Lara Logan on War Coverage: ‘We’re There to be the Watchdog For Al
June 24th, 2007 11:56 AM
CNN’s Howard Kurtz invited CBS’ Lara Logan on “Reliable Sources” Sunday, and it was difficult to tell what was more disgraceful: the way that Kurtz disingenuously set up Logan to bash Fox News’ Bill O’Reilly, or; Logan’s amazingly hypocritical answer regarding journalists’ role during wartime wherein she proudly stated: “We’re there to be the watchdog for all sides.”I kid you not. In fact, Logan…
Media Blame America For China's CO2 Emissions
June 21st, 2007 6:49 PM
When it was announced Tuesday that China surpassed the United States as the world’s leading emitter of carbon dioxide, NewsBusters asked, “Will Media Notice?”In reality, the answer is a mixed windbag, with most press outlets totally ignoring the revelation, and a few actually blaming the problem on – wait for it! – the United States. I kid you not.However, before we address that stupidity, it…
Extremists Abound in Green Movement But Don't Expect Media to Say That
June 20th, 2007 6:15 PM
Environmentalism is hip, green celebrities are “very sexy” and saving the planet is “simple,” according to the media.It is certainly not “extreme” as far as journalists are concerned. The deluge of celebrity books, films and even rock concerts is making green look good – because journalists leave out the cost to individuals, businesses and the economy.“Going green” is all the rage – from Live…
CBS Worries That Global Warming Will Destroy Eiffel Tower, Global Tour
June 20th, 2007 3:19 PM
Apocalyptic rants about what global warming will do to civilization have become so frequent it's hard to keep up, but CBS “Evening News” had a monumental one on June 19.Mark Phillips reported an international study that said climate change could threaten the $662 billion international tourism industry – because rising sea levels and humidity will supposedly destroy monuments and sites like the…