Right Wing Media

The Unforgivable Racism of Rush Limbaugh

Monday, January 18, 2010
By Mike Burns
The Unforgivable Racism of Rush Limbaugh

As the world watched with horror the tragedy of the Haitian disaster unfold this last week, Rush Limbaugh took it upon himself to denounce relief efforts and urge his listeners to not donate any money. He claimed that this tragic event was tailor made to burnish Obama’s “credibility with both the light skinned and... »

Rush Limbaugh Owes America An Apology

Wednesday, October 14, 2009
By Mike Burns
Rush Limbaugh Owes America An Apology

During his show yesterday, Rush Limbaugh claimed that he was being libeled and slandered by several major news organizations. His outrage was directed towards those who had falsely attributed a quote defending slavery to him. “I mean, let’s face it, we didn’t have slavery in this country for over 100 years because it was a... »

The White House Calls A Foul On FOX Fantasy News

Monday, October 12, 2009
By Mike Burns

White House communications director Anita Dunn gave the country a clear dose of reality this weekend by labeling FOX News as “the research arm or communications arm of the Republican Party”. Going further, she stated that when the President goes on FOX, “he is going on it to debate the opposition. Let’s not pretend... »

The Radical Republican Anti-American Agenda

Monday, October 5, 2009
By Mike Burns
The Radical Republican Anti-American Agenda

Once again we have a Democrat in the White House and once again the Republicans are spending nearly 100% of their time trying to tear him down. What began during the Clinton administration with a few loudmouths on the radio and some extreme right wing militias have now been elevated to mainstream Republican Party... »

The Conservative Drumbeat Of Violence Marches On Without Apology

Wednesday, September 30, 2009
By Mike Burns

Yesterday at Newsmax.com, they published a story written by John L. Perry outlining the justification and strategy for a military coup to overthrow the duly elected President of the United States of America. He wasn’t talking about Kim Jong Il or Fidel Castro. He was actually arguing for the overthrow of President Barack Obama.... »

FOX Fantasy News Cleaning Up Their Act?

Wednesday, September 23, 2009
By Mike Burns

The recently unearthed video of a FOX News producer revving up the crowd at the Washington Tea Party last month has some people at the network scrambling to protect themselves from the inevitable ethical fallout. It will prove to be very difficult to escape the consequences of their unethical behavior. The Tea Party protest... »

Glenn Beck: He’s Got The Courage Of His Ignorance

Monday, September 21, 2009
By Mike Burns
Glenn Beck: He’s Got The Courage Of His Ignorance

For those of you that are regular watchers of Countdown with Keith Olbermann, you may have heard him occasionally refer to Glenn Beck as “Lonesome Rhodes”. This is a pointed reference to the main character in the 1957 film “A Face In The Crowd” staring Andy Griffith. The film charts the transformation of an... »

Joe Wilson Is Only The Tip Of The Conservative Iceberg

Saturday, September 12, 2009
By Mike Burns
Joe Wilson Is Only The Tip Of The Conservative Iceberg

When Joe Wilson pointed his finger at the President and called him a liar last Wednesday, a simultaneous wave of shock, disgust and resignation swept over me. When you look at the video tape of the event I think that Pelosi, Biden and the President all three echoed those very same emotions. Shock because... »

Teaching Your Children to Fear The President

Friday, September 4, 2009
By Mike Burns

Next Tuesday the President of the United States is scheduled to speak to millions of school children about hard work, good grades and staying in school. It was a message that was meant to inspire and motivate kids to put their nose to the grindstone and do their best. Instead, it has become a... »

Conservatism Has Always Catered To The Fringe

Monday, August 31, 2009
By Mike Burns

Conservatives have always bristled when liberals or the media label them as the “Radical Right”. They feel that the term radical should only be applied to those who want to transform society. According to them, groups that advocate for the expansion of civil rights, homosexual rights, women’s rights and health care reform are what... »