Douglas Ernst
Articles by Douglas Ernst
Jim Acosta: Trump’s reference to coronavirus origins ‘smacking of xenophobia’
CNN's Jim Acosta said Americans will interpret President Trump's acknowledgment of the coronavirus' origins Wednesday evening as "smacking of xenophobia." Published March 12, 2020
Ted Cruz rips ‘self-parodying’ media for ‘Wuhan’ word-policing while coronavirus spreads
A self-quarantined Sen. Ted Cruz says reporters need to stop "self-parodying" themselves when it comes to coverage of the new coronavirus. Published March 11, 2020
Army on improved Howitzer’s insane range: ‘We’re making artillery great again’
Vice Chief of Staff of the Army Gen. Joseph Martin took a page out of the commander in chief's rhetorical playbook while referring to tests to the nation's improved Paladin: "We're making artillery great again." Published March 11, 2020
Joe Scarborough: Joe Biden’s swears, insults for Jerry Wayne show his ‘humanity’
Joe Scarborough has says Joe Biden's "humanity" was on clear display this week after the former vice president snapped at a Michigan voter with insults and expletives. Published March 11, 2020
Joe Biden’s ‘full of s—t’ moment framed as just ‘mixing it up’ with voter by Andrea Mitchell
MSNBC viewers who wanted to know about Joe Biden's "you're full of s--t" moment on Tuesday were told, for all intents and purposes, that it was much ado about nothing by Andrea Mitchell. Published March 10, 2020
Marines thrilled with ‘major advantage’ offered by M320A1 grenade launcher after field tests
The classic M203-series grenade launchers used by U.S. troops since Vietnam are one step closer to extinction due to M320A1 field tests by Marines at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. Published March 10, 2020
Bernie Sanders’ 2020 campaign aided by journalist ‘class traitors,’ Bill de Blasio claims
Bill de Blasio says journalist "class traitors" are making sure Sen. Bernard Sanders' 2020 campaign is getting a better shake than his 2016 bid. Published March 9, 2020
Chuck Todd likens coronavirus ‘test’ for Trump to ‘Iran hostage crisis’
Chuck Todd sees the new coronavirus spreading throughout the world to a "test" for President Trump akin to the "Iran hostage crisis." Published March 9, 2020
Hillary Clinton says apology for infamous email server was ‘against my better judgment’
Hillary Clinton now says her 2016 apology to voters for her infamous email server was a politically calculated move "against my better judgment." Published March 6, 2020
Marine Corps after ‘active seeker,’ ground-based missile system that can hit moving ships
The U.S. Marine Corps is on the hunt for a ground-based missile system that can track moving ships -- particularly vessels in the South China Sea -- to mitigate threats in the region. Published March 6, 2020
Elizabeth Banks: Abortion can be stigma-free, seen as ‘liberty itself’ with the right storytellers
Hollywood activist Elizabeth Banks says storytellers need to get to work and change the culture so abortion is without stigma and seen as "liberty itself" by the population. Published March 5, 2020
Cenk Uygur vows ‘war’ if Dems, media kneecap Bernie Sanders with Joe Biden bias: ‘Tell the truth!’
Cenk Uygur warned journalists and leaders in the Democratic Party this week that "war" is coming if underhanded and dishonest tactics sink Sen. Bernard Sanders' presidential campaign. Published March 5, 2020
PETA rips Marine Corps for ‘cruel’ Cobra Gold training, pushes vegan options for jungle survival
PETA said U.S. Marines caught behind enemy lines should turn to "vegan options" as they fight for life in jungles across the globe. Published March 5, 2020
Whoopi Goldberg offers Obama as Biden’s dream VP: ‘Man, what would happen?’
Whoopi Goldberg says the 2020 dream ticket if Joseph R. Biden captures the Democratic Party's nomination includes none other than former President Barack Obama -- as vice president. Published March 4, 2020
Howard Stern warns Dems to avoid ‘Karl Marx Jr.’-like Bernie Sanders if they want Trump defeated
Howard Stern said the Democratic Party's path to the White House will require them to avoid Sen. Bernie Sanders at all costs. Published March 4, 2020
Rush Limbaugh roasts Mike Bloomberg for buying exposure: ‘Embarrassing’
Rush Limbaugh says former New York City Mayor Mike Bloomberg is so "disconnected" from reality that he mistakes the exposure his billions of dollars buy for organic "Beatles"-like fame. Published March 3, 2020
Joe Biden’s rally attendees skittish: ‘I don’t want to have to worry about mental issues’
Texans attending a campaign rally for White House hopeful Joseph R. Biden this week had no qualms telling reporters of their apprehension regarding the Democrat's 2020 chances should he take on President Trump. Published March 3, 2020
Joe Biden botches Declaration of Independence: ‘You know … you know the thing’
President hopeful Joseph R. Biden made social media headlines on Monday for all the wrong reasons after botching the Declaration of Independence in Texas. Published March 2, 2020
Michael Bloomberg: Democrats who make ‘no sense’ won’t end ‘revolution against the intelligentsia’
The former New York City mayor met with CBS' "60 Minutes" for a wide-ranging interview on his childhood, career, character and hopes to occupy the White House when he described the rationale for his campaign. Published March 2, 2020
Dana White, UFC president, tells critics of his Trump friendship to get lost: ‘That’s your problem’
Dana White says he "doesn't give a s--t" if people are upset over his friendship with President Trump. Published February 28, 2020