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Media: Keith Olbermann wants a raise (despite still remaining in fourth-place). The champion of the people is gunning for $4 million a year. TV reporter Max Robbins says CNN is purportedly interested in hiring the left-wing commentator but I doubt that.
"Why did CNN and MSNBC give air time to David Duke? What purpose did it serve the viewers?" Media columnist Jon Friedman asks today. Easy answer: Because to them, Duke represents two useful commodities: 1) he pisses people off, and 2) he represents what the right "really" thinks about race, in the view of the average liberal producer (HT: TVN).
Of course, when it comes to racists, if you're a non-American willing to bash President Bush, it earns you a suck-up interview in Time magazine and such accolades from that same magazine as "global Everyman," "champion of the dispossessed.
Politics: Illinois senator Barack Obama is being hyped so much, but if he's smart he won't believe it, John Fund argues.
Tennessee governor Phil Bredensen is under fire for putting a "young Muslim woman" on his official Christmas cards. Apparently it was some sort of goodwill gesture gone horribly awry.
Check out the top ten politically incorrect words of 2006.
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A little side comment on SMSM
December 18, 2006 - 12:25 ET by CaringwhiteguyA little side comment on SMSM (Sports Main Stream Media). Jeff Garcia led the Philadelphia Eagles to another victory yesterday. His record is now 3-1 as a starter since taking over for injured media darling Donovan McNabb. The Eagles were 5-5 when McNabb started. Most will recall that Rush Limbaugh lost his ESPN gig when he accused the SMSM of over-rating McNabb because they wanted to see a black quarterback succeed. This season may well have proved that Limbaugh was right. The Eagles do look better with Garcia at quarterback than McNabb. What's wrong, doesn't SMSM want a Mexican quarterback to succeed? Garcia is 1/2 Mexican & 1/2 Irish which should make him all Mexican to the media. After all Barack Obama is black, right?
football trivia:
December 18, 2006 - 14:20 ET by tumbler_2007Response to Caring whitesguy,
I recall another half Irish Mexican quarterback who made good. Jim Plunkett, wasn't he? Going WAY back recall the zanyest, and a real dangerous SOB: Joe Capp. This is a volatile cross! Lol!
My personal choice for Time Man of the Year is La Damian Tomlinson (did I spell it right?)
If Obama is MSM's black hope,
December 18, 2006 - 16:35 ET by CaringwhiteguyIf Obama is MSM's black hope, then these other guys must be SMSM's Mexican hopes. It's only fair. Comprende?
The best part of Jeff Garcia
December 18, 2006 - 16:55 ET by Roger the ShrubberThe best part of Jeff Garcia getting all this face time is that we all get the treat of listening to him speak.
Christopher Lowell sounds more masculine.
Maybe someone should as olb
December 18, 2006 - 12:33 ET by MightyMouthMaybe someone should ask olbermann's "girlfriend" if he needs a "raise". From what we have heard in the past, she would probably agree.
"There are two types of people in this country; those who provide freedom and those who enjoy it." MM says...
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December 18, 2006 - 12:45 ET by Six String SpiffNot all Muslims are Terrorists. However, all the Terrorists have been Muslim.
As the press would say, that
December 18, 2006 - 12:50 ET by Jack BauerAs the press would say, that story is too good to check.
So it must be true.
Though thank God the Professor didn't ask to be struck dead.
Then the excellent Marine may have gotten into hot water.
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Spiff, I don't know if that
December 18, 2006 - 12:52 ET by John in CASpiff, I don't know if that story is true. But gosh, I sure hope it is.
Give a Democrat Party free America a chance!
One can only hope, eh?
December 18, 2006 - 12:54 ET by Six String SpiffOne can only hope, eh?
Not all Muslims are Terrorists. However, all the Terrorists have been Muslim.
Spaceman, in my opinion www.t
December 18, 2006 - 21:08 ET by Carl KolchakSpaceman, in my opinion www.truthorfiction.com and www.snopes.com do a pretty good job of looking at things in a nonbiased way. I would encourage checking their military header and spiritual headers as you can get some pretty good stories that are truthful. Many of those true stories don't ever seem to make it to the left wing MSM. However the story above is one that is probably pretty hard to prove. No names of the Marine or professor are mentioned to collaborate the story, but here is a link.
http://www.truthorfiction.com/rumors/g/gods-helper.htm
"here's to the Wall that bears their names. Here's to you my little loves with blessings from above now let the day begin"
God bless his Devil Dawg hear
December 18, 2006 - 15:22 ET by Airforce_5_OGod bless his Devil Dawg heart! You got to love em!
