Warning: Unbelievable Bias Alert!
Something happened on Sunday's "The Chris Matthews Show" that was one of the strongest examples of liberal media bias I've seen since the press blamed Hurricane Katrina on President Bush.
In back to back segments, the twelve regulars on the program -- what the host refers to as "The Matthews Meter" -- almost unanimously agreed that if Barack Obama became President, Congressional Republicans would work with him to get his agenda passed.
By contrast, these same people felt Congressional Democrats would do everything possible to block policy initiatives of John McCain if he wins in November.
I must be kidding you, right? Well, here's Matthews with the first question posed:
Bottom line, we asked "The Matthews Meter," twelve of our regulars, "Would a President Obama get Congressional Republicans to make deals on his major initiatives in his first year?" Boy, do we have an optimistic group sitting around here. The whole meter group, 10 say yes, Obama will get bipartisan movement from the other side. Just two say no, he'll face roadblocks.
After the commercial break, the flipside was posed:
[McCain] says he'll work with anyone. But will anyone work with him. We asked "The Matthews Meter," twelve of our regulars, "Would President McCain meet stiff opposition from Democrats on Capitol Hill?" This is overwhelming. 11 say yes, McCain would face nasty head winds from Democrats. Just one says that he would get help.
Imagine the absurdity in this given McCain's decades of bipartisanship and reaching across the aisle, while there's absolutely no such precedent from Obama since he became Senator in 2005.
Is this what passes for journalism today? Honestly, there likely was more objectivity and impartiality at TASS before the Soviet Union collapsed.
—Noel Sheppard is the Associate Editor of NewsBusters.



















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Noel, I think for once in
August 3, 2008 - 15:38 ET by motherbeltNoel, I think for once in their lives they are being objective. It's the so-called "cooperative" Democrats who would dig their heels in and reflexively oppose anything and everything proposed by a Republican President.
Republicans, on the other hand, are so afraid of being called "mean" and "divisive" that they would support just about anything Obama wanted done.
Looking at how the Repubs did while in power
August 3, 2008 - 15:42 ET by jefflebowskiit is hard to disagree with Ms. Matthews. I am sure that the Dims would make McCains life impossible just as they have Bush. For this, I find it interesting when conservatives are voting for McCain for the Supreme Court reason. Does anyone believe that McCain could get a right of center Supreme nomination through the Judicial committee? Me neither.
I believe that Repubs are so scared of being labelled racist that they would be terrified to oppose Obama. Maybe these few staying in DC over the break can change the direction of what I have called Mr. Wussypants Republicans.
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@ Jeff
August 3, 2008 - 16:05 ET by geoff.galeI agree. I didn't read this article so much as an indictment of the media and it's bias, as I did an indictment of the Democrats. I agree with the panel - Obama is far more likely to get support from Republicans, than McCain is from Democrats. The Democrats have been the party of oppositionalism for decades now and that's unlikely to change with a change of administration. For all their flaws, the Republicans have been more successful at the art of compromise than their Democratic colleagues.
I think you're completely right about Supreme Court nominees. Although, I wouldn't put it past McCain to throw a series of nominees at the Senate knowing they won't be approved, then after the Dems have blocked the second or third nominee and it's looking like the Supreme Court isn't going to be able to do it's business, using their obstructionist ways to get their constituents to hammer them about it. That sounds like vintage McCain to me.
"All that is necessary for the triumph of evil is that good men do nothing."
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Indictment of Dems
August 3, 2008 - 17:13 ET by ChuckM from PAI agree that it is an indictment of the Dems. Perhaps the panel was so self-obsorbed that they failed to see just what they were saying. If they think that we should elect a President purely on how much the congress will work with that person, they are ignorant.
