Amy Argetsinger and Roxanne Roberts wondered about game-show bias in their Washington Post gossip column "The Reliable Source" on Tuesday, Drew Carey’s game show in prime time on CBS that asks contestants to guess about polling questions they’ve asked the public:
We always thought Drew Carey was a Republican, but the comedian took a potshot at Jenna Bush during CBS's "Power of 10" game show Sunday night. Carey, who performed at the White House Correspondents' Association dinner in 2002, asked a contestant to guess what percentage of American men would not want to be the president's son-in-law. The upside, said Carey: Free rides on Air Force One, dinner at the White House, great networking. "But then, you have to be married to Jenna Bush," he snarked.
I’ve also seen the show’s pollsters ask a contestant to guess what percentage of respondents thought they would get shot by Dick Cheney in a duel, so this isn’t the first time they’ve tweaked the Bush administration.
The Post gossips are right that Carey hasn't seemed like a liberal, but like a libertarian. Ten years ago, when asked by Reason magazine for his feelings about government, he stated, "The less the better. As far as your personal goals are and what you actually want to do with your life, it should never have to do with the government. You should never depend on the government for your retirement, your financial security, for anything. If you do, you're screwed." (And you won't believe what he says about being screwed by the Kennedys.)
And what's with Kevin Spacey meeting with Hugo Chavez? Certainly seems Spacey.
—Tim Graham is Director of Media Analysis at the Media Research Center
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I Love Newsbusters, But
September 25, 2007 - 06:31 ET by BourbeauI sometimes wonder if we don't protest too much. My point is simply, who really cares what stupid questions some producer on Drew Carey's game show manages to include in their stupid poll? Is there anyone surprised by this, and why bring any attention to it whatsoever? It's totally meaningless. I think we have far more important things to highlight and focus on; the rest should be left for the mentally deficient to get their jollies.
Agreed, this one's yet-another NB swing-and-a-miss.
September 25, 2007 - 06:41 ET by sarcasmoBut if I'd been Drew, I'd have made old jokes about doing tequila-shots with her, so his marriage-update just proves Drew's a professional... :) And I have yet to watch Drew's show, but something tells me the Democrats don't fare too-well, either.
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I am puzzled that
September 25, 2007 - 07:47 ET by Roger the ShrubberI am puzzled that Newsbusters thought Carey was a Republican. I have thought for years he was Libertarian.
In comedy, yeah, but
September 25, 2007 - 07:52 ET by sarcasmoIf you follow the money, those 1000$ contributions all seem to be going to "Rs," not "Ls" to me...
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So Carey gave money to his
September 25, 2007 - 08:03 ET by Roger the ShrubberSo Carey gave money to his state senator. Big whoop. That does not make him a Republican. He might have Republican leanings, as well as Libertarian leanings, but you present no evidence that he is an card-carrying Repub. If you pulled up evidence that he donated to Repub presidential campaigns, then I would change my mind.
Sorry, but
September 25, 2007 - 08:05 ET by sarcasmoThat's what came-up, and big whoop yourself, he gave to a Republican not a Libertarian, like it or not, just as I said. Ohio Republicans have needed all the help they can get, so quitcherbitchin'.
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You can thump your chest all
September 25, 2007 - 08:25 ET by Roger the ShrubberYou can thump your chest all you like, Sparky.
Carey gave money in local races, not national, to ONE politician that he liked. I frequently vote Democrat in local races, but I am a Republican. All you have shown is that Carey is smart enough not to give money to Liberal idiots like Kucinich in local races.
As for your "Ohio Republicans have needed all the help they can get" remark, Ohio has sent 7 Republican presidents to the White House, and 3 of the past 4 governors have been Repubs, including Voinovich. Ohio is a big swing state, like Pennsylvania, and is hardly a liberal hotbed.
As usual, you have proven nothing, but shouted the loudest.
So elections in Ohio haven't been close?
September 25, 2007 - 08:39 ET by sarcasmoNice try, but another intellectual failure on your part, Shrub. Go read some recent history, and again, quitcherbitchin'.
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Your comprehension these
September 25, 2007 - 08:58 ET by Roger the ShrubberYour comprehension these days is hurting. Must be from all that party-jumping you are doing. I said Ohio is a big "swing state". Buch won in 2004 and 2000, and Clinton in 96 and 92. Look up what a "swing state" means, genius. Wait, I'll help you: A swing state is a state in which no candidate has overwhelming support, meaning that any of the major candidates have a reasonable chance of winning the state's electoral college votes.
