Media Watching in the USSA

As in the USSR, it is fascinating to see what the official US media trumpet. But it is far more interesting to try to understand wha’ happened when they suddenly cease covering a big story, or make a 180. Just the other day, it seems, one was a member of the KKK if one criticized Obama. Then, suddenly, he was under attack by everyone from the various US Pravdas to Jon Stewart (not much of a journey, to be sure). Clearly, Obama offended some very powerful pressure group. Today, the left-liberal Slate called him “Barry” in a headline, though they changed it. What’s next? Chris Matthews demanding to see his long-form birth certificate?

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10:07 am on June 16, 2010