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Man the Lifeboats - Global Warming Alarmism Is Swamping Debate
Media ignore opposition, call scientists 'flat Earthers' to sink climate change dispute.
President Bush Comes Out Full Force Against 'Fairness Doctrine
This may seem like a "duh," but we have news today that President Bush is against the inaptly named "Fairness Doctrine." I say it may seem like a duh, but it really isn't as axiomatic as you might think because Bush has not really addressed this issue in the past. It may have seemed a good bet to say he was against the concept, but since he never really said much against it before, it is good to…
Essay: Eliot Spitzer – A Man Without A Party
Democrats dialing for damsels don't get labeled with the big "D" Changing His MindRonald Reagan often said "I did not leave the Democratic Party, the Democratic Party left me." For floundering and foundering New York Governor Eliot Spitzer -- a twist on the Gipper's words. Spitzer didn't leave the Democratic Party: the Media just didn't see the need to mention the fact that Spitzer was…
15 Countries Land on Reporters Without Borders 'Internet Enemies' List
International journalism advocacy group Reporters Without Borders (RSF) is declaring March 12 "Online Free Expression Day" to raise awareness to government repression of Web-based journalism in over 20 countries throughout the world.RSF now lists 15 countries as "Internet enemies" (such as Cuba, Iran, and North Korea) and 11 other nations in a less-severe but nonetheless troubling designation as…
Who Gets Tossed Tonight From 'American Idol' Open Thread
Regardless of people's views concerning "American Idol," there's no getting around its popularity and impact on American culture.With that in mind, I wanted to try something that we haven't done at NewsBusters up to this point, namely, have an Open Thread to discuss what happened on Tuesday's show, and who will get the axe on Wednesday.If you don't feel this is an appropriate venue to discuss…
Bolton: 'No Doubt' North Korea Would Try To Sell Nuke To Al-Qaida
Former U.N. ambassador faults 'lure of Chinese market' for U.S. not being tougher with China on Korean issue.
CNN Apologizes for Spitzer Analyst Who Attacked Topless Dancer in
Maybe it takes one to know one, but CNN is nonetheless a little red in the face over the gaffe of turning to a man with a troubled past in "adult entertainment" -- so to speak -- as an analyst for the Elliot Spitzer prostitution story. CNN has apologized for offering up as an analyst one Kendall Coffey, a fellow who had to resign as a U.S. attorney over an incident in 1996 when he attacked a…
Playwright and Film Director: "Why I Am No Longer a 'Brain-Dead Libera
The name David Mamet may not be known to the majority of Americans. However, theater and movie works that he's been involved in over the past four decades certainly are, such as "The Postman Always Rings Twice," "The Verdict," "Glengarry Glen Ross," "Wag the Dog," and "The Untouchables."A previously avowed liberal who even contributes to the Huffington Post, Mamet has recently had a change of…