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Chris Matthews Flatteringly Compares Sarah Palin to Bill Clinton
Would you ever in your wildest dreams imagine Chris Matthews flatteringly comparing Sarah Palin to former President Bill Clinton?
During a lengthy opening segment about Palin's political future on the syndicated program bearing his name, Matthews said, "There’s one unlikely Democrat you might compare to Sarah Palin when it comes to being a natural: the generally incomparable Bill Clinton" (…
Tom Friedman: Tea Party is Wrong - Americans Want Higher Taxes and Mor
There are times when one has to think the Manhattan building that is the home of the New York Times doesn't have any windows, doesn't have any television sets, and doesn't have any doors that allow employees to venture out and actually see what's happening in America beyond the walls of 620 Eighth Avenue.
Consider that after the impact the Tea Party has had on our nation's politics the past…
Open Thread: North Korea Deploys Surface to Air Missiles in Yellow Sea
For general discussion and debate about politics, the economy, sports, and whatever else tickles your fancy.
Possible talking point: North Korea has deployed surface to air missiles to the Yellow Sea.
AP's Crutsinger Downplays Worst New Home Market Ever, Lowers the Recov
There are many annoying aspects of the sea change in media coverage of the economy since Barack Obama became president. At or near the top of the list is how the business press has downplayed the unprecedented housing industry disaster, while lowering the bar that will supposedly represent a real recovery to ridiculous levels.
According the the Census Bureau (12-page PDF), 23,000 new homes…
NPR's Nina Totenberg Paints Ultraliberal Justice as 'Far More Conserva
It was apparently such a slow news weekend that NPR seemed like it was recycling. Legal correspondent Nina Totenberg dedicated a report on Friday night's All Things Considered to the ultraliberal Supreme Court justice William Brennan, publicizing a biography that's been out for eight weeks. She touted his "incredible" legacy:
For those not familiar with Brennan's incredible record, let us…
WaPo Promotes 'DREAM Act' for Sympathetic 'Undocumented Youths
Liberal Democrats would like to use the lame-duck session of Congress to squeeze out passage of the "DREAM Act" to provide a "path" for citizenship to illegal-alien students. So The Washington Post ordered up another round of sympathetic press-release coverage for Sunday's paper with the tableau of a Thanksgiving dinner, complete with a beautiful "exemplary student" named Anngie Gutierrez who…
Within 3 Days, AP's Reported Unemployment Estimates Significantly Wors
In separate reports for the Associated Press during the past week, Christopher Rugaber and Jeannine Aversa, economics writers for the wire service, each dealt with estimates for next year's average unemployment rate. They came back with significantly different predictions for 2011 without recognizing how widely those estimates varied.
On Tuesday, Rugaber dealt with the Federal Reserve's…
NPR: Obama's Fat Lip Could Improve Image With Jong Il, Ahmadinejad and
It appears that at NPR, even a fat lip for the President is to be heralded as a crowning achievement furthering his prestige and street cred when dealing with despots like Kim Jong Il and Mahmoud Ahmadinejad.
According to Scott Simon, a president with a "gnarly, vivid scar" might even be able to intimidate China's rulers into halting their currency manipulation (audio follows with partial…
Barbara Walters Lets Obamas Advance Myth Presidents Always Lose Congre
Barbara Walters on Friday allowed Barack and Michelle Obama advance the myth that presidents always lose Congress during midterm elections.
This not surprisingly happened during a special "20/20" interview with the first family at the White House (video follows with transcript and commentary):
Charles Krauthammer Rips Liberal Media for Being Obsessed with Sarah P
Charles Krauthammer on Friday tore into the liberal media for being obsessed with former Alaska governor Sarah Palin.
After Krauthammer scolded the "editorial judgment" of the producers of PBS's "Inside Washington" for week after week prominently displaying her as the "only representative of conservatism of any importance" in this nation, the Washington Post's Colby King proved his point (…
Open Thread: FBI Thwarts Terrorist Attempt to Bomb Tree Lighting Cerem
For general discussion and debate about politics, the economy, sports, or whatever else tickles your fancy.
Possible talking point: the FBI thwarted a terrorist from setting off a bomb at a Christmas tree lighting ceremony in Portland, Oregon, Friday.
A Heavy Dose of Pro-Obama Books (and Insider Favors) on the New York T
Typically, The New York Times has released its annual book reviewers' list of the 100 Most Notable Books of 2010, and they favor liberal authors, and most helpfully, current and former staffers of the New York Times. For people who may buy Christmas gifts or make Christmas lists based on this top-books list, Obama is still the hero. The Times recommended both The Bridge by David Remnick, editor…
Al Sharpton: Racist, Sexist Rush Limbaugh Should Be Canned by FCC
Brian Maloney at the Radio Equalizer blog reported that the Rev. Al Sharpton used his radio show to accuse someone else of having a radio show with a racial bias. Sharpton said clearly the FCC is not trying to block "free speech" just racist or sexist speech, as defined by a wise man, like Al Sharpton:
And part of what I think the FCC needs to do is give the guidelines of what is excusable…
Networks Reported on Tom DeLay, 'Convicted Felon,' But Skipped DeLay's
The Big Three networks all briefly covered the conviction of former House Minority Leader Tom DeLay for campaign money laundering on Wednesday night. But none of them allowed DeLay air time to defend himself. "This is an abuse of power," he said outside the courtroom. "It's a miscarriage of justice, and I still maintain that I am innocent. The criminalization of politics undermines our very…