Glenn Beck now setting the news agenda for CNN as well

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http://mediamatters.org/blog/200909110032

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What is the rationale for holding tax protests on September 12? So that we can remember how we all united against paying taxes the day after our nation's worst tragedy?

No, the protests are nothing more than the shameless and shameful exploitation of something that should be sacred to all. All thanks to Glenn Beck, the most shameless media huckster since Morton Downey Jr.

And Fox News is once again actively engaging in political advocacy against the Democratic Congress and the Obama administration. It has already proven that it is willing to take marching orders from Beck.

But Fox News won't be alone. On Friday's edition of American Morning, correspondent Ali Velshi said CNN plans to cover the rally.

So why is CNN covering Glenn Beck's baby?

Back on April 15, CNN's Susan Roesgen actually reported that the Tax Day protests were "highly promoted by the right-wing conservative network Fox."

What has changed?

Why would CNN cover the 9-12 protests led by Mr. 9-12 himself?

Why is CNN giving Glenn Beck an even bigger mike?



A suggestion to CNN: On Saturday (and Sunday) another group will descend on the Mall for a positive cause. This weekend is the 24th annual Black Family Reunion Celebration, a "three-day cultural event celebrating the enduring strengths and traditional values of the African American family." How about reporting on African-Americans' views on taxes, health care, unemployment, etc? At least then you won't be merely echoing Fox News' coverage. After all, the tea party protesters have been given more than enough airtime on Fox News alone.

Or at the very least, send Roesgen to cover Beck's protest and call them what they are: a ratings gimmick.

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1. Sensationalism

Thats why. Cable News is no longer news.

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2. Two words.

Lou Dobs.

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3. Beck used to work for CNN

Until he got too batshit crazy even for them. You think they'd know better...

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4. "Waaah. We HATE America. Waaah." - Becky Boy & Republicon Homelander Sheeple

"We HATE doing our part as citizens of America. We HATE democracy. We HATE doing anything to be part of and help our nation. Waaaaah."

- Becky Boy (R - Chickenhawk) & Republicon Homelander Sheeple

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5. And what's gonna happen when Beck's Million Bubba March meets the Black Family folks

It'd be a hoot to see all those fat crackers chased back to their busses by some of the people at the black family reunion function.

CNN is a joke. They are worse than Fox in my opinion because they pretend to be a straight news organization while slanting everything toward the lunatic fringe in American politics.

Besides there is nobody on Fox as repulsively fugly and stupid as Candy Crowley.

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6. I just hope that those families

don't have to put up with any ugliness from the teabaggers.

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7. love this:

Colbert shrewdly noted that Beck's "9-12 Project is not for families directly affected by 9-11. Just people building their careers on it."

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8. Other than the rest

of the article...Morton Downey Jr. Wow, that is a name from the past with some interesting stories. We used to get drunk or stoned, or both, and try to call in to that show. I have not thought of him in years.