MSM to Liberals: ‘Ewww!’ MSM to Liberals: ‘Ewww!’
From the Times to NPR, the so-called liberal media has a phobia of liberals.
Oct 26, 2011 / Column / Eric Alterman
Mr. Friedman, Meet Mr. Obama Mr. Friedman, Meet Mr. Obama
The New York Times columnist faults President Obama for failing to do… exactly what he did.
Oct 12, 2011 / Column / Eric Alterman
The Obama Presidency Invites Contempt The Obama Presidency Invites Contempt
Is this a politician who, when faced with recalcitrant opposition, would rather switch than fight?
Sep 27, 2011 / Column / Eric Alterman
The Problem of Media Stupidity The Problem of Media Stupidity
Why do the media believe that they must behave like idiots in order to be “fair” to the Republicans and their idiotic ideas?
Sep 14, 2011 / Column / Eric Alterman
The Second Death of John Maynard Keynes The Second Death of John Maynard Keynes
Just three years ago, President Obama was an unapologetic Keynesian. Now, he's jumped on the deficit hysteria bandwagon.
Aug 31, 2011 / Column / Eric Alterman
How Rupert Murdoch Buys Friends and Influences People How Rupert Murdoch Buys Friends and Influences People
Politicians don’t just need the billionaire media mogul’s cash—they need his newspapers, magazines and TV networks, too.
Aug 10, 2011 / Column / Eric Alterman
The Twilight of Social Democracy The Twilight of Social Democracy
Academics flocked to a Paris conference in Tony Judt’s memory—but solutions to the growing anti-government absolutism he warned of were scarce.
Jul 13, 2011 / Column / Eric Alterman
The Ingrates of Wall Street The Ingrates of Wall Street
Wall Street’s refusal to pony up for Obama’s second term is an example of ingratitude mixed with ineptitude on the grandest scale imaginable.
Jun 15, 2011 / Column / Eric Alterman
The Problem of Republican Idiots The Problem of Republican Idiots
The liars and lunatics serve as a smoke screen for the conservative war on the poor and the middle class.
Jun 1, 2011 / Column / Eric Alterman
The Intelligent Liberal’s Guide to Foolish Principles The Intelligent Liberal’s Guide to Foolish Principles
Ignoring the real world is one of the charms of punditry.
May 18, 2011 / Column / Eric Alterman