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30 Mar 2009 22:44

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Culture, Politics: Bill O’Reilly didn’t see “Milk” because of Sean Penn. His loss.

  • He’s a great actor, and if you hire him, you’ll get a good performance. I’m just not going to give a guy who gives aid and comfort to people like Ahmadinejad, Hugo Chavez and Saddam Hussein, when he was alive, my 10 bucks. That’s my right as an American.
  • Bill O’Reilly • Who’s “a big movie guy” but will not spend money to see Sean Penn in a movie. We hope he changes his mind, because we think an upcoming flick of his might be right up his alley. • source
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30 Mar 2009 10:07

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Politics: Glenn Beck: Popular dude now that he’s on Fox News

  • 2.3 million watch the conservative commentator’s talk show source
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28 Mar 2009 14:08

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Politics, U.S.: The Republican who nearly joined Obama’s cabinet has beef

  • In the next five years, President Obama’s budget will double the national debt. In the next 10 years, it will triple the national debt.
  • Sen. Judd Gregg, R-NH • On Barack Obama’s budget plan and how it will saddle future generations with heavy debt. He says Obama’s plans “represent an extraordinary move of our government to the left.” Gregg nearly became commerce secretary but backed off after finding the ideological differences to be too extreme. • source
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28 Mar 2009 12:30

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Politics, World: People aren’t afraid to call the Pope out on his condom stance

From Facebook groups to mass-mailed condom protests, people aren’t afraid to criticize the dude for his stance. source
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27 Mar 2009 19:58

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Culture, Politics: CNN isn’t doing so hot in primetime right now; MSNBC is

  • +30% increase in MSNBC’s prime-time ratings helped largely by kingpin Keith Olbermann; they’re now in second place, ahead of CNN (Fox News is still way atop the heap) source
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25 Mar 2009 10:22

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Politics, U.S.: It’s been a while since Bobby Jindal’s come up. Here’s an update.

  • My answer to the question is very simple: ‘Do you want the president to fail?’ It depends on what he is trying to do.
  • Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal • Talking to members of his party last night about whether Rush Limbaugh’s stance on Barack Obama is worthy of criticism. Jindal, post-response, is still dipping his feet into the possibility of a presidential run. • source
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25 Mar 2009 10:08

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Politics, U.S.: Aww… Blagojevich says he was “hijacked” from office :o

  • Dude was hosting a radio show this morning. Maybe that’s a good second career for the former Illinois governor – drive-time radio host. Anyway, Blago tried diligently to defend himself, took a sympathetic caller (comic D.L. Hughley, who’s been dipping into politico waters lately) and talked about his unfinished new book. source
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24 Mar 2009 21:20

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Politics, U.S.: Maryland senator wants to save the newspaper, legislatively

  • About the bill Sen. Benjamin Cardin of Maryland introduced a bill today that would allow newspapers to be treated as nonprofit organizations and get tax breaks. They would not be able to make political endorsements (i.e. opinion sections), but they could report objectively on the news, including political campaigns. Cardin says the loss of journalism “is a real tragedy for communities across the nation and for our democracy.” source
  • About the bill Sen. Benjamin Cardin of Maryland introduced a bill today that would allow newspapers to be treated as nonprofit organizations and get tax breaks. They would not be able to make political endorsements (i.e. opinion sections), but they could report objectively on the news, including political campaigns. Cardin says the loss of journalism “is a real tragedy for communities across the nation and for our democracy.”
  • Why it’s needed In case you haven’t read the tone of this blog when we’re not making fart jokes, this is about journalism and its long-term future. Newspapers are getting closed left and right. Recently, the Ann Arbor News announced that it would fold its print edition, which is a big deal because Ann Arbor, Mich. is a one-paper town. This trend is not good for the economy, it’s not good for local news and it’s not good for the public. source
  • About the bill Sen. Benjamin Cardin of Maryland introduced a bill today that would allow newspapers to be treated as nonprofit organizations and get tax breaks. They would not be able to make political endorsements (i.e. opinion sections), but they could report objectively on the news, including political campaigns. Cardin says the loss of journalism “is a real tragedy for communities across the nation and for our democracy.”
  • Why it’s needed In case you haven’t read the tone of this blog when we’re not making fart jokes, this is about journalism and its long-term future. Newspapers are getting closed left and right. Recently, the Ann Arbor News announced that it would fold its print edition, which is a big deal because Ann Arbor, Mich. is a one-paper town. This trend is not good for the economy, it’s not good for local news and it’s not good for the public.
  • Reactions You can imagine some people like this a lot, while whiny cranks don’t. A sample: “Seriously, after all that the Media has done to this Country, to think that I would want them to survive is asinine. Stop the presses, shutter the doors, fire the editors and let’s all do this online or by word of mouth.” Here’s an editorial statement: People who say things like this are freaking idiots. Even when you say you don’t love them, you know you really do. source
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22 Mar 2009 21:06

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Politics, U.S.: Note to the AP/Oakland P.D.: “Dead” ≠ “Brain-dead”

  • This is the danger of being too hasty to report facts. The police made a bad mistake and the AP reported it. Be careful! These are people we’re talking about. source
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22 Mar 2009 09:40

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Politics, U.S.: Don’t expect much more bailout support from Congress

  • AIG has become the straw that broke the camel’s back. It pushed people off the edge.
  • Sen. Mary Landrieu, D-La. • On the possibility of another bailout plan getting through Congress. With support of the treasury low and constituent criticism high, Timothy Geithner and Barack Obama may have more luck pushing an elephant through the halls of Congress. • source
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