In fact, Ohio has voted Republican 11 of the past 18 elections.
And telling me to shut up is hardly Libertarian of you. I could respond with something really queer like "I will not shut up until the masthead makes me", but, then again, I am not you.
You're one to talk about comprehension.
September 25, 2007 - 09:01 ET by sarcasmoI never said for you to shut up, I said you should quit your bitching about this, because it's money going to a Republican, not one of those eeeeevil Libertarians, just as I said from the start. Genius.
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I do not see anywhere here
September 25, 2007 - 09:08 ET by Roger the ShrubberI do not see anywhere here where I complained about Libertarians being evil. Must be more of that "I have a gigantic block on my shoulder wah wah wah wah" inferiority complex you suffer from. And "quityerbitchin' to me sounds like you want me to shut up. Thx for backtracking and clarifying.
Ok, fine.
September 25, 2007 - 09:10 ET by sarcasmoKeep complaining about people giving money to Republicans -- real smart!
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Which brings us back to the
September 25, 2007 - 09:45 ET by Roger the ShrubberWhich brings us back to the original premise of my posting. He gave to ONE local Repub polit. Big whoop. Who's complaining? Apology accepted.
I love it, you all don't
September 25, 2007 - 12:24 ET by BinxlyI love it, you all don't quite realize it, but while shrub, you have a point, so does Sarc. The only difference is, he doesn't try to debunk your views while it seems you've become one of the newest card carrying members of the 'contradict any-single-arbitrary-thing Sarcasmo says' clan. I'm crackin' up over here.
He never said Ohio wasn't a swing state nor did he say Republicans haveen't been elected in awhile. What he *did* say is that Ohio Republicans need all the help they can get. Plain and simple. I don't see any falicy in that statement. It's true, hell, I think its true to EVERY state. For BOTH sides. Both democrats and Republicans need all the help they can get. Its not like one party has been consistantly dominating elections from the bottom up for the past few decades.
The fact stands, Republicans in Ohio *DO* need all the help they can get. Instead of complaining or even mentioning that someone isn't 'conservative enough' or 'republican enough' why not just be thankful he DIDNT take the kool-aid at Sean Penn's last bar-b-que?
Wow, where to begin...A.
September 25, 2007 - 14:05 ET by Roger the ShrubberWow, where to begin...
A. Sarc has been on the official Roger's List of Douchebags for months and months, perhaps even before you joined this site. In your vast 18 weeks of experience on this website, how has that escaped your razor-sharp perception?
B. As for Ohio, the "Republicans need all the help they can get" comment insinuates that it is a Blue state, and Repubs have a hard time there. That comment might be fit in when talking of say, Minnesota, or another traditionally-Blue state, but I think I have shown that Ohio, while being a swing-state, has a track record of electing Repubs more often than Dems. I see it as "both sides" needing "all the help they can get". That makes Sarc's "point", well, rather dull. You both also seem to miss the point that Carey was donating a hometown polit, perhaps an friend or acquaintance? He was, after all, the mayor of Cleveland.
C. I do not know why you are adding "Instead of complaining or even mentioning that someone isn't 'conservative enough' or 'republican enough' why not just be thankful he DIDNT take the kool-aid at Sean Penn's last bar-b-que? " into your unsolicited posting to me. Are you combining rants here?
D. Go to www.libertariansism.... and you will see Drew Carey's name listed.
E. You mentioned that I did have a point in my earlier posts, but you never said what it was, and only bitched about Sarc being correct. Kindly tell me what it was.
Sarc brings 95% of the abuse he gets upon himself. The other 5% is icing on the cake. But thanks for being his Robin and rushing to his rescue. Did Sarc send up the Bat signal?
haha honestly, I don't have
September 25, 2007 - 14:28 ET by Binxlyhaha honestly, I don't have it in me today to deal with this.
You live to drag arguments into the muck as many on here seem to enjoy. Ya know, I miss when debate didn't turn into who's a 'moron' or who is 'an idiot.' Seriously focus on the damn issue and save your anger for someone who can actually answer your rude, crass cut downs with a nice swift punch to the dome.
I don't advocate violence normally but Im sick of the lot of you attacking anyone who doesn't see eye to eye with you as an idiot. I never once called you such. From what I can see, neither has sarc. And also, just because this 'Roger's list' sees Sarc as a 'douchebag' doesn't make it so.
