HBO Commentator: Black Union President Is 'Personal Pet' of NFL Commi
August 21st, 2006 10:29 PM
Let us try, for a moment, to imagine a media figure. Let us assume that this figure has been a major media personality for more than 20 years, but has, on occasion, been known for making racially tinged comments. This media personality has built a reputation as an intellectual, so he's aware of what kind of comments can be mis-interpreted or mis-construed.
Now, let us a imagine a professional…
The Early Show Continues To Mis-label Terrorist Surveillance Program
August 19th, 2006 9:07 AM
When the New York Times originally broke the story of the NSA Terrorist Surveillance Program, the rest of the media leapt to the bandwagon, and immediately began referring to President Bush's "Domestic Surveillance Program." One of the forums where this has been particularly egregious is CBS' The Early Show. Well, the last 7 months and all of the discussion has done nothing to change the…
Peacock Calls Smerconish 'Conservative
July 3rd, 2006 9:38 AM
What do you call an ardent Arlen Specter supporter who proposes a timetable for withdrawal from Iraq and accuses Republicans of 'chicanery' for introducing proposals on gay marriage and flag burning? Why, a 'conservative' of course - if you're NBC's Today show and your guest is Michael Smerconish. This is the MSM's means of convincing viewers that there is balance in their choice of guests.…