The Fox News Flap

Fox News is not a news organization, it is a wing of the Republican Party, it is an opponent. So said, Anita Dunn, the lip-smacking, tongue-flailing, White House Communications Director.  Next we heard from David Axelrod and then Rahm Emanuel, who is worried that other "news" organizations like CNN should not "follow" Fox.  What is the meaning of all this attention on Fox and all this "worry" for the MSM "news" outlets?  What Rahmbo was really saying was "if Fox News breaks a story on any person or organization connected to Obama or the White House don't follow up on it". 

I believe this is related to those famous ACORN videos. After the videos got major play on Fox and You Tube, the MSM could not ignore it. So they tried to gain back some journalistic cred with viewers by playing some softball pieces on ACORN and interviewing their minions. Although their attempts were typical BS reporting from the MSM, I think the White House decided they had to "nip it in the bud".  Just think of the trouble Obama and Co. would have if the MSM suddenly decided that maybe they should do some investigating and real reporting.

What has not been stated is what will happen to these other "news" organizations if they do not heed the warning. Will they be publicly labeled "opinion journalism masquerading as news”, also, (the fact that they really are notwithstanding)? Will they lose access to the President and other White House officials for interviews like Fox News has? I can only guess that, yes, all of the above would come to pass for CNN, MSNBC, et.al., if they decide to "follow" Fox. And I can only guess that, yes, these "news" organizations hear this implicit message loud and clear.


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Chicago's 2016 Olympic Bid Loss

Chicago was eliminated in the very first round. This was a stunning blow to all who thought that Chicago was one of the frontrunners for the 2016 Olympics. Obamaniacs believed the ONE and his wife plus "O" would pull it out in Copenhagen. Many conservative pundits believed it had to be a "done deal" before Obama would even think about flying to Copenhagen to make his pitch. I never thought Chicago had a chance. The only possible winner could have been Rio. And for one simple reason, MONEY. Of all the 4 cities vying for the Olympics, only Brazil, and therefore, Rio can AFFORD it. The U.S. is bankrupt and would have to borrow from the rest of the world which is all ready sick and tired of funding us. Spain's economy is in shambles and Tokyo, Japan is not in any great fiscal shape either. That leaves Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Brazil is currently enjoying a growing economy and has money in the bank. They can fund their Olympics projects independently.
How does the saying go? "Follow the money".


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