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Monday, March 29, 2010

Michael Steele and the RNC are alleged to have walked on the wide side



It’s been a month of “explaining” for RNC Chairman Michael Steele – and there’s likely to be more coming.

The Daily Caller reports on some excessive spending from the RNC (and Steele personally), including nearly $2,000 at a “bondage-themed nightclub.”

Here’s some of the Daily Caller’s report:

A February RNC trip to California, for example, included a $9,099 stop at the Beverly Hills Hotel, $6,596 dropped at the nearby Four Seasons, and $1,620.71 spent [update: the amount is actually $1,946.25] at Voyeur West Hollywood, a bondage-themed nightclub featuring topless women dancers imitating lesbian sex.

Let’s go to the Republican ‘please avoid’ checklist: Hollywood? Check. Bondage-themed? Check. Topless women? Check. Lesbian sex? Check.

Needless to say, although Steele wasn’t talking to the Daily Caller, his spokesperson is already speaking out against the “erroneous” report. A spokesman tells National Review:

We are investigating the expenditure in question. The story willfully and erroneously suggests that the expenditure in question was one belonging to the chairman. This was a reimbursement made to a non-committee staffer. The chairman was never at the location in question, he had no knowledge of the expenditure, nor does he find the use of committee funds at such a location at all acceptable.

There’s more in here that just doesn’t look good. $17,514 on “private aircraft in the month of February alone” (and another $12,691 on limos), compared to zero from DNC Chair Tim Kaine in the last three months. And now, according to the story, Steele wants to buy a private jet.

This story is continuing to break – MSNBC has teased an upcoming segment, but it has yet to be mentioned on the three cablers. That will change, and we’ll update as it does.

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Sunday, October 18, 2009

Bill Maher’s Medical Meltdown Turns Off Guests, Confuses Audience


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Bill Maher took some shots at Fox News host Glenn Beck last month, but on Friday’s Real Time the HBO host sounded a lot like the FNC star he knocked.

Just as Beck has warned against the dangers of the vaccination, especially relating to Swine Flu, Maher continued his path of medical conspiracy theory, to the annoyance of his guests and confusion of his audience.

More: http://www.mediaite.com/tv/bill-mahers-medical-meltdown-turns-off-guests-confuses-audience/

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Saturday, September 19, 2009

Fox News Ad Starts Fight With All Their Competition, Competition Fights Back by Steve Krakauer

FNC Ad Starts Fight with All Their Competition

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Ya know, the fact that the other media outlets are complaining about the Fox ad is a good thing. At least this is a tacit acknowledgement that an adjustment needs to be made in their approach to the news.

At least we hope so.

Yes, other news outlets ran some of the September 12, 2009 protests in DC, albeit reluctantly and after it took them by surprise that the protests were so well attended.

However, what continues to cause the other networks heartburn is the continuing perception that “they” remain in the liberal Obama camp and are shilling for the liberal agenda and the Obama administration.

The other networks certainly worked hard to marginalize and trivialize the protests by showcasing accusations that the protests were not really about (http://tinyurl.com/mllav6) the economy, national debt, nationalization of key sectors of the means of productions, such as the banking industry and the auto industry. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yEr65ZX6gLw

The perception remain that opposition voices will continue to not be heard over the fear many citizens have over health care being nationalized, it will cost more, the government will get in between you and your doctor and that Obamacare will bankrupt the nation.

It is paradoxical that the networks who have complained in the wake of the ad are calling attention to the dynamic that they have missed the boat on fair and accurate and comprehensive coverage of the public policy initiatives of the Obama administration.

And that is why the “public’s assessment of the accuracy of news stories is now at its lowest level in more than two decades of Pew Research surveys…http://people-press.org/report/543/

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Mediaite http://www.mediaite.com/print/fox-news-ad-starts-fight-with-all-their-competition/

Fox News Ad Starts Fight With All Their Competition, Competition Fights Back by Steve Krakauer 4:34 pm, September 18th, 2009

The Washington Post ran a full-page instigating ad in today’s paper from Fox News that asks: “How Did ABC, CBS, NBC, MSNBC And CNN Miss This Story?” referring to the D.C. tea party protests on 9/12.

CNN’s Rick Sanchez said “you lie!” (seriously, he said that) – since his network and all the others did cover the protests. He also played a clip of Bill O’Reilly saying CNN covered the protests. But Fox News is sticking to their guns, and WashPost is defending the ad buy. What?

