This thing that the media is doing in regards to violent media being the main problem in all of the murders we have in this country needs to stop. At worst it’s a craven and manipulative way to avoid the actual problems… Read More ›
Month: January 2013
Conservative Freakout over GI: Jane
The Conservative freakout regarding women in combat has truly been something to behold. Everyone from Allen West to Tucker Carlson has participated in this sorry display. As predictable and hilarious as the response has been, I wish it were just… Read More ›
License to ill: Ireland says yes to DWI
An Irish friend of mine told me about this story out of Ireland where they apparently are trying to legalize drunk driving. I sort of rolled my eyes at this since she was drinking at the time. But it’s true. … Read More ›
Media Problems: The Politico Edition
Seriously, Politico. Did you really do an article on whether President Obama is likable enough? Sweet fancy Moses, they did. But worse than that, this piece was on how his likability is affecting the legislative progress. I don’t know what’s worse,… Read More ›
Why we can’t have nice things: There’s Santorum everywhere
What can I tell you about Rick Santorum. Failed Presidential candidate, failed former Senator from Pennsylvania (lost his reelection by 19 points), much-hyped new weekly columnist for every wild-eyed subway hobo’s favorite conspiracy website, World Net Daily. Despite his numerous failings,… Read More ›
Racism vs Reality Trolling: The Ann Coulter Edition
Ann Coulter: Writer of terrible books, racist, Fox News contributor and all-around horrible person. I know, I know, “racist” and “Fox News contributor” in the same sentence is essentially redundant. But for the sake of this post, let’s call them both… Read More ›
The Death Star Strikes Back
As I wrote about previously in these pages, there’s a petition on the White house website regarding the building of the Death Star. Because of my intrepid reporting, and let’s face it, the death many Bothans, the White House has… Read More ›
