Broadcatch

Bull Moose/BULLSHIT

Bull Moose: The Moose gloats and kvells. There is great joy in Mooseland. The nutroots have struck out. Joe Lieberman has prevailed. The vital center is victorious! Read and weep, dear nutroots, “Throughout his career, Senator Joseph I. Lieberman has proudly proclaimed himself an “independent-minded Democrat.” But in the closing days of this campaign, Mr. […]

The Washington Monthly: Yes, and even little ole jim had it right with Carter back in the 70s (the killer rabbit); Dukakis in the 80s (tank); Clinton in the 90s (haircut). The MSM go along for the frivolous ride sometimes. And, no, I cannot think of comparable example in their treatment of Republican nominees.The idea […]

Critiquing the Press

 washingtonpost.com: Marietta, Ga.: Did NBC’s David Gregory dye his eyebrows? My Mom thinks so, and she will hardly talk about anything else. Howard Kurtz: My condolences. I will put that at the absolute top of my list of investigative projects.

OF DEWEY AND LIPPMAN

Noam Chomsky: Media Control by Noam Chomsky Seven Stories Press, 2002 EARLY HISTORY OF PROPAGANDA p11 … the first modern government propaganda operation … was under the Woodrow Wilson Administration. Woodrow Wilson was elected President in 1916 on the platform “Peace Without Victory.” That was right in the middle of the World War I. The […]

The Bush Administration Doesn’t Want You To Know:

TPMmuckraker December 18, 2006 * In March, the administration announced it would no longer producethe Census Bureau’s Survey of Income and Program Participation, whichidentifies which programs best assist low-income families, while alsotracking health insurance coverage and child support. * In 2005, after a government report showed an increase in terrorism around the world, the administration […]