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Distraction Journalism
2012-01-19 18:48:00 Some supposedly well-informed writers attempt, at the dawn of this election year, with an apparent straight face, contend that the incumbent president “as yet has not had a single significant scandal to his name.” They get away with this because our supposedly even-handed legacy media choose not to report stories which, if they had occurred ...
By: GayPatriot
972 days (since Democratic Senate passed a budget)
2011-12-28 00:18:00 Every time your Democratic friends and interlocutors accuse the House Republicans of being an obstructionist “do-nothing” chamber of Congress, remind them of this fact: as of today, December 27, 2011, it has been 972 days since Senate Democrats passed a a budget. And during that nearly three-year period, the president’s party enjoyed a supermajority in ...
By: GayPatriot
Has Obama?s charm ever transformed a hostile dictator?
2011-12-20 23:40:00 Yesterday, when writing about candidate Barack Obama’s pledge, if elected to meet, the then-leader of North Korea, Jim Geraghty quipped that many . . . of us are pleased that this promise reached its expiration date . . . but one would like to think that any future presidents would not need to be disabused ...
By: GayPatriot
So, this is how Democrats protect Social Security?!?
2011-12-11 21:12:00 In his post yesterday on the House (Republican) bill “to extend the FICA tax holiday”, John Hinderaker explores some issues left unexplored by a mainstream media which seems sometimes all too eager to repeat the administration’s defense of its policies — and criticism of Republicans. He reminds us that the payroll tax, part of which ...
By: GayPatriot
Wonder when AOL plans to feature story on Obama record
2011-11-30 18:36:00 From one of the revolving lists of headlines this morning on AOL (“news” content provided by the Huffington Post): You’d think stories about a federal government program selling guns to Mexican druglords (without informing the Mexican government or putting tracking devices on the firearms) would be just a tad more newsworthy than a Republican presidential ...
By: GayPatriot
NYT: Choosing to cover Mitt Romney?s hair rather than report Obama?s scand
2011-11-26 00:54:00 Do wonder how much effort our friends at the New York Times have put into investigating the various scandals swirling about the Obama administration, you know, like politicized hiring at the Justice Department, steering subsidies and loan guarantees to “green” companies with Democratic connections, selling guns to Mexican drug lords . . . . Maybe ...
By: GayPatriot
Are only surging Republican candidates subject to scrutiny?
2011-11-17 00:57:00 If I had access to Lexis/Nexis, I would love to do a search for how the media covered Barack Obama four years ago as he began his surge in polls (of candidates running for the Democratic presidential nomination”. As he emerged as the leading “non-Hillary” candidate, did scrutiny of his record increase? When Michele Bachmann ...
By: GayPatriot
Obama administration sought to keep voters in dark about (coming) Solyndra
2011-11-16 00:21:00 Earlier today, Bruce e-mailed me this tweet, “OMG! Bush told Halliburton to delay announcing layoffs until after the ’06 elections!!!????” Therein, @robertcurlin linked a Washington Post article that has gotten a lot of conservative tongues wagging: The Obama administration urged officers of the struggling solar company Solyndra to postpone announcing planned layoffs until after the November ...
By: GayPatriot
Debates show our media save scrutiny for Republicans(sending softballs to D
2011-11-13 19:36:00 “It would be wonderful,” an Olympian observer wrote on Friday . . . to see President Obama grilled as the Republicans were Wednesday night in Michigan.What exactly will you cut in the entitlement programs? How will you solve the foreclosure crisis? And we’d like you to answer in 30 seconds while we look at you ...
By: GayPatriot
Building on that explanation of media?s Cain obsession
2011-11-11 19:57:00 It’s not just CNN. Glenn Reynolds sums it up: THE SOLYNDRA-OBAMA TIES: ?While everyone else in the political universe is chasing down rumors about Herman Cain making women uncomfortable, Fox News got down on the real scandal: President Obama giving a half-billion dollars of public money to a major campaign donor.? Wonder how many stories ...
By: GayPatriot
How much did Barney?s relationship cost taxpayers?
2011-11-09 08:00:00 Although, we can’t confirm the accuracy of the allegations against Herman Cain, we do know one thing: the Republican’s alleged dalliances didn’t cost taxpayers a dime. And yet day in and day out, our news media promote the story as if our government weren’t in debt, the Democrat Senate had passed annual budgets in the ...
By: GayPatriot
White House Chief of Staff Demoted; Media Focus on Herman Cain
2011-11-08 10:54:00 There are many things I would rather blog about than the Herman Cain proposal. Newt Gingrich delivered a stellar performance in his debate with Herman Cain. Mitt Romney released a bold plan to tackle federal spending, confront the debt and reform entitlements. And yet the media have turned the coverage of the candidate into a ...
