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Celebrity Pushes Back on ‘Cultural Appropriation,’ Feminism, And the Media Bully Culture

October 18, 2026June 4, 2021 Steve MacDonald

It’s nice to see celebrities push back on the bully culture. The silence is [violence] cranks who insist you have to express an opinion on everything (theirs) or they’ll decide for you. Well, this celebrity is pushing back, and in the nicest way. While Silence is violence is the systemic bullying cry of BLM and … Read more

Golden Globe Trophy - and no one bashed Donald Trump

Does Golden Globes Ratings Collapse Prove Hollywood Hasn’t Figured it Out Yet?

March 2, 2021March 2, 2021 Steve MacDonald

The Golden Globes was on Sunday night. No, I didn’t watch it either. I didn’t even know it was (and did not care) and was not alone in that sentiment. The annual event lost 60% of its viewers compared to last year.

The Melding of News and Entertainment … This May Not be Helpful

December 17, 2020December 17, 2020

Former news co-anchor Robert MacNeil describes the features of successful news programs this way. Keep everything brief. Do not strain the attention of anyone. Instead, you must provide constant stimulation. To that end networks use variety, novelty, action, and movement.

Notable Quote – Trump Is the Best Stand-up Comedian Ever

October 3, 2020October 3, 2020 Skip

“Now, she also said earlier that Trump had no sense of humor, therefore it couldn’t be a joke. To which I pointed out that he is the most successful stand-up comedian in the history of humanity. His rallies with gigantic audiences are literally stand-up comedy.