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Originally posted by Kwicko:
And, of course, there's that whole McSame-chiding-Obama-for-not-having-gone-to-Iraq-lately thing - and NOW they're bitching about him GOING.

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Originally posted by SimonWho:
Except that the media give McCain a free pass on pretty much everything, not out of bias, but if they actually did their job and reported how inept he is, there simply would be no contest and the news media needs there to be a sense of drama in the run up to the election.

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Originally posted by Jongsstraw:
I am a bit shocked that the MSM anchors have actually been a bit tougher on Obama than I thought they'd be on this trip abroad. Katie has only fluffed-up his pillow and tucked him into bed twice, and Brian Williams has only fetched his slippers once. They are really showing some great journalistic integrity with their remarkable restraint.

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I am a bit shocked that the MSM anchors have actually been a bit tougher on Obama than I thought they'd be on this trip abroad. Katie has only fluffed-up his pillow and tucked him into bed twice, and Brian Williams has only fetched his slippers once. They are really showing some great journalistic integrity with their remarkable restraint.- JS

I actually heard Eleanor Cliff fussing that Obama isn't allowing REAL reporters to ask questions, and that when he was visiting the troops, it was all staged, w/ selective photo ops set up by Army staff , effectively blocking any access from the peanut gallery who's on this summer camp of a tour.-Rapo

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I am a bit shocked that the MSM anchors have actually been a bit tougher on Obama than I thought they'd be on this trip abroad. Katie has only fluffed-up his pillow and tucked him into bed twice, and Brian Williams has only fetched his slippers once. They are really showing some great journalistic integrity with their remarkable restraint.- JS

I actually heard Eleanor Cliff fussing that Obama isn't allowing REAL reporters to ask questions, and that when he was visiting the troops, it was all staged, w/ selective photo ops set up by Army staff , effectively blocking any access from the peanut gallery who's on this summer camp of a tour.-Rapo

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Have you looked at the White House Press Whores lately? (Or is that the Whore House Press Corps? Can't seem to keep 'em straight!) What about the fake turkey for Bush's Thanksgiving in Iraq? Do you think that ANY powered visit ot Iraq is EVER anything other than a well-coddled photo op?

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If McCain ( and yes, Bush ) don't have a crystal ball, then it must be EXPERIENCE and sound JUDGEMENT which you DON'T have, that allows them make that call.

Sorry you just talked yourself out of the Presidency. Maybe next time you won't be such a NOOB when it comes to - EVERYTHING!

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If McCain ( and yes, Bush ) don't have a crystal ball, then it must be EXPERIENCE and sound JUDGEMENT which you DON'T have, that allows them make that call.

Sorry you just talked yourself out of the Presidency. Maybe next time you won't be such a NOOB when it comes to - EVERYTHING!

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Maybe you'd care to elaborate on Bush's wealth of experience? What national elected offices had he held prior to his Presidential run? How many terms had he served in Congress? What exactly was it, in your expert opinion, that gave Bush the "experience" needed to be President?

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Originally posted by AURaptor:

I actually heard Eleanor Cliff fussing that Obama isn't allowing REAL reporters to ask questions.....
Of course, she's married to Alan Greenspan

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And what about the fake turkey for Bush's Thanksgiving in Iraq?

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And what about the fake turkey for Bush's Thanksgiving in Iraq?

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http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2003/12/04/politics/main586761.shtml

The Turkey Visit was in 2003 and- yes- he WAS running for President! I also point to the Katrina photo op, his "mission accomplished" photo op, and his Anbar province photo op. Hey, Jongsstraw, I'm not hating the President, I'm just pointing to a political reality that applies to almost ALL politicians of any stature, including Hillary's famous visit in Bosnia: They're as protected as anyone can be under the circumstances, because they never see the raw situation or talk to anyone other than handpicked representatives they're not REALLY there to "fact find", and they use every opportunity to create memorable photos.

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Originally posted by AURaptor:

McCain is more qualified in his little pinky than Obama is in his whole fist bumping body.

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Obama makes the most inane comments imaginable, and no one in the media bats an eye...

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Originally posted by SchoolboysWink:
those who are that direct are usually thought of as tactless and rude.

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You mean like when he pointed out the troubles on the border between Afghanistan and Iraq? Oh, wait - that was McLame. Can you show me the border between Afghanistan and Iraq on a map? When I look, all I can see between those two countries is some weird area called "Iran".

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So, I will choose the lesser of two evils and move on.

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Originally posted by SchoolboysWink:
The two-party fight across the nation ceased long ago to be about DOING right. Now it's just about BEING right.

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NEW YORK (CNN) -- "Sometimes it's hard to tell if Barack Obama is running for president of the United States or Mr. Universe."

