Tom DeLay Wants to ‘Slap’ NYT’s Paul Krugman
Don't you love it when you find out that leading political figures in America think just like you? Before you answer, consider a recent comment made by former House Majority Leader Tom DeLay about the New York Times "economic" columnist Paul Krugman.Due to language that might offend some, the actual quote comes after the break. However, let's just say that as reported by the Washington Examiner'…
How the Housing Report Changed From Initial E-Mail to Spun Story
Here's what a CNN e-mail I received said when the news was first released: Here's how the headline at the home page turned out mid-morning:
ABC's Sawyer: 'Vigilantes' Going 'Too Far' to Combat Illegals
According to ABC anchor Diane Sawyer, a new Oklahoma law making it a felony for U.S. citizens to knowingly provide shelter or transportation to illegal immigrants goes "across the line," "too far," and turns people into "vigilantes." Interviewing Lou Dobbs, CNN host and noted opponent of illegal immigration, on Tuesday's edition of "Good Morning America," Sawyer appeared to be aghast at what she…
LAT: Falling Dollar 'Bruises' Foreigners? What About US
What is it with the MSM and their fetish with worrying so much about everyone but Americans? For the L.A.Times, for instance, even the weakness of our dollar is cause for worrying over how bad it is for... wait for it... foreign companies. While our dollar weakens and could perhaps bring us major economic trouble, the L.A.Times shows serious concern and laments that the soft currency crisis is…
The NewsBusters Weekly Recap: November 10 to
The Oil Prices That Stole ChristmasOn Tuesday, "Good Morning America" reporter Bianna Golodryga hyperventilated about high gas prices and highlighted a man who alleged that the cost of fuel is keeping him from going to church and that it could ruin Christmas. Golodryga piled on, suggesting that some Americans would be forced to eat "cheaper foods" such as pasta and peanut butter instead of fruits…
Anchoress's Anecdotes Demonstrate Ongoing Negative Impact of Old Media
The Anchoress, a three-time Weblog Awards finalist and 2007 Catholic Blog Awards Winner (congratulations!) in the Best Political/Social Commentary category (scroll down at link to see it), delivered a cold but necessary shower earlier this evening to those of us who are tempted to exaggerate or overstate the impact New Media is having on most Americans. I'll bet that a lot of us can relay similar…
Networks Still Misinterpreting Foreclosure Data
Uh oh, it's that time of the month again. Once a month, California-based RealtyTrac releases national foreclosure statistics and once a month, all three networks manage to overlook details in their reporting. But, this time, ABC's "World News with Charles Gibson" got it completely wrong.From the November 14 broadcasts:
CNN Downplays Death Threat Against Oil Executive
It seems like every day, the media complain about high gas prices. But it is not often that you hear that someone was so angry about pump prices they sent a death threat to an oil CEO.According to CNN's November 15 "American Morning" Shell president John Hofmeister has not just gotten hate mail.“Pretty brave that you decided to do this, you know you were heading out on tour, you didn’t just get…
CBS's Mark Knoller Compares Movie Theaters to Big Oil
In an Andy Rooneyesque rant about how his latest movie-going experience "left much to be desired," CBS White House correspondent Mark Knoller hinted he wouldn't mind seeing liberal consumers groups tackle hefty snack prices at the nation's movie theaters. He even suggested the short titles for two bills Congress could draft on that front. From Knoller's November 12 Couric & Co. blog post (…