By: GayPatriot
90 (Politico) stories on Cain kerfuffle and still no specifics*
2011-11-04 23:45:00 In a post today on PJmedia, Alexis Garcia notes how in all the media hullabaloo over the Cain kerfuffle, “we?re losing focus on the narrative.” (Well, maybe that’s the point.) She lists several issues raising issues related to the administration’s actual record in office that have not received the same scrutiny this “scandal” without specifics ...
By: GayPatriot
MSM Journalists? Reality-Show Envy?
2011-10-31 23:45:00 Over at the Corner, Mark Steyn sees the Cain kerfuffle as just another media-generated distraction from the real issues in those (already) overlong campaign: What ought to make America ?uncomfortable? is that it?s broke and it?s heading for collapse. But, judging from the preoccupations of our media, very few Americans are discomforted by that. Read the ...
By: GayPatriot
Sounds like the total number of MSM reporters scrutinizing Obama?s record i
2011-10-31 22:17:00 Jim Treacher picks up a detail in the Politico report on Herman Cain, “The story has four credited reporters, but the lead is Jonathan Martin.” (Via Instapundit.) Four credited reporters? Four credited reporters and they couldn’t provide specifics about the allegations? It takes the conservative media to do that.
By: GayPatriot
Herman Cain, sexual harassment & the media:Once again, more scrutiny to a R
2011-10-31 18:47:00 Tongues are waging in the media — and across the blogosphere — about two women who, in the 1990s, accused Republicans presidential candidate Herman Cain of “inappropriate behavior.” When we talk about these things, it seems the inappropriateness of the the behavior depends on the political affiliation of the accused. A Republican who jokes about ...
By: GayPatriot
Pundit dons clown shoes, finds scandal-free Obama Administration
2011-10-30 23:40:00 Reader V the K e-mailed me a link to an article which shows how clueless some pundits are when it comes to Barack Obama. Although some once fascinated by the perfect crease in the president’s well-pressed trousers have started second-guessing their initial enthusiasm, others, ignoring the Democrat’s record in the White House as they gave ...
By: GayPatriot
MSM: Subjecting Cain to the Scrutiny Obama Never Received
2011-10-29 00:18:00 While I appreciate Herman Cain’s charisma and his Reaganesque ability to articulate the small government/personal freedom message that has animated our party at least for the last thirty years, I have several concerns about the personable businessman and do not back him for the White House nor do I share my co-blogger’s enthusiasm for the ...
By: GayPatriot
The GTL? Sunday Column ? ?The Empress Has No Clue But She Sure Has Some Nic
2010-08-09 01:18:00 GTL? Sunday Columnist: Author And “Ever-So-SLIGHTLY-Right-O-f-Center” Gun Toting Liberal? Sunday Guest Columnist And Author Christopher L. Doster Employs His Usual Wit And Sarcasm To Take On Our First Lady Michelle Obama, Her Child Obesity Initiative, And Her Extravagant Vacation In... This is only a comment summary. Visit http://guntotingliberal.com to view the lastest content complete with some of the most outrageous original photoshops in the political blogosphere!
Where can you get custom T-shirts?
2008-11-12 17:50:00 VistaPrint is one of the leading online suppliers of high-quality graphic design services and printed products. The good thing about them is that you can buy full-color printing in small quantities without having to pay a premium price. You can purchase almost any type of printed product from them. Their products range from business cards, ...
Where to get $8 prescription eyeglasses?
2008-10-03 00:12:00 The answer is simple, Zenni Optical. The name sounds familiar? You might have heard about them on Fox TV or on the radio (read more about it here). They have been recommended by many people as you can find them to be very affordable, yet high quality and very fashionable prescription eyeglasses. All their eyeglasses ...
Where to go buy police gear on the internet?
2008-05-23 01:51:00 Yes, you can buy some police gear on the internet. You can buy clothes and items from the 5.11 tactical series, Blackhawk gear, BDU Pants, footwear and boots, under armor gear and more. You could even find knives, pepper spray, gas masks, Surefire new flashlights and whatever else you might think of. With some items ...
Where do the native Hawaiian come from?
2008-05-09 23:48:00 The native Hawaiians can be traced back to the first Marquesan and Tahitian settlers that came to Hawaii around AD 400. There were the ones to first populate Hawaii. According to the U.S. Census Bureau report for 2000, there are around 400,000 people who identified themselves as being “native Hawaiian” of which 100,000 consider themselves ...
Where to buy online flowers for Mother?s day?
