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Cramer: Depression Comparisons are ‘Scare Tactics’

Do as I say, not as I do. That appears to be Jim Cramer's philosophy. The CNBC "Mad Monday" host told NBC "Today" show viewers Dec. 2 that comparisons between the current economy and the Great Depression were inappropriate.  "[T]hat's got to be taken ...

From NATHAN BURCHFIEL, Newsbusters,  2 Dec 2008
Related Topics: Meredith Vieira,  CNBC

Defending AIG from ‘Dunderheads’ In Congress and Media

The facts about these big AIG meetings are that sponsors, predominately financial product providers and other vendors, subsidize large portions of the budgets for these meetings. They directly underwrite or reimburse for expenses as well as ...

From NATHAN BURCHFIEL, Newsbusters,  20 Nov 2008
Related Topics: U.S. Republican Party,  C-SPAN

BMI’s Gainor: Fairness Doctrine? More Like Censorship Doctrine

The term “Fairness Doctrine” – applied to liberals’ efforts to require talk radio to offer balanced views – harkens to Soviet propaganda, according to Business & Media Institute Vice President Dan Gainor. “It’s one of the great misnomers of our time. ...

From NATHAN BURCHFIEL, Newsbusters,  10 Nov 2008
Related Topics: Barack Obama,  NPR,  Deborah Howell,  U.S. Democratic Party,  Ronald Reagan

BMI’s Gainor Previews Obama’s America on Fox & Friends

The first term of President Barack Obama will bring nationalized health care, attacks on the coal industry, higher government spending and higher taxes, according to Business & Media Institute Vice President Dan Gainor. On “Fox & Friends” Nov. 6, ...

From NATHAN BURCHFIEL, Newsbusters,  6 Nov 2008
Related Topics: Barack Obama

Surprise: Government Mandates Behind Ethanol ‘Bubble’

Respectfully I thought I had put this to rest when spanking Rush Limbaugh on this site along with most of the editors who were spouting as you are without full benefit of understanding the bio fuel situation. Mr. Limbaugh quietly changed his mind in ...

From NATHAN BURCHFIEL, Newsbusters,  23 Oct 2008
Related Topics: Rush Limbaugh,  George W. Bush,  OPEC,  Sarah Palin,  Warren Buffett

BMI's Gainor: Nobel for Krugman 'In Keeping' with Tradition

All comments are owned by whoever posted them and are subject to our terms of use. They should not be assumed to represent the views of NewsBusters. Select your preferred way to display the comments and click "Save settings" to activate your changes. ...

From NATHAN BURCHFIEL, Newsbusters,  13 Oct 2008
Related Topics: Yasser Arafat,  George Wallace, Jr.,  David Gregory,  Paul Krugman,  U.S. Republican Party

Stephanopoulos Suggests McCain Blew Up Bailout for Personal Gain

Sen. John McCain's decision this week to suspend his campaign and return to Washington to help address the financial mess wasn't an example of his campaign slogan "Country First." Instead - according to Democrats and the media - it was a chance for ...

From NATHAN BURCHFIEL, Newsbusters,  26 Sep 2008
Related Topics: John McCain,  U.S. Democratic Party,  U.S. Republican Party,  Barack Obama,  George Stephanopoulos

CNN Parrots Inaccurate Obama Claim That Republicans Ignored Economy

CNN’s “best political team on television” is proving itself to be the best at closing its eyes, plugging its ears and repeating “la, la, la, we can’t hear you” when it comes to Republicans addressing economic concerns. In its coverage of the Republican ...

From NATHAN BURCHFIEL, Newsbusters,  10 Sep 2008
Related Topics: Barack Obama,  U.S. Republican Party,  Fred Thompson,  Sarah Palin,  George W. Bush

Couric, Williams Back Obama’s Economic ‘Turmoil’ By Ignoring Positive Growth

The department announced August 28 the economy grew at 3.3 percent in the second quarter of 2008, up from initial reports of 1.9 percent. The revised number exceeded expectations for growth, which economists had put at around 2.3 percent. But to ...

From NATHAN BURCHFIEL, Newsbusters,  29 Aug 2008
Related Topics: Barack Obama,  U.S. Democratic Party,  John McCain,  Phil Gramm,  U.S. Republican Party

“Today” Rejects Personal Responsibility, Attacks Online Dealmakers

That's what NBC's "Today" show did August 26 in a segment attacking online dealmakers. Co-host Meredith Vieira warned shoppers could find "mysterious and unwanted charges on their credit cards."  "Kathy Danzer wanted to reconnect with old classmates, ...

From NATHAN BURCHFIEL, Newsbusters,  26 Aug 2008
Related Topics: Natalie Morales,  Meredith Vieira,  U.S. Democratic Party,  Barack Obama

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