– Tech researcher Gartner publishes list of eight “formerly popular sites that are dead or dying.” On the list? Salon! One of the oldest and most-beloved online magazines, Salon.com has sunk like a rock lately, losing about one million regular
by P.J. Salvatore25 Aug 2011, 7:15 AM PST0
Morgan Freeman wants the President to be as “pissed off” as he is. That’s an interesting comment coming from one of America’s best actors. Morgan is a craftsman’s craftsman. I believe he represents the best of classic American acting since
by Michael Moriarty24 Aug 2011, 12:21 PM PST0
– TWITTER SLAPFIGHT: Eric Bolling vs Thom Hartmann. – MORE SLAPFIGHTS: Piers Morgan vs Keith Olbermann. Point to Morgan. – Katie Couric’s new television show’s name is pure genius. – Conservative media is flocking to Palm Beach, Florida. Who wouldn’t?
by Dana Loesch23 Aug 2011, 7:10 AM PST0
From Politico: America’s trial lawyers are getting ready to make the case against one of their biggest targets in years: Texas Gov. Rick Perry. Among litigators, there is no presidential candidate who inspires the same level of hatred – and
by Publius22 Aug 2011, 7:16 AM PST0
Missouri state representative Chris Molendorp filed a bill last session to set up a health insurance exchange. HB 609 was passed unanimously by the House and by the Senate committee it was assigned to. It was never brought to the
by Patrick Tuohey21 Aug 2011, 12:31 PM PST0
Oh…if you didn’t think this was an interesting story before, you can certainly see it now. Two weeks ago Politico reported that vice president Joe Biden said tea party Republicans “acted like terrorists” in the debt talks. Since then, the
by Ron Futrell19 Aug 2011, 4:58 AM PST0
[audio: http://newledger.com/podcasts/CoffeeandMarkets081611.mp3] Download Podcast | iTunes | Podcast Feed On today’s edition of Coffee and Markets, Brad Jackson and Elizabeth Blackney are joined by Indiana State Treasurer and candidate for U.S. Senate Richard Mourdock to discuss the recent debt rating
by The New Ledger16 Aug 2011, 9:29 AM PST0
With the way things are going for Obama he should stock up on good luck charms. Adding to the President’s economic, social and political struggles are natural phenomena that appear to trail and then come up to batter Obama on
by Jeannie DeAngelis12 Aug 2011, 8:43 AM PST0
From Accuracy in Media’s Val Jensen II: New York Times columnist, Maureen Dowd, broke a story last Saturday on the White House’s curious role in the production of a new Hollywood movie that tells the story of the killing of
by Breitbart News12 Aug 2011, 4:47 AM PST0
Words have meaning. Somebody said that once—or twice, and the path to a Barack Obama reelection is simple. He just has to change his words. I know there has been talk from his campaign that he will need to “destroy”
by Ron Futrell11 Aug 2011, 11:05 PM PST0
Remember the monster hit video “The Great Schlep,” from late in 2008 by Jewish comedian Sarah Silverman. If Barack Obama doesn’t become the next president of the United States I’m gonna blame the Jews. I am. Florida can make or
by Eric Dondero11 Aug 2011, 10:57 AM PST0
Media mogul Oprah Winfrey announced that once again, she is “happy to be of service to Obama in 2012,” which proves that some people just don’t learn, and Oprah is one of those people. It also means that, regardless of
by Jeannie DeAngelis11 Aug 2011, 8:54 AM PST0
In the wake of the debt ceiling negotiations that paralyzed Washington for weeks and the ensuing last-minute deal that has been criticized by many on the right for failing to change the way Washington spends money, it looks like Republicans
by Capitol Confidential11 Aug 2011, 8:25 AM PST0
The recent media action line regarding the Tea Party is that they are indeed “terrorists”. On top of the media, Rep. Mike Doyle (D-PA) stated, “This small group of terrorists have made it impossible to spend any money.” Vice President
by MRC TV10 Aug 2011, 4:05 PM PST0
Politico: House Homeland Security Chairman Peter King (R-N.Y.) on Wednesday demanded an investigation into a report that the White House is cooperating with a film on the mission to kill Osama bin Laden. Director Kathryn Bigelow with screenwriter Mark Boal
by Hollywoodland10 Aug 2011, 9:23 AM PST0
—REMAKE “BEWITCHED?” AGAIN?–– Even in the 1960s, the concept for “Bewitched” was impossibly lame. No one, and I mean no one, tuned in to watch the concept. They tuned in to watch Elizabeth Montgomery and Agnes Moorehead — who cannot
by John Nolte10 Aug 2011, 8:26 AM PST0
We’ve been highlighting how Media Matters For America is really just a conveniently tax-exempt political operation and propaganda factory for Democrats. Their status as a taxpayer subsidized 501(c)(3) may be in jeopardy, but in the meantime, we will continue to
by Breitbart News10 Aug 2011, 4:58 AM PST0
Last week as Standard and Poor’s (S&P) announced the downgrade of United States credit rating from AAA to AA+ they criticized the discord in today’s political landscape. The press release that accompanied Standard and Poor’s announcement explained their frustration. We
by Jeff Dunetz9 Aug 2011, 2:03 PM PST0
While speaking at the Washington Area Community Center’s Lessons for Leaders (Washington, IL) on August 6, Coach Mike Ditka lambasted the mainstream media (MSM) and heaped praise on Gov. Sarah Palin. Said Ditka: “I understand Sarah Palin spoke here last
by AWR Hawkins9 Aug 2011, 9:15 AM PST0
The Democrats and other leftists have rapidly increased their demonization of the Tea Party and conservatives in general during the past few weeks. They have called for congressional investigations into “Christian militants” and “right-wing extremism”. They have continued their campaign
by Paul Hair9 Aug 2011, 5:33 AM PST0
Yes Sarah, Florida is important to Obama’s (re)election by Eric Dondero Remember the monster hit video “The Great Schlep,” from late in 2008 by Jewish comedian Sarah Silverman. If Barack Obama doesn’t become the next president of the United States
by Eric Dondero9 Aug 2011, 3:08 AM PST0
Pundit Press last month compiled a hefty list of articles, some of which were covered here, as a chilling exhibition of media hatred — bias seems unsuitable — towards conservatives, the GOP, and the tea party. There are some legitimately
by Dana Loesch8 Aug 2011, 7:00 AM PST0
Despite a small glimmer of hope from last Friday’s unemployment rate drop to 9.1%, business leaders know nearly all other economic figures continue to point to an anemic recovery or worse, a double-dip recession. In reaction to the jobs numbers,
by Capitol Confidential7 Aug 2011, 2:02 PM PST0
INTRODUCTION I. Whoever Controls “The Narrative,” Controls the National Political Conversation When it comes to most of today’s mainstream media we are no longer talking about an entity that reports truth or facts. Everything about the MSM is now about
by John Nolte4 Aug 2011, 7:11 AM PST0
It’s almost expected anymore when the media does it but our elected officials aren’t supposed to turn on the constituency with bullying tactics. From the St. Louis Tea Party: ST. LOUIS TEA PARTY CONDEMNS “TERRORIST” REMARKS FROM VICE-PRESIDENT BIDEN, LAWMAKERS
by Publius4 Aug 2011, 5:43 AM PST0