The NewsBusters Weekly Recap: June 9 to 15

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The Networks ‘Lame’ Argument

On June 12, all three morning shows parroted DNC talking points and declared President Bush a "lame duck." "Good Morning America" solemnly noted that the phrase would likely follow Bush throughout his trip to Capitol Hill. (Apparently this is the theory that if the networks say something enough, everyone will believe it.)

Please Don’t Be Mad

Speaking of "Good Morning America," co-anchor Chris Cuomo conducted a groveling interview with Michael Moore in which he backtracked from calling the liberal filmmaker’s new movie a stunt. "Look, I like the stunt," he corrected.

Sorry, Jack

Apparently CNN’s Jack Cafferty is having a Vietnam flashback. He recently lemented that anti-war protestors aren’t "tearing up college campuses."

But Don’t Call Me Partisan

According to reporter Helen Thomas, she liked Presidents Kennedy and Clinton, but didn’t much care for Reagan or Bush 43. While being interviewed by Tim Russert, Thomas also talked about her struggle to remain objective. Some things, you just can’t make up.

He’s Back...

Dan Rather returned this week to create a Walter Cronkite moment as he labeled the Iraq War a "strategic catastrophe of historic proportions." He then went on to bash Katie Couric for "tart[ing]" up the news. Where would we be without America’s anchor?


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1) ABCNBCCBSMSNBCCNNWaPoLA/NY

1) ABCNBCCBSMSNBCCNNWaPoLA/NYTimes = lame duck news outlets

2) Chris Cuomo: Please don't get mad and sit on me, Mr. Moore!?!

3) CNN’s Jack Cafferty = inciting riots. Put down your DVD of V For Vendetta, Jack. The broad doesn't look that hot bald.

4) Helen Thomas - "Some things, you just can’t make up."  Nope, would take a jack hammer to make up that mug, and a steam roller to cover it with make up.

5) Title for Dan Rather's biography if/when he writes it: "Forging Ahead".  Dan, you won't get a date from Katie if you continue to shower her with such flattery.

Unfortunately, President Bush

Unfortunately, President Bush is truly "lame" on immigration. He's turned his back on his supporters. Sad and infuriating.

NEVER,NEVER trust a liberal