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January 8, 2009
It took pornography to hear some economic sense from CNN on the issue of bailouts.“American Morning” reported on Jan. 8 that Larry Flynt, of Hustler magazine, and Joe Francis, of Girls Gone Wild, sent out a press release Jan. 7 asking for $5…
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January 7, 2009
In the midst of economic troubles and much anticipation of
a new administration about to enter the White House, the potential return of
the Fairness Doctrine hasn’t gotten much attention. But on the eve of
President-elect Barack Obama’s…
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January 7, 2009
The words “economic stimulus” have a certain appeal to them because, after all, who wouldn’t want the economy to be stimulated?
But, as the country is nearing his inauguration on Jan. 20 and the inevitability of President Barack Obama’s…
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January 7, 2009
Chances are you’ve seen the PSAs telling you how to prepare for the end of analog television broadcasting on Feb. 17. If you still own an analog TV, the ads tell you, you must purchase a converter box and attaching it to your existing set.But it…
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January 7, 2009
New from the Business & Media Institute
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January 6, 2009
A lot of people seem to think that the success of tech giant Apple hinges on the leadership of its CEO, Steve Jobs.
When reports surfaced on technology blog Gizmodo.com Dec. 30, 2008, that Jobs was ill, Apple’s (NASDAQ:AAPL) stock reacted with…
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January 6, 2009
From illegal immigration and trade to voter fraud, CNN’s Lou Dobbs is never shy about expressing his opinions. That rule held true when Dobbs brought up global warming on Jan. 5.
The outspoken host of “Lou Dobbs Tonight” observed that global…
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January 6, 2009
A potential gas tax increase sparked controversy on “Cavuto on Business” Jan. 3 with a few analysts calling an increase “insane,” while the fill-in host Dagen McDowell and two guests defended such a proposal. Associated Press reported on Jan. 2…
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January 5, 2009
Editor, Chicago Tribune
Dear Editor:
President-elect Obama prescribes fiscal stimulus as the cure for America's ailing economy ("Obama urges Congress to approve economic recovery plan quickly, support bold investment," Jan. 3). Well let's see.…
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January 5, 2009
Call this one of the newest and innovative ways your government has come up with to battle greenhouse gas emissions.
Indirectly it could be considered a cheeseburger tax, but one of the suggestions offered by the Environmental Protection…