The new world order is in power. God help us all. Airforce_5_O, 2330, November 7, 2006
space
December 18, 2006 - 16:58 ET by misterbillspace I like it so much that I have to say I f***ing love it.
My prayer, "God, since you are real, please send me some more Marines like this one. We will remove extreme liberal teaching from the classroom".
Obama's middle name is Saddam's Last name
December 18, 2006 - 12:46 ET by JayTeeJayTee
Why doesnt' the Press casually mention Obama's Middle name ? I don't know the details, whether he was Born named Hussain, or changed it, but it would make an interesting Story.
After All the "W" press over the last few years, and the Rodham press, you would think it's a VERY important subject...politician's FULL names, that is.
For the first six months I he
December 18, 2006 - 13:55 ET by CaringwhiteguyFor the first six months I heard about the guy I thought he was B'Rocko Bama. But then, we do have an odd collection of those who prominently use their middle name . . . . Hillary Rodham Clinton, John Wayne Gacy, H. Ross Perot (remember him?), Michael J. Fox (who'd ever remember Mike Fox?), and the Pittsburgh Pirates used to have a pitcher named Alvin O'Neal McBean (he wasn't very good). Therefore I can't think of a good reason to avoid using Hussein.
B. Hussein Obama
December 18, 2006 - 21:12 ET by BlondeWho knows why the press is ignoring the rock star's middle name? Perhaps because they don't want anyone to know? Color me cynical.
I have been referring to him here, though, as B. Hussein Obama. He was apparently raised a muslim, but joined a christian church in his early twenties. Do you think that fact might be important to a voter?
Colin Powell says the Army
December 18, 2006 - 13:06 ET by John in CAColin Powell says the Army is stretched too think and just about "broken". What do the NB'ers Army community think about that?
Give a Democrat Party free America a chance!
The Powell Doctrine of emplo
December 18, 2006 - 15:14 ET by CaringwhiteguyThe Powell Doctrine of employing overwhelming force apparently still works for him. . . . . . and maybe he's got a point. It worked great in the 1st Gulf War until W's daddy (or was that Jim Baker?) let Saddam off the hook. cwg = non-Army guy.
Greetings all. Regarding th
December 18, 2006 - 17:08 ET by BDGreetings all.
Regarding the characterization of the army being "Broken", I just do not see it that way.
OPTEMPO is high, but it is not as high as the OPTEMPO the US Army maintained from 1940-1946. During those years it was normal for a US Army National Guard division such as the 34th Infantry Division from Iowa and Minnesota to be deployed for up to four years before coming home. The 34th did something like 500 days combat during those years and it was never characterized as being close to "breaking."
The Second Armored Division deployed to North Africa, then Sicily, France, and Germany before it returned to the US three years later. Continusously on the march and in contact it acrused 300+ days in combat which was about average for such a formation.
The current OPTEMPO needs to be considered in that light.
BD!!! Good to hear from you
December 18, 2006 - 18:17 ET by Airforce_5_OBD!!! Good to hear from you buddy!!!! Merry Christmas!
The new world order is in power. God help us all. Airforce_5_O, 2330, November 7, 2006
Yeah, just got back from a mo
December 19, 2006 - 13:54 ET by BDYeah, just got back from a month long exercise. Good to be home.
And now, today's Shrub Report
December 18, 2006 - 13:22 ET by Roger the ShrubberAnd now, today's Shrub Report:
Happy birthday, Franz Ferdinand. Little did he know his death would affect the entire 20th century… Also, happy birthday to one of the great fantasy writers, Michael Moorcock. Not only did he create Elric, but he also helped write one of Blue Oyster Cult's greatest tunes, "Veteran of a Thousand Psychic Wars"…
France screws up another opportunity to screw over the USA.
France "redeploys" their troops out of Afghanistan.
France sucks.
Another victory for socialized medicine. Italy currently spends 17.3% of their budget on healthcare, yet their former premier comes to the US for surgery. To put this in perspective, unless The Shrub's numbers are off, the 2006 US budget was 2.57 trillion dollars. If the US spent like Italy did on socialized medicine, 17.3% of that is about $445 billion. That is $25 billion MORE than the defense budget.
This one's for you, Carl Kolchak: "Well I'm not dumb but I cant understand Why she walked like a woman and talked like a man"…
Just heard Al Franken on the always-pathetic Thom Hartman show: nothing but pessimism is the theme of the day as Al visits Iraq with the USO. The military he has spoken with is "pessimistic".
Changes proposed for Christmas