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Time Out for Fairness: The Piers Morgan – Toure Encounter and the Breitbart Hack Headline
Breitbart has a feature article titled: “MSNBC’s Toure has epic Race-Baiting Meltdown on CNN.” It seemed a must read or rather a must watch clip from CNN’s Piers Morgan show. Having watched the video, the headline is as far from the truth of the content as Africa from Central America. It is a hack headline […]
Press Assn. Dinner And CNN Coverage – Pure Entertainment – Purpose Eclipsed
May 1, 2011
Even Wikipedia states that the original intent of the annual dinner has been lost to increasing coziness between the White House and the press; between Hollywood and both. They point to the fact the in recognition of this fact, the New York Times no longer sends a representative. Can it be – a Wikipedia article […]
America c2c Website – Who is Really Behind It and Why Can’t We Contact Him/Her?
April 5, 2011
A friend told me about Americac2c.com, a Conservative website. One has to register or join to view the site. I reluctantly registered because whichever vehicle you choose – Yahoo, Google, Facebook, in addition to their own registration form, you must agree that those sites can turn all information they have on you over to America […]
The Unpleasantness of The Royal Wedding – Big Bussiness for Press and Palace and Tourism
April 3, 2011
One thing is clear: coverage of the Royal Wedding is currently sucking the air out of press rooms worldwide. This was the assessment of a panel discussion on CNN’s Reliable Sources this morning. Budgets have even been earmarked for the event. Helping to generate addictive interest in the event months out – the Palace and […]
Staging a Riot – Positions Please – Let the Photographers and Journalists Through
March 28, 2011
Here is how just a few out of control people can grab maximum attention – a single photograph is all it takes . One wonders if there are photographers/journalists sympathetic to their cause among the press corps surrounding and weaving through such events. The actions of these more violent protesters at times appear carefully staged […]
SamHenry’s Sunday Sillies from the Headlines for 3/20/2011
March 20, 2011
Amazing news of time travel from the Hadron collider deep underground somewhere in Switzerland. They have discovered a particle that can move through time dimensions. They say it does not mean men can travel (women will find a way) but it does mean we can send messages to, say, the past. Why would we want […]
CNN – Is It a “Reliable Source”? The NPR Scandal Puts Them On Edge
March 13, 2011
Sunday mornings brings CNN’s Reliable Sources hosted by Howard Kurtz. According to the CNN page devoted to the show, the philosophy behind it is put forth: Now more than ever, the press is a part of every story it covers. And CNN’s “Reliable Sources” is one of television’s only regular programs to examine how journalists […]
Sarah Palin Trip to India Rich in Speculation; Pregnant with Possibilities for a Presidential Run
March 7, 2011
Will Sarah Palin soon be sporting this? It may not have been expected but it is no surprise that Sarah Palin has decided to visit India. Her computer isn’t down, just her rank in the polls as Michelle Bachmann closes in on her tea party crown. [Washington Post] While the traditional route to the presidency […]
Will Muslim Brotherhood or the US “Steal” Egyptian Revolution
February 21, 2011
The US press is full of fear that the Muslim Brotherhood will show its “true” colors and if not this year, then years from now ultimately “steal” the Egyptian Revolution. Our ally, Israel, is fearful of the eventual outcome of the Revolution: An article titled “The Real Egyptian Revolution” paints this picture: The actual Jan […]
MEMO to NY TIMES – BLOGS ARE NOT DEAD
February 21, 2011
Here’s the attention-grabbing New York Times headline Matt Drudge was heralding with a “developing” tag in the early morning hours : Blogs Wane as the Young Drift to Sites Like Twitter We here at WordPress didn’t have to read the article to know that blogs here are not part of a drift or decline. The […]
Sarah Palin Bashed in Brittish Press Tabloid
February 18, 2011
It’s hardly a remark by Sarah Palin deserving of screaming headlines. She was making a joke and the point of it was not absolute accuracy about milk. It was an effective phrase to undercut the first Lady’s politicization of personal choices . The Daily Mail is essentially an upscale tabloid – the UK version of […]
Is Wikileaks a Purveyor of News or Chaos?
January 18, 2011
Surrounded by cries of “protected under free speech” and “this is journalism,” Wikileaks sails on and moves fearlessly against economic and political targets that some regard as virtual fortresses of power and influence. But where is Wikileaks’ sense of responsibility; of ethics? Where is the line? The Society of Professional Journalist Code of Ethics is […]
Bill Maher: Republicans Have More Extremists Than Muslims
January 10, 2011
Back on CNN tonight as a commentator, comedian Bill Maher managed to yoke Republican extremists with Muslim extremists: Republicans have more extremists in their ranks he said. He went on to positively make idiots out of them claiming they were akin to “foolish school girls” (I will correct this when Anderson Cooper’s 360 transcript for […]
CNN’s Suzanne Malveaux And The Women of CNN
December 28, 2010
Call me jealous (I am) the gorgeous, gregarious and gifted (Harvard and Columbia grad) CNN reporter, Suzanne Malveaux is damnably difficult to ignore. That’s why when her recent shows have featured her in either shirts or sweaters that more or less highlight her upper assets, it was like gilding the lily. She can use it […]
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