raising the price of a cup of coffee by that amount [nine cents], a net gain for the consumer, since you don't have to buy 20 gallons of Starbucks."
But this isn't the first time ABC overshadowed gas price decreases with the increasing cost of something else. It hyped rising dairy costs on June 27.
The three major networks, ABC, CBS and NBC, are often quick to point out any rise in gas prices, but sometimes reluctant to report a drop in gas prices. Gas price decreases immediately before the Memorial Day holiday went largely unnoticed by those networks.
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Well, obviously George W. Bush hates Starbucks.
July 24, 2007 - 13:50 ET by Dave RWell, obviously George W. Bush is trying to put Starbucks out of business. I'm just surprised Charlie didn't figure out a way to weave the price of tea in China into his little story as well.
It would have made just as much sense.
Help Fred defeat everybody.
}}}----> Juan Valdez
July 24, 2007 - 13:54 ET by Cool ArrowSo maybe Juan Valdez will go back to growing coffee instead of powdering Lindsey Lohan's nose.
Cool, LOL-I always
July 24, 2007 - 14:44 ET by Dave RCool,
LOL-I always thought Juan was picking those "funny" green leaves when he wasn't busy picking coffee beans.
Help Fred defeat everybody.
Way down among
July 24, 2007 - 15:16 ET by Del DolemonteWay down among Brazilians
Coffee beans grow by the billions
So they've got to find those extra cups to fill
They've got an awful lot of coffee in Brazil
You can't get cherry soda
'cause they've got to fill that quota
And the way things are I'll bet they never will
They've got a zillion tons of coffee in Brazil
No tea or tomato juice
You'll see no potato juice
'cause the planters down in Santos all say "No, no, no"
The politician's daughter
Was accused of drinkin' water
And was fined a great big fifty dollar bill
They've got an awful lot of coffee in Brazil
[instrumental break]
You date a girl and find out later
She smells just like a percolator
Her perfume was made right on the grill
Why, they could percolate the ocean in Brazil
And when their ham and eggs need savor
Coffee ketchup gives 'em flavor
Coffee pickles way outsell the dill
Why, they put coffee in the coffee in Brazil
No tea, no tomato juice
You'll see no potato juice
The planters down in Santos all say "No, no, no"
Bush causes coffee prices
July 24, 2007 - 13:09 ET by Chris NormanBush causes coffee prices to rocket up. Economy to be destroyed by workers falling asleep on the job. Injuries and deaths mount. Oh, the horror!
The dogs bark, but the caravan moves on.
- Arabian Proverb
I agree...
July 24, 2007 - 13:10 ET by heldmyw...it's the relentlessly bitter, childish, whiny slant that is so tiresome.
It's like there isn't any thought behind it, it's just a BDS-powered liberal crank-filter.
But... Thanks to the internet, there are alternatives!
Double standard?
July 24, 2007 - 13:16 ET by Dave in TexasI also noticed that Charles managed to report on the Starbucks increase without mentioning their profits or how much their CEO makes. Funny how he's never able to do that when gas prices increase.
So is our wonderfully productive congress going to be calling the Starbucks execs up to Washington for hearings? Or do they have too many non-binding resolutions to vote on to make time?
Dave in Texas, ....or that
July 24, 2007 - 14:32 ET by msh1973Dave in Texas, ....or that Starbucks is run by liberals and that they support every liberal cause out there. Go figure!
Popcorn is George Bush's Fault too
July 24, 2007 - 13:44 ET by Lame CherryIf I might add this, on our ABC news here they were blaming popcorn prices on biofuel production as George Bush has increased those plants and corn is now supposedly to popcorn.
Couldn't have anything to do with greedy traders who own Disney either now could it.
Boy is this font huge in writing this, hope it doesn't transfer the same or the envirowacks will fine me for having too large a carbon type footprint online lol
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CBS Producers: "Look a
July 24, 2007 - 14:02 ET by Airforce_5_OABC Producers: "Look a silver lining...Find a Black Cloud quick!!!!!
The only thing you should feel when shooting insurgents is the rifle recoil.
"World News with Charles
July 24, 2007 - 14:01 ET by MightyMouth"World News with Charles Gibson."
Could the title of his show be any less accurate? How about:
"Silly Comparisons by Charles Gibson" or
"World Nuyk, Nuyk with Charles Gibson" or
"Charles Gibson's Neighborhood"??
"There are two types of people in this country; those who provide freedom and those who enjoy it." MM says...
thanks for the chuckle
July 24, 2007 - 14:09 ET by Julia A. SeymourMightyMouth -
Your comments made me laugh. Thanks!
You are welcome
July 24, 2007 - 14:23 ET by MightyMouthYou are welcome Julia!
"World News with Charles and Kermit"
"Gas is down, but froglegs are up!"
"There are two types of people in this country; those who provide freedom and those who enjoy it." MM says...
Hey MM… How bout “World
July 24, 2007 - 14:29 ET by Airforce_5_OHey MM… How bout “World New tonight with Charles Gibson and the deranged bum on the corner.”
THE END IS NEAR.
The only thing you should feel when shooting insurgents is the rifle recoil.
"...deranged bum on the
July 24, 2007 - 14:43 ET by MightyMouth"...deranged bum on the corner"
Send him over to Couric, she needs the help! :-)
"There are two types of people in this country; those who provide freedom and those who enjoy it." MM says...
MM I thought maybe they
July 24, 2007 - 14:50 ET by Airforce_5_OMM I thought maybe they could do the Female/Female Anchor thing. I heard Lindsy Lohan was looking for a job now.
The only thing you should feel when shooting insurgents is the rifle recoil.
