The politics of primetime.
Why Comedy Matters
October 23, 2012 By 13 Comments
Romney has the best jokes because Obama has the worst record.
The Propagandist Entertainment of “Glee” Parallels Real-Life Leftists
March 22, 2011 By
Too often, the way conservatives are portrayed in the media is more a reflection of leftist traits than conservative behavior. If conservatives are as contemptible as the Left posits, an honest portrayal of them should be enough to demonstrate their negative impulses, yet much of how they are depicted in the media is exaggeration, amalgamation, and falsehood.
Stop Using the Nazi Card
May 13, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Few things irritate me as much as when self-righteous commentators condemn their opponents by comparing them to Nazis, which actually is a type of Nazi tactic itself. Nazis and other tyrants use generalizations and flimsy comparisons to denigrate their enemies.
Their tactic is simple, yet effective: First, pick the most disgusting form of life you can [...]
The “South Park” Revolution
April 28, 2010 By 106 Comments
How Comedy Central’s irreverent show demonstrated the incompatibility of Sharia law and a free society.
The Lesson of Muhammad-Gate
April 23, 2010 By Leave a Comment
At the Daily Beast, John Avlon has a strong round-up of reactions to Comedy Central’s decision to censor images and references to Muhammad in the latest episode of South Park, including Islam-reform advocates Ayaan Hirsi Ali and Irshad Manji, and South Park Conservatives author Brian Anderson. They reinforce the same messages that NewsReal has been [...]
How Much Influence Over Popular Opinion Do Late-Night Comics Like Jon Stewart Really Have?
January 14, 2010 By Leave a Comment
“The OReilly Factor” devoted a segment to the political influence of late-night comedy, focusing on Jon Stewart.
Stewart is an appendage of the Obama White House. A self-confessed liberal, he has no influence beyond his politically like-minded fan club. The 1.6 million “Daily Show” viewership is lower than “Adult Swim” on Cartoon Network.
David Letterman’s adolescent humor is [...]
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