Daily Kos sees Hillary as a saint. Are you going to vote for her now that she's apparently a holy figure?
Seriously, stick to the issues and save the retarded, angry cut downs for someone who cares to let such immature comments get to them. All its doing is making objective visitors and new people like myself see you for what you are. A man who acts like a spoiled child anytime someone disagrees or, *GASP* that you could *EVER* be wrong.
I'll be sure to hit you up for the powerball numbers here soon since you apparently can't lose anything. At least not with grace. :)
As for the bat signal, its more like a torch really. :-P
You carry a torch for Sarky?
September 25, 2007 - 14:33 ET by RJWow. Who knew? ;^>
haha I was refering to the
September 25, 2007 - 14:36 ET by Binxlyhaha I was refering to the signal, but its not so much a torch as it is similar views. I'm sure there's alot we disagree on. Perhaps favorite Soccer teams, football teams and perhaps which pint of beer is the best to end a week on. :-P
If you didn't have it "in
September 26, 2007 - 07:46 ET by Roger the ShrubberIf you didn't have it "in you" to deal with this today, perhaps you should have kept your mouth shut and moved on. You complain about me being crass and rude, yet you offer nothing but a long, rambling, pointless diatribe. Honestly, Binx, what is your point? At least you admit you are new here, and, perhaps, in time, you will come to understand that I do, indeed apologize when I am wrong, yet rarely have to do that because I usually know when not to stick my nose into a topic that is not worth fighting, unlike you, which you are doing right now.
I asked a simple question on this thread, posted proof defending my argument, and you even said I "had a point", but, after two opportunities to elaborate, you have yet to do so. Why is that?
As for insults, I save them for a select few individuals here at Newsbusters, and Sarc is in the privileged group.
It all comes back to you being new here. You do not know the people here like I do, do not seem to know when to not stick your snout into an argument/debate/scrum/etc., so please do not be offended when I tell you to bugger off.
Oh, and saying "love ya" is, well, lame. It's really plastic and fake, like when the contestants on "Survivor" say it to each other after knowing each other for a couple of days. It shows a lack of maturity.
But, by all means, keep carrying that torch for Sarc. Just don't come here thinking you can lecture your betters.
Rog, it must be great to
September 26, 2007 - 11:35 ET by BinxlyRog, it must be great to live in a world where you are God. Perhaps, being new and all, I will learn such a skill. It would solve alot of headaches living in my own world rather than, ya know, acknowledging that I am *not* all-knowing and live in the real world where, sadly, I am not always the one with the right answer or answers at all. When you get a free moment, I'd love to learn more. As for saying I don't want to get into it, I meant going into what a snarky, egomaniacal, self-serving, 'happy-with-myself', yet tragically ignorant person you truely are. Oh well, guess you got it now anyways, wonders what a good 6 hours of sleep will getcha ;) As for the 'love ya' I meant it as I appreciate your sharing of your views. However, I guess 'share' wouldn't be the best word for it, perhaps 'enforcement.' Oh well, here's to hoping that you are indeed 100% correct as you so strongly believe you are. Afterall, it'd be a shame to have to ever admit you ever were wrong, especially after being so damn sure you were right. :) Oh an no need to worry about offense being taken when I'm told to 'bugger off.' Really all it speaks to is that you don't like hearing any thoughts but your own. Tis a shame you aren't a dem, sounds like the KOS would be right up your alley.
How dare you
September 26, 2007 - 11:42 ET by sarcasmoQuestion the ideas of our "betters"!?! ;)
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Once again, a long,
September 26, 2007 - 11:54 ET by Roger the ShrubberOnce again, a long, rambling, aimless post. Binx, do you EVER have a point? You bitch and moan about me being mean-spirited and egotistical, but then follow up with, surprise! An egotistical and mean-spirited rant. Great work!
To quote the annoying Kenny Rogers, "know when to hold em, etc, etc, etc". I do not post when I do not have anything to offer to the conversation. Sorry you are either too young, too stupid, or too naïve (or all three?) to do the same.
Please, come back and offer something of substance (for a change), because you have yet (for a third time) offer up your evidence of my "having a point" like you stated in your original post. Or was that the usual "ignore everything before a 'but'" type of comment? Until then, I will be literally sitting on the edge of my seat, all a-twitter...