}}}----> Not Kermit?
July 24, 2007 - 14:29 ET by Cool ArrowI didn't know Kermit's gate swung that way.
Shame on you Cool, it's
July 24, 2007 - 14:45 ET by MightyMouthShame on you Cool, it's Kermit, KERMIT! for cryin out loud!
$-)
"There are two types of people in this country; those who provide freedom and those who enjoy it." MM says...
}}}----> It's not easy being green
July 24, 2007 - 14:50 ET by Cool ArrowIt's not easy being easy either. But he is a PBS character, isn't he?
I've always wondered what
July 24, 2007 - 15:03 ET by MightyMouthI've always wondered what Miss Piggy saw in Kermit. I mean think about it, he's not her species, not her color and they can't possibly like the same food. They would be a childless couple and sex would boil down to the most kinky imaginable, hey...just like most liberals :-/ Anyhow, I've come to the conclusion that Kermit is destined to be a hermit and bachelor all his live long days.
"There are two types of people in this country; those who provide freedom and those who enjoy it." MM says...
MM and cool... I am about
July 24, 2007 - 15:09 ET by bigtimerMM and cool...
I am about to have to get up and get a tissue you guys have me cracking up so hard with laughter over this situation.
A little encouragement...
July 24, 2007 - 15:27 ET by MightyMouthhehe, bt... I'll bet this is the last time Julia gives me any encouragement. :-)
"There are two types of people in this country; those who provide freedom and those who enjoy it." MM says...
...as Charlie Gibson sings,
July 24, 2007 - 15:06 ET by Hero Squad...as Charlie Gibson sings, "It's not easy going green."
*****
"I'm sorry, you must have mistaken me for a clown that gives a damn!" - Sticky the Clown
Swillin' to the oldies
July 24, 2007 - 15:15 ET by Cool ArrowAnd Kermit sings of his first love across the sea in Germany.
Far across the blue ocean
There's an old croaker's daughter
Froglein Froglein
Of course he is going to
July 24, 2007 - 14:14 ET by TotheRightofReaganOf course he is going to report on this, his assistant's intern was probably complaining about how much extra money they had to pony up to buy the grande carmel mocca latte for the staff that day. I can see Charlie and his staff already plotting how this is a vast right wing conspiracy on our liberals favorite hang outs.
“Above all, we must realize that no arsenal, or no weapon in the arsenals of the world, is so formidable as the will and moral courage of free men and women. It is a weapon our adversaries in today's world do not have. “ – Ronald Reagan
What, no mention that milk
July 24, 2007 - 14:30 ET by msh1973What, no mention that milk is now over $4.00/gallon?
Udder nonsense
July 24, 2007 - 14:36 ET by Cool ArrowLazy freakin cows!
Just wait till the price of corn goes to a buccaneer. Corn piracy on the high seas. Corn pirates hiding their booty in a remote corn hole on some exotic island.
Cool Arrow, What?
July 24, 2007 - 14:39 ET by msh1973Cool Arrow,
What?
}}}----> A buck an ear?
July 24, 2007 - 14:42 ET by Cool ArrowGet it? Price of corn?
never mind
Cool Arrow, Sorry, I am a
July 24, 2007 - 14:52 ET by msh1973Cool Arrow,
Sorry, I am a little slow on the uptake! I do get it now.
..LOL... I was hoping you
July 24, 2007 - 14:54 ET by bigtimer..LOL...
I was hoping you would msh...didn't want to say anything.
bigtimer, My husband
July 24, 2007 - 15:03 ET by msh1973bigtimer,
My husband makes fun of me because I am not always paying attention to his comments, now I know why. All seriousness, I almost choked when I was in WalMart and the milk was $4.29/gallon. I told my kids not to waste a single drop! LOL!
Drink more
July 24, 2007 - 15:32 ET by Hero SquadDrink more cola.
*****
"I'm sorry, you must have mistaken me for a clown that gives a damn!" - Sticky the Clown
Hero Squad, I don't think
July 24, 2007 - 19:19 ET by msh1973Hero Squad,
I don't think cola would taste very good on their Cheerios.
Um, coffee is expensive
July 24, 2007 - 15:32 ET by mostlymoderateUm, coffee is expensive because a vast majority of coffee drinkers are idiots and "choose" to pay exuberant amounts of their paycheck on Starbucks et. Al. I know college kids that make minimum wage but spend about $8 on coffee everyday. Be a man, drink some fricken Folgers! :)
I agree mm... or Maxwell
July 24, 2007 - 15:38 ET by bigtimerI agree mm...
or Maxwell House extra dark roast...and quite a few others, whatever suits your taste.
...all of this can be bought for 7.00 or under for about two and a half pounds...used to be a three pound can.
Plus I buy coffee beans when on sale for a treat now dn then and grind them.
I refuse to pay that kind of price for coffee.
Tell me about it. Starbucks
July 24, 2007 - 15:43 ET by mostlymoderateTell me about it. Starbucks is a joke. Sure, the coffee is really good; however, one can learn how to make the coffee just as good at home with the proper beans or grind. Plus, multiply a savings of just $5 a day by 365 days a year and WHAM: $1825 a year. Put that money in an interest bearing account from age 25 each year and by the time you hit 65, you MIGHT just be able to afford those things your jealous of.
bigtimer, Maxwell House
July 24, 2007 - 17:56 ET by msh1973bigtimer,
Maxwell House half/cafe, not too bad. My husband is on a restricted diet (high blood pressure), dr. recommended the half/cafe. For a great cup of coffee I treat myself to Dunkin Donut, no foolin, it is really a good cup of joe.