I have never been fond of the term ‘mainstream media/news’. I prefer to refer to it as the sane media/news. Like Trump’s phrase ‘fake news’, it makes no sense. If it’s fake, it’s not news. The fabrications broadcast on several far-right outlets are not deserving of the ‘news’ classification. If it’s fake, it’s not news.Continue reading “Sane Media Wakes Up, Smells Coffee”
Tag Archives: CNN
Poppy Harlow Has Patience of a Saint
Yesterday CNN’s Poppy Harlow had an interesting encounter with Roy Moore’s – spokeswoman Jane Porter. I use the word encounter instead of interview because Porter refused to actually be interviewed, preferring instead to ignore Harlow’s questions and say what she wanted. This is not a new tactic, but it has become overused to the pointContinue reading “Poppy Harlow Has Patience of a Saint”
No Need To Stand In a Hurricane
Every time there is a hurricane or tornado the same thing happens, and Hurricane Irma was no exception. Media outlets deploy to the region in masses and, as if we would not believe them, place correspondents outside in the elements. When there is nothing happening these reporters can fill hours with background and warnings, butContinue reading “No Need To Stand In a Hurricane”
Kellyanne Conway’s CNN Caper
This morning I watched Counselor to President Trump Kellyanne Conway ramble on for over an hour on CNN. They should have changed the name to Conway Nonsense Network for the segment. It was not an interview, although Chris Cuomo did address numerous questions to Conway, more of an exercise in avoidance and obfuscation on herContinue reading “Kellyanne Conway’s CNN Caper”
There’s got to be something Anthony Bourdain does not like
I enjoy watching Anthony Bourdain on CNN. His travel/food show is well done and he is a fine host. His sense of humour is subtle and witty, and his appreciation of fine food is second to none. He is the opposite of Mikey in the old Life cereal advertisement who does not like anything (except ofContinue reading “There’s got to be something Anthony Bourdain does not like”
Mainstream Media and Russian Hacking
One often hears the term ‘mainstream media’ these days. It is often used derogatorily by President Trump to indicate those news channels and publications that do not support him. It is not the job of any media outlet to support any president; rather the constant questioning is a necessary means of checks and balances. WithoutContinue reading “Mainstream Media and Russian Hacking”
Living on the Cusp of Breaking News
Cusp : point, apex: such as : a point of transition (as from one historical period to the next) : turning point; also : edge, verge on the cusp of stardom As I sit here north of the United States I am struck on a daily basis by the political goings-on of my neighbour. TheContinue reading “Living on the Cusp of Breaking News”
Trump Wins: Sun Does Not Rise
DCMontreal – Deegan Charles Stubbs – is a Montreal writer born and raised who likes to establish balance and juxtapositions; a bit of this and a bit of that, a dash of Yin and a soupçon of Yang, some Peaks and an occasional Frean and maybe a bit of a sting in the tail! PleaseContinue reading “Trump Wins: Sun Does Not Rise”
I Nominate “Pivot” as 2016 Most Overused Campaign Word
After what feels like decades the US election campaign is down to the last four days. Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump are picking up the pace as they crisscross the country in a last effort to secure votes. Perhaps the only group more fatigued than the candidates are the umpteen surrogates who continue to popContinue reading “I Nominate “Pivot” as 2016 Most Overused Campaign Word”
Donna Brazile and CNN Part Ways
Politics can be very dirty. Donna Brazile recently severed ties with CNN after the network asked her to do so. It was matter of jumping before being pushed. Brazile was forced into the role of interim chair of the Democratic National Committee after Debbie Wasserman Schultz was pressured to resign. Prior to stepping into the breachContinue reading “Donna Brazile and CNN Part Ways”