Every network defended their coverage today, and TVNewser has a rundown of those defenses, plus this from Michael Tammero, VP of Marketing for FNC.

“Generally speaking, it’s fair to say that from the tea party movement … to Acorn … to the march on 9/12, the networks either ignored the story, marginalized it or misrepresented the significance of it altogether.”

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It’s also pretty much why the Post is totally fine with their decision. A spokesperson tells Politico

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Here’s the bottom line: Fox News didn’t “miss” this story because they were the story. They’ve driven the story, promoted the protests and covered them because they are the protests. The Fox Nation, the FOX opinion/community arm of the network’s web properties drove this story by actively helping register people to attend tea parties around the country. Glenn Beck promoted the D.C. protest (“It’s Time To Stand Up” he implored his audience) because he started the entire 9/12 movement.

Just look at the way Foxnews.com’s supposed “news” story covered the protests in D.C. From their “news” report:

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Read the entire article by Mediaite here: http://www.mediaite.com/print/fox-news-ad-starts-fight-with-all-their-competition/

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Tuesday, September 15, 2009

Mediaite: Wal-Mart to Get Homeless Elle Intern’s Trailer Out of Impound


Wal-Mart to Get Homeless Elle Intern’s Trailer Out of Impound by Tommy Christopher 4:21 pm, September 15th, 2009

http://www.mediaite.com/online/wal-mart-to-get-homeless-elle-interns-trailer-belongings-out-of-impound/

On September 3, I
filed a story about Brianna Karp, the homeless blogger who was thrust into the national spotlight when Ell’s E. Jean Carroll offered her a prestigious internship. I spent a good part of the rest of that day reading every word of Bri’s gripping, thoroughly entertaining blog.

That’s how I learned that, on August 23, her truck and trailer had been
impounded from a Wal-Mart that had given her permission to park there, and that she was accruing impound fees that included an $80 a day storage fee.

I called Wal-Mart’s media relations department that day to see what they had to say about it. They said they would get in touch with Brianna to find out more, and to work on a resolution.

I’m happy to report that Brianna emailed me last night to tell me that Wal-Mart officials will be meeting her…

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Things are definitely looking up for Bri, who
appeared on CNN and the Today Show last week. Every step of the way, however, she reminds me that she wants to continue to focus on, and advocate for, the homeless.

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Read the entire post by Tommy Christopher on Mediaite here: http://www.mediaite.com/online/wal-mart-to-get-homeless-elle-interns-trailer-belongings-out-of-impound/


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Wednesday, August 26, 2009

Mediaite.com: MSNBC Pulls Head Out of Aspray; Creates Viral Sensation

MSNBC Pulls Head Out of Aspray; Creates Viral Sensation

by Joe Coscarelli 3:19 pm, August 25th, 2009

http://www.mediaite.com/tv/msnbc-pulls-head-out-of-aspray-creates-viral-sensation/

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OMG - read the entire post at:

http://www.mediaite.com/tv/msnbc-pulls-head-out-of-aspray-creates-viral-sensation/

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...Catanese calls these nuggets of TV gold “bottom-feeder” ads, but he got us thinking about a few of our favorite low-budget, barely functional product plugs.

Doc Bottom’s Aspray
The inspiration for this list must be seen in its entirety. Pay special attention to the lo-fi neon green gas that represents stink all over.


Slap Chop
Never mind slimy pitchman Vince Shlomi’s
legal problems (he’s charged with beating up a prostitute in Miami), but respect his enthusiasm for this dicer and “stop having a boring life.” Please don’t forget the remix.

Loud ‘n Clear
This budget-level hearing aid disguised as a cell phone headset enhances bingo, card games and church, but doubles as a spy device. Watch as an innocent looking woman eavesdrops on her neighbors! If only this bulky ear contraption was a bit more inconspicuous…

Cheers To You!
Feeling down on yourself? Pop in this eight track CD and revel in the cheering crowd and vacuous inspirational talk.

ShamWow!
Sure, it’s the second Vince Shlomi entry in this list, but the man’s power of persuasion is irrefutable. We could almost see placing an order for this oddly practical super-absorbent rag.

Snuggie
Ah, what else can we say about the storied blanket with sleeves? We know it doubles a warm garment and cult uniform, and we’ve been over its epitomization of American laziness, but the commercial just never gets old!



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