The Daily Shows us how Sesame Street can appeal to Republicans. Hint: Rename it " Patriot Street" because "Sesame Street" has a "Middle Eastern connotation." But first, a swipe at Fox News.

Bill O'Reilly is, economically speaking, quite comfortable. But he is made quite uncomfortable regarding any criticism of the income inequality and lack of mobility which now puts the United States behind many of those evil "socialist" countries that are loathed by Bill and his plutocrat pals. For Bill, the notion that the system is rigged in favor of the rich smacks of "class warfare." Yet, he has absolutely no problem waging class warfare against those whose economic situation qualifies them for benefits without which they would be in dire economic straights. Last week, Bill and his oh, so droll comedian posse member, Adam Carolla, took this inverse class warfare to a new depth in not only criticizing the food stamps program but the actual recipients themselves one of whom, as O'Reilly informed us, was Carolla's mother!

Bill O'Reilly brought his obsession with Sandra Fluke to his Rumble in the Air-Conditioned Auditorium with Jon Stewart over the weekend. In a segment recapping the Rumble on The O'Reilly Factor tonight, O'Reilly led off with his smear of Fluke.

Bob Woodward has been on Fox News’ Hannity show several times in the last few weeks. And there’d be nothing wrong with that if Woodward had distanced himself from the hate mongering and race baiting that is Sean Hannity’s stock in trade. Instead, Woodward – an icon of American journalism if ever there was one – either ignored or was unfamiliar with the kinds of sleazy tactics that Hannity routinely employs on his show and thereby gave Hannity a stamp of legitimacy he doesn’t come close to deserving. In the end, the taint redounded to Woodward

Nobody’s better than Jon Stewart at honing in on exactly what is wrong with Fox News. In this clip from his “Rumble in Air-Conditioned Auditorium” pay-per-view match up with Bill O’Reilly, Stewart gets it right again. “On Bullshit Mountain (i.e. Fox News), our problems are amplified and our solutions simplified and that’s why they won’t work.”

While the Catholic bishops are careful not to instruct their flock on whom to vote for, it's clear that they're not fans of the pro-choice and pro-same sex marriage president and his party. Illinois Bishop Jenky compared the president to Hitler. Another Illinois bishop, Thomas Paprocki, said that Catholics who vote for candidates who support abortion and gay marriage are going to hell. Washington bishops are openly preaching and raising money for the defeat of the gay marriage ballot item. But their 2012 Voter Guide is a bit more *nebulous about the spiritual perils of voting Democratic. As such, conservative Catholics aren't totally on board and want stronger language. Not surprisingly, Foxy priest Jonathan Morris is part of that group and used his Sunday sermon (from Rome where he's carrying Cardinal Dolan's baggage or holy water, or whatever) to advise his Fox congregation about those "non-negotiables" that could result in a one way ticket to the lake of fire for those who vote Democratic.

If the GOP right wing doesn't like reality, they just deny it. As with evolution, climate change, polling results, and unemployment stats, the Republicans deny that there is a "war on women" despite the reality of unprecedented GOP led attempts attempts, in the last two years, to limit women's reproductive rights. This right wing meme is being advanced by their media mouthpiece, Fox News, whose guests and talkers ignore the reality of the regressive policies and laws whilst promoting the right wing talking point that women are more concerned about the economy than their lady parts while ignoring the reality that for many women, access to affordable reproductive health care is vital to their personal economy. Last month, GOP Senate Candidate Wendy Long and Gretchen Carlson discussed how the focus on reproductive rights was "insulting" to women and a Democratic "distraction" from more important issues. This morning, Long was back for more of the same. Drums keep pounding right wing rhythm to the brain...

In one of the most bizarre moments on television, Geraldo Rivera wound up a lapdog interview with Sheriff Joe Arpaio by rapping the lyrics to an anti-Obama song written by Christine “I’m not a witch” O’Donnell, who is, apparently, planning a comeback. Seriously.

If a debut novelist needs to get some national exposure, it helps if they're married to a "news" anchor at a big time national "news" network. Such is the case for Douglas Brunt, the author of "Ghosts of Manhattan," a novel about Wall Street masters of the universe living la vida loca before the financial collapse in 2008. While most novels written by unknown authors get lost in the literary jungles of "Amazon," Mr. Brunt was able to discuss his opus with his wife, Megyn Kelly, on her alleged Fox news show. According to "Examiner" writer, Keith Vance, this was "tacky and unprofessional." Now I don't know about that; but I do know that Megyn Kelly's husband got himself some sweet face time on a program that's supposed to be straight news. Nice work if you can get it!

After blaming Trayvon Martin’s death on his hoodie, Geraldo Rivera seems determined to make sure Americans see hoodies as some huge Public Enemy. In a discussion with Bill O’Reilly Friday night (10/5/12) about a couple in California who have been menaced after posting a pro-Romney sign on their property, Rivera mentioned that one of the so-called menacers was “wearing a hoodie.” This, after Rivera said that the couple lives in a diverse neighborhood that is half white, half Hispanic.