If you're guessing that's a quote from Michelle Obama, you're wrong. It was the first sentence of a recent article about Obama's frequent gym visits, published by the esteemed Associated Press. So many Americans have apparently been worried that Obama might lose his great six-pack abs, the AP felt obligated to step in and put our minds at ease.

"The Democratic presidential contender exercises regularly," the Pulitzer-worthy article continued, "but over a 24-hour span this week, he took it to a new extreme. Twice on Wednesday and again Thursday morning, Obama traveled to a lakefront apartment building near his Chicago home to work out with a friend at his gym."

Whew.

But as a media outlet that claims to offer news "of the highest quality, reliability and objectivity with reports that are accurate, balanced and informed," the AP knew that it couldn't stop there. Its hard-hitting investigation revealed the answer to another question that's kept so many people up at night: "What does Barack Obama wear when he goes to the gym?" The jaw-dropping answer? "A baseball hat, white T-shirt and black sweat pants."

Wow. Sleep well.

But the AP realized that to have its reporting taken seriously, it would need to go even deeper and reveal exactly how much Obama perspires. Fortunately, it has world-class resources at its disposal: "When he shot hoops earlier this year with members of the University of North Carolina varsity men's basketball team, (the photographers accompanying him) didn't see Obama sweat."

My gosh, it's like he's not human! I'm surprised they didn't report how much he bench pressed, the incline level he used on the treadmill or what songs were on his iPod. Then again, I probably just didn't look hard enough.... According to the Tyndall Report, a service that monitors the three network news broadcasts, ABC, NBC, and CBS have spent a total of 114 of their national airtime minutes covering Obama since June. They've spent 48 minutes on his Republican rival, Sen. John McCain. And then you have the almost embarrassing way the media have gushed over Obama's trip to the Middle East. There were 200 requests for the 40 press seats available on Obama's plane, and all three top network anchors (Katie Couric, Charles Gibson and Brian Williams) made the trip and are broadcasting live from each country Obama visits.

You can't buy that kind of publicity. And neither could McCain. McCain made a trip to the Middle East in March and didn't have to worry about finding seats for any network anchors, because none of them wanted to go. And while Obama was flying from country to country this week in a plane packed with celebrity reporters, McCain flew to an event in New Hampshire. After his Boeing 737 landed in Manchester, he stepped out onto the tarmac and glanced at the one reporter who'd bothered to show up. Yes, one.

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Why the disparity? According to Men's Vogue deputy editor Ned Martel, there's a simple explanation: Obama "is what is called in the magazine world an 'interest driver.' " Translation: Obama sells magazines.

As a conservative, I can't argue with that logic. "The Media" aren't around for their health, they're around to make money, and if Obama drives sales or ratings, then I can't really blame them for continuing to tap that well until it runs dry. I could make an argument that McCain's campaign has plenty of interesting angles that would sell and rate -- but, quite honestly, until this media infatuation phase is over, they're not even worth bringing up.

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I do, however, find it funny that many of the same people who are clearly not fans of big business or truly free markets have embraced this "run what rates" philosophy. I guess capitalism is evil until it's you whose paycheck is at stake.

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But all of this points to a larger point: We've become a country that continually chooses the sizzle over the steak.

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McCain may not get my vote, but he gets my admiration for at least offering some substance and new ideas when he speaks.

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I just wanted to hear from 'Rappy himself how experienced in national-level politics he really thinks Bush was in 1999, because the answer is "NONE". He was "none experienced", as Spinal Tap might say.

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Rapo, it's not your criticism that bothers me, it's that HUGE double standard you keep dragging with you wherever you go!

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Eleanor was fine w/ that, it seems, but now it's gotten too much even for a Lefty like her. And Obama is only a Senator, a candidate. She said she's NEVER seen the media fawn over a candidate like they are for Obama. EVER!

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Talk to her if ya got a problem w/ it.

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If he weren't bagging on Obama, would he have ANYTHING to talk about

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'Zactly! But you managed to say it in far fewer words!

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Originally posted by Kwicko:
And, of course, there's that whole McSame-chiding-Obama-for-not-having-gone-to-Iraq-lately thing - and NOW they're bitching about him GOING.

Christ, man, Phil Gramm was right - McCain's supporters really ARE a bunch of whiny bitches!



Mike

"I supported Bush in 2000 and 2004 and intellegence[sic] had very little to do with that decision." - Hero, Real World Event Discussions

I can't help the sinking feeling that my country is now being run by people who read "1984" not as a cautionary tale, but rather as an instruction manual. - Michael Mock

The Myrmidons were an ancient nation of very brave and skilled warriors as described in Homer's Iliad, and were commanded by Achilles. - Wikipedia

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AuRaptor wrote:


McCain is more qualified in his little pinky than Obama is in his whole fist bumping body.

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