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Prop 8 Struck Down

California judge strikes down Prop 8 (PDF)…

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Top Secret America

A fountain of information from the Washington Post… 854,000 with top-secret access.

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Drugs Inc. – Meth Episode

A look at the ins-and-outs of meth

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Billion Bug Highway

Fantastic animation/report from NPR to cleanse the palate today… It’s about billions of bugs in the sky.

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Aimee Sword Convicted

Sword gets 30 years for sex with son…

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USA V. Arizona (PDF)

The Justice Department has officially filed a lawsuit against the state of Arizona over still yet to be enacted SB1070. Read the filing here (PDF).

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PALIN TO FOX NEWS

Just crossed the wires: Sarah Palin has signed on to be a contributor with the Fox News channel.


FOX NEWS GETS NIPPLY

Honestly, who green-lighted this idea?

Back off my territory Fox News! Back off!


‘ALL THINGS’ BUT FOX

Another NPR host badgered about Fox News appearances. ‘All Things Considered’ host Mara Liasson scolded by executive editor.


FOX NEWS MEMO

Memo to employees says ‘keep screwing up those on-screen graphics and you’ll find yourself in the unemployment line, sucka.’ Not quite a word-for-word transcription but read the note and you’ll get the point.

The real question here is being ignored. I can see how the ‘news anchors’ throughout the day have to be reliant on staffers to do their show-prep and get the facts right. But the opinion hosts should have a stranglehold on everything that hits the screen.…


Tucker Carlson Joins Fox News As Commentator

Tucker Carlson leaves MSNBC with one less Republican commentator. The once bow-tied host heads to Fox News for a shiny new contributor gig. He’s been a bit off the radar as of late, surfacing to pen a few lines for The Daily Beast here and there.

Joining Carlson will be former White House Press Secretary Dana Perino.

I’ve always liked Carlson. He’s not afraid to push the Libertarian line and hang out with people like Dennis Hoff or Bubba…


Fox Not Airing Obama Prime-Time Address

I’ve never watched the Fox show ‘Lie To Me’ but the network has just chose the drama over Obama. The President is set to address the nation in yet another prime-time address this week. The reason: Obama wants to give himself a report card to mark his first 100 days in the White House. This will be the President’s third prime-time address in only 100 days. Before you starting screaming ‘partisan network’ at the top of your lungs, remember…


Part 2: Cheney Slams Obama Again: Ex-VP Talks To Sean Hannity

I posted part one last night so I’m kind of obliged to post part two. Dick Cheney continues to chat with Fox News host Sean Hannity about all-things Obama, the overseas contingency operations (formerly known as the War on Terror) and tons of other subjects sure to make those folks on the left side of the isle quiver until they vomit on their Dockers.

Newsworthy Moment: Cheney calls the Tea Party Movement ‘great’.

Had enough? I didn’t think so.…


Cheney Slams Obama Again: Ex-VP Talks To Sean Hannity

Boy, if you thought Cheney was angry when he was in office, you’re probably exploding right now. How could PBS possibly top ‘The Dark Side of Cheney’? Well, they might just save some footage from the next few months. While President Bush is resting easy at his new house in Texas, Dick Cheney is on a full-court media press defending the ex-president while attacking the man currently holding the office, Barack Obama. At least that’s what everyone else is


NYT Profiles Rising Star Glenn Beck

It’s not as if he needed a write-up in the NYT to assure him of his success, Glenn Beck’s Fox News show has been a runaway hit with viewers — and that’s what counts. Still, it’s an interesting read because Beck is really striking a chord with listeners and viewers these days. Can he keep it up for the next 3 1/2 years or so? Only time will tell…

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Fox News’ Twitter Account Hacked!

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Breaking: Bill O Riley is gay

Whoever hacked into Fox News’ official Twitter account a few minutes ago didn’t waste time spell checking. Bill O’Reilly’s name is spelled incorrectly. My guess is this doesn’t last too long so check it out while you have a chance. Unless, of course, Bill O’Reilly changed his last name and came out of the closet this morning. Now THAT would be a big story…

Update: Is this related to recent Twitter


Video: Brit Hume Says Goodbye

The Special Report with Brit Hume is set to be hosted by Bret Baier

I always thought Brit was one of the classiest hosts on Fox News. He’ll be missed.


Fox News Is Cramping My Style

Here Is An Image I Edited And Posted Yesterday:

Here Is A Photo FoxNews.com Is Running Right Now:

What? I’m just sayin’


Fox’s Shepard Smith Goes Rogue

From the Fox News online show The Strategy Room… What media bias?

I don’t watch Fox News all that much (I tend to stick to CNN unless Rick Sanchez is on) but I used to tune in to Shepard Smith’s ‘Studio B’ from time to time. Mostly because he tends to screw up a lot and say things that will eventually end up on YouTube. But for the past six months or so, Shepard Smith has tried so hard…


The Return Of Lil’ O’Reilly

Little Bill vs. Barney Frank

I almost died… I love the little guy.

Maybe he should hook up with Lil’ Sarah Palin?


Fox Biz Attacks CNBC’s Jim Cramer

Fox Business commercial criticizing CNBC’s Jim Cramer.

That’s only the beginning of Jim Cramer’s mistakes in the past few years