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Obama, Boehner in debt reduction TV showdown -- and CNN gives us Piers Morgan
The Baltimore SunIf nothing else, Monday night's dueling prime-time addresses to the nation by President Barack Obama and Speaker of the House John Boehner hopefully woke more Americans up to the fact that we are at an epic moment in the nation's history. The narcissists...Tags: Talk Shows (genre), Fox News Channel (tv network), Billy Ray Cyrus, Piers Morgan, Illinois
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Colbert rips media for blaming Norway terrorism on Muslims
The knee-jerk, anti-Muslim theorizing in the immediate aftermath of Friday's terrorist attacks in Norway was not the American media's finest moment.
In fact, it was a moment perfect for mockery, as Stephen Colbert deftly demonstrated on "The Colbert...Tags: Fox News Channel (tv network), Norway, Harry Potter (fictional character), The Washington Post, Al-Qaeda
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CNN all over the debt crisis for better, best - and, in one way, maybe worse
The Baltimore SunIn a countdown to crisis time like this weekend, if you can only watch one channel, once again, I would make it CNN. On one level, the argument is simple. In terms of cable, there is little or none of the blatant ideology that drives MSNBC and Fox...Tags: Television Industry, Fox News Channel (tv network), Elections, Mitch McConnell, Republican Party
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Washington's hobbit obsession
When political geeks geek out, they really geek out.
Case in point: The past week’s debate over the debt ceiling, which quickly devolved into a debate over who could deliver the best “Lord of the Rings” zinger. The Wall Street...Tags: John McCain, Sharron E. Angle, Democratic Party, Tea Party Movement, Elections
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Debt debate inspires 'slow clap' for Congress
As computer programmer Chris Ashworth watched the debate over raising the nation's debt ceiling unfold this past weekend, the germ of a snarky idea entered his head: Why not ask people to make videos of themselves "slowly and sarcastically" applauding...Tags: Elections, The Washington Post, Software Industry, Hank Johnson, Twitter, Inc.
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A trip through West Virginia's hidden history
West Virginia may be known in popular song as "Almost Heaven," but it's a state that's seen more than its share of hell.
A vicious gunfight in the streets of a small town, two men assassinated on the courthouse steps in front of their wives, coal company...Tags: Coal, Fox News Channel (tv network), Movies, Monuments and Heritage Sites, History
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Spending more to eat healthy: Frugal Dilemmas
Does it cost more to eat nutritious food?
A University of Washington researcher found that customers who spent the most on their groceries were most likely to come close to meeting the federal Food and Drug Administration's recommended nutrition...Tags: Healthy Diet, Foods and Beverages, Food and Drug Administration, Ice Cream, Salt
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Ed Schultz, MSNBC lead TV way on important Wisconsin recall union story
The Baltimore SunI disagree with the one-sided approach Ed Schultz and MSNBC have taken in covering today's recall vote of state legislators in Wisconsin, but I praise the cable channel and its host for going out to the Midwest and covering this bellwether political and...Tags: Television Industry, Elections, Scott Walker, Citizens Initiative and Recall, Madison (Dane, Wisconsin)
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MSNBC, Maddow, Schultz go all-out on Wisconsin recall election - I loved it, I hated it
The Baltimore SunIf you weren't watching MSNBC Tuesday night, you missed not only a great night of American politics, but also a glimpse of some of the forces that will shape the big war of 2012 that's heating up. First of all, thanks and much praise to MSNBC for putting...Tags: Democratic Party, Elections, Scott Walker, Al Gore, Journalism
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Tuesday morning talkers: Limbaugh says Obama is like 'Darth Vader'
On weekday mornings, I'll post the most controversial, shocking and (of course) ridiculous stories for your reading pleasure. That way, when you walk into work, you'll be the master of witty conversation. Articles • Why not? Everyone else got...Tags: Same-Sex Marriage, Minority Groups, Gays and Lesbians, Migration, Rush Limbaugh
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Threadless Groupon
Sometimes Groupon makes you hunt for the best deals. This hidden gem gets you $20 at threadless.com for $10. It is posted under Eerie, Indiana but is valid nationwide. Somehow only 122 have sold so far. Here's an MSNBC story from a few years ago on...Tags: Groupon, Inc.
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Tuesday morning talkers: Bachmann's in
On weekday mornings, I'll post the most controversial, shocking and (of course) ridiculous stories for your reading pleasure. That way, when you walk into work, you'll be the master of witty conversation. Articles • Sarah who? Bachmann's in. (AP) ...Tags: Libyan Civil War (2011), Republican Party, CNBC (tv network), USA Today, CNN (tv network)
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