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Ignoring the Donkey in the RoomAppearing on Wednesday's "Good Morning America," media critic Howard Kurtz and co-host Chris Cuomo marveled at the media's ability to turn Americans against the war in Iraq. Kurtz, who has a new book on the subject, claimed that the top three network anchors kept "framing the story in such a way" that the bad news finally had an impact. While Cuomo and Kurtz …
NewsBuster Noel Sheppard Discusses Gore's Nobel Prize with Dennis Mill
I've debated whether or not this should be posted. However, as I've been a fan of Dennis Miller's since his "Weekend Update" days, and the discussion was rather timely, I hope you'll forgive the seemingly shameless self-promotion.On Friday, I was Dennis's guest on his radio program, and we mostly discussed the extremely delicious hypocrisy inherent in Al Gore receiving a Nobel Peace Prize on the…
Open Thread
Your turn to discuss all things political, economical, social, etc. To accommodate those that aren't interested in college football, a separate open thread will follow for that. Have fun.
ABC Turns Presumption of Innocence Upside Down in Boot-Camp Case: 'Eno
The principle that there is a presumption of innocence in favor of the accused is the undoubted law, axiomatic and elementary, and its enforcement lies at the foundation of the administration of our criminal law -- U.S. Supreme Court, Coffin v. United States [1895].Was [there] enough evidence to find that they were not guilty? -- ABC News, Matter of Martin Lee Anderson [2007]. Forget that musty…
WaPo's Givhan Still Givin' Medals to Marion -- For Feminist Fashion Se
Sure, Michael Vick has admitted involvement in dogfighting. But did you see how sharp he looked in that suit on the way to the courthouse? And yes, Mark McGwire bombed at those congressional hearings with his "I don't want to talk about the past" skate on steroids, but he's the epitome of what a XXXL Abercrombie & Fitch guy can be.Inane as those comments are, they at least have the merit…
Stop the Presses: AP Reporter Changes Tune on Deficit Causes
Is Associated Press economics writer Martin Crutsinger quietly converting to supply-side economics? This is noteworthy, because Crutsinger has usually been the go-to reporter for uncalled-for gloom and doom about the economy for at least the past few years (a few examples are here, here, here, and here). Here are the specifics about Crutsinger's possible epiphany. In May, covering the record US…
Weekend Captionfest
Original caption: Senator Ted Kennedy (D-MA) speaks to the media after speaking to union members at a rally on Capitol Hill
ABC, CBS and NBC Hail 'Sweet Vindication' for Al Gore
All three broadcast network evening newscasts led Friday night by celebrating Al Gore's receipt of the Nobel Peace Prize, portraying it as “sweet vindication” for him while presuming his global warming views are beyond dispute and speculating about the “tantalizing prospect” of a presidential run. ABC anchor Charles Gibson teased: “Tonight, the man who almost won the White House did win the most-…
Jimmy Carter Hailed, Ronald Reagan Ripped on 'XM Public Radio
Long-time NPR Morning Edition host Bob Edwards was dumped by NPR in 2004 after almost 25 years in the anchor chair. Later in that year, he found a new perch at XM satellite radio’s XMPR or XM Public Radio channel, where he hosts a daily hour-long show that re-airs several times. On Thursday’s show, he still sounded like a typical liberal NPR host as he interviewed ex-President Jimmy Carter, and…