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February 6, 2008
The media’s constant carping about an economic downturn will have consequences unless the recession rhetoric is toned down, CNBC’s Maria Bartiromo said in a February 6 “Today” show segment.
“[T]he truth is, [“Today” co-anchor] Meredith […
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February 6, 2008
The Worst-Case Economy Reporting Handbook
Broadcasts
are filled with sob stories about economic woes of
"average Americans." But most of those featured are hardly
"average…
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February 6, 2008
There’s nothing like a compelling sob story to put a human face on economic reporting. Unfortunately, the tragic stories highlighted by the media to slam business and naysay the economy are often worst-case scenarios that gloss over subjects’…
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February 6, 2008
Coverage of Super Tuesday shows how deeply the far-left world view is influencing the media and the entire nation.
This year's presidential campaign coverage, especially of the Democratic contest, is much more about “identity group” politics – the…
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February 6, 2008
Editors at CosmoGirl would do well to remember that when they point at somebody else, three fingers are pointing back at them.
The popular teen magazine tackled the question “What is Sexy?” in the March 2008 issue, bemoaning the increased…
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February 5, 2008
The apparently conflicted Washington Post wrote a story that complains Bush’s new budget both creates deficits by overspending and doesn’t fund domestic programs enough.
The Bush plan, which includes an economic “stimulus” plan approved…
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February 5, 2008
It’s one thing to portray a doomsday scenario as it would happen unless drastic action is taken when it comes to global warming. It’s been done over and over.
But Mark Lynas, author of “Six…
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February 5, 2008
It’s this type of hard-hitting questioning that can send people out to the polls and vote their conscience – but only if they’re a judge at a first-grade ballet recital.
As a part of its Super Tuesday coverage, the February 5 “Good Morning…
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February 5, 2008
It's simple. The most competent candidate who comes closest to sharing my core values and political philosophy will get my vote as president. Nobody gets a free ante in the biggest card game of all because of race, gender, religion, or POW status.…
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February 5, 2008
The media's obsession with Britney Spears is lining the pockets of celebrity magazine publishers, celebrity TV shows, photographers and others, but it's costing Los Angeles taxpayers.
The latest incident, which took place early Thursday morning,…