Thursday, February 03, 2011

Media Matters Daily Summary 02-03-11

Yes, Tantaros, "Lunatic Theories" About Egypt Have Aired On Fox
On Fox News' Fox & Friends, Fox News contributor Andrea Tantaros responded to Daily Beast contributor Michelle Goldberg's statement that "lunatic theories" about Egypt have aired on Fox by claiming, "I haven't seen any of that on this network." In fact, Glenn Beck has been widely criticized for his "lunatic theories" about Egypt. Read More

Right-Wing Media Attack Obama With "Dangerously Misleading" Egypt-Iran Comparison
Right-wing media have seized on the conflict in Egypt to attack President Obama by comparing him to former President Carter and the Iranian uprising in the late '70s. However, experts have noted that comparing the uprising in Egypt to the 1979 Iranian revolution is "dangerously misleading." Read More

Wash. Times Bases Call For Pigford Investigation On Falsehoods
The Washington Times editorial board has demanded a congressional investigation into the allegations pushed by right-wing fabulist Andrew Breitbart of fraud in the Pigford settlement for black farmers who were victims of discrimination committed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. But the Times op-ed is filled with distortions intended to bolster those fraud allegations and use them to attack President Obama. Read More

Right-Wing Media Blame Obama For Violence In Egypt
Conservative media outlets have claimed that President Obama is to blame for the outbreak of violence in Egypt. In fact, news reports and human rights groups have reported that the violence broke out when supporters of Egyptian leader Hosni Mubarak attacked demonstrators. Read More

Rush Limbaugh: I'm Kind Of A Big Deal
Radio host Rush Limbaugh makes it known that he finds himself extremely wise and important. Read More

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