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CBS Radio Fails to Mention Muslims’ Role in Massacre of Hundreds of Christians in Nigeria

March 8th, 2010 · 1 Comment

The differences between news reports on the recent massacre of hundreds in Nigeria are stark.
Listening to St. Louis’ KMOX-AM 1120 this morning, I heard the CBS Radio News report about about some 200 people being killed in “sectarian violence” during the past few days had left at least 200 dead in Nigeria.  Conversely, Australia’s Sydney [...]

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Top 10 Editorial Cartoons of 2009 – Part Two

December 26th, 2009 · 1 Comment

Thanks to contributors David Donar at Political Graffiti, Curtis D. Tucker at Curtoons.com and “Michael” at the now-defunct My Personal Litmus blog, I was able to share a great number of fantastic editorial cartoons.  Below, I share the second five of my Top 10 favorites of 2009 in no particular order.  Click on any image [...]

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Americans Ask Media, ‘Can You Hear Me Now?’

October 19th, 2009 · No Comments

High noon showdowns took place at some 100 locations around the country Saturday as conservatives and anti-socialism Americans gathered for “Can You Hear Me Now” rallies focusing attention on mainstream news media outlets’ blatant bias and consistent failure to report both sides of important news stories.
The video below shows how KSDK, the NBC affiliate in [...]

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False Associated Press Report: Obama Did NOT Say Iran Must Respect Voters’ Choice

June 17th, 2009 · No Comments

Obama’s comments were mushy, yes, but at least he said the most important thing, according to AP:
He said it’s up to Iran to determine its own leaders but that the country must respect voters’ choice.
Why then have reputable people continued to pass harsh judgment? And why would AP paraphrase what would have been Obama’s key [...]

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Video: White House Press Corps Bias on Display (Updated)

May 2nd, 2009 · No Comments

Andrew Breitbart shares a great video today from Patrick Gavin that demonstrates clear-yet-subtle bias on the part of the White House press corps.

As shown in the still image above that was captured from the video, reporters did not stand on Feb. 28, 2008, when President George W. Bush entered the White House briefing room.  The [...]

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