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Pence Introduces ‘Broadcaster Freedom Act’ to Block Fairness Doctr
As NewsBusters has reported here and here, Congressman Mike Pence (R-Indiana) is on a mission to prevent the reinstitution of an archaic Federal Communications Commission edict disingenuously called the Fairness Doctrine. As most sane people are aware, folks calling for this reinstatement are interested in anything but fairness, and, instead, are looking to kill conservative talk radio.With that…
ABC Plans Another Town Hall Special With Another Democrat
"Good Morning America" has scheduled a second town-hall style special with a presidential candidate and, unsurprisingly, the recipient is another Democrat. 2008 contender John Edwards will appear on Monday, July 16 to discuss poverty with ABC co-host Diane Sawyer. Readers of NewsBusters will remember that the last such event, anchored by Robin Roberts and airing March 26, featured Hillary Clinton…
Book Review: Web Site Founder Offers Media Criticism with an Attitude
Drew Curtis shows Fark has more than one meaning - it's a Web site and a book.
FARK Founder Lists Top Five Problems with the Media
In Q&A, Curtis tells about stupid journalism tricks. Oh, and, how the French 'still suck.'
Washington Post Columnist Blames High Gas Prices on Nancy Pelosi
Here’s something you don’t see every day: a member of the mainstream media blaming high gas prices on somebody other than President Bush or Vice President Cheney.Better strap yourselves in, for the culprit is truly shocking.Not only did Wednesday’s Washington Post deflect responsibility for the rise in prices paid at the pump away from the White House, much of the blame was actually shifted to –…
'Today' Blames McCain Implosion on War Support; Rollins Tells It Like
If I hear one more MSM outlet ascribe the implosion of John McCain's candidacy to his support for the war in Iraq, I'm going to scream . . Let's see. Why don't we check out this morning's "Today"?NBC REPORTER CHIP REID: He's been falling steadily in the NBC/Wall Street Journal poll from 29% in December to 24 in March and last month just 14%. His unwavering support of the Iraq war is unpopular…
L.A.Times: Democrats Need to be MORE Emotional Campaigners
This one is a hoot. The L.A.Times has posted a piece in their politics section about the supposed revelations of Drew Westen, a psychologist who is advising Democrats that they are too logical and rely on "facts" too much in their campaigns. Westen is warning Democrats that they need to be more "emotional" in their appeals to the voters because, according to his "research", Democrat and…