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The cult of government

“South Park” had a great season kickoff with an episode largely dedicated to making fun of NSA surveillance (and, in true “South Park” cream-pies-in-every-face fashion, they also made fun of NSA surveillance paranoia.)  It’s always fun to figure out where

Issa vs. the narrative of doom

In response to Issa Fumes, ‘How Dare You!’ At Impertinent Reporter (Video): With all due respect to Rep. Issa, I’m not really a big fan of the “how dare you!” style, and I’m rather fond of impertinence.  In fact, I

McCain Decries the GOP Civil War He Started

McCain Decries the GOP Civil War He Started

On Friday, Sen. John McCain indulged in his favorite pastime–going to the media and criticizing his fellow Republicans. Speaking to CBS, McCain said the GOP was “dysfunctional” and blamed Sens. Cruz and Lee for driving wedges between Republicans over their

Christie: 'Irresponsible' to Shut Down Government

Christie: 'Irresponsible' to Shut Down Government

New Jersey Governor Chris Christie taped an interview with CBS News’ “Sunday Morning,” and said “there’s gotta be a solution other than” shutting down the government over ObamaCare. The interview will air on Sunday, just a day before the government

New Worldwide Terror Alert

New Worldwide Terror Alert

CBS: The Nairobi attack has triggered a new terrorism alert for Americans traveling abroad. The State Department is warning citizens that they could be potential targets in tourist destinations where Americans gather in large numbers. CBS New senior correspondent John

Pakistan Sees Deadliest Attack Ever On Christians

Two suicide bombers carried out the deadliest attack on Christians Pakistan has ever seen when they detonated their devices amid hundreds of Christians at Peshawar’s All Saints Church. The death toll from the church bombings currently stands at 81 and

Emmy Telecast Ratings Biggest in 8 Years

Emmy Telecast Ratings Biggest in 8 Years

(AP) NEW YORK–The Nielsen Co. says Sunday’s Emmy broadcast scored a one-third audience spike over last year. Prelimary ratings figures indicate the 3-hour telecast on CBS averaged 17.6 million viewers, compared to 13.3 million viewers for last year’s Emmy show

Netflix, Streaming Content Could Make Emmy History

Netflix, Streaming Content Could Make Emmy History

By LYNN ELBERAP Television WriterLOS ANGELESWhen Netflix’s “House of Cards” vies with cable series “Breaking Bad” and “Mad Men” for best drama honors at the Emmy Awards, it will be a milestone in the coming-of-age of online entertainment. The political

CBS' Mark Knoller Details Obama's Debt Limit Hypocrisy

Seemingly oblivious to his own past statements, Barack Obama made said the following in remarks at the Business Round Table today: Now, this debt ceiling — I just want to remind people in case you haven’t been keeping up —

Bill Clinton Booked for 'Late Show' Visit Monday

Bill Clinton Booked for 'Late Show' Visit Monday

NEW YORK, Sept. 18 (UPI)–Former U.S. President Bill Clinton is to be a guest on “Late Show with David Letterman” in New York Monday, CBS announced. “President Clinton will preside over the ninth annual meeting of his Clinton Global Initiative,