AP Orders Staff: ‘Stop Using the Phrase “Ground Zero Mosque”’ | NewsBusters.org

In an unusual move, the Associated Press has publicly released an advisory memo to its reporters on how to cover of the Ground Zero mosque story - and the first rule is that journalists must immediately stop calling it the 'Ground Zero mosque' story. Full Story>>


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Obama's speech fails to 'wow'

Obama's oil speech seems to have disappointed everyone. Including his usual boosters. These were the headlines at Obama friendly HuffPo and Salon:

• Junk Shot - Huffington Post
• Just words: Obama's Oval Office speech fizzles - Salon.com

Even MSNBC's Olbermann and Matthews had some scathing words of cristicism for the the President with these comments (among others):

Matthews: “I don’t sense executive command.”

Olbermann: "I don't think he aimed low, I don't think he aimed at all. It's startling."

Rosie O'Donnell is puzzled by the backlash against Helen Thomas

Rosie's on a roll, first she openly supports communism, and now she agrees that Israel is occupying "Palestine". Rosie and her crew seem amazed that people reacted negatively to Thomas' comments.

I'm amazed that they're amazed.

Rosie O'Donnell calls for communism

Rosie O'Donnell calls on the Obama administration to seize the assets of British Petroleum. That's right, Rosie wants Obama to seize the assets of BRITISH Petroleum.




Well, at least she's on the same page with Democrat Congresswoman Maxine Waters.

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Battle at FOX News

Chalk up another one for Ingraham. She had a rather spirited exchange with the OReilly. I don't think he faired any better than Matt Lauer on this one.

Breakout the fiddle

There is so much happening these days with the Gulf oil spill, heightened tensions in Korea, the Middle East and record unemployment. If the current occupant of the White House were say, I don't know, a republican - I think they would be accused of being out-of-touch and insensitive to the plight of ordinary Americans if they continued to throw lavish White House parties. But those rules just don't apply to some.



In fact, the MSM will celebrate in their own special way.

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And remember, for good measure, always throw-in the obligatory kick in the shin to George Bush.

Bill Maher sits at the grown-up table

I have no idea why Bill Maher was invited to sit at the adult table, but George Will demonstrates why Maher needs to go back to his own set (and panel of sycophants). Somehow they still managed to stack the panel with  three Leftists against 1.5 conservatives.

Welcome back Rosie

Rumor has it that former talk show host and 911 truther Rosie O'donnell is coming back to daytime television with a new show. Just in case you can't wait until the debut, here is a reminder of what we've been missing since her sad and sudden departure.



Tom Selleck was a picture of class, and Rosie, well she was... Rosie.

Death of dream

Here is a brief look back at the high hopes the MSM had for a fledgling Air America.

FAIL: Air America

Air America has suddenly announced that it will be leaving the airwaves today; and a nation mourns.


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Oliver Stone to put Hitler and Stalin "In context"

Here is more nonsense from Oliver stone. Stone is directing an upcoming "documentary" for Showtime. In it, he asserts that Hitler and Stalin are misunderstood and he seeks to correct the record. It is his hope that these "documentaries" will eventually be shown in classrooms as well.

Considering the success Matt Damon and Howard Zinn are having with "The People Speak", a History Channel production and college tour, Stone will likely get his wish.

In the article Stone mentions how much he despises George Bush. Of course, you might remember that Stone also thinks Ronald Reagan was "dumb". Apparently you have to be a fascist to win Mr. Stone's approval.

WARNING: Entertainment can be dangerous to your (mental) health

It's in the air we breath, that certain something that you can't quite put your finger on. It makes you laugh, cry, get angry and shape your world view. You can't get away from it. It's the song on the radio, the TV in the background, the magazine article, the billboard advertisement and in the local theater. In other words, we are drowning in a sea of entertainment.

I can appreciate a good movie, a talented actor or singer, as much as the next guy. But I resent most of the values that come spilling over the airwaves and the Leftist politics that is embedded in much of our entertainment. Unfortunately, I think we fail to recognize how much of our world view is shaped by the entertainment culture.

I don't know if there is something in the drinking water in Hollywood, but there is a culture in the entertainment industry that tends to be way left of center. They also seem to have more than their fair share of eccentrics, because entertainers can say the craziest things:











Does that sound like a group of people firmly anchored to reality? I suspect that when you make large sums of money to play "make believe" for a living, it is difficult to understand the real world.

Next Question; does their world veiw ooze and drip like used chewing tobacco into movie and television scripts? You betcha. Here is just one example. I will post more in the future.



So, be aware and on the lookout for that certain something you can't quite put your finger on. Because the entertainment culture is everywhere. Kind of like the Matrix.