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11 Feb 2012 11:10

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Culture, Politics: Bill Murray: Is he a Closet Libertarian?

  • I think we ought to be personally responsible.
  • Bill Murray • Speaking during an interview on CNBC’s “Squawk Box.” The actor made clear that he believed we should all help ourselves and any others we can. Saying that many people forget America is a “pioneer country”, Murray stopped short of condemning the social safety net; however, he did say that “we’ve sort of gotten used to someone looking out for us”, though we apparently shouldn’t, because some people are simply  “compost for the whole planet.” The interview left many wondering, is Bill Murray a closet Libertarian? source
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16 Apr 2009 18:56

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Politics: Because he can’t get enough, Jim Cramer blasts Jon Stewart again

  • It was a complete and utter ambush. He told my staff that it was going to be fun, convivial, no clips, but [it] doesn’t matter, he’s a comedian, he can do whatever he wants.
  • Jim Cramer • Crying spilled milk over his harsh, pants-adjusting verbal beatdown by Jon Stewart on “The Daily Show” last month. You know man, nobody really cares anymore. That happened like a month ago. We’ve moved on Jim. Can’t you? • source
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18 Mar 2009 12:59

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Politics: NBC boss big-ups CNBC, trashes Jon Stewart

  • Everybody wants to find a scapegoat. That’s human nature. But to suggest that the business media or CNBC was responsible for what is going on now is absurd.
  • NBC Universal Chief Executive Jeff Zucker • On Jon Stewart’s repeated trashing of his financial network, which he called “unfair.” Just when we were ready for this story to die, the big guy on top had to open his trap … • source
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13 Mar 2009 11:45

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Biz, Politics: Three ways Jon Stewart put Jim Cramer in his place last night

  • Key point Stewart made last night: “I know you want to make finance entertaining, but it’s not a &%*$@^@ game.” source
  • Stewart played a video of Cramer suggesting people play the market by using Apple’s stock as an example source
  • Regarding people lying to Cramer: “I’m under the assumption … you don’t just take their word at face value.” source
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12 Mar 2009 21:22

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Biz, Politics: Give Jim Cramer credit. He took Jon Stewart head-on.

This took guts. This is why Rick Santelli didn’t show up on “The Daily Show.” Still think he’s a comedian, Jim? source
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11 Mar 2009 02:44

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Politics: Jim Cramer took the Jon Stewart CNBC beatdown like a whiny baby

“A COMEDIAN! A COMEDIAN had the nerve to take me down! A COMEDIAN!” source
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09 Mar 2009 10:48

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Politics: Jon Stewart’s not alone in his CNBC criticism

  • When they are all sitting around the table it’s hard to tell a business pundit versus a reporter.
  • Tom Rosenstiel • Director of the Project for Excellence in Journalism, on the way that CNBC often combines reporting and editorializing seamlessly. He said it less funny than Stewart did, though. • source
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06 Mar 2009 13:13

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Culture, Politics: What Jon Stewart’s criticism means for the media

  • The American public is mad as hell right now, so why isn’t the mainstream media? Balanced reporting is important, but a balanced, modulated tone of voice? Not now.
  • Will Bunch • On The Daily Show’s hardcore takedown of Rick Santelli and CNBC the other night. He claims that the media is playing it too safe in a time when the world is full of dangerous economic times. That fair and balanced stuff isn’t cutting it anymore. • source
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06 Mar 2009 10:30

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Culture: Jon Stewart puts Rick Santelli in his place

This is the danger of skipping out on “The Daily Show,” friends: Jon Stewart may rip you to shreds. source
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25 Feb 2009 09:53

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Biz, U.S.: Need something to do this weekend? Go to a Chicago Tea Party!

Fifteen Rick Santelli tea parties, just this weekend. Couldn’t wait ’til July. He must be proud. source
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