Love ya, Sport!
Roger
Once again, can't even take
September 26, 2007 - 13:31 ET by BinxlyOnce again, can't even take constructive criticism with grace. I don't see anything rude or crass about pointing out something using neutral words and never attacking something of which I am unaware of, but I guess since I'm branded guilty regardless I might as well commit the crime.
I will say you oughta add yourself to 'roger's list of douchebags.' It was said before and now I'm seconding it. As for the young, niaeve, stupid comments, well, young I may be, but if arrogance such as yours and narrowmindedness comes with age, then you sir must not only be long begging your grave, but in such a case, i'd rather never grow old :-P
I agree. It was very
September 26, 2007 - 14:15 ET by Roger the ShrubberI agree. It was very constructive saying conflict-neutral things like: "Rog, it must be great to live in a world where you are God" and "as for saying I don't want to get into it, I meant going into what a snarky, egomaniacal, self-serving, 'happy-with-myself', yet tragically ignorant person you truely are."
Also, good work on furthering your "constructive criticism" agenda by using such non-confrontational words like "arrogance" and "narrowmindedness". Yep. Neutral words, indeed. Saying you are full of sh*t here would be an understatement.
This has been four opportunities for you to add something to the discussion, and we are all still waiting for the dispensing of your wisdom.
Love ya, Sport!
Roger
Rog, I answered your
September 26, 2007 - 14:29 ET by BinxlyRog, I answered your question of what my point was in response, and that was before you got sore with me, only THEN did I say you think highly of yourself and are extremely narrowminded, all points proven by pretty much any post you've put out there as of late.
My initial bringing to this topic was that just because Drew is a self-described libertarian or because he 'only donated to one republican canidate' doesn't mean he doesn't better identify with republicans. As it was said before, the man despises most of the democrats in power and has spared no change in mocking them as well. I also mentioned that making fun of Jenna is not a political thing, but just an act of obvious news. The girl was known as a lush, a loose woman who frankly isn't all that attractive to many men. Hence, the joke being that there are perks to being tied to the white house and Bush family through marriage, but the tradeoff is you must be married to a loose, drunk, average looking at best woman who has been known to make a scene on many occasions.
The only reason the discussion got on to your complete a$$hat behavior is because of your inability to disagree or debate an issue with someone like Sarc without calling them dumb, retarded, or hyping yourself up as 'the better.' The better walks away, talks with composure, and would rather let people tell him how great he is rather than rabidly try to convince the masses theyare the best thing since sliced bread.
That said, I am definately not the better, you threw a line leading down to your level and admittedly I bit. I usually don't. That said however, so long as people like you sneak your snarky, arrogant opinions, whether they be correct or incorrect, then political debate and conversation will forever be marred by elementary insults and complete inability to accept the other side's opinion as different yet perhaps valid.
There is no ONE answer to most questions there Rog. I wish this hadn't got to this level, and I admittedly am just as guilty as any. The only difference is, I was hoping to HELP the situation. You on the otherhand I believe live off of people's reactions and get a kick out of being a just plain jerk. I hope that gets you far in life (or the afterlife since you are oh so old and wise, your words, not mine) because as far as my experience, such attitude will leave you alone for the majority of your life. Perhaps that's your goal in the first place since you seem to find anyone who disagrees to be a defacto moron who needs to attend the school of Rog's higher learning.
I think I'll skip that one, but feel free to attempt to enroll the rest of the 'morons' who disagree with you. I'm afraid I give up merely because this has lost any hope of being constructive. I only hope NB catches on to your 'attack all who disagree' viewpoints.
Good day to you.
Your 1-page apology is
September 26, 2007 - 16:44 ET by Roger the ShrubberYour 1-page apology is accepted. Your added "constructive criticism" was also appreciated. Just so my NB brethren and I understand completely: when you insult someone, it's okay. When I insult your man-crush, Sarc, it's meanspirited and bad? I understand now. Makes perfect sense.
Wipe your tears, little boy, and soldier on.
A$$hat. That's was funny.
In 2002.
Hahaha, thx for the laugh!
Love ya!
Roger
oops also, wanted to answer your question
September 26, 2007 - 11:46 ET by BinxlyI totally forgot to answer your question as well, damn, I guess even I can be a one track mind at times :-!
