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Harsh criticism of the opposition: Yes when on one network, not so much on another

April 28, 2013 by

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It’s simply not respectful of the truth and also is hypocritical, we believe. Slamming or supporting the administration when on a friendly network, or on a Sunday talk show but tempering the remarks when on a different one. Dialogue on the Sunday programs is generally more polite. There were more

Another misguided voice disrespecting gun victims

April 14, 2013 by

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Guns and immigration highlighted the discussion on CNN’s State of the Union this morning. Florida Senator Marco Rubio repeated the mantra of many opposed to even the slight additional gun controls in the current discussion. Rubio, who made the rounds of the Sunday talk shows, said,

Sunday talk shows: Dr. Carson turns toward bipartisanship

March 17, 2013 by

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Recent hero among Republicans, Dr. Ben Carson (pictured, home page) made a turn toward greater political compromise this morning on CNN’s State of the Union. He spoke without

Sunday talk shows: Pelosi greatly understates smaller health care cost increases

March 10, 2013 by

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702_0053Appearing on CNN’s State of the Union, House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi talked about reducing the burden of health care spending. Click the number at the

Hearing may be held on allowing potential weapons on planes

March 9, 2013 by

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Three days after the Transportation Safety Administration’s decision to allow certain potential weapons back onto airplanes is still garnering opposition though there is some support. Sen. John McCain is responding We don’t see how the new policy, scheduled to take effect next month, shows concern for passenger safety.

Please, respect the terror trial view of the intelligence community

March 8, 2013 by

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With the state of polarization and disrespect in our politics, it’s not surprising that it seems to us a bit of a knee-jerk anti-White House reaction by those opposing a New York trial for the latest captured terrorist.

The ‘must-watch’ film on Americans’ healthcare airing Sunday

March 8, 2013 by

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Amid all the arguments about the best way to improve healthcare and decrease its cost, attention to the most important steps that need implementation is often lost. We hear disrespectful criticism back and forth but few specifics from any political side on how to

(AUDIO) Ailes brings more embarrassment to Fox News

March 6, 2013 by

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702_0050Roger Ailes’ crude comments about Newt Gingrich and the White House are shameful enough but for a Republican consultant to defend them is sad. Many liberals slammed Ailes (pictured).

Sunday talk shows: 11th hour sequester talks; Ann Romney cites the media

March 3, 2013 by

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White House economic adviser Gene Sperling (pictured) points to President Obama’s last-minute effort to avoid the sequester though  the issue has been on the table for 18 months.  On CNN’s State of the Union, he said,”This President’s doing everything

Piers Morgan rude in gun conversation

February 27, 2013 by

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It’s not the first time. The CNN host is a staunch gun control advocate and has had many intense arguments with anti-gun control folks. Tonight, he interviewed John Lott, Jr., economist, conservative political commentator and author of

Passing judgment inappropriately about a presidential debate moderator

February 20, 2013 by

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One of the heads of the Commission on Presidential Debates made a puzzling and disrespectful comment about CNN anchor Candy Crowley yesterday. Frank Fahrenkopf, a politician, made the comment, in effect calling her unqualified.

Is it meaningful to talk on TV about court cases?

February 19, 2013 by

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It’s become a staple on cable news to analyze criminal cases as they make their way through the judicial process. But is it appropriate to discuss these cases? On the surface, it may seem no different than any other story about the prosecution of an alleged lawbreaker. (more to come)

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