[Translate] You’ve probably seen recent stories that over 40% of Republicans — or an even higher fraction of Tea Partiers — think the current President wasn’t born in this country. You may also have heard Rush Limbaugh talking about what the people surveyed think in dramatic (or even bombastic) terms. It’s spin. Here’s the thing: No matter if you’re listening to Limbaugh, watching cable TV, or reading about it in Salon or your favorite blog-site, the surveys only tell you what people say, not what...
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[Translate] To be a true patriot, a pro-republic American, is to recognize the role of civic virtue, of participation in the public affairs of the community, and to be among the men and women of whom future generations of Americans will say, “They were worthy of their city and their nation.” Gary Hart, in a recent Op-Ed, said: “No single step would revitalize our fearful national spirit than a new era of civic republicanism. The single best vehicle to achieve this goal is the proposed Serve America Act sponsored...
[Translate] That’s not reporting the news. It may be what you like; it’s certainly not illegal. It is not, however, what news organizations do, as Rachel Maddow explains eloquently in the short video below: Rupert Murdoch’s Fox wants to re-shape the American Dream, perhaps, but they don’t want to report on it. What they want, clearly, is ratings – followed closely by profits. Fox network is a business; it’s their right. But that’s not reporting the news. Thomas Hayes is an entrepreneur,...
[Translate] According to Mediabistro, CNN’s decision to carry Senator Barack Obama’s historic speech live caused it to beat all networks, cable and broadcast, for June 3rd, outpacing ABC, the other network that had Obama’s speech live, 4.3 million viewers to 4 million for ABC. (Before you see the numbers below, FNC is Fox, CNN is CNN, and HLN is Headline News.) Here are the numbers: 25-54 demographic: (L +SD) Total day: FNC: 298 | CNN: 407 | MSNBC: 294 | HLN: 134 Prime: FNC: 739 | CNN: 1415 | MSNBC: 1053 | HLN:...
