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About a week ago I published a post at Big Journalism outlining fourteen clear factual errors in Richard Stengel’s essay on the Constitution. I said at the time that I considered it a journalistic scandal that such an error-ridden piece

When I caught the President talking about President Lincoln’s “intercontinental railroad” in an interview he gave in February, I thought it was just an off-the-cuff gaffe. But it turns out his former chief political adviser made the same mistake just

The Old Media is still acting shocked, SHOCKED I tell you, that the Obama administration treats them like a redheaded stepchild. Newsweek’s The Daily Beast, for instance, is incredulous at the “reprehensible” actions of the Obama White House for having

Earlier this evening Reuters reported, as per Senator Jon Kyl, that Republicans had agreed to a compromise on tax hikes: They also published an account on their website. They were wrong. Kyle specifically detailed how the revenue would come from

Senator Jon Kyl’s office has been slammed since Reuters Tweeted this less than an hour ago: Myself and other conservatives reTweeted this and voiced disdain for the reported compromise. We were in disbelief that the GOP would cave with zero

Liberal news site Talking Points Memo manages to almost (but not quite) turn being a foster parent to 23 at-risk teens into a negative campaign issue with a wee bit of burying the lede legerdemain and by squarely playing into

“The GOP has become the Wahhabis of American government.” “I think they’re the suicide bombers in all of this.” Visit msnbc.com for breaking news, world news, and news about the economy Do you think that Jay Carney will call MSNBC

CNN press release: Schedule Showcases Erin Burnett, Anderson Cooper and Piers Morgan to Air this Fall CNN has unveiled a new evening lineup with anchors Erin Burnett, Anderson Cooper and Piers Morgan to launch this fall, it was announced today

“This is somebody, who seemingly has such low self esteem Steve, that he’s lurching from one group to another, that whoever will embrace him, and reassure him that he’s a decent guy and be his cheerleader in a dramatic way,

There it was in bold Gallup-type headlines. Solid Majority of Jewish Americans Still Approve of Obama Changes in approval among Jews continues to reflect broader U.S. patterns. The problem with the headline is that it is Dishonest. Assuming the overall

Noted ‘conservanerd‘ David Brooks has abandoned all pretense of conservatism in his latest New York Times column titled “The Mother of All No-Brainers.” It’s pretty clear that he believes that his readers are the brainless ones – rarely have so

[youtube 0-vbYU4MUBI nolink] “It’s not an honest watchdog group anymore … … they’re trying to ruin people’s lives, reputations, because they disagree with their politics.”

Ben Smith linked to a progressive website discussing the Fox Twitter hack but made no mention of it on their website. Because they made no mention that Fox’s account was hacked and not that Fox simply lied, the comments are

GMA is attempting to recreate the Rebecca Black sensation (for the lack of a better word) by patterning with crimes against music, Ark Music Factory. The company seemingly produces easy-to-make videos for rich suburban tweens, the ridicule of which, not

While most Americans spent their Independence Day barbecuing, enjoying family time, letting off fireworks, apparent Fox News haters hacked into the network’s Twitter account to post this: The Guardian: Whatever the hoaxer’s identity, they do not appear to have been

The state-run media wants you to believe that tax lawyer Michele Bachmann is so dumb … But then writes this caption on a photo: “Understanding important serving is helps make you a success story, Marcus Bachmann says.” Umm, yeah …

In keeping with the many dozens of gaffes that Obama has made over the years, Verum Serum found another one from last February that has, with the help of the Old Media, slipped under the radar. Just more proof that

My God! How little do my countrymen know what precious blessings they are in possession of, and which no other people on earth enjoy! – Thomas Jefferson

A funny thing happened while I was taking my Shabbos nap the other day, Mr. Media Matters himself, Eric Boehlert read one of my posts. Exciting right? I mean it’s not as cool as when Andrew Breitbart takes one of

A new Harvard Study (yes, that Harvard) concludes that patriotic events, like 4th of July parades, creates more Republicans. Hey, it’s not often a Harvard Study supports conventional wisdom, so we must take the time to point it out. Here’s

IN CONGRESS, July 4, 1776. The unanimous Declaration of the thirteen united States of America, When in the Course of human events, it becomes necessary for one people to dissolve the political bands which have connected them with another, and

So even Bill Maher finally gets it? It is somewhat gratifying for me to watch liberals who so swooned over a Chicago politician as the “chosen one” to come down to earth and join the rest of us who never

On MSNBC’s, Morning Joe, political analyst / reporter / author Mark Halperin made what is known as a Kinsleyesque Gaffe. You see, Mark Halperin committed the ultimate sin for those who reside behind the Left’s Ideological Iron Curtain. He said

“We’re getting hit a lot lately for not bringing on people who speak on behalf of the White House and really stick up for the President.” … Joe Scarborough pointed out moments later, when the show researched its guest list,

On Wednesday, I introduced you to a scandal I have taken to calling “Stengel-gate” in a piece called “Fourteen Clear Factual Errors in Richard Stengel’s Essay on the Constitution (And I Am Looking for Your Help).” In it, I showed