Vote: Who Should be the 2006 Media Person of the Year?

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It's gotta be Green Helmut Gu

It's gotta be Green Helmut Guy.  I mean, that guy was everywhere!

agreed

I agree 100%

I picked George Allen and Mark Foley

I picked George Allen and Mark Foley, because it covers a few of the other picks as well, and is the "largest answer" to me because of that. Takes in WaPo and media deciding the election. It touches the Coulter remark, showing how a one or a few words can make a firestorm.

My FAVORITE media "occurrence" ? I'd agree Tony Snow was a great move for standing up against the liberal media. It may be the "best pick" for the goals of this site.

I don't know who the green helmet guy is.(Ok just looked him up - now I know)

Toss up.....

I had to choose between Ann Coulter and Tony Snow.

I chose Tony Snow for the positive, unswerving, and civil face he gave to the President's views for the public at large, who had to listen to him whether they liked it or not.

Ann Coulter is wonderful, don't get me wrong, but her audience (I believe) would have been more limited to conservatives.

I hope that makes sense.

Hebrews 11:8
Jeremiah 33:3

It's got to be Rush Limpbaugh

It's got to be Rush Limpbaugh and the Michael J. Fox imitation.  The Limp One is single-handedly responsible for delivering a key state to the Democrats that resulted in control of the Senate.

Hey, thanks El Limpbo!

Just plain wrong

The troll signature... no logic, just name-calling... Limbaugh (I heard every word, did you?) Did you know the libmedia looped 4 seconds to look like 20 or so? (they later admitted that distortion) Did you know Fox admitted (in his book) that he under-medicates when testifying? Did you know Fox admitted over-medicating for the ad? Did you know Fox admitted he never read the admendment before doing the ad? RL simply said that the libs (secular socialists) can no longer get a free pass by parading teflon-coated victims to push their issues... they will be challenged if they enter the political arena... how was that wrong? Its NOT. The polls indicated the % for the amendment steadily fell after his comments. I know, facts don't count, only lib emotions and hate... the good part is the libs (secular socialists) must now do something and have a record instead of offering nothing... the countries that hate us cheered the results... so what does that tell you? Did I mention we have the BEST economy in many decades? Repubs lost because they had no conservative record to trumpet with one voice, they had become mod-2-lib in their arrogance-spending-stalling, etc... you have no clue.

You may be right about the fa

You may be right about the facts re: Michael J. Fox but it really doesn't matter.  It was poetic justice that Limpbaugh got an industrial strength of the kind of innuendo and half truth he delivers on a daily basis.  What goes around comes around, doesn't it?

too much credit to the media

The pubs blew it themselves. They allowed the democrats and the media to focus on their talking points. If the GOP would have stuck to their message, the media would have been forced to report it. Instead, they allowed themselves to be drawn into a losing proposition ... arguing the liberal TPs and defending themselves against non-issues.

The GOP wimps lost all by themselves.

If conservatives are RIGHT, then liberals must be WRONG.

JB

"What goes around comes around, doesn't it?"

You had better look over your shoulder. You are here, not to inspire intelligent discourses, but rather, to antagonize. What a boor!

You're still upset that I cal

You're still upset that I called Coulter a "media slut", I guess.  That's antagonistic?  Sounds like a simple truth to me.  What's antagonistic is her needlessly divisive and derisive comments.  Someone needs to bitch-slap her silly as long as she's willing to poison the well of public discourse to sell a book.

But, in the interests of intelligent discourse, I'll now give you the floor to tell us all why Ann Coulter is a great American and thus immune from criticism for her hate speech.

I can't wait.  I'm sure this won't be booring, right?

Reality Dictionary says that

Reality Dictionary says that female conservatives are not sluts they are beautiful enlightened woman.

I won't tell you the definition for female liberals because it includes lot's of disgusting 4 letter words.

Johnbo -slapping

Johnbo  -slapping. Bitch slapping that is. Now that we know what kind of person you are, when would you like to do it?? I am not happy with your posts because you seek angry arguments and insults rather than a fair presentation of both sides of an issue. I must admit, obviously your angry style works, or I would not be answering you!!!! You are also a liberal of the first order. I don't believe I just said that. I apologize. I cannot think of a worse name to call someone.

PS If you were fortunate enough to face Ann Coulter (or Laura Ingraham) in an argument, they would shoot holes in your specious arguments and logic and leave you in an empty husk on the floor. Are you afraid of intelligent women?

PPS Are you from Massachusetts??? (Ala Kerry?)

I'll take on Coulter or Ingra

I'll take on Coulter or Ingraham anytime, anywhere and still bitch-slap those silly twits with one hand tied behind my back. 