2008-05-09 06:56:00 As you all know, Sunday May 11, Mother?s day is making its appearance once more. Every year for mother’s day we take our mothers out for a nice dinner, maybe some desert if they?ve been good :), a walk in the park or something else that we know they might enjoy. After all it is ...
Where to go play online billiards?
2008-04-25 06:36:00 If you are an online billiard fan, then you can check out this website. It has cutting edge graphics that ads to the high level of fun and interactivity you will experience in a game. You can play the regular 9 Ball Pool, Billiards, or Snooker. You can even enter tournaments and have the opportunity ...
Where to check out more info on Labuan island and photography?
2008-04-21 19:33:00 Saifulrizan is a nice loving guy that adores photography, his Holga (one of his photo cameras), his family and of course Labuan island. He is currently running a blog containing info about the Labuan island and his interest in photography. Most of the pictures depict the life and scenery of Labuan island through the eyes ...
Where to go see a psychotherapist in Washington DC?
2008-04-19 00:13:00 If you are looking for an alternative to psychology, check out the counseling services Washington DC offered by Karen J. Osterle. She provides psychotherapy sessions for both individuals and couples. She can assist you with various issues such as anxiety and stress, major/minor depression, bipolar disorder, multicultural adjustment, workplace performance, career-related concerns and more. She ...
Where to go look for expired domain names?
2008-04-16 06:55:00 All the good domain names seem to be taken, at least the simple, straight forward ones. Well, most of them are indeed taken, but there is good news. Any domain has an expiration date, right? Well, some owners choose not to renew a domain name they registered a while ago. The reasons for that are ...
Where can you go and get thank you cards?
2008-04-15 23:23:00 Do you want to send a thank you card? There are many reasons why you would want to send Thank you Cards. Maybe you received a gift from your favorite aunt; why not send her a card for that? Maybe you got a bonus from your boss, or your best friend helped you with something. ...
Where can you find interesting stuff about concept machines?
2008-04-13 01:42:00 I?ve came across this interesting blog, The Concept Machines. It provides interesting information on the concept machines, reviews on cars and other cool stuff. Just go browse through the categories, find your favorite car model and see some cool stuff about it. My favorite section is the concept machines one. You can find stuff like the ...
Where can you write to Ashton Kutcher?
2008-04-09 17:57:00 Are you a fan of Ashton Kutcher? Do you want to write him a letter, send him a postcard or send your written hugs and kisses? Well you could send your fan mail at: Ashton Kutcher B|W|R Public Relations 9100 Wilshire Blvd. 6th Floor West Tower Beverly Hills, CA 90212 USA If you would like to request a photo, then you have to ...
Where to go buy police gear on the internet?
2008-04-08 15:23:00 Yes, you can buy some police gear on the internet. You can buy clothes and items from the 5.11 tactical series, Blackhawk gear, BDU Pants, footwear and boots, under armor gear and more. You could even find knives, pepper spray, gas masks, flashlights and whatever else you might think of. With some items you can ...
Where to go get your own virtual crop circles?
2008-03-27 21:56:00 Yesterday morning we received this link from one of our readers. It brought us the image you see on the left hand side. It’s a sort of a google map that you can pan and zoom that is initially concentrated on an empty field. A few seconds later, the crop circles appear. We really ...
Where to write to Kevin James?
2008-03-21 18:44:00 If you are a fan of the star of “King of Queens” and the more recent movie with co-star Adam Sandler, “I Now Pronounce You Chuck & Larry”, then you can send your fan mail to the following address: Kevin James Jeff Sussman Management 603 West 115th Street Suite 282 New York, NY 10025 USA
Where is the first viral film festival?
2008-03-21 18:33:00 The Viral Film Festival will be happening in New York City (April 28th, 2008) and it will be part of the BEFILM The Underground Film Festival. Don?t miss the chance to participate and present your best and most creative web video. Hurry up and submit your film. Deadline is March 29th, 2008 and spaces are ...
Where to get your window coverings?
2008-03-17 07:09:00 If you are looking for some Window Blinds then SelectBlinds is one of the best places to get it from. Their window coverings are up to 87% off MSRP. They have everything you need, from Designer Faux Wood Vertical Blinds to mini blinds, cellular shades and regular shutters. You can even request free sample.
Where to write to Brad Pitt?
