Misinformation

Severely Out of Order

Arnie Reisman | Posted 04.29.2012

Read More: Politics, Misinformation, Republican Candidates, Tea Party, Political Satire, Humor, Satire, Video, Comedy News

I am now under a doctor's care because through a series of tests I found out that I was severely liberal. What's more, with each assault on my senses from factual inaccuracies, my condition has become -- progressive.

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The Wisdom and Power of a Leaderless Resistance

Matthis Chiroux | Posted 12.31.2011

Read More: Oakland, Leadership, Misinformation, Cointelpro, Police, Protest, Occupy Wall Street, Violence, Assassination, General Assembly, New York, Politics News

Have you ever been asked what a leader is to you? Of course you have; we're obsessed with the worship of these few. But the Occupy movement has no place for them, which the mainstream media just can't understand.

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The Real Christopher Columbus

Carolita Johnson | Posted 12.10.2011

Read More: Lies-My-Teacher-Taught-Me, Misinformation, James W Loewen, American History, Columbus Day, Comedy News

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Obama and Israel

Mel Levine | Posted 11.19.2011

Read More: Obama Israel Policy, Dan Senor Obama, Misinformation, United States Israel Policy, Barack Obama Anti-Israel, Republicans Obama, Obama, Dan Senor, Republicans Israel, Dan Senor Israel, Obama Israel, Politics News

It has become fashionable for many Republicans to assert that President Obama is not a friend of Israel -- something the facts are utterly at odds with.

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Eyewitness Testimony at Boston Vigil for Japan Highlights Information Void

Elise Crane | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Japan Nuclear Meltdown, Disaster Relief, Misinformation, Japan Earthquake, Japan, Japan Tsunami, Japan Nuclear Reactor, World News

Amid the slushy mid-March drizzle, Bostonians came together in a place of heaven to mourn Japan's trifecta from hell.

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Information Terrorists Hijack Our Airwaves

Nomiki Konst | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Politics Daily, Politico, Misinformation, Progressive Agenda, Progressives, Anderson Cooper, Obama, Obama Agenda, Keith Olbermann, Democratic Party, Christian Coalition, Politics, Tea Party Movement, Tax Day Tea Party, Walter Shapiro, Revolution, Gop, Republican Party, Tea Party, Sarah Palin Reaction, Liberal Media, Militia, Afghanistan, Mitt Romney, Christian Right, Democrats, Los Angeles, Barack Obama, Oecd, Net Neutrality, Afghanistan War, Iraq War, Mainstream Media, Red Herring, Ralph Reed, Education, Midterm Elections, Rachel Maddow, Sarah Palin, Michael Steele, 2010 Midterm Elections, Glenn Beck, Media News, The Ed Show, Republicans, Los Angeles News

Let's face it Dems, you have the heart but you don't have the brains. The GOP has discovered a way to make the media work for them.

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The (Mis) Information Age

Dr. Jim Taylor | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Birthers, First Amendment, Death Panels, 9/11, Oliver Wendell Holmes, Cognitive Bias, Edward R. Murrow, Walter Cronkite, Sarah Palin, 9/11 Truthers, Misinformation, Media News

The problem is that there is no longer any source of objective and trusted information. These days, you can't find "fair and balanced" news anywhere.

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Feeding the Beast--Our Addiction to Anger and Fear

Larry Gellman | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Google, John F. Kennedy, Thomas Friedman, Birthers, Fear, Michelle Obama, Rush Limbaugh, Cnbc, Right Wing, News Media, Keith Olbermann, Barack Obama, Factcheck.org, Sean Hannity, Rachel Maddow, Saudi Arabia, Cnn, Snopes, New York Times, Fox News, Glenn Beck, Misinformation, Information Overload, Happiness, Email Chain Letter, Addiction, Email, Goanger, Internet Addiction, Media News

If you ask most people what they want the most for themselves the vast majority would say "happiness." So why do so many people spend every moment watching and reading things that are designed to make us angry or afraid?

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A Faith Declaration for Health Care Reform

Jim Wallis | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Health Care Bill, Dialogue, Public Policy, Social Justice, Debate, Religious Beliefs, Misinformation, Dignity, Abolition, Religious, Biblical, Community, Health-Care Debate, Healing, Biblical Principles, Legislation, America, Civil Rights, Ten Commandments, Moral Values, Insurance Company, Abortion, Profits, Common Good, Principle, Civil Rights Movement, Faith Community, Health Insurance, Health Care Reform, Gospel, Health Care, Politics News

There is no one "right" religious position on how health care should look; but I believe there are some fundamental moral and even biblical principles on which to evaluate any final legislative agreement.

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Superfreakonomics Will Misinform Readers on Climate Science

Melanie Fitzpatrick | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Global Warming Arguments, Climate Science, Superfreakonomics, Misinformation, New Books, Books, Global Warming, Climate Change, Books News

The forthcoming SuperFreakonomics, written by Steven D. Levitt and Stephen J. Dubner, plays fast and loose with the scientific consensus on climate change.

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How the Times Legitimizes Propaganda on Health Care Reform

Jonathan Weiler | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Mainstream Media, Health Care Reform, Misinformation, Media News

One has to wonder -- what in this story merited such prominence in The New York Times?

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More Lipstick On Chevron's Pig

Paul Paz y Miño | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Environment, Oil, Misinformation, Media, Chevron, Cnn, Ecuador, Media News

Sooner of later the neighbors will smell that tremendous mountain of decaying garbage Chevron's been hiding in the backyard.

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Are Americans Still Stupid?*

Rick Shenkman | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Stupidity, Barack Obama, Misinformation, 2008 Election, Politics News

Misinformation is as apt to be swallowed by people as factual information. More troubling, voters don't seem to know where to turn for reliable information.

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Fox News Chyron Fails Mathematics

HuffingtonPost.com | Jason Linkins | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Fox News, Misinformation, Media Criticism, George W. Bush, Obama Budget, Barack Obama, Chyron Watch, Eat the Press, Politics News

OH NOES! Fox News' Chyrons have been all a-chirrup with alarm and outrage over the size of President Barack Obama's budget, which is terrifying and s...

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System of a Down and Eurovision: False Turkish Claim Exposed

Harut Sassounian | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Heavy Metal, Turkey, Misinformation, Turkish Parliament, Armenian Genocide, System of a Down, Turkish Media, Erdogan, Warner, Eurovision Song Contest, Armenia, Moscow, Serj Tankian, Turkish Claims, Finland, Rock Band, Soad, Entertainment News

The Turkish media regularly reports false stories and makes exaggerated claims. The latest example of misinformation involves System of a Down's supposed appearance on Eurovision.

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Turks Create False Impressions To Block Obama's Promises

Harut Sassounian | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Pres. Gul, Politics, Turkey, Tbilisi, Misinformation, Armenia, Blockade, Georgia, Pres. Sargsyan, President Obama, Armenian Genocide Bill, International Politics, Armenian Genocide, Campaign Promises, World News

Informed that Obama intends to carry out his promises, the Turkish government is anxious to conclude an agreement to block Congress from taking a stand on the Armenian Genocide.

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How Are Lawyers Like Politicians?

Rick Shenkman | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Ignorance, Politics, Stupid, Lawyers, Myths, Attorneys, Misinformation, Voter Disenfranchisement, Voters, Democracy, Politics News

Lawyers have to appeal to juries the way pols have to appeal to voters. But there's one difference: you can't squeeze all of America's voters into a jury box to hear your opening and closing statements.

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