Tag Archives: Rachel Maddow

The Multiple Mendacity of Mitt

Posted on June 9, 2012 by Mr. Universe

We did an article a while back where we noticed a pattern in Mitt Romney’s public statements. He makes statements that are demonstrably false or misleading and even when the media points out that these statements are incorrect, the Romney camp refuses … Continue reading →

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Grace Under Democracy

Posted on March 18, 2012 by Mr. Universe

MSNBC recently added a new show to its line-up with the addition of Melissa Harris-Perry on their Saturday programming. Harris-Perry is another uber smart female in the same vein as Rachel Maddow that MSNBC has been taking a chance on. … Continue reading →

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MSNBC vs. Fox; Who’s Smarter?

Posted on December 28, 2011 by Mr. Universe

I thought I would do a little background research to see if education had an influence on  reporting in the media narrative. MSNBC is generally considered to be the liberal cable station (though I would argue that they are the … Continue reading →

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Had Enough Yet?

Posted on June 28, 2011 by Mr. Universe

I should really stop apologizing; as I did yesterday, and just embrace my inner conspiracy theorist. Wave it around like a rainbow flag at a Gay Pride rally. Wear it around my neck like some nineties gangsta bling. Force people to look at … Continue reading →

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An Open Letter to the Huffington Post Regarding Journalistic Integrity

Posted on June 20, 2011 by Mr. Universe

Memo to: Arianna Huffington, Howard Fineman, Sam Stein, Amanda Terkel, Alex Wagner, and other respected journalists at the Huffington Post. RE: Journalistic Integrity Dear Writers and Editors, It has become increasingly and painfully obvious that the previous standards for journalistic … Continue reading →

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Do Sunday Talk Shows Have More Conservative Guests?

Posted on May 15, 2011 by Mr. Universe

Talk shows are accustomed to notoriously short lead times to respond to current events with appropriate guests but they had plenty of time to get White House staff or related people on their shows to discuss the ramifications of going … Continue reading →

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Outrage at Republican Town Halls: Where’s the Media Now?

Posted on April 24, 2011 by Mr. Universe

Paul Ryan‘s (fake) budget plan is receiving a great deal of criticism and not just from liberal Democrats. Ryan himself was booed at his own town hall by his own constituents. Nobody is buying dismantling Medicare to give tax cuts … Continue reading →

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Outrage Speech: Was the Left Right?

Posted on February 16, 2011 by Monotreme

Pima County Sheriff Clarence Dupnik’s widely-reported observation that hate speech was partially responsible for the shooting of Rep. Gabrielle Giffords (D-AZ) has prompted several heated discussions on this blog, as well as other venues. Let me say one thing, because people … Continue reading →

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And Your Little Dog, Too.

Posted on November 16, 2010 by filistro

Just before the election, Jon Stewart and Stephen Colbert held a monster rally on the mall. Stewart dubbed it a “Rally for Sanity” but nobody was sure what to expect… over-the-top craziness, wicked lampooning of the right-wing, silly political skits? … Continue reading →

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Tsunami? How About Just High Tide?

Posted on November 6, 2010 by Mr. Universe

I feel I should point out that there are at least 11 races outstanding. And the Democrats appear to be winning those handily. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2010/11/05/2010-elections-11-undecided-races_n_779791.html So much for a tsunami or a repeat of 1994. There’s a lot of chatter on how … Continue reading →

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