Douglas Ernst
Articles by Douglas Ernst
Joy Behar upset that CMAs didn’t devolve into anti-Trump PSA: ‘The democracy is at risk’
Joy Behar said the Country Music Association awards would have been much better if stars across the board criticized President Trump for causing a "state of emergency." Published November 15, 2018
Nancy Pelosi deems Al Sharpton nation’s hero: ‘Thank you for saving America’
House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi told an audience this week that when America's chips were down there was a specific man who rose to the occasion and saved the nation: Rev. Al Sharpton. Published November 15, 2018
Don Lemon’s CNN ‘Trumper’ conspiracy theory: White House ‘staged’ Acosta’s intern incident
CNN's Don Lemon has what might be called a "Trumper" conspiracy theory: that White House officials "staged" an incident last week that resulted in the revocation of Jim Acosta's press pass. Published November 14, 2018
Nikolas Cruz, Parkland shooting suspect, accused of attacking jail guard, grabbing stun gun
The list of charges against Parkland shooting suspect Nikolas Cruz grew this week after an alleged attack on a detention deputy. Published November 14, 2018
Ben Shapiro heckled with gleeful chants of ‘John McCain’s dead!’ during Ohio college event
Ohio State University students decided that the best way to protest an event with conservative Ben Shapiro was to dance on the graves of Ronald Reagan and John McCain. Published November 14, 2018
Chris Matthews says public ‘thoughts and prayers’ offerings after shootings should be ‘outlawed’
Mournful offerings of "thoughts and prayers" would be "outlawed" if MSNBC's Chris Matthews had his way. Published November 9, 2018
Idris Elba wins too ‘relentlessly straight’ ‘Sexiest Man Alive’ title, U.K. Guardian writer laments
Idris Elba, recently named People magazine's Sexiest Man Alive, apparently isn't just a straight man, he's "relentlessly straight," opined a U.K. newspaper. Published November 9, 2018
George Lopez slapped with battery charge over ‘MAGA’ confrontation in Hooters
Comedian George Lopez is headed to court on battery charges over an October "MAGA" confrontation that turned physical and was caught on camera. Published November 9, 2018
Chris Wallace: CNN’s Jim Acosta makes media solidarity ‘awfully hard’ at times
Fox News' Chris Wallace told his audience on Wednesday that standing in solidarity with other journalists is sometimes put to the test when it comes to CNN's Jim Acosta. Published November 8, 2018
Matthew Yglesias blames Tucker Carlson for Antifa mob that terrified Fox News star’s wife
Vox Media co-founder Matthew Yglesias told readers on Thursday that an Antifa mob that surrounded the home of Fox News' Tucker Carlson was, for all intents and purposes, incited by conservative. Published November 8, 2018
Michelle Obama mania: Brits go gaga for limited ‘Becoming’ tickets, wait in line at 4 a.m.
Michelle Obama is still a hit with the Brits after years removed as America's first lady. Published November 8, 2018
Tucker Carlson’s home targeted by antifa mob: ‘We know where you sleep at night!’
Fox News Channel's Tucker Carlson faced threats of violence Wednesday night when left-wing antifa activists formed a mob outside his home. Published November 7, 2018
Rush Limbaugh rips Republicans who bought ‘media’s blue wave scam,’ ran from Trump
Rush Limbaugh said the biggest losers in the midterm elections were Republicans who believed a "blue wave" was coming and distanced themselves -- literally and figuratively -- from President Trump. Published November 7, 2018
Beto O’Rourke loss shifts ABC’s eyes to ‘Beto Effect’ 2020: ‘I know we’re just getting finished’
ABC's Robin Roberts and Paula Faris say Beto O'Rourke's failure to win over Texas voters portends an inspired 2020 presidential run -- if he wants it. Published November 7, 2018
Marie Claire’s ‘influential women’ list for midterm elections excludes pro-life GOP lawmakers
Marie Claire sought to inform its 9 million monthly online readers that 50 "influential" women are headed to vote in the midterm elections -- just none of them happen to be current or former Republican politicians. Published November 6, 2018
Jimmy Fallon enlists ‘Dr. Evil’ for ‘Make America Evil Again’ skit prior to midterm elections
Celebrities Mike Myers and Jimmy Fallon teamed up Monday night for a "MAGA"-inspired skit featuring the former's "Dr. Evil" character. Published November 6, 2018
Bill O’Reilly: Cable news’ ‘total collapse’ will follow Trump’s White House exit
Bill O'Reilly, the former kingpin of cable news, says President Trump's eventual exit from the political stage will trigger the "total collapse" of the industry. Published November 5, 2018
Alec Baldwin’s nosedive: Actor sinks into ratings gutter for Sunday prime-time shows
Not even Alec Baldwin's recent arrest in New York City was enough to pique interest in his new show -- it finished last among Sunday's prime-time offerings. Published November 5, 2018
Pamela Anderson takes on #MeToo radicals, modern feminism: ‘I think it paralyzes men’
Former "Baywatch" star Pamela Anderson says modern feminism is a "bore" that culturally "goes too far." Published November 5, 2018
Wesley Snipes loses battle with IRS; ‘Blade’ ordered to pay $9.5M in back taxes
Wesley Snipes may have defeated vampires in his successful "Blade" franchise, but his battle with the IRS has ended in failure. Published November 2, 2018
