Category Archives: Media Watch

Gawker Found Guilty, Owes Hulk Hogan $115 Million

Posted on March 18, 2016 by Lawrence Person

It couldn’t happen to a nicer “news outlet“: A jury sided with ex-pro wrestler Hulk Hogan on Friday and awarded him $115 million in his sex tape lawsuit against Gawker Media. The jurors reached the decision Friday evening, less than … Continue reading →

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National Review Endorses Ted Cruz for President

Posted on March 11, 2016 by Lawrence Person

Not a surprise, but now it’s official: Conservatives have had difficulty choosing a champion in the presidential race in part because it has featured so many candidates with very good claims on our support. As their number has dwindled, the … Continue reading →

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Twitter War on Conservatives Update

Posted on February 23, 2016 by Lawrence Person

I’d sure like to get back to reporting on minor subjects like this Presidential election thing, but Twitter #FreeStacy news just keeps exploding: Twitter told Robert Stacy McCain that they would not restore his @SexTroubleBook account, but also would not … Continue reading →

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Twitter’s War Against Conservatives Widens

Posted on February 22, 2016 by Lawrence Person

Well, lots of activity on the #FreeStacy front, so here’s a quick update: Twitter has now suspended McCain’s backup account @SexTroubleBook. Actor Adam Baldwin’s verified account appears to have been “shadowbanned” (i.e., his account has not been suspended, but none … Continue reading →

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“Hillary Clinton has a major honesty problem”

Posted on February 11, 2016 by Lawrence Person

That’s the actual, no kidding headline on this Washington Post piece by Chris Cillizza. Well, the full headline is “Hillary Clinton has a major honesty problem after New Hampshire,” which is true, but it works either way. Indeed, “Hillary Clinton … Continue reading →

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LinkSwarm for February 5, 2016

Posted on February 5, 2016 by Lawrence Person

Presidential elections, Islamic terrorism, gun rights, crooked locksmiths: Something for (almost) everyone in your Friday LinkSwarm: So why did Hillary Clinton take $675,000 for three speeches to Goldman Sachs? “That’s what they offered.” I actually like the refreshing honesty about … Continue reading →

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Ted Cruz vs. Donald Trump Roundup for January 30, 2016

Posted on January 30, 2016 by Lawrence Person

Another installment on the battle between Ted Cruz and Donald Trump. Many of these links come from http://conservatives4tedcruz.blogspot.com/ (no #CruzCrew email briefing today). “Ted Cruz’s presidential campaign announced Friday it ended 2015 with $19 million in the bank.” That’s all … Continue reading →

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LinkSwarm for January 22, 2016

Posted on January 22, 2016 by Lawrence Person

Been a trying week. Have a Friday LinkSwarm, on me… Mark Steyn reiterates his central thesis. Namely secular welfare state = low birth rates = import of Muslim immigrants = extinction of the west. “It’s Still the Demography, Stupid.” Welcome … Continue reading →

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LinkSwarm for January 15, 2016

Posted on January 15, 2016 by Lawrence Person

We’ll start with a couple by Mark Steyn: “Hillary Clinton is now telling lies about her lies.” Steyn also went to a Trump rally, and discovered how Trump is wowing crowds as an un-politician. “He moved the meter on the … Continue reading →

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After $20 Million Down The New Republic Rathole, Chris Hughes Throws In the Towel

Posted on January 11, 2016 by Lawrence Person

No one could have possibly seen this coming, except, you know, every single observer who saw it coming: The New Republic, the century-old magazine that was rocked a year ago by the mass exodus of its staff following an effort … Continue reading →

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