Category Archives: The Media

WATCH: Stephen Colbert’s brilliant Benghazi, ABC #mediafail takedown

Posted on May 22, 2013 by jreid

Stephen Colbert did a takedown of Jonathan Karl’s bogus Benghazi scoop, and really, of all of us in media, and it was pure Genius.

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This week’s Herald column: the good old media ‘tie’

Posted on October 18, 2012 by jreid

Had to go in on the debate reaction, just a little bit.

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Shep Smith rants about Mitt reacting to Newt

Posted on May 3, 2012 by jreid

What’s better than a Shep Smith rant? … not much First, from Wednesday’s show, Shep reacts to Newt Gingrich “suspending” his campaign …

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Video: Krystal Ball and Joy on ‘Martin Bashir’, talking Rush ‘the woman hater’ Limbaugh

Posted on March 3, 2012 by jreid

As you watch this, recall that at no time has Sandra Fluke discussed her sexual habits. She testified before Congress about a friend who had an ovarian condition that required the pill — for non-sexual reasons. That said, who cares … Continue reading →

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The CNN debate in 2 minutes

Posted on January 19, 2012 by jreid

It was pretty much a wash after that. So what have we learned here?

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(Video) In which Dick Armey calls me an ‘Obamaphile’

Posted on January 12, 2012 by jreid

Posted without comment because, well… his name IS Dick …

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(Video) Is Michelle Obama an ‘angry black woman’?

Posted on January 12, 2012 by jreid

Also from the Ed Show last night: Visit msnbc.com for breaking news, world news, and news about the economy And by the way …

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(Video) The clip that sparked a Rush Limbaugh ‘dichotomy’ rant

Posted on January 12, 2012 by jreid

Now, let’s stipulate that Rush Limbaugh is a vain and touchy fellow. He must have a team of minions whose job is to search for any and all mentions of him in the media, so he can hold forth and … Continue reading →

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(Video) ICYMI: Lawrence O’Donnell’s epic S&P takedown

Posted on August 9, 2011 by jreid

Yes, S&P, most Americans (who aren’t giddy over what they see as a knock on President Obama) think you’re a bunch of jerks. And no one expresses why, better than Lawrence O’Donnell, who refers to the two men who run … Continue reading →

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From the NY Times: News Corp’s ‘soft power’ in the U.S.

Posted on August 7, 2011 by jreid

A must-read piece from the New York Times about the mutiple ways in which Rupert Murdoch’s empire wields power in America.

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