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Want To Bet When Katie Couric Loses Her Anchor Job
In reality, it was only a matter of time before one of the online trading websites started a contract as to when Katie Couric would either be fired or resign her role as “CBS Evening News” anchor.Yet, it doesn’t make it any less delicious to see it come to fruition.Not one bit, in fact.
Saturday Video Funnies: Should Sexual Prowess be Discussed on Senate F
Hot Air’s AllahPundit posted an absolutely delicious YouTube video on Friday that is guaranteed to lighten your Saturday.As previously reported by NewsBusters, the Senate on Friday debated a Defense Appropriation bill. During the proceedings, Bill Nelson (D-Florida) made a statement about his military service that comically came across as if he was bragging about his sexual prowess.What follows…
Saturday Climate Change Funnies: “Fear of a Global ‘Coldening
In the wake of soon-to-be-Dr. Al Gore’s failed Live Earth concerts, maybe what the world needs is a little humor to save us from the hysteria being spewed by global warming alarmists.Almost on cue, Australia’s Tim Blair published a marvelous column in the Daily Telegraph Saturday that is guaranteed to give climate change skeptics a few much-needed chuckles.Sadly, I don’t think the alarmists will…
Michael Moore Warns CNN: ‘I’m About to Become Your Worst Nightmare
Given Michael Moore’s anti-war tendencies, you wouldn’t envision him to possess so much rage. However, following his well-publicized dustup with CNN last week (please see Business & Media Institute reports on the subject here and here), the controversial schlockumentarist has published an open letter threatening the network with reprisals.Although likely not his intent, Moore's screed was…
Ted Rall Cartoon Depicts American Soldier as a Suicide Bomber
Ted Rall has created some truly offensive cartoons and articles during his career. However, this might be one of the most disgraceful statements made by a media representative since this war began (h/t Dan Gainor):
The NewsBusters Weekly Recap: July 7 to
One Man’s Terrorist...On "CNN Newsroom," correspondent Cal Perry asserted that Hamas is fighting for "independence" from Israel. Somehow, he failed to mention that the organization has often called for the destruction of that country. Just ‘Cause Al Gore’s Involved, Doesn’t Make it PoliticalDan Harrison, a senior VP of NBC, this week asserted that his network’s over-the-top coverage of Al Gore’s…
Luring Lamar: ABC Asks 'What Would It Take to Get You Behind Withdrawa
Is ABC's Bill Weir a TV journalist -- or a recruiter for Team Defeat? You had to wonder, watching his interview on today's "Good Morning America" of Sen. Lamar Alexander (R-Tn.). Alexander has co-sponsored legislation that would make the Iraq Study Group recommendations the basis for future U.S. strategy in Iraq. GMA CO-HOST BILL WEIR: You have introduced an idea now that really centers around…
More Games with Party Labeling in Yet Another Democratic Corruption Sc
See below for an update in coverage:The indicted former Newark Mayor and current NJ state Senator Sharpe James sure is mysterious. According to the New York Times, WNBC and via the AP, the Wall Street Journal, Yahoo, Philadelphia Inquirer and the UK's Guardian, among others, James seemingly does not belong to a political party. Maybe he belongs to the same non-party as Rep. William Jefferson who…