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FOX/CNN/MSNBC DISSECTED

Some great analysis of the current cable media landscape from CJR today. I disagree with a few points (especially the bit about MSNBC offering a rainbow of opinons) but this quote is interesting:

From personal experience covering news around the world, you almost always run into a CNN crew or stringer. You almost never run into a Fox reporter, and never one from MSNBC.

Read the whole thing at CJR’s website.

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ROY ASHBURN: “I’M GAY”

California State Senator Roy Ashburn admits to being a homosexual in an interview today on KERN. You can listen to the interview in this post and read the details here. Ashburn vows to carry on.

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BETTY WHITE TO SNL

After a massive online movement to draft her into the hosting duties at Saturday Night Live, Betty White confirms she will appear on the show.

But will she host?

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PETA TARGETS SEAWORLD

PETA sees a wounded opponent in SeaWorld after last month’s killer whale attack. Their latest mantra: “Let whales and dolphins ‘out of prison.’

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ADAM GADAHN CAPTURED

HUGE news out of Pakistan: American-born al-Qaeda leader Adam Gadahn has been arrested.

Update: It’s not him?

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NYT ON SCIENTOLOGY

‘Breaking With Scientology’ won’t hit print until tomorrow but you can read the New York Times assault on Scientology online right now.

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PHOTOS: TOYOTA HEARINGS

Executives from Toyota Motor Corp made the journey to Washington D.C. this morning to face down angry customers seething over their company’s recall follies. Take a look at these pictures from today’s event.

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THE BLOOM BOX

I can’t decide if the Bloom Box is the greatest invention ever or if I’m a bit like an old lady being conned by a slimy auto mechanic. Regardless, you have to watch this video. [Video]

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SCOTTY LAGO PHOTOS

Snowboarder Scotty Lago leaves the Olympic village in Vancouver after sexually suggestive photos of the bronze medalist and his trophy surfaced online. Lago says he’s in a ‘blackout’ and can’t talk about the event until next month. [View The Photos]

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RAY GOSLING ARRESTED

What happens when you admit to a murder on British public television? Well, you get arrested, of course. BBC presenter Ray Gosling arrested on suspicion of murder. [Details]

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TIGER WOODS PRESSER

Tiger Woods will finally reemerge from the shadows this Friday. The golf pro and reported sex addict is planning on holding a press conference at the PGA headquarters at 11AM Eastern. [Details]

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JOE BIDEN’S FOREHEAD

As I was watching President Obama’s stimulus update presser today, several readers emailed to ask ‘What’s that spot on Joe Biden’s forehead?’ Joe Biden is the first Catholic Vice President the U.S. has seen so each Ash Wednesday these questions float in like crazy. It’s Ash Wednesday, folks.

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Meghan McCain Vs. Ann Coulter

John McCain’s daughter, Meghan, tosses a grenade or two at Coulter:

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To make matters worse, certain individuals continue to perpetuate negative stereotypes about Republicans. Especially Republican women. Who do I feel is the biggest culprit? Ann Coulter. I straight up don’t understand this woman or her popularity. I find her offensive, radical, insulting, and confusing all at the same time. But no matter how much you or I disagree with her,


Keith Olbermann Is Ridiculous…

He actually (no joke here (this is serious) he actually did it) did the following…:

Keith Olbermann pulls out his college diploma on-air

Olbermann’s ratings are shrinking as he turns his show into a platform for personal battles that no one in the right mind could possibly give a damn about. He pulled out his diploma! Insane.


Coulter Spars With ‘The View’

Ann Coulter on the view — 1/12/09

Take two Tylenol and click play…


Ann Coulter On ‘The Early Show’

(CBS) Ann Coulter says liberals should look in the mirror.

In her latest book, “Guilty: Liberal ‘Victims’ and Their Assault on America,” the conservative firebrand stirs up controversy again, contending that liberals in America try to play victim when really, they’re the bullies.

While she’s at it, she points fingers at what she calls the liberal media.

“(The book is) basically about how victimhood is rewarded and everyone wants to be a


Coulter Silenced For Turkey Day

The New York Post’s Page Six Reports:

THAT although we didn’t think it would be pos sible to silence Ann Coulter, the leggy reaction-ary broke her jaw and the mouth that roared has been wired shut . . .

I’m sure this gift will be well received by hordes of Democrats. Congrats.


Ann Coulter In A Bathroom?

Why Is Ann Coulter Signing Books In What Looks Like A Bathroom?

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Coulter, hosted by Furman University’s Conservative Students for a Better Tomorrow, gave her Wednesday address, entitled “Liberals are Wrong About Everything,” to a crowd of 1,800 at the university’s McAlister Auditorium.

The following photo of Coulter, shot by The Greenville News’ Heidi Heilbrunn, alludes to a less-than-luxurious accommodation for Coulter as she greeted speech attendees and offered her autograph:

The…