Mmm, possibly an indictment of Democrats
August 3, 2008 - 21:40 ET by Scout FinchBut more likely, the point they're trying to make is: Vote for Obama and there will magically be bipartisanship. Vote for McCain, and there will be bitter rancor and divisiveness on the Hill.
jeff, I've said all along
August 3, 2008 - 16:33 ET by motherbeltjeff, I've said all along that McCain would be willing to "reach across the aisle" (especially with a Democrat majority) and Chuck Schumer and Pat Leahy would give him a list of "confirmable" candidates.
Sad but true on the list of
August 3, 2008 - 21:44 ET by Scout FinchSad but true on the list of "confirmable" Supreme candidates.
Sigh..........I'm 48, and for the first time in my adult "votable" life, I find it hard to care who wins. But I really don't want droid candidate Obama to win.
We caught this today....we
August 3, 2008 - 15:59 ET by bigtimerWe caught this today....we both laughed.
I feel the members told the truth there....for once.
Of course it is biased, I expect nothing less from The Chrissy Comedy Show...but it is most likely what will happen if the dems retain the majority.
As far as journalistic when it comes to Matthews....
He doesn't know how to spell the word, let alone know the meaning.
Just my two cents.
"America isn't the problem...America is the solution." ~ Rush Limbaugh
That's right, bt...for once
August 3, 2008 - 16:33 ET by motherbeltThat's right, bt...for once they blurted out the truth.
Noel...the TASS remark
August 3, 2008 - 16:37 ET by AgentAmericanI believe that the propaganda arm of the old Soviet Union was far more objective than MSNBC, as well, now that you mention it.
Today's MSM could be compared easily to Joseph Goebbel's propaganda ministry of the Third Reich.
Drill ANWAR
If Obama wins...
August 3, 2008 - 16:37 ET by cheesegraterWe are so screwed.
Now that you have all recognized the reality we face...
August 3, 2008 - 16:53 ET by ThalpyNow that you have all recognized the reality we face, what are you going to do about it?
I'm going to ...
August 3, 2008 - 17:28 ET by cheesegratercling a little tighter.
yeah
August 3, 2008 - 19:20 ET by candanceI'm with cheese grater.
I plan on clinging to my Bible and the 2nd amendment even tighter than ever.
I'm going to hold my nose, close my eyes to skin color
August 3, 2008 - 21:53 ET by Scout FinchAnd vote for the candidate with slightly more integrity (McCain). Either way, we're going to end up with more "green" legislation and more government "help" than ever before.
Part of the problem is the American citizenry. Too many people have come to expect the government to "take care" of them and solve their problems. And it increases with each generation.
It may be a few more generations until America realizes that the government doesn't solve problems. A politician counts on "solving problems" for job security. Until people realize that politicians and government increase "problems" we're doomed to repeat history.
Matthews is right on this one and it's really sad
August 3, 2008 - 17:40 ET by Dee BunkI thought that the despicable partisan way that the Dems acted in Bush's first term would have done them in and shown them that their partisan screaming, name calling and childish behavior wouldn't be tolerated. I was wrong. It didn't only not hurt them, it helped them. It's made me so cynical and has given me little faith not only in politicians but the American people. I can't believe that they rewarded these power hungry partisans for their atrocious behavior. The Dems have learned a lesson and it's that blocking, name calling, extremely unprofessional behavior is okay with the American people.
I had been proud that Republicans didn't act this way, but now I think they are doomed unless they start using the Dems same tactics. It's so disappointing.
Remember!
August 3, 2008 - 17:54 ET by cheesegraterThe Pubbies have to not only oppose the Dems, but also their cheerleaders in the broadcast and print media. When they stood up to Clinton on the budget they were crucified and he was the hero of the "little guy". But, whenever the Dems oppose Bush, it's the President that gets called mean.
Hi Dee... They have got
August 3, 2008 - 17:54 ET by bigtimerHi Dee...
They have got to start fighting back...everywhere!
We need to gain, not lose seats, now more than ever.
Being nice and polite will get them nowhere....it never does most times.
Politics is a blood sport...plus the leftists have the power of the majority of the msm on television.
Btw...Glad to see ya' back...hope you had a wonderful time..missed you around here.
