Tag Archives: cable news

Just a Thought

Posted on January 10, 2011 by Gerry

Even though everyone’s speaking in hushed tones, I have a feeling that today is going to be a very noisy day.

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When Satire and Reality Collide

Posted on November 29, 2009 by Gerry

If you haven’t checked out The Onion lately, their work is every bit as funny and slick as the Stewart and Colbert shows, and have more bite. This, for example, pretty well sums up all the bitching I’ve ever done … Continue reading →

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Family Circus

Posted on October 16, 2009 by Gerry

BALLOON BOY LIVES That was the headline on the Larry King show when I looked up at the monitor just before 9:30 Thursday night.  And guess who was on.  Yup, you got it, Balloon Boy’s family.  Traumatized?  Maybe.  But certainly … Continue reading →

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JUST SAY NO!

Posted on May 12, 2008 by Gerry

Chris Dodd says his own party gave it up to the cable news networks to whittle the field of Democratic candidates down to two. Kind of like “Democratic Idol,” I guess.  Instead of Simon, Paula and Randy, we get Matthews, Hannity … Continue reading →

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I’M SO GOOD. AREN’T I?

Posted on April 14, 2008 by Gerry

If you’re looking for something to read over lunch or when you have a few free minutes, this was in the Sunday Times.  Whether you like him or not, he sure is loud.  And for a guy who makes that … Continue reading →

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THE SYSTEM REALLY WORKS!

Posted on January 30, 2008 by mbiaso

When you want it to… The Connecticut primary is next Tuesday, and instead of being a speck in the sandbox, it appears our little state will be heard from. Clinton’s been here, Obama’s coming, and so is McCain.That’s nice, considering … Continue reading →

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ANALYZE THIS

Posted on January 8, 2008 by mbiaso

“John McCain has to win in New Hampshire. There is no path to the Republican nomination without a victory in New Hampshire.” –- Chuck Todd, NBC News Political Director “Mitt Romney has spent a fortune, has a home in New … Continue reading →

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THE CABLE CONUNDRUM

Posted on July 31, 2007 by mbiaso

I’m not the brightest penny in the jar…I’m not terribly highbrow…and there’s no capital “j” when I call myself a journalist. But my general disdain for the cable news networks has only deepened in the past few days. (Please see … Continue reading →

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FEEDING THE PIG

Posted on June 28, 2007 by mbiaso

I’ve been saving this one for the appropriate time, and the time is so right. When they’re not reporting actual news, the cable “news” networks are pigs that have to be fed 24 hours a day. And as I write … Continue reading →

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