Part of the problem with political discourse today is that the conversation is framed for us. For example, millions of Americans go back and forth every day arguing over the public option or whether healthcare reform is even necessary. But that is because the question was framed for us as “Do we need healthcare reform, [...]
The blogosphere has erupted into yet another debate on global warming science since controversial emails belonging to the Climate Research Unit at the University of East Anglia, UK were purportedly exposed by an unidentified hacker. The emails are said to charge British climate researchers of covering up of the “real science” which indicates that global [...]
Thanksgiving is just days away, and that means lots of food, holiday traditions, and conversations with family members you haven’t seen in awhile. It’s a special time of the year. It’s also a time when we tend to butt heads with some of our extended family — you know, the ones who think we’re crazy [...]
In typical, dependable, Colbert style, Sarah Palin’s new book is reviewed by The Colbert Report. Stephen begins with great lines such as “I have peeked at this book, and I am convinced she is the leader this country deserves” and “If you really don’t think about, nothing is ever America’s fault.” On his review of ‘Going [...]
Media Matters: In May 3, 2006, Bill O’Reilly led off his Fox News show with the sentencing of Zacarias Moussaoui, who was tried in civilian court and handed several consecutive life terms for his role in the September 11 terrorist attacks. According to O’Reilly: “The al Qaeda savage promptly thanked them by saying ‘America, you [...]
In a revealing mass interview, Chase Whitestead and Erick Stroll of ”New Left Media” ask simple questions with a straight face to a crowd of Sarah Palin supporters in-line at a “Going Rogue” book signing. The overall sentiment it seems is that Sarah can do no wrong, and the country is headed into the abyss with [...]
Now that both the EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) and NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) have proposed tough new mileage standards for American automobiles, it is up to us to ensure it is taken seriously in Washington. The vehicles sold under these standards will carry out President Obama’s historic announcement and save 1.8 billion barrels [...]
Bill McKibben, 350.org - Earlier this week Barack Obama and the leaders of some other large nations announced that they weren’t going to reach any kind of legally binding climate agreement in Copenhagen–declaring that they need more time, despite the five years of preparation they’ve already had. That’s sad and dangerous – the planet is running [...]
New York Times‘ Media Decoder blog first reported Dobbs’ move. Times reporter Brian Stelter tweeted on Wednesday evening, “NYT learns that Lou Dobbs’ resignation is effective immediately; tonight’s program will be his last on CNN.” Another message sent shortly after: “A Fox spokesperson tells the NYT, ‘We have not had any discussions with Lou Dobbs for Fox [...]
On the eve of the Health Care bill making its passage through the House of Representatives, Fox News brought out good old Tea Party footage to trump their message. Appearing on Hannity’s America, footage of the September 12, 2009 rally in Washington D.C. was looped with the actual November event held on the steps of [...]