"America isn't the problem...America is the solution." ~ Rush Limbaugh
Hi BT
August 3, 2008 - 18:29 ET by Dee BunkI had a great time. I wish I could move to the Mountains.
I agree that being polite isn't working. Even when they are polite and professional the media portray the opposite by letting the Dems characterize everything in their terms. Republicans need to act at least as ugly as they are portrayed because it's not going to hurt them when they are already portrayed that way no matter what they do. I used to think that the American people could see past the media characterizations, especially after the really horrible way the Dems have acted since Sept 11, but I was wrong. Most of the "Independents" just accept the media characterizations.
Uglier
August 3, 2008 - 19:10 ET by cheesegraterI do believe that if the Reps act as you say, although I too would like to see it, the character assassinations of them would get worse and the portrayals of Dems as saviours would get more glowing. I believe that the goal of the media is to make their friends, the Dems, the only party in this country so they can lie to us unabashedly about them like PRAVDA did for the commies during the days of the USSR. When I was in school we were told that the reporters and editors at PRAVDA printed the things they did because they were afraid of the commies. Now I believe they worked hand in glove with them like our media now works with the Dems. American "journalists" are no different than all of the rest. They enter the field to promote "social justice" and to them Capitalism is unjust
I agree cheesegrater - I don't think journalists were afraid of
August 3, 2008 - 19:14 ET by Dee Bunkcommunists - they believed in them. I disagree about it getting worse though because I don't see how it could get much worse. As it is now, a couple of rogue Republicans along with some false criminal charges by partisan DA's ((Tom Delay and Scooter Libby cases for examp) support a "culture of corruption" theme despite the fact that as many or more Dems are corrupt and there have not been glaringly partisan prosecutions of them.
I do agree that Republicans are in a lose lose situation with the media though. They can't win with the media so they need to stop trying.
Right Dee,
August 3, 2008 - 19:18 ET by BlondeNow I'm hearing a hit piece onDennis Hastert and the "Prairie Parkway".
Not a word about Dingy Harry & his land deals, though.
David Gregory, do you know which damn network you lie for? ~ Uncle Jimbo, @Blackfive
That's another one Blonde - Hastert
August 3, 2008 - 19:32 ET by Dee BunkI never thought he was a very good leader, but still what was done to him was wrong. The media can make any Republican out to be a villian.
His district is one that Republicans should pour money into weather they live there or not. I live in IL but not in his district. The dems took over his seat by holding a special election on a Saturday shortly after the primary. I think they can get it back easily if they have enough money to compete.
Well, Dee
August 3, 2008 - 19:39 ET by BlondeI'm hoping Rob Wexler goes down.
People in Palm Beach are mad! I posted a link earlier that had comments from Wexler's constituents...they are furious.
We need to selectively target these dems in the House and stage a palace coup.
David Gregory, do you know which damn network you lie for? ~ Uncle Jimbo, @Blackfive
Question for Blonde
August 3, 2008 - 19:41 ET by UnsaneBlonde - Curious, are you in Wexler's district?
I get to move from Sheila Jackson Lee's district to Lloyd Doggett's very soon. Oh f$#!ing joy.
Whoever casts a vote for Barack Obama is nothing more than a common thief. Whoever fails to vote against him is nothing more than a moral coward.
Uns,
August 3, 2008 - 19:54 ET by BlondeThankfully, no. I live in the district that abuts Wexlers, though. His district is mostly in Palm Beach (home of the Butterfly ballot), but it does spill over into Broward County.
Mine is kind of a Jerry-mandered district that encompasses all of the wealthy coastal communities in Broward County. Not smart enough, though, that we didn't throw out a 24 year veteran last time out...E. Clay Shaw (R). Now we have a democratic transplanted New Yawka. Go figure.
David Gregory, do you know which damn network you lie for? ~ Uncle Jimbo, @Blackfive
B... Who is it? Just
August 3, 2008 - 20:03 ET by bigtimerB...
Who is it?
Just curious...
