Lara Logan on War Coverage: ‘We’re There to be the Watchdog For Al
June 24th, 2007 11:56 AM
CNN’s Howard Kurtz invited CBS’ Lara Logan on “Reliable Sources” Sunday, and it was difficult to tell what was more disgraceful: the way that Kurtz disingenuously set up Logan to bash Fox News’ Bill O’Reilly, or; Logan’s amazingly hypocritical answer regarding journalists’ role during wartime wherein she proudly stated: “We’re there to be the watchdog for all sides.”I kid you not. In fact, Logan…
CNN Shills For Hamas: ‘This is Law and Order in the New Gaza
June 22nd, 2007 2:23 PM
Last week, the Palestinian terrorist group Hamas took over Gaza in what was described by many as a bloodbath.Just days later, CNN’s Ben Wedeman filed a report from the region in which he glowingly praised these terrorists’ efforts to bring “law and order in the new Gaza.”In a video segment that was aired at various times Thursday, Wedeman exclusively interviewed Gaza residents who seemed thrilled…
Media Blame America For China's CO2 Emissions
June 21st, 2007 6:49 PM
When it was announced Tuesday that China surpassed the United States as the world’s leading emitter of carbon dioxide, NewsBusters asked, “Will Media Notice?”In reality, the answer is a mixed windbag, with most press outlets totally ignoring the revelation, and a few actually blaming the problem on – wait for it! – the United States. I kid you not.However, before we address that stupidity, it…
Pelosi's House Brushes Off CNN's Questions on Earmarks
June 20th, 2007 12:36 PM
Have we entered the Twilight Zone? A mainstream media outlet is going after Congress, particularly a Democrat Congress, for not living up to one of their promises?CNN correspondent Drew Griffin and a team of two staffers and six interns all 435 members of the House of Representatives a simple question - if they get obtain a copy of each representative's earmark request. Even with the Democrats'…
CNN’s Amanpour Exemplifies Bias, Even With Honor ‘For Services to
June 18th, 2007 12:35 PM
Christiane Amanpour is a leading example of biased mainstream media journalism, particularly with regard to the Iraq war. She appeared on Monday's "American Morning" program on CNN with co-host John Roberts, and repeated the platitude that mainstream media reports "without fear nor favor... giving voice to those who don't have a voice, and just simply trying to tell the truth..." As she continued…
CNN’s Jack Cafferty Blames President Bush For Hamas Takeover of Gaza
June 16th, 2007 5:11 PM
On Thursday, Instapundit’s Glenn Reynolds was curious how quickly Israel would be blamed for Hamas’ activities in Gaza, with the answer expeditiously coming from the Boston Globe.Well, CNN’s Jack Cafferty one-upped the Globe Friday by actually blaming Hamas' takeover of Gaza on – wait for it! – President George W. Bush.Color me unsurprised.In his normal spot on CNN’s “The Situation Room,”…
Fidel Castro 'Fascinates' Larry King Because He Is So Well-Liked and D
June 16th, 2007 3:22 PM
In yet another example of either Castro-philia or ill-informed gullibility by a member of the press, this time from CNN's Larry King, who fell for the propaganda of Hollywood, leftists and Fidel Castro who portray the oppressive Communist dictator in the media as a Communist--uh, strike that--socialist Sheriff Andy Taylor, who is so beloved by his “constituents,” that he is never challenged and…
The NewsBusters Weekly Recap: June 9 to
June 16th, 2007 10:15 AM
The Networks ‘Lame’ ArgumentOn June 12, all three morning shows parroted DNC talking points and declared President Bush a "lame duck." "Good Morning America" solemnly noted that the phrase would likely follow Bush throughout his trip to Capitol Hill. (Apparently this is the theory that if the networks say something enough, everyone will believe it.) Please Don’t Be MadSpeaking of "Good Morning…