In this clip from The Daily Show, Jon Stewart examines the news media's case of Baracknophobia, described as the "irrational fear of hope." He seems like he wants journalists to focus on the news instead of adding fuel to baseless internet smears. Requesting that these guys and gals actually do their jobs might, unfortunately, be too much to ask.

As a special bonus, check out Fox contributer Cal Thomas weighing in on "angry black women" after the jump.

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• In addition to being on the lookout for blood diamonds, you know need to make sure your braids are cruelty-free. [APP]

• Jon Stewart uses R. Kelly's "alien" masterpiece to make fun of Larry Craig, who really just made it so easy. [MTV]

• Osama hasn't got a chance against these two. [OW]

• You've got to be really thirsty — and I mean that in a many different ways — for all of this. [C&D]

• All you ever wanted to know about Teedra Moses. [Clutch]