Granted, I haven't watched as much as I used to be able to in the House ect. I used to know all the new members by now...don't anymore...
Thanks...
Just want to keep an eye out if I see or hear him on the floor.
"America isn't the problem...America is the solution." ~ Rush Limbaugh
BT
August 3, 2008 - 20:18 ET by BlondeOops, sorry....Ron Klein, whom I call a New Yawka derisively, of course. He's from someplace in the midwest, IIRC. Unlike Shaw, who is a native Floridian.
How stupid are the voters in Broward? Clay Shaw was chairman of the Ways & Means committee...26 years seniority. Now we have a freshman nobody.
BTW, I'd met Clay Shaw on several occasions...great guy.
David Gregory, do you know which damn network you lie for? ~ Uncle Jimbo, @Blackfive
Thanks B... I know who he
August 3, 2008 - 20:24 ET by bigtimerThanks B...
I know who he is, kind of...I have seen him, heard him, but don't remember a dang thing he said...must not of been impressive...lol.
I really liked Shaw.
"America isn't the problem...America is the solution." ~ Rush Limbaugh
BT
August 3, 2008 - 20:34 ET by BlondeClay Shaw has become a really big local community activist, raising money and having a great time in Fort Lauderdale (although he was always good at showing up at charity events).
Klein was some sort of minority leader (yeah...go figure, our legislature is predominantly Republican, much to the chagrin of the Broward & Palm Beach democrats) in the state legislature. Having said that, though, he probably IS more qualified to be a U.S. Senator than BHO!
Totally absent in the U.S. House so far.
David Gregory, do you know which damn network you lie for? ~ Uncle Jimbo, @Blackfive
Blonde - you are so right
August 3, 2008 - 20:11 ET by Dee Bunkwe need to target these Dems everywhere. There doesn't seem to be a lot of coordination going around to do it though. I wish we had Rove running the RNC.
Dee...Rove & the RNC
August 3, 2008 - 20:28 ET by BlondeWe need the equivalent of Rahm Emmanuel to specifically target certain congressional districts.
I believe this was the key to Obama's nomination. He's (well...his campaign) is data savy, and attacked the elections tactically. Rather than going for the overall statewide win, he targetted specific districts that had larger numbers of delegates. With the dem's odd proportional allocation system...He won the whole shooting match by managing his "numbers".
And we need to do the same. It drives me nuts that these politicians just continue to do things the same old way.
We need some whiz-bang geeky kids who can figure out how to use this idiot system of ours to our advantage. And of course, a ruthless operator to select really good conservative candidates, and to cull the RINO chaff. A new Karl Rove, if you will.
David Gregory, do you know which damn network you lie for? ~ Uncle Jimbo, @Blackfive
Blonde - I hope they can figure a way to catch up
August 3, 2008 - 20:50 ET by Dee Bunkwe are very disadvantaged when it comes to technology and things. Plus I don't know how the Republicans can start appealing to our youth. They are so easily led by the Democrats demonizing and they follow their Rock stars and Hollywood. It's never going to be "cool" to be a Republican. It takes independent minds, maturity and responsibility. High school and college kids as well as many in their 20's are too focused on what is "in" and cool.
Dee
August 3, 2008 - 20:59 ET by BlondeWe need to get off the dime, quickly. Get some forward thinking and tech savvy conservatives in the upper ranks of the RNC to drive the agenda from a technology standpoint.
As for the kids...we need to educate them early and often...and disabuse the educators that it's okay to preach this liberal pap on the public dime (global warming, pandering to diversity in sexuality & multiculturalism, etc). We need to control our children's agenda...not abdicate that responsibility to the liberal teachers' union.
Then we need another Bill Gates or Stephen Jobs....a young pure capitalist, a la Michael J. Fox's character in that silly TV Show. Ignite the imagination of our youth as to what is possible if only they apply themselves.
Discourage and disparage the nanny state at every turn.
Make the damn kids earn their way through college.
I'm currently up north, my BIL today took away his teen's car keys, X-box, and cell phone. Hmmmm.....
