Remember the Fake BP Twitter Guy? Here He Is (We Think)
You can't wear white pants or carry on summer Internet pranks after Labor Day, so it's time to learn about the guy behind @BPGlobalPR. Or at least, the guy who says he's that guy....
Breaking: Another Oil Rig Explodes Off Coast Of Louisiana (UPDATED)
If true this could not be worse news. CNN is reporting that another oil rig has exploded off the coast of Louisiana. Details are still sketchy but here's what they have so far:
Report: Sandra Bullock Withdraws Support of BP-Backed Oil Spill PSA
Sandra Bullock is backpedaling to condemn a PSA she made as part of the Restore the Gulf campaign. The PSA, called “Be the One,” features Bullock and other celebrities asking viewers to sign a petition to Congress demanding a fully funded restoration plan for the Gulf. Turns out, though, that the campaign is sponsored by...
End Of The Leak? BP Now Reports No Oil Flowing Into The Gulf
According to numerous wire reports, for the first time in 87 days, there is currently no oil flowing into the Gulf of Mexico as a result of the broken BP controlled oil well Deepwater Horizon. While the news is certainly encouraging, officials continue to be very cautious, and are planning to continue with...
Jon Stewart: Why Blame George W. Bush When We Can Blame Bill Clinton?
While there's no question that President Obama inherited a lot of problems when he took oath, there is question as to who's responsible for problems like the financial crisis, a weak economy, and lax regulatory policies that may have lead to the (oil disaster.) "Blame Bush!" is an oft-cried meme,...
Media Equation: A Changed Landscape in Louisiana
In his Media Equation column, David Carr recalls a fishing trip he took in the Louisiana bayou country just days before the explosion on the Deepwater Horizon oil rig. It's an entirely different landscape there now.
Why Now? DNC Releases Health Care Ad: “Republicans Want To Take It All Away”
As coverage of the current oil spill crisis continues to dominate the media, the Democratic National Committee is gearing up to refocus national attention back on health care. Yesterday, the DNC released a new ad entitled "We Can't Afford To Go Back," which is set...
