cognitive-dissonance
Oafish Americans Simultaneously Happy, Sad, Oblivious
Hamilton Nolan · 05/14/12 03:01PMA new report says that nearly one quarter of American families have "no savings at all," and that the vast majority of workers have far too little money saved to sustain themselves over an extended retirement. That's probably why a new survey found that American consumers are resoundingly pessimistic.
Jon Stewart Explains How The Right Avoids Giving Obama Credit For Anything
Matt Toder · 05/08/12 10:27PMOn tonight's Daily Show, Jon Stewart delved into the concept of cognitive dissonance specifically in relation to the right and their inability to give President Obama credit for anything, even ordering the raid on Osama bin Laden's compound. Sure they agree with the result, but it's the bragging and the ease of the decision that keep them criticizing Obama.
New York Daily News Defines 'Cognitive Dissonance'
Hamilton Nolan · 07/27/11 08:10AMShep Smith Apologizes for Fox News' 'Lack of Balance'
John Cook · 10/27/09 03:19PMShepard Smith just cut off one of his correspondents at the knees, demanding after she conducted a live interview of the GOP's New Jersey gubernatorial candidate when she would give equal time to his Democratic rival. How awkward.