David Gregory, do you know which damn network you lie for? ~ Uncle Jimbo, @Blackfive
you know blonde
August 3, 2008 - 21:09 ET by candanceI tell you what we really need is more young faces like Bobby Jindal and Michelle Malkin to be in the media discussing politics instead of grumpy old men like John McCain.
That's a big part of Obama's allure to young voters.
We also need to do a better job of explaining issues in a way kids can understand. Put things in terms of their paycheck, their neighborhood, their financial aid to go to college. Show them how policies in DC literally affect them.
And more of us should take a cue from Rush to be more optimistic, more positive about what we can do, and generally just come off more likeable and more capable. When kids try to get involved in this election and they're immediately told "it's McCain or communism" they get discouraged. Stuff like that gives people the impression politics aren't really worth it.
Excellent points, all, Candance
August 3, 2008 - 21:14 ET by BlondeDavid Gregory, do you know which damn network you lie for? ~ Uncle Jimbo, @Blackfive
I missed you too Dee. Glad
August 3, 2008 - 20:24 ET by RukusI missed you too Dee. Glad you're back. I always like your post's. I missed why you were gone, I assume it was a nice vacation, hope you had a good time. Go gettem' Dee!
"Nuke 'em 'til they... oh hell, just shoot 'em!"
Dee!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
August 3, 2008 - 20:30 ET by R D HelmNice to see ya back. :-)
The truth is insensitive. - Neal Boortz
Thanks RD and Rukus
August 3, 2008 - 20:41 ET by Dee BunkIt's nice to know that some people noticed. : ) I'm sure there are some who were thrilled to have me gone and hoped it was permanent.
What a shame that Obama is
August 3, 2008 - 17:56 ET by DogOnCrackWhat a shame that Obama is married.
Matthews clearly wants to take him to bed.
ROTFL!!!
August 3, 2008 - 19:48 ET by GregEROTFL!!!
NBers
August 3, 2008 - 18:25 ET by Noel SheppardNBers,
Those that think the GOP will be working with Obama if he wins are kidding themselves. For the past 12 months, I've been participating in conference calls with our members in both the House and the Senate. The way Pelosi, Reid, et al have conducted themselves in the past four years will NOT be forgotten by our members in both chambers.
One thing that has particularly angered our "people" is the lack of judicial appointments that have been voted on, especially since the Dems took over. This is a REAL sticking point, for such folk can have an impact in courts all over the country. Sadly, the Dems have abused their power in this regard, especially in this Congress.
Republicans worked with Clinton on things like welfare reform and NAFTA because these both fit the conservative agenda. And, we approved his judicial appointments because this is what Congress is supposed to do.
However, in the past four years, the Dems have established a new level of Congressional discord that is guaranteed to continue if Obama is elected. As such, the ten folks in this "Matthews Meter" that said Obama would have cooperation from the GOP are either totally clueless or are lying through their teeth to make it appear that the only way harmony and bipartisanship can be reinstalled in Washington is if the Messiah is in the White House.
Nothing could be further from the truth. ns
Noel....I hope you are
August 3, 2008 - 18:35 ET by bigtimerNoel....
I hope you are right...we shall see.
I do think depending on the how many seats we win or lose...there is a great possibility that the RINOs will work with Obama if he gets in...enough to hurt us.
I know there are angry conservatives...I listen to them when I can on the floor, and special order speeches when I can, which is rare anymore...
I hope you understand...I truly hope you are right.
Btw...I am and have been more than furious about the appts. for the judges, plus Reid went back on his word too regarding this if memory serves me, he promised to bring up some for votes on confirmation when they got back at the beginning of the week, weeks ago now....as if he should of been trusted in the first place.
<edit>plus I think there are enough RINOs that will work with the dems if McCain gets in....in both the House and the Senate...there are already 30-40 that ususally vote with the dems in the House now...and a handful of RINOs that have in the past with the dems also...depending on the issue.
I worry either way...