To answer the question of what my point was, at least in the previous post, it was to simply, and politely, mention that if you disagree, awesome, thats what sparks a debate. Debates are also conversations that, when both sides have knowledge and humility, can end up walking away from it, even if not resolved with a solution, with at least some new knowledge and maybe a new perspective, or at least get a glimpse of the view from the other perspective.
What I was troubled by is how when you disagree with someone, how quickly you launch into telling them such things as 'shut your trap' and even more recently calling yourself 'the better.' I admit, that takes alot of confidence and courage to exude such a strong sense of self-pride, and I'm sure you have plenty of valid reason for it. That said though, my point is I think you do have alot of valid points backed by fact and I think, with a bit more tact, at least approaching the debate, you could get your point across more successfully.
When a child learns math and cannot understand the answer, if someone explains it civily, perhaps even warmly, the child not only learns easier, but becomes more attracted to the process. Now if someone shouts the answer calling the child a 'dummy' the opposite happens, they shut out the newly presented information and may even grow an aversion to learning because, knowing if they are wrong, they will be cut down.
This is why I think alot of people are politically apathetic, knowing they are not well informed, that if they share their view, albeit less informed, that someone like you will shout them down.
I've given up on liberals, they love to be right too much and gain too much satisfaction from bringing others down. I hate to see that in my own party, hence why I suggested a more 'tame' approach. I meant no offense or sense of patronizing you, but again, something tells me you will still believe otherwise.
To sum it all up, I may be wordy in my points, but I try to be as descript as possible. I simply believe that if you kept the anger and toned down the passion burner a bit when debating, and avoided using cut downs, you'd get your point across more successfully.
Weren't you going to add
September 25, 2007 - 21:04 ET by bretzysdudeWeren't you going to add yourself to your own list? Because you sure sound like one.
Hey Sarcasmo - Are you a Republican now?
September 25, 2007 - 08:29 ET by Dee BunkYou are supporting one right? I think Drew holds himself out as a Libertarian and if he thought one could win in his state he support them over a Republican.
I agree with you that his show doesn't seem like anything to get upset about. I'm sure like you say that he is at least as hard on Dems.
Yep. I'm a Republican these days.
September 25, 2007 - 08:37 ET by sarcasmoHave been for a few months, and I'm getting others (often non-voters) to register/re-register that way as well. Like Dave Barry, Drew seems to be a conservative with libertarian leanings who wishes to push the political system in a direction of smaller government for a change. Oh, the horror! ;) And thanks for saying that about a fine comic. IMO Fox News could take a fairness & balance lesson from Drew Carey, as he was one of my suggested-hires for their ill-fated fake-news show.
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It's not ALL important, of course!
September 25, 2007 - 06:42 ET by Warner Todd HustonCertainly, every example of bias is not important or earth shattering, in the long run.
However, Newsbusters isn't charged with assessing which story is "important" and which one is utterly trivial. Our goal is to chronicle leftist bias in the media in all its forms. Sometimes that bias is small and subtle, sometimes glaring and obvious. Sometimes it is meant to truly influence our political system and impose their own point of view, sometimes it is just a bias inherent in the leftist ideals of journalists.
But as to what is "important," well we leave that assessment to the readers and to posterity.
Uh-Oh!
September 25, 2007 - 06:57 ET by King of the BritonsAre you saying that criticizing the Bush Administration makes one a leftist?
Is life so dear, or peace so sweet, as to be purchased at the price of chains and slavery? Forbid it, Almighty God! I know not what course others may take; but as for me, give me liberty or give me death!´´
--Patrick Henry
Our goal is to
September 25, 2007 - 07:51 ET by rimskyOur goal is to chronicle...
Exactly! Also, I think it's worth noting that with this show, and other programs as well (last comic standing, so you think you can dance, etc), this kind of seemingly innocuous form of BDS is almost expected and has become part of the culture, suggesting a kind of saturation that has lead to other types of BDS, targeted at not only the President but ANYthing or ANYbody perceived to be Conservative, Christian, Republican, Pro-Life and so on. I hate the casually insipid way that they work these jabs into their programs.
Carey is fair!
September 25, 2007 - 08:07 ET by ArcherBBias is favoring one side over the other. Drew Carey gives it out to every one pretty much equally. ("Hey! You got any toilet paper? I need to go take an Art Modell.") Trust me, he did/would give it to Clinton just as hard as he is to Bush. It's his job.