2008-03-17 07:09:00 Are you a fan of Brad Pitt? Do you want his autograph? Well you can write him a letter at his fan address below, or send him a picture to sign. Brad Pitt Plan B Entertainment Inc. 9150 Wilshire Blvd. Suite 350 Beverly Hills, CA 90212-3427 USA
Where to go find new or refurbished hardware for your IBM AS/400, iSeries a
2008-03-16 05:58:00 You can find pretty much any type of hardware for you IBM AS/400. iSeries and i5 at Performance Data Resources. Simply go through their product categories and find everything you need. Don?t forget to check out the IBM iSeries eServer as it provides exceptional performance, flexibility and performance. You can take a look into the ...
Where to write to Angelina Jolie?
2008-03-14 10:00:00 If you are a fan of Angelina Jolie and you would like to send her a letter to tell her how much you admire her work, her talent or her humanitarian efforts, you can try mailing her at the following address: Jolie c/o Media Talent Group, 9200 Sunset Blvd., Ste. 550, West Hollywood, CA, 90069
Where to check out the ratings and reviews of popular web hosting sites?
2008-03-07 00:07:00 Web Hosting Bluebook offers the best information I have seen so far about web hosting. It is basically a guide to popular web hosting sites. It simply has a list of the most popular web hosting sites and for each one of them, the features, costs, ratings and reviews are being provided. For example, for ...
Where is the world?s longest bar?
2008-03-04 21:13:00 The world’s longest bar can be found in Canada. The bar has 103.5 meters (340 feet) in length and runs part of the length of Lulu?s Roadhouse (which is a bar, a restaurant, a dining room, as well as a nightclub complex). It is located just off Highway 401 outside Kitchener, Ontario. It has been ...
Where to go get free insurance quotes? (autonetinsurance.co.uk)
2008-03-04 05:13:00 Everybody needs insurance at some point in time. Either it is for yourself, your home, your pet or your car, you will need it. There are so many types of insurance with so many benefits or pitfalls, some cheaper and some more expensive, that you rarely know which one is the best one to choose. ...
Where to get custom photo cards? (Cardsdirect.com)
2008-02-29 20:11:00 Cards Direct tons of greeting cards of different types, colors and occasions. Above it all, they offer photo cards. This is the perfect personalized card you could send someone you love. It is a good idea for any special occasion such as Christmas (especially Christmas), New Years, Easter, Valentines or just to say ?wish you ...
Where to go get BMW parts online?
2008-02-25 05:44:00 If you have a BMW, you will definitely be interested in looking for BMW parts. Either if you want to upgrade your BMW or replace some broken parts, go ahead and have a look. They have a large selection of items split into various categories such as air intakes, audio and video, brakes, BMW ...
Where can you get Chicago Cubs merchandise?
2008-02-20 19:42:00 Are you a die hard fan of Chicago Cubs? If you aren?t, but your husband, wife, child or best friend is, then you should definitely get them some Chicago Cubs apparel. Cub world dot com has everything you need. You can find all kinds of shirts, jerseys, sweatshirts, caps, jackets, accessories, souvenirs and many other ...
Where did Plato get his info on Atlantis?
2008-02-20 08:34:00 Around 347 BC, in two of Plato’s famous dialogues, he described a prosperous continent inhabited by people of great learning and culture. This continent (or island) was located beyond the “Pillars of Hercules” (which today it is knows as the Straits of Gibraltar). According to Plato, one day in 9600 BC a volcanic explosion and ...
Where can women get help to fight drug abuse?
2008-02-06 19:50:00 Drug abuse is obviously a very big problem and anyone affected by it should immediately seek help. Orchid recovery center provides a drug treatment program that meets a woman?s total physical, emotional and spiritual needs. It is a drug treatment center for women, by women. This way the Orchid is offering a therapeutic facility that ...
Where to get a firefighter training simulator?
2008-02-03 03:46:00 Fireblast451 provides simulators for firefighters. They are one of the leading mobile live fire training trailer manufactures with awarded products. Their live fire training simulator provides a controlled environment for firefighters to practice and improve their skills. The simulator?s advanced technology allows quick and easy control over the conditions. Firefighters can learn the best and ...
Where to get the online golf handicap software?
2008-02-03 03:24:00 NetHandicap has been and still is the market leader in online club golf handicap service. NetHandicap is a golf tournament software that is proved to be beneficial to amateur golfers, golf clubs, golf associations, private associations or any other type of corporate, group, community wishing to offer an organized club. With this software, any individual, ...
Where to get Vegan Valentine?s Chocolate?
2008-02-01 06:20:00 If you are looking to buy some vegan organic chocolate for your loved one on Valentine?s Day, then check out ?Kate?s Caring Gifts?. You can have your choice of a delicious looking organic vegan Valentine’s Chocolate in shape of a heart, or chocolate caramel, dark chocolate, raisin and coconut chocolate, and a few more others. ... |
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