Coulter wouldn't dare show her face on a format where she would debate someone of substance.  All she's got is her shrill rhetoric and her little black dress.  That's enough for someone like you, I guess.

here's a blowhard

Johnbo, the blowhard who really considers himself "someone of substance".

Harhar!

johnbo misterbill

johnbo  misterbill

With each post you confirm my original statements about you. The next step is you will start threatening me. If you are someone of substance, then I can name you a large number of other NBers  that are professional debaters, using your yardstick for measuring  skill and Knowledge. I rather suspect that you have worn a little black dress on occasion and you think you look better than Ann in it.

Actually, I come off like a b

Actually, I come off like a braggart in my post above.  I wasn't thinking of myself as the person of substance though I think I could hold my own against Her Nastiness. 

I really meant to point out that she doesn't appear on forums where she will be challenged by anyone capable and probably never will - for the same reason that blowhards like Limpbaugh and Hannity never bring on guests that will challenge them.  It's far safer to shoot from the lip from a safe distance. 

And, the end game - or "winning" - is the money in the bank at the end of the day.  The aura of invincibility would be destroyed and the game would be over if their fawning followers heard them put in their place.

neither laura nor cool ann

Neither Laura nor Cool Ann would let you have their monthly installment, Johnbo. Your liberal lips aren't on a level with such class and substance.

Don't want to be too hard on

Don't want to be too hard on you, sparky, but if you think Coulter (don't listen to Ingrahm so can't say much about her) has "class and substance" you really do need to get out more.  Try turning off the computer in your Mom's basement and taking a walk.  At least it might get you back in touch with reality.

cool ann--and johnbo

I see; therefore she ought to welcome this veritable Beau Brummel we know as Johnbo? Into her (do I dare say--? her heart of hearts? ) BwaaHaaaaHa! Ann to suggest: "Get im outta my sight. He's blue all over!"

And Johnbo back to Coulter: &

And Johnbo back to Coulter: "Get that opportunistic media slut out of my sight.  And, for God's sake, get her a new dress".

Oh, wait.  Let's use her as the poster girl for why even the "value voters" are deserting the Republican party.  Even right-wing dimwits know Coulter doesn't represent any value except money in the bank for Coulter.

johnbo --how come

How come you're frightened by girls? You hate Cool Ann Coulter, a lovely girl indeed.

We shall ask your pals; who very probably will say:

    Why does baloney hate the meat-grinder?

Johnbo's fantasy with Coulter

Johnbo, I guess that means Alan Colmes and EVERY OTHER LEFT guest who has ever appeared with Coulter on H&C is-- what did you call them - lacking substance ?

That's a LONG list of democrat idiots my friend. Some congresspersons.

You consider Alan Colmes a co

You consider Alan Colmes a competent opponent for Hannity or Coulter?  Really?  I could name lots of people that could run circles around him.  His lack of ability is the very reason he's allowed to be there in my opinion.

Johnbo the idiot leftist liar

Johnbo: " Coulter wouldn't dare show her face on a format where she would debate someone of substance." Nov 21

Sport: " Johnbo, I guess that means Alan Colmes and EVERY OTHER LEFT guest that has appeared on H&C is - what did you call them, lacking substance ? That's a long list of democrat idiots my friend, some congresspersons.

Johnbo: You consider Alan competent ?

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This is of course how a stupid liberal LIES, because he shoved his foot in his yapper. I suppose if any of them did this type of thing to my face they would be missing a few teeth very quickly. But of course, only the little liberal children when they have the internet to hide behind respond like weasels.

Johnbo's rule:

Every democrat who has every appeared on H&C with Coulter is an unsubstantive loser. They have all lost to Ann Coulter. Johnbo the idiot liar here lost to me.

Now we all know you Johnbo,  think Colmes is a doofus, as well, but he could run circles around you. Colmes would smack you down in a debate. No, that only means you are pathetic.

I don't know all of what Ms.

I don't know all of what Ms. Coulter says that angers Johnbo so much--one can conclude he doesn't like to hear the truth.  It destroys his views I suppose.  I wonder what those views are--why does she get under his skin so much (and many liberals)?

Could it be he worships at the later of political correctness and socialism?  Gun control, her pointing out the weak democratic defense in our lifetime... Or is it super rights for minorities, gays?  Is it that perjury is a felony?  Is it the war?  That's one issue.  I don't believe any one issue would cause such hatred.  Wonder what it is--everything?

God, I'm glad s/he is not my neighbor.        

Never relent.

"Coulter wouldnt dare sh

"Coulter wouldnt dare show her face on a format where she would debate someone of substance"

And who is your idea of someone of substance?

