Toobin Take Day Three ... Crash and Burn...

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Republican Primaries -- Pro Wrestling, A Difference Without a Distinction to CNN...

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CNN Opens the debate with...

Santorum -- "The Late Contender"

Romney -- "The Long Distance Runner"

Gingrich -- "The determined Challenger"

Paul -- "The Delegate Hunter"

Sigh.

Know That CNN Interview Ron Paul Ditched? ... Didn't Happen...

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Interviews are not only much better when they flow naturally from those involved, but they are more informative than edited versions due to the inherently greater degree of honesty in the presentation.

But CNN doubles down on that dishonesty. Note the CNN logo in the corner. It is clear that CNN was aware of what truly transpired during this interview, yet when an untrue story describing Paul as having stormed off CNN chose to remain silent in the face of that untruth.

Way to exercise that freedom of speech power to bend the truth, CNN




[Originally posted wrong video ... fixed]

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CNN Anchors Accused of Carrying Water for the President on Air...

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I support democratization in the Middle East, however I have an open mind to to the possibility of failure.

Here former CIA analyst, Michael Scheuer, explains the fact that frequently world events drive presidential decisions. Although we hold to the ides that our president guides our nation, the fact is that presidents are often guided by the ceaseless and unpredictable unfolding history.

Additionally, as Scheuer mentions, it does not help matters when the press carries water for the president.






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