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ABC Promotes Jimmy Kimmel Masturbation Jokes as 'News
September 17th, 2010 9:33 AM
ABC News has changed the headline of an online video to "Christine O'Donnell's Masturbation Argument" from the more inappropriately suggestive "Christine O'Donnell's Masturbation Stance," but that doesn't mean the network has grown up about the sex-related beliefs of conservative candidates.ABC posted video on its news website Sept. 16 from a monologue by comedian Jimmy Kimmel, who hosts a late…
Sub-19 and Sub-5: Big Three Nets' Drew Under 19 Million Last Week; CBS
August 24th, 2010 1:56 PM
They'll have all sorts of excuses (but only if asked) about why it happened: It's because they had a lot of guest anchors last week, it was hot, summer vacation season is still on (though lots of kids around in Greater Cincinnati were already back in school by last Wednesday), cable is killing us, blah-blah, etc., etc. But the Big Three networks won't be able to avoid the fact that their ongoing…
ABC Pushes Taxpayer-funded Abortions with Misleading Incident, Mashed
August 17th, 2010 2:00 PM
The mainstream media’s propaganda to keep taxpayer funded abortion in ObamaCare has begun. But the article ABC posted yesterday entitled, “Immigrants lured to cheap, do-it-yourself abortion,” was 1) totally misleading; 2) misplaced blame; 3) seriously mashed terms; and 4) led with a fraudulent sob story. ABC reporter Susan Donaldson James wrote a truly shoddy piece and should be ashamed of…
ABCNews.com Blames 'Decline of Organized Labor' for Income Stagnation
August 6th, 2010 3:56 PM
In liberal reporters' minds, the "more perfect union" referenced in the Preamble to the Constitution is a more perfect labor union. In an August 6 ABCNews.com story about pay raises for the middle class, reporter Ray Sanchez found a few reasons for "median wage stagnation" including the decline of organized labor. He also cited a common liberal talking point -- the "erosion" of the minimum wage.
Media Parrot White House Spin on Auto Bailout as Unemployment Rises
July 30th, 2010 11:32 AM
As President Obama travels to Michigan to visit General Motors and Chrysler assembly lines, the media assembly line continues mass-producing bias.On July 30, both ABC and CBS ran stories on their websites promoting President Obama's trip to Michigan to "let you know the Detroit Big Three are in the black again." Both networks' stories claimed the "unpopular auto industry bailout has turned into…
The Golden Witch Hunt: Left-Wing, Mainstream Media Target Gold Adverti
July 28th, 2010 7:27 PM
Gold has been a highly valued commodity going at least as far back as the ancient Egyptian culture in 2600 BC. But now, with economic instability and uncertainty over the health of major global currencies, the demand for gold has risen as a store of value and a hedge against inflation. Over the past 12 months, the price of gold has gone up dramatically - up 25 percent from July 2009 (from $929…
In Light of NAACP Condemnation, Media Brings Back Tea Party Fraud
July 21st, 2010 11:59 PM
Memo to media members wishing to invite the Tea Party Founder on your show, or use him as a source for your biased reports: He isn't exactly who you think he is. Since the NAACP voted to condemn extremist elements in the Tea Party, news networks, sites, and liberal blogs have rushed to include ‘Tea Party Founder', Dale Robertson, in their reports. Problem being, Dale Robertson as Tea Party…
ABC's Z. Byron Wolf Confused: Why Don't Americans Support Awesome Dems
July 15th, 2010 10:36 AM
UPDATE - 7/15, 7:00 PM: Politico makes a nearly identical argument. Ace tears it to shreads. Details below. The folks at ABC News are confused. Democrats are passing all this awesome legislation, they posit, so why are Americans acting so hostile and looking to hand Congress to the GOP? The key problems, ABC's Z. Byron Wolf deduces, are that Democrats simply have not embraced liberalism enough…
ABC Uses Michelle Obama's NAACP Speech to Accuse Tea Party of Racism
July 13th, 2010 10:52 AM
ABC News on Monday used Michelle Obama's speech before the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People to accuse the Tea Party movement of racism.The news network prominently featured at its website a story with the headline "Michelle Obama Rouses NAACP Before Vote Condemning 'Racist' Elements of Tea Party."The problem is the First Lady didn't talk about the Tea Party at her…
ABCNews.com Credits Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac for 'Propping Up' Housing
July 6th, 2010 12:13 PM
Apparently, Fannie and Freddie are the new Batman and Robin. At least they seemed more like heroes than villains in a July 6 ABC News story about the troubled housing market. Reporter Rich Blake gave the government sponsored enterprises (GSEs) Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac credit for "propping up" the flailing housing sector: "As perplexing and disturbing as this economic brainteaser may…
ABC News Prominently Features 'Gay-Friendly' McDonald's Ad Airing In F
June 22nd, 2010 10:56 AM
Is ABC News trying to position itself as the go to place for gay rights advocacy amongst the broadcast network websites?Ten days after featuring a video of a gay prom king and queen, the website prominently displayed a gay-themed McDonald's ad.The video first appeared Monday with the title "McDonald's Ad You Won't See in the U.S: A fast-food commercial with a gay-friendly story is only airing in…
Media Outraged BP CEO At Yacht Race Saturday, Don't Care Obama Golfed
June 19th, 2010 6:07 PM
Saturday demonstrated a staggering disparity in how media view those involved in the Gulf Coast oil spill cleanup.While news outlets heaped scorn upon beleaguered BP CEO Tony Hayward for attending a yacht race in England Saturday, there was no such anger shown towards President Obama and Vice President Biden for going golfing.In fact, as this Reuters piece illustrated, despite what our Commander-…
ABC News Ignores Blago Trial Witness's Current Federal Job
June 18th, 2010 3:55 PM
Today ABC News's The Blotter Web site carries the story "Blagojevich On Trial: 'Give Us The F***ing Money.'" The article reports in part:(Tony) Rezko is a central figure in the government's conspiracy case. His relationship with Obama was highlighted this week when Joseph Aramanda, the owner of a Chicago pizza business, took the stand to detail how Rezko arranged for him to receive a $250,000 "…
ABC News Featured Video: 'Teens Hail Gay Prom King and Queen
June 12th, 2010 1:55 PM
ABCNews.com on Saturday prominently featured a video about two gay students that won king and queen at their high school's prom."Hudson High, typical school with a typical senior prom, but not your every day prom king and queen," began an unidentified reporter. "Meet Charlie Ferrusi and Tim Howard, class of 2010 prom royalty."As the piece continued, an unidentified man said, "These are the kids…