US News Media Fails America, Again

Watching Glenn Beck of Fox News rant about “progressive fascism” – and muse about armed insurrection – or listening to mainstream pundits prattle on about Barack Obama as the “most polarizing President ever,” it is hard to escape the conclusion that today’s U.S. news media represents a danger to the Republic. Full Story »

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by Dwight Rousu - Apr. 13, 2009

Parry provides cutting analysis of the right wing press and the timid press for biases that deter the nation from making progress on issues of importance.

Parry's views on the view on the Republican talking point that Obama is "polarizing" are particularly insightful. Quote: the “polarization gap” ... More »

The parameters set by this intimidated (or bought-off) news media, in turn, influence how far Washington politicians feel they can go on issues, like health-care reform or ... More »

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by Randy Morrow - Apr. 14, 2009
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