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GMA Uses Interview with Gay Basketball Player to Discuss America’s
As already reported on NewsBusters, Friday’s "Good Morning America" used the pretext of the 2008 presidential election to wonder just how bigoted America is. In a segment that aired in the 7:30 hour, Diane Sawyer talked to former NBA star John Amaechi about his new book, the revelation that he’s a homosexual, and an anti-gay diatribe delivered by ex-Miami Heat star Tim Hardaway. This is the…
Will Media Report ‘Dazzling Successes’ in Baghdad
As America’s elected officials debate non-binding resolutions to rebuke President George W. Bush over his troop surge in Iraq, news comes from that country’s prime minister of “dazzling successes” in Baghdad. Anyone care to wager whether this will get any attention from the media this evening?As reported by Agence France-Presse (h/t Drudge, emphasis mine throughout): "Iraq's Prime Minister Nuri…
Media Operate in Concert with Gore's Music Plans
Print, broadcast ignore hypocrisy of a 'green' event that could pollute every continent.
GMA Speculates on Obama and Race: What Do Americans ‘Really Feel In
On Friday’s "Good Morning America," Diane Sawyer, who has previously asked Senator Barack Obama if America is secretly ‘more racist or sexist,’ introduced a story on the issue of the 2008 presidential election and race. The ABC co-host prefaced the issue by mentioning that some African American leaders are not supporting the Illinois politician because they think the U.S. isn’t ready to vote for…
Greeting Card Company Offered Disparaging ‘Love Democratic Style
This one is going to require all potables, combustibles, and sharp objects to be safely stowed – trust me! Many computer users are familiar with an e-card company called Blue Mountain. If you haven’t received such an electronic show of affection from a friend or relative, well, you must not be a very nice person (/sarcasm).Anyway, for Valentine’s Day, the company apparently offered customers a…