If you hamper the war effort of one side, you automatically help out that of the other. --George Orwell
Priceless
September 25, 2007 - 11:52 ET by stratman"Hey! You got any toilet paper? I need to go take an Art Modell."
Art Modell = Turd
David Modell (son) = Turdling
Killing them with kindness isn't working. Time to get scrappy with the Donkeys.
I agree ...
September 25, 2007 - 07:19 ET by Dabunny... my first thoughts were not so much any "hits" on Republicans, but that Carey is known for hanging around hot chicks -- and all the guys I know think Jenna is hot!?
Can someone explain how
September 25, 2007 - 06:49 ET by LeonCan someone explain how making a Jenna Bush jokes means you're not a Republican?
I'm not following the logic.
Like I said...
September 25, 2007 - 06:52 ET by sarcasmoDemocrats aren't likely to do too-well with Drew, either, if history's any judge. And whether or not this is as much of a bias-bust as what happens daily in the Forum, at least this story links to a smart Reason article -- that alone is almost-always a good thing. :)
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I didn't even know he had a
September 25, 2007 - 06:55 ET by LeonI didn't even know he had a show again.
This is easily one of the weakest posts in a long time.
I really fail to see how making fun of Bush's daughter is un-Republican. Isn't Republican a political designation rooted in political ideology?
You mean I can't be small government and a comedian at the same time? Hmmmmm.
This is what Drew's doing
September 25, 2007 - 11:16 ET by Hero SquadThis is what Drew's doing until he takes over as host of "The Price is Right."
*****
"I heart famous people."
Chavez is the new France
September 25, 2007 - 07:05 ET by bulbasaurRe: the Kevin Spacey & Hugo Chavez, this makes perfect sense. When France began its recovery from failed radical liberalism, it sort of ruined the old "I hate America and I'm moving to France" dramatic.
Castro doesn't project the vitality anymore, so Cuba's out. Kim Jong Il isn't hip in the fashion sense. Leftist are definitely intrigued by Ahmadinejad, but they've always had a special place in their hearts set aside for the South American strong men, which drives them like moths to a flame into the arms of Hugo Chavez.
A bonus: Hillary seems to be taking Mr. Chavez as a mentor, or at least a thought leader with respect to government confiscation of private industry, and methods of media management.
The Point Is...
September 25, 2007 - 07:08 ET by kdoliverI think the point here is that the left sees everything as pro-Bush (you are against us) or anti-Bush (you are with us). Sitting administrations have also been and always will be a target of comedians. However, when columnists (even gossip) start to wonder about a comedian's political views based on the question used in a game show, then you have to wonder how they view the world. As I read the post, they immediately thought that Carey was a Republican because he performed at the Correspondents Dinner. Doesn't that tell you a lot about how the writer views the world?
I have no love for either of the Clintons, but I served honorably and loyally during his administration because it was my job. Unless you are a total moonbat, and you are invited to the White House for dinner with the President I think most professionals would attend. Who knows how much Carey agrees with the President? He is professional enough to hide it.
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Drew Carey has always been
September 25, 2007 - 09:34 ET by balboaDrew Carey has always been presented as a conservative comedian by people on this site. Now he's not?
And is it possible that it's JUST a question on a game show?
Drew Carey was never a conservative Republican
September 25, 2007 - 07:49 ET by Don DeskinsIf anyone ever watched "Whose Line is it anyway", they would know that Drew Carey is completely anti-Christian, anti-Bush, anti-Iraq war and any anti that you want to put in front of any conservative value. He was/is a regular visitor to the Playboy Mansion, which doesn't make him a non-Republican, but gives him a start.
Unborn babies are still babies.
September 25, 2007 - 08:11 ET by ArcherBBut the gigling unborn baby ultrasound shown at the end of every one of his shows makes up for it.
If you hamper the war effort of one side, you automatically help out that of the other. --George Orwell
Don, plenty of conservatives
September 25, 2007 - 12:32 ET by Conservative VoiceDon, plenty of conservatives aren't the poster boy for Christians. Drew is conservative in the sense he is for less government, believes in personal responsibility etc.
Only slightly off-topic, I
September 25, 2007 - 07:57 ET by dream onOnly slightly off-topic, I was watching that show with my hubby (he likes game shows, I don't) and one of the questions was "what % of Americans think we should stay in Iraq and finish the job we started?". Drew stressed to the contestant that they polled Republicans, Democrats, military families, young, old, everyone.....My hubby and I like to see what the poll results are...we guessed at least over 40%, but were stunned when they revealed it to be 11%!!! WTH?? If you can believe that poll??
