There is no more consistent stack of baloney in the national media than Newsweek's "Conventional Wisdom Watch" manufacturers claiming they represent what all of Washington is thinking -- instead of the liberal fraction of Washington. This week's edition (called the "Executive Privilege Edition") begins with a typical down arrow for President Bush: "Conditions for aides to meet Congress: No oath or transcripts. Sounds like one of Cheney's covert ops." They compare Bush to Nixon, but not to Bill Clinton, who also tried to block congressional ans special-prosecutor investigations with executive privilege claims. But there are three "Up" arrows for Democrats:
-- The Edwardses [Up]. America sees a highly functional political family for a change. We're rooting for you, Elizabeth.
-- Pelosi [Up]. Finally wrangles an antiwar vote in House. Will get vetoed, but that's why Dems won.
-- Gore [Up]. Old: Ozone Man booted from D.C. a loser. New: Oscar-worthy Gore-acle is a green Beltway idol.
It really would be more honest for Newsweek to call it "Newsweek Consensus Watch." Or "What We Say To Each Other Over Lunch."
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And this, among a laundry li
March 25, 2007 - 22:09 ET by SMGalbraithAnd this, among a laundry list of other ideologically related reasons, is why Jonathan Alter is a regular on Keith Olbermann's little make believe news show.
News show? I always thought i
March 25, 2007 - 22:13 ET by Clear thinkerNews show? I always thought it was a science fiction series for retards.
The liberal MSM has become an enemy of the USA.
i watch imus in the morning b
March 25, 2007 - 22:21 ET by pmohbucki watch imus in the morning before work ... john meachum, jonathan alter and evan thomas are usually call-in guests every week ... they do nothing but bitch and moan about bush and the GOP, so it isn't surprising. actually, for years, newsweek's communist wisdom has generally displayed the "down arrow" for bush and co and for the libs and dems, its nothing but "ups".
gone are the days where journalists simply reported what they saw ...
"At some point, the 'public' has to contribute more to society than just exercising its rights" - [PMOH]Buck
-- Pelosi [Up]. Finally wrang
March 25, 2007 - 22:23 ET by bigtimer-- Pelosi [Up]. Finally wrangles an antiwar vote in House. Will get vetoed, but that's why Dems won.
Oh puhleeeze!
Laughing.... chortling, snickering, laughing, no roaring with outrageous laughter....too funny for words!
Wrangles a antiwar vote...oh pulheeeze...
These critters are comedians!!!
Surely they jest!