Jon Stewart Mocks Media on ACORN Story: ‘Where the Hell Were You

"ACORN appears to be a corrupt organization that aids and abets criminals and gets millions of dollars in taxpayer money."Such was reported Tuesday evening, but not by one of the mainstream television news outlets.That was Jon Stewart on Comedy Central's "The Daily Show," who in a fabulous six-minute segment not only covered the story of ACORN representatives giving business advice to folks…
Noel Sheppard
September 16th, 2009 1:39 PM

Two-Faced Democrat Deeds Takes Two Stands on Police Strikes; WaPo Buri

The first major electoral contest following any presidential election is the Virginia governor's race, and no less so this year given Barack Obama having been the first Democratic presidential candidate to win the state since 1964. But this year, the Obama magic may have worn off in the Old Dominion, with Republican Bob McDonnell showing a consistent lead over Democratic opponent Creigh Deeds and…
Ken Shepherd
September 16th, 2009 1:37 PM

Marie Claire Hypes Lesbianism

Did the photo editors of Marie Claire and Maxim switch places for a day? It sure seems that way, considering the picture of a lip-locked Drew Barrymore and Ellen Page that accompanied their joint, profanity-laced interview in the October issue of Marie Claire. [Photo after the jump.] Conducted by writer Jessica Henderson, Page and Barrymore promoted their new movie, "Whip It," and attempted…
Colleen Raezler
September 16th, 2009 1:09 PM

Former Employee on Fox: ACORN 'Most Corrupt Group in the Country

Gregory Hall, a former employee of scandal-plagued ACORN, labeled the organization “the most corrupt group in the country” on Wednesday’s Fox and Friends on FNC. Hall placed the blame squarely on the national leaders of the left-wing group: “They’re the ones that are constantly giving the orders that say- make the money, no matter what- lie, steal, cheat- and I’ve got the witnesses to prove it” […
Matthew Balan
September 16th, 2009 12:50 PM

CBS and NBC Finally Catch Up to ACORN Scandal; Express Sympathy for th

In the first story on CBS since the scandal broke last week, on Tuesday’s Evening News, anchor Katie Couric reported: "The grassroots community organization called ACORN helps low-income Americans find affordable housing and gets tens of millions of dollars in government funding. But as Cynthia Bowers reports, that may be coming to an end after a scandal caught on tape."After showing undercover…
Kyle Drennen
September 16th, 2009 12:48 PM

ABC World News Boss on Ignoring ACORN: 'We're Not in the Business of N

Tim Graham
September 16th, 2009 12:13 PM

New IBD Poll Disputes Media Claims Most Doctors Back ObamaCare

A new Investor’s Business Daily poll of more than 1,300 physicians finds that nearly two-thirds (65%) don’t back ObamaCare, more than 70% say the government cannot provide insurance coverage for 47 million additional people and save money without harming quality, and 45% of doctors say they “would consider leaving their practice or taking an early retirement” if the liberal health care plan…
Rich Noyes
September 16th, 2009 12:09 PM

Michael Moore Calls Capitalism 'Legalized Greed'; Serenades Leno Audie

Liberal documentary filmmaker equates democracy with equality and fairness to justify criticism of the wealthy having more.
Jeff Poor
September 16th, 2009 11:27 AM

Where Is The Real Crisis

Learning from cash-for-clunkers.
Dan Kennedy
September 16th, 2009 11:24 AM

Newsweek's Reid Pushes 'Ethical' Manner of Spreading Misery Equally a

"All socialism does is spread misery equally," Rush Limbaugh has oft asserted. Newsweek's T.R. Reid found a Canadian health care enthusiast who would proudly agree. In a September 21 print edition piece entitled "No Country for Sick Men," -- subtitled "To judge the content of a nation's character, look no further than its health-care system" --  Reid turned to Marcus Davies of the Saskatchewan…
Ken Shepherd
September 16th, 2009 11:00 AM

Media Double Standard: Only the Right's Signs Are Worth Covering

After systematically ignoring the outrageous and offensive signs used by leftist protesters at anti-war demonstrations journalists and bloggers are now devoting an immense amount of attention to a small minority of Tea Party protesters carrying signs far outside of the mainstream.Brian Williams and Chris Matthews think the Tea Party goers are racists, CBS's Nancy Jiles called the protests "a…
Lachlan Markay
September 16th, 2009 10:49 AM

Michael Moore Calls Capitalism ‘Legalized Greed’; Serenades Leno A

Michael Moore, the man of many hats - documentary filmmaker, political scientist and now, singer. Moore has been making the rounds to promote his new movie, "Capitalism: A Love Story." On NBC's Sept. 15 "Jay Leno Show," Moore appeared and was asked what was wrong with capitalism. "Capitalism is actually legalized greed," Moore said. "There's nothing wrong with people earning money, starting a…
Jeff Poor
September 16th, 2009 10:26 AM

ACORN Story Grows But Mainstream Media Reluctant to Cover It

Bruce Springsteen once wrote: “From Small Things (Big Things One Day Come).” I doubt he expected that story of love gone wrong would become ideal political commentary for the group known as ACORN.The small scandal showing an embarrassing video of Baltimore ACORN staffers giving tax advice on how to set up a brothel for underage girls is now national news. This story has everything you could ever…
Dan Gainor
September 16th, 2009 10:21 AM

Open Thread: Carter Calls Criticism of Obama Racist

NB Staff
September 16th, 2009 9:22 AM