Tag Archives: Media

Fiscal Responsiblity

Posted on December 14, 2012 at 6:00 pm by JM Ashby

This is one part hilarious and one part depressing. According to Buzzfeed, the media is now fighting what’s left of the Romney campaign because the campaign has reportedly grossly over-billed organizations for the campaign’s own mismanagement. For example, on Oct. … Continue reading →

Posted in Epic Fail | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

What Liberal Media?

Posted on October 17, 2011 at 4:50 pm by JM Ashby

According to your average conservative, the “liberal” media is completely in-the-tank for the Obama Administration, aiding and abetting his reign as the socialist-in-chief. Careful examination of media coverage would apparently put that fantasy to rest though. The only person to … Continue reading →

Posted in The Media | Tagged , , , | 6 Comments

And The Winner Is

Posted on September 25, 2011 at 4:00 pm by JM Ashby

Herman Cain? “This is a sign of our growing momentum and my candidacy that cannot be ignored,” Cain said afterwards in a statement. “I will continue to share my message of ‘common sense solutions’ across this country and look forward … Continue reading →

Posted in Wingnuts | Tagged , , , , | 9 Comments

Out Of Control Spending!

Posted on August 5, 2011 at 6:00 pm by JM Ashby

Well, not really. According to the Congressional Budget Office, the federal deficit has already been reduced by a significant margin for fiscal 2011 which ends two months from now. (Reuters) – The U.S. government recorded a $1.1 trillion deficit during … Continue reading →

Posted in Economy | Tagged , , , , , , | 2 Comments

Making The Case

Posted on July 2, 2011 at 6:30 pm by JM Ashby

But is anyone listening? (Reuters) – President Barack Obama pressed his case on Saturday for achieving deficit reduction, in part by ending tax breaks and singling out hedge fund managers, oil companies and billionaires to take the hit. [...] “Now, … Continue reading →

Posted in The Media | Tagged , , , | 7 Comments

Priorities of the People

Posted on June 23, 2011 at 8:50 am by Bob Cesca

I’ve been spending a considerable amount of time since the Weiner fiasco trying to figure out whether it’s the media or its consumers who are to blame for the dominance of nonsense and the absence of wonk in the press. … Continue reading →

Posted in The Media | Tagged , , | 17 Comments

Schizoid Beltway Media

Posted on April 15, 2011 at 11:25 am by Bob Cesca

Politico advising the president prior to his speech about the budget: Beat up on Rep. Paul Ryan Or his budget plan, at least. Politico reviewing the president’s speech about the budget: But the combative tenor of Obama’s remarks, which included … Continue reading →

Posted in The Media | Tagged , , , | Comments Off

Press Secretary Jay Carney

Posted on January 28, 2011 at 9:15 am by Bob Cesca

Exciting! Not really. Jay Carney, the spokesman for Vice President Joseph R. Biden Jr., will replace Robert Gibbs as the White House press secretary, the White House announced. Mr. Carney, a former reporter for Time magazine and chief of its … Continue reading →

Posted in White House | Tagged , , , | Comments Off

More Edwards! More Letterman! More Tiger!

Posted on February 1, 2010 at 10:28 am by Bob Cesca

Ezra Klein believes that it’s the administration’s fault that Americans are grossly misinformed about healthcare reform: A January poll conducted by the Kaiser Family Foundation found that 60 percent of Americans thought the health-care reform bill would increase the deficit, … Continue reading →

Posted in Healthcare | Tagged , , , | Comments Off

I Dare You Not to Laugh

Posted on December 18, 2009 at 11:34 pm by Bob Cesca

This is such an awful, awful story, but the news anchor couldn’t stop laughing. But you know what? I started laughing at the same time she did. Test your laughing threshold: I feel terrible for laughing. But I couldn’t help … Continue reading →

Posted in The Media | Tagged , | Comments Off