Tag Archives: Media

Baracknophobia!!!!

Posted on June 18, 2008 by Thorne Dreyer

Jon Stewart Mocks Media For Peddling Insane Obama RumorsJune 17, 2008 On Monday night’s “Daily Show,” Jon Stewart mocked the media’s willingness to peddle insane rumors about Barack Obama — and their tendency to blame the rumor-mongering on internet sites. … Continue reading →

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An Interview With Noam Chomsky

Posted on June 17, 2008 by Thorne Dreyer

Noam Chomsky at WritersMugsIn which he discusses Iran, Irag andother matters of great importBy Wajahat Ali / June 17, 2008 “I’m absolutely deluged with requests right now, but I really would like to do this interview, I just don’t know … Continue reading →

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William Michael Hanks : BEYOND COINTELPRO

Posted on June 15, 2008 by Thorne Dreyer

J. Edgar Hoover served as founding director of the FBI from 1924 until his death in 1972. Hoover may be best remembered today for civil liberties abuses such as the COINTELPRO program. Photo from Library of Congress.Brief Reflections: Intelligence and … Continue reading →

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Jim Hightower on The Media and a War Gone Missing

Posted on June 13, 2008 by Thorne Dreyer

“And not a word about the war…”And now a word about the war…By Jim Hightower / June 11, 2008 George W keeps telling us that America is at war. But if were at war, he wouldn’t need to tell us, … Continue reading →

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Fox News : "Obama’s Baby Mama"

Posted on June 13, 2008 by Thorne Dreyer

Fox Forced to Address Michelle Obama HeadlineBy Jim Rutenberg / June 12, 2008 For the third time in less than three weeks, Fox News Channel has had to acknowledge using poor judgment through inappropriate references to Senator Barack Obama. The … Continue reading →

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Dan Rather Slams Corporate News

Posted on June 8, 2008 by Thorne Dreyer

Texas’ Rather speaks to media reform group Former CBS News anchor Dan Rather delivered a blistering critique of corporate news on Saturday night at the National Conference for Media Reform hosted by Free Press. The following are Dan Rather’s prepared … Continue reading →

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Torture. Such a Simple Word. Why Not Use It?

Posted on May 31, 2008 by RagBlog

Kids In America(n Torture Camps): Why Does the Media Cover Up War Crimes?By Ted Rall / May 30, 2008 LOS ANGELES–In last week’s column I cited New York Times reporter Eric Lichtblau as a prime example of what ails us: … Continue reading →

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Media : Michael Crichton, Vindicated

Posted on May 30, 2008 by Thorne Dreyer

Stefan Stroe.His 1993 prediction of mass-media extinction now looks on target.By Jack Shafer / May 29, 2008 In 1993, novelist Michael Crichton riled the news business with a Wired magazine essay titled “Mediasaurus,” in which he prophesied the death of … Continue reading →

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Rachel Ray in Keffiyeh : Donut Terrorist?

Posted on May 29, 2008 by Thorne Dreyer

Drivel Dragon Disses Doughnut DivaBy Dark Wraith / May 28, 2008 Global doughnut franchiser Dunkin’ Donuts has removed from broadcast an ad featuring television chef Rachel Ray because Right-wing extremist Fox News commentator Michelle Malkin claimed that, in the ad, … Continue reading →

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Arianna Huffington : Scotty Come Lately

Posted on May 29, 2008 by Thorne Dreyer

Seven takes on Scott McClellan’s new bookby Arianna Huffington / May 28, 2008 Take One: What Took You So Long? In What Happened, Scott McClellan offers withering portraits of George Bush, Karl Rove, Condi Rice, and Scooter Libby, confirms that … Continue reading →

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CNN Still Promotes the Generals’ Propaganda

Posted on May 28, 2008 by RagBlog

Pentagon Shill Returns to CNN to Talk About IranBy Andrew Tilghman / May 27, 2008 Brig. Gen. David L. Grange doesn’t wear a star on his shoulder much since his retirement in 1999. But he’s on the list of retired … Continue reading →

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Former Press Secy McClellan Bashes Bush in Memoir

Posted on May 28, 2008 by Thorne Dreyer

President George W. Bush listens as his Press Secretary, Scott McClellan, announces his resignation at the White House April 19, 2006 in Washington, DC. Photo by Win Mcnamee / Getty ImagesPolitico Exclusive: McClellan whacks Bush, White HouseBy Mike Allen / … Continue reading →

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