I just hope this oil issue and illegal immigration, war on terror, will be enough to win more in the House and Senate for our side...we may actually get close to even or more .....ya' never know.
"America isn't the problem...America is the solution." ~ Rush Limbaugh
I sure hope you are right Noel
August 3, 2008 - 18:40 ET by Dee BunkIf Obama becomes President then I hope they filibuster everything including judicial appointments. I haven't seen any signs of this behavior yet despite the Dem take over of Congress.
Dee... They have been
August 3, 2008 - 18:57 ET by bigtimerDee...
They have been filibustering (via cloture vote) in the Senate over the oil vote, better yet, the non drill/oil vote...Reid hasn't been able to get much of anything done.
Which I am glad of.
"America isn't the problem...America is the solution." ~ Rush Limbaugh
BT - that is good about the non drill oil vote
August 3, 2008 - 20:32 ET by Dee BunkI hope it is an indication of a change in their behavior. I know Bush has had to veto a lot of bills including the stem cell bill the SHIP bill and some of his vetoes have even been overridden like the food stamp/farm bill and the Medicare one.
Seeing is believing
August 3, 2008 - 20:06 ET by KC MulvilleNoel, I agree in principle, but there's a caveat. Let's go back to the Bork hearings in 1987. Instead of a fair hearing, the Democrats pulled every dirty trick they could think of (Ted Kennedy's opening salvo leaps to mind), and got away with it. They did the same with Clarence Thomas. How did the GOP respond? They accepted the Democrats' terms and came up with Kennedy and Souter. And when Clinton had nominations? Did they retaliate? No. They passed Ginsberg and Breyer without a fight. Did that win them any cooperation with the Democrats on Roberts or Alito? No, the Democrats tried the same tactics.
But the Democrats don't play that way, and they get away with it. The only way to stop them is to retaliate. But until now, the GOP has a solid history of letting the Democrats get away with the mud and the nonsense.
So, Noel, I'll believe it when I see it.
Noel
August 3, 2008 - 20:38 ET by MrShy"As such, the ten folks in this "Matthews Meter" that said Obama would have cooperation from the GOP are either totally clueless or are lying through their teeth to make it appear that the only way harmony and bipartisanship can be reinstalled in Washington is if the Messiah is in the White House."
Noel, we admire your professionalism in being careful not to overly inject your opinion or claim to speak for a majority of NB'ers, always striving to give the "other side" the benefit of the doubt, but there's no need to do that here.
You know, I know, we all know it's the latter.
* * * SOCKS THE CAT '08 * * *
For REAL Change
Noel, you are asuming there will be enough republicans left...
August 3, 2008 - 20:45 ET by R D Helm...to have much of an impact on anything.
I see the dems picking up a large number of seats in both the House and the Senate in November, regardless of who wins the White House.
And even if they don't lose a ton of seats, are there enough republicans with actual spines who are going to be willing to oppose Obama?
And, we approved his judicial appointments because this is what Congress is supposed to do.
In the case of Ruth Bader Ginsburg, that was a huge mistake. As I recall, the republicans put up no resistance to her nomination to speak of.
We have paid dearly for that on more than one occasion.
The truth is insensitive. - Neal Boortz
A revolting but truthful policy statement
August 3, 2008 - 18:53 ET by needleThis is a remarkably frank admission that the Democrats are not interested in [small r] republican democracy. They are interested in Power and Control [full stop]. It is not surprising that they have remarkable admiration for, or tolerance of, almost all of the tyrants of the 20th and 21st centuries, and that they advocate judicial activism, and resent judicial adherence to the constitution. Nancy Pelosi’s abominable antics currently on display is a good object lesson, and should be a lesson for us all.
Republicans want to govern, by the rule and by the constitution. It is that simple.
This has been the pattern for a very long time, but it has been constantly intensifying ever since the 1968 Democratic Convention.
I am concerned that what is left of our republican democracy will be in jeopardy when and if the Democrats gain control of the Presidency as well as Congress.
