Category Archives: CNN

Too Late, Too Little, Too Bad

Posted on February 15, 2021 by tengrain

Our Failed Political Press Over at PressRun, Eric Boehlert caught a quote from Marty Baron, the retiring Editor of the WaPo in an interview with Der Spiegal on his failing to call a lie a lie: We had to be … Continue reading →

Posted in CNN, Our Failed Political Press, WaPo | 4 Comments

Vocabulary and Terms Are Important, CNN

Posted on January 15, 2021 by tengrain

CNN tells us… US says Capitol rioters intended to ‘capture and assassinate’ elected officials I’m already pissed off: if they were planning on assassinating elected leaders, that is the very definition of insurrection (a violent uprising against an authority or … Continue reading →

Posted in CNN, Domestic Terrorism, Insurrection, Our Failed Political Press, The Stupid Coup | 13 Comments

Is Our Media Learning?

Posted on January 9, 2021 by tengrain

Both Sides Don’t A startling thing just happened at CNN: “Let’s state what happened on Wednesday for what it was: an insurrection by supporters of President Donald Trump storming the US Capitol. They were the definition of a mob. “The … Continue reading →

Posted in Both Sides, CNN, Our Failed Political Press | 6 Comments

Better Late Than Never, I Guess?

Posted on December 27, 2020 by tengrain

“Well, there are some people that are so mendacious, I just wouldn’t put them on air. Kayleigh McEnany, I never booked her. Jason Miller from the Trump campaign, I would never book him. These are just people who tell lies … Continue reading →

Posted in CNN, Our Failed Political Press | 9 Comments

Quote of the Day/Week/Month/Year?

Posted on November 5, 2020 by tengrain

Cooper: That is the President of the United States. That is the most powerful person in the world and we see him like an obese turtle on his back flailing in the hot sun… pic.twitter.com/0s9x0OqjjH — Acyn Torabi (@Acyn) November … Continue reading →

Posted in 2020 Goat Rodeo, CNN, Lord Damp Nut, The Russian Usurper | 11 Comments

CNN Strikes Back!

Posted on October 31, 2020 by tengrain

This is some world-class shade: Kirstie, you are welcome to change the channel – just like countless viewers did every time “Veronica’s Closet” came on TV. But don’t downplay the loss of nearly 230K American lives. And please, wear a … Continue reading →

Posted in CNN | 5 Comments

Our Failed Political Press, Part Infinity

Posted on September 27, 2020 by tengrain

Noted birthday cake fiend and all-around fascist Tom Cotton gives us a master class in projection: Sen. Tom Cotton (R-AR) on Trump's refusal to commit to peaceful transfer of power: There will be “in January 2025, after President Trump finishes … Continue reading →

Posted in CNN, Our Failed Political Press, Sunday Talkies | 7 Comments

CNN Fails Us Again

Posted on September 21, 2020 by tengrain

There are so many reasons to hate Jeff Zucker’s commitment to make the entire CNN channel a reboot of the Jerry Springer Show, but this morning’s example is stark: CNN legal analyst Jeffery Toobin called Democrats “wimps” and questioned if they … Continue reading →

Posted in CNN, Our Failed Political Press | 6 Comments

Holy Crap, Jeff Zucker, CNN WTF?!

Posted on September 9, 2020 by tengrain

As awful as Tucker is, this is a bombshell report. As always, we repeat our favorite Zucker Quote:

Posted in CNN, Lord Damp Nut, The Russian Usurper, Tucker Carlson | 5 Comments

(UPDATED) The Atlantic Magazine: ‘More to Come’

Posted on September 6, 2020 by tengrain

#LoserGate CNN’s Reliable Sources: New York (CNN Business)Jeffrey Goldberg, editor-in-chief of The Atlantic, said his magazine’s story about Trump calling Americans who died in battle “losers” and “suckers,” was just the tip of the iceberg. “I would fully expect more … Continue reading →

Posted in CNN, Lord Damp Nut, The Russian Usurper | 19 Comments