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Jeff Poor | September 25, 2007

     Now we must save the polar bear – so that we can kill it?

 

     In the October 1 Time Magazine – an issue that is dedicated to “who owns the Arctic” – Managing Editor Richard Stengel…

Jeff Poor | September 24, 2007

     Want a good laugh? Suggest to liberal presidential candidate Hillary Clinton that her universal health coverage plan falls in line with socialized medicine.

 

     Problem is – it’s…

Paul Detrick | September 24, 2007

     Gas prices have gone down again, bringing more journalistic wondering of when they’ll rise again – but this time, with a twist.

 

     CNN’s Kiran Chetry reported on the September 24…

Jeff Poor | September 24, 2007

     The religion of global warming requires blind trust. But questioning the validity of mankind’s role must be caused by a “public disinformation campaign” funded by business, according to ABC’s chief global warming…

Jeff Poor | September 22, 2007

     It raises suspicion when a liberal presidential candidate is incorporating the words “tax cut” in his campaign rhetoric.

 

     The New York Times headline read “Obama Proposes Tax…

Jeff Poor | September 21, 2007

     Amidst recent coverage of candidates' health care plans that would cost taxpayers billions, CBS pointed out one instance of government waste.

 

     “In Washington today, a…

Stuart James | September 20, 2007

    As Congress considers a bill giving the Food and Drug Administration even more power – including charging drug companies five times as much for safety reviews – CBS News applauded the move.

 

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Jeff Poor | September 20, 2007

     The media have really latched on to Alan Greenspan and his new book, “The Age of Turbulence.” Greenspan has appeared in all the major newspapers; he’s on the cover of Newsweek, been on “60 Minutes” and he even made an…

Jeff Poor | September 19, 2007

     Was the Federal Reserve’s rate cut good or bad for the economy? Even the networks don’t agree. The 50 basis point interest rate cut caused CBS to warn about added threats to the economy and had ABC telling viewers the…

Amy Menefee | September 19, 2007

     The lead story in the media should be how much Hillary Clinton is not telling us about her $110-billion-a-year health care plan.

 

     The New York senator and Democratic…

Jeff Poor | September 19, 2007

     There’s a reason they call the fake news “fake.”

 

     At no other time was it clearer why shows like “The Daily Show” are fake news than when host Jon Stewart interviewed former…

BMI Staff | September 19, 2007
Read Hillary's Lips: 'No New Bureaucracy' The return of HillaryCare is draped in…
Jeff Poor | September 18, 2007

     Show a profit after years of turmoil by trying to run a more efficient operation – and get criticized for customer service.

 

     “And new airline industry numbers out today show…

Jeff Poor | September 18, 2007

     It’s become a favorite topic of ABC’s “Good Morning America.”

 

     Since July 4, ABC’s morning show has mentioned global warming 31 times in stories ranging in everything from the…

Jack Yoest | September 18, 2007

     CNN‘s “Your Money” takes a gloomy view of the economy even when its own guests say otherwise. Rather than listen to an economist, the hosts decided they knew better.

 

     ”People […

Jeff Poor | September 17, 2007

     It’s easy to talk about universal health care. It’s not as easy to pay for it.

     “Her [Hillary Clinton’s] goal is still universal coverage through a combination of private and public insurance,” ABC reporter Liz Marlantes said…

Jeff Poor | September 17, 2007

     Believe it or not, there are still some people who think businesses can create social benefits without making any profits.

 

     Such was the case when the Charlotte, N.C.-based Bank…

Jeff Poor | September 14, 2007

     Even though Debbie Clavon admitted she was “dumb” and “didn’t read” her mortgage agreement, CBS showcased her adjustable-rate mortgage woes and her protest of foreclosures nationwide.

 

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Jeff Poor | September 13, 2007

     Sixteen months ago, ABC “World News” warned of the dangers of obesity and the potential implications it could have for life expectancy.

 

     “We’re going to take a closer look at a…

Jeff Poor | September 13, 2007

     Looking for a way to absolve yourself of environmental guilt and turn over a new leaf? Want to reduce your carbon footprint significantly? Well, Time magazine has found a place for you.

     Imagine a place where all the houses…