Lies, damn lies, and then statistics...
September 25, 2007 - 08:05 ET by vrwc13Polls are like statistics, only as good as what they are built on. Or as they say "garbage in, garbage out" in some cases.
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Men stumble over the truth from time to time, but most pick themselves up and hurry off as if nothing happened. -Winston Churchill.
I would have to say that the
September 25, 2007 - 09:43 ET by paperheadI would have to say that the producers of Drew's show are heavily liberally biased. I have only seen it once, but a question came up on what percent of Americans would accept a tax increase to pay for universal health care. I was expecting something like 10-15% but was shocked to see that 51% were willing to accept a tax increase. WTF?? Who were they polling? Obviously, people who don't pay taxes in the first place. Imagine if Fox put out a similar game show with right- leaning questions, although it would never happen, the outrage would be deafening.
51% wanting a tax increase for health care
September 25, 2007 - 12:27 ET by Conservative VoiceI wonder the same thing, maybe they just poll NYC? And I wonder how valid the polls are, that is maybe its a scam, they are trying to sway opinion using false polls, hiding behind Drew's creditials of being conservative.
Seriously if they asked me, and claimed they could do it and lower taxes I would say no way!
Maybe they polled all
September 25, 2007 - 12:28 ET by Conservative VoiceMaybe they polled all groups, but more likely they're population group they are getting their poll samples from doesn't reflect the country very well.
Drew Carey is just
September 25, 2007 - 08:25 ET by kathleenirishDrew Carey is just another no-talent jerk on t.v. A great representative of our loser generation.
The Clintons are sacred cows, though, as far as MSM television goes.
Anyone who says they support the troops but not the mission is a liar.
I caught that as well
September 25, 2007 - 08:33 ET by Hero SquadI caught that as well ("what % of Americans think we should stay in Iraq and finish the job we started?"), and was equally as shocked at the result. It seemed to me like Drew was trying to lead the contestant to raise her % up above where she had it, and I was also thinking in the 40-45% range. That 11% number seemed more than a little suspect.
As for the Jenna Bush comment. My initial thought isn't so much that he meant something ill about Jenna as much as it was about marrying into a traveling freak show of media and BDS-ers that will hound you wherever you go. That would be a joke that cuts both ways.
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Come on, first I think we
September 25, 2007 - 08:50 ET by jweaverCome on, first I think we need to complain about NEWS and not game shows. Second Drew Carey is a pretty conservative-libertarian guy, but maybe not always the biggest social conservative. Still, his jokes are funny and many conservatives feel let down and betrayed by GWB so a few quips are nothing.
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I think Drew Carey is
September 25, 2007 - 09:39 ET by SmartypantsI think Drew Carey is indeed a conservative, whether he considers himself to be Republican is another matter. I do know he is very much an anti-Democrat. In terms of the Jenna Bush quip, this is just a way of garnering a laugh from an audience, which is what Carey's job is after all. I'd bet he would not even be able to explain why the "joke" is funny if he was asked. It's a throwaway line.
Regardless, Drew Carey has never struck me as being an overly bright guy, whether he is conservative or not. Whenever I've seen him on talk shows, he seems to speak in disjointed sentences with no real point. This guy is extremely lucky to have enjoyed the career success that he has given his talent level. He is enormously wealthy and I am not sure what exactly it is that he does well.
I beg to differ. I think
September 25, 2007 - 15:20 ET by jezebelleI beg to differ. I think what Drew does well is his stand up and specific brand of humor. He may not come across as a bright guy but he is enormously wealthy because he is a bright guy. He is ex military and goes to the middle east all the time and does shows for the troops and is extremely generous with his wealth. I have enormous respect for the guy (except for maybe his choice in women).
I remember on one episode
September 26, 2007 - 05:54 ET by zfI remember on one episode Carey led a chant of "Where's my money FEMA?" in referring to New Orleans and how they are supposedly not getting money "owed" to them.
That doesn't sound very conservative or libertarian to me, so perhaps Mr. Drew's feelings about government have changed since he arrived on CBS...
that depends, was he trying
September 26, 2007 - 09:43 ET by Conservative Voicethat depends, was he trying to be funny? Was he trying to illustrate absurdity with absurdity? Was this actor Drew talking, or the person, or the comedian?