She has been on all your left shows and discussed topics with Laurer, Couric, Matthews, Colmes.  She has debated Franken-which is the lefts biggest star- and won after franken broke down in a temper tantrum backstage.  etc etc. The list goes on and on. Who does she really need to debate to be of "substance". 

or are these just more liberal talking points?

This nation will remain the land of the free only so long as it is the home of the brave. 

Has she ever debated with som

Has she ever debated with someone like Carville?

I want to say yes, But doing

I want to say yes, But doing a quick google search I didnt find any reference. Anyone know if a carville vs coulter showdown ever took place?

This nation will remain the land of the free only so long as it is the home of the brave. 

So, your solution to Coulter'

So, your solution to Coulter's "hate speech" is to commit a violent act against her?

You hatemonger. You sure you're not an "evil conservative", Johnny?

Or do you just like to knock women around? Payback for some incident in 8th grade that you are still in therapy for?

Happy Thanksgiving, Douchbag. Enjoy your TV dinner.

Johnbo Says: You may be rig

Johnbo Says: You may be right about the facts . . . . but it really doesn't matter.

That's it in a nutshell (and I do mean nut). To the leftist 'liberals', the facts don't matter. Period.

DSG

Are you saying that Rush Limb

Are you saying that Rush Limbaugh single handedly caused the Republicans to lose the House and the Senate with his comments on MJ Fox? Get real.

Tony Snow is a close second f

Tony Snow is a close second for me, then there is Green Helmet Guy and Coulter...then there is Clintoon laid bare for all to see as he really is...no amount of spin could help his hopeless excuses with people who really see reality for what it is...gotta love it!

Will be an integral part of his legacy for all so see...

Chris Wallace became his own man too....

Win-Win situation.

I will give odds Snow wins

I will give odds Snow wins this.

JDW

Kerry: "You know, education, if you make the most of it ... you can do well. If you don't, you get stuck in Iraq."

I chose the media in general,

I chose the media in general, simply because the power that they have over the country. Day after day, week after week, month after month, year after year, they did nothing but hammer anything republican/conservative. At the same time they posited, elect democraps, and all war will end, there will be no more hunger, disease will end, cats and dogs will get along.

Fortunately, there is the internet, talk radio, and FoxNews. Although they are alternatives to the extremely biased MSM, they have not quite balanced out the equation yet. It's frankly amazing to me that we didn't lose by a larger margin, being subjected to the withering fire coming from the MSM. They are losing their influence slowly though, and will hopefully be forced to become balanced or die out.

When dan rather can still say his story is accurate, that forever cements in my mind the complete bias that has been the foundation of the current media. How can he say that with a straight face? If I were to type a document supposedly coming from dan rather, admitting that he murdered someone, and copied it over and over to make it look older, should it not be reported as fact as well? Fake, but accurate. Who needs more proof? I have something that shows he admits to murder. Case closed. Too simplistic? Not if some people actually believe his fake memo.

After becoming interested in Mr. Bozell's documenting of media bias, I couldn't help but ask, "how could I not see that?" The sheer amount of examples of media bias prove beyond the shadow of a doubt that it exists. The sad fact is, there are many people who swallow it unchallenged, and therefore can change the outcome of events/elections because of it.

So, that is why I chose the media as media person of the year.

Tough to Pick: Serious vs. Farcical

It was tough to pick due to the mix of picks: on one hand you have the farcical (Franken for example) and the serious. But, Tony Snow was an inspired choice to become the White House media spokesman. He fears no one, is a gentleman up to a point, and is a fearsome in defense of his President. He is smarter than the average journalist (not that this is hard to do) and has the sense of humor required for the job (needed to deal with the aforementioned journalists).

Still complaining about the m

Still complaining about the media? Build a bridge and get over it, you crybabies.

Uzumaki/Ayanami '08. Because a ninja and an Eva pilot can govern the nation better that what we have now...

Vacuum Cleaner BOY!  You are

Vacuum Cleaner BOY!  You are still alive?

Yeah, I just had a real busy

Yeah, I just had a real busy semester in college. I'm back, though...

Uzumaki/Ayanami '08. Because a ninja and an Eva pilot can govern the nation better that what we have now...

Since Katie Couric's legs w

Since Katie Couric's legs weren't on the list, I just voted for her. Yea, I don't like her, but 1 night with me baby and she'll be on the "right" side of things.

Democracy is not enough. If the culture dies, the country dies. - Pat Buchanan

EEEEWWWWW...better you than m

EEEEWWWWW...better you than me Squalls.  I couldn't stand to be in the same room with her, let alone a bed.  Yikes.

Fight Terrorism at home - defeat a liberal!

cool ann & real tony

Just why does Ann Coulter want you in bed with her, Real? You act as if Ann ought to get in line for a chance at your bed. Just so you can send her away? How many wonderful women do you refuse to take to bed every night, Idol?