What came out in Chris Matthews’s show was not the usual biased manipulation of the truth, but a [perhaps inadvertantly] truthful declaration of the end and purpose of their bias, a sort of policy statement, no matter how revolting.
Impunitas semper ad deteriora invitat.
Alas
August 3, 2008 - 19:02 ET by cheesegraterYou've said what a lot of us feel. Thanks
needle...
August 3, 2008 - 19:05 ET by Clear thinker"...and that they advocate judicial activism, and resent judicial adherence to the constitution."
Whether they do it knowingly is a question only they can answer, but it seems to me that the Dem leadership keeps a copy of the "45 Communist Goals for America" handy at all times and follow the goals to a 'T'. See #29 below...
29. Discredit the American Constitution by calling it inadequate, old-fashioned, out of step with modern needs, a hindrance to cooperation between nations on a worldwide basis.
The other 44 goals can be found at the link below.
45 Communist Goals for America http://www.nationmakers.com/com_goals.htm
Don't forget, CT, it is a
August 3, 2008 - 20:03 ET by HermanoDon't forget, CT, it is a "living" document. Naturally the implication here is that it needs to evolve.
The Newsbusters Comments Crew: Saving the Environment - One Ribeye at a Time! h/t Dr_Liberty
Hermano...
August 3, 2008 - 20:09 ET by Clear thinkerHow could I have forgotten. Just goes to show what an old fashion guy I am.
Here's a plan that the Dems might go for... Let's have an intellect like Ozzie Osborne write a new and improved Constitution.
45 Communist Goals for America http://www.nationmakers.com/com_goals.htm
My cynical question...
August 3, 2008 - 19:32 ET by GregEMy cynical question...
Is this the panel saying to viewers "you should vote for Obama because he can get people to cross the aisle to work with him?"
I would make that small
August 3, 2008 - 20:05 ET by HermanoI would make that small leap, yes. However, I don't want the Congress or the President to get anything done. It just costs me more money every time they do.
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Agreed. The biggest things
August 3, 2008 - 20:29 ET by GregEAgreed. The biggest thing they should get done is to get out of our way.
I don't have a problem with honesty.
August 3, 2008 - 22:32 ET by pbthinkerI can't understand why Noel has a problem with this. If Obama gets elected, his people feel they're pussies and they'll just lay down, like they have in the past. They also feel that the Democrats will just keep doing what they've been doing, stopping a Republican president from moving forward with his agenda. It's amazing the liberal media admits that Republicans are more adults and will try to find ways of working with an elected president and Democrats will do everything possible to not work or compromise with an elected president.
The Democrats are morally bankrupt, IMHO, and have done nothing to earn the votes of the American people. If it weren't for the media, they wouldn't win an election, but they do have unprecedented media support.
Anyone remember the culture of corruption charges from 2 years ago? Are those Republicans still in Congress? Now, anyone remember William Jefferson, D-LA and a freezer full of cash? Where is he? Democrats can only get away with this because the media allows them to. \
FYI, Rob Wexler was the beneficiary of 2 fawning editorials, in the Palm Beach Post today. Just imagine a Wexler with an "R" next to his name, being the only congressman in Florida to not be living in his district! That can only be accomplished when the media refuses to do its job against Democrats.
Democrats: Stuck on Stupid since 2000.
The Liberal/Progressive Mindset
August 4, 2008 - 13:24 ET by DoktorFrankenThere it is, folks, for all of the world to see. This is exactly how a Progressive thinks. They just cannot possibly be wrong. He's Obama, for gosh sakes! The seas will obey! The world will stabilize and sunspots and precession will be a thing of the past! Muslims will lay down their explosives and live in harmony with Jews and Gentiles.
And all we have to do to obtain this true enlightenment is to cast our vote, like the five loaves and the two fishes, and we will be healed!
Of course, if you want sanity and safety, vote for McCain. Then we'll get a President that is a true American Patriot that is feared by the same people that want Obama in office. Sorry, mullahs, maybe next time.