Fox News: “Fair and balanced” or operating in a "Spin Zone"?

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Ted Turner, following the launch of Cable News Network (CNN) became a media pioneer with the first 24-hour programming dedicated to news.

But recently uncovered documents reveal plans for a Fox-type outlet hatched in the early 1970’s by conservatives concerned about what had (and has been) routinely perceived as liberal media bias.

Save the USA, Buy 'Made in America’

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What would be the best way to put Americans back to work and ease America’s economic woes? Buy American. 

Should Americans fear candidate Bachmann?

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Yes, Americans should be afraid…very afraid…if Michele Bachmann is elected President of the United States.

Tea Party: "Hostage-takers" or "Freedom Fighters"?

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Just over a week after the media focused attention on the U.S. debt crisis, certain factions of American society can finally breathe a sigh of relief. 


That’s right - members of Congress have taken leave of their credit woes and closed shop on the budget. 


For now.

Playing Chicken with America’s Credit Rating: Default or Revolt?

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News of the day is centered around the ability (or lack thereof) of the United States to reconcile our income with our debt.  


Bottom line: we are broke. 

Broke, not just in fiscal terms - but broke on a societal level because we fail to collectively comprehend where our individual responsibility lies. 


It’s as if our collective conscience is broke. And that’s not good.

The Plan

Recognizing that the definition of insanity is "doing the same thing and expecting different results", I understand that I need a new plan. Hence, "The Plan".