Cyberalert

Whos Afraid of a Little Inflation?

Media perpetuate the myth that oil prices have driven up inflation, ignoring the many differences between today and the 1970s.

Bernanke Nomination Brings Out Medias Economic Concerns

Newspapers list housing bubble, deficits, inflation confronting next Fed chairman but issues arent as dire as they suggest.

CNNs In the Money Team Loves Jabs at Wal-Mart

JibJab animated attack on retailer finds a welcome audience on cable news.

Its Beginning to Look a Lot Like Negativity

Like holiday displays, downbeat forecasts are coming earlier and earlier.

NBC Still Promoting Downside of GM Labor Contract

Network looks to pro-union academic to explain why deal is bad for workers.

CNN Calls Legal Reform Silly

House overwhelmingly passes cheeseburger bill to prevent obesity-related lawsuits, but anchor says everyone involved acted foolishly.

Lobbying for Extra Credit

Networks favor fresh start of bankruptcy over personal responsibility, using hurricane victims to discredit legal reform.

Flat-Out Un-Fair: Tax Fix More than a Four-Letter Word

Presidents panel proposes more of the same rather than fixing a convoluted, success-punishing tax code.

Auto Workers Benefits: Catching Up with the Times

Broadcasters worry about the future of the American economy, but the NY Times points out that automakers are behind other industries when it comes to the reality of employee benefits.

War, Famine, Pestilence and Death

USA Today gives apocalyptic view of declining oil supply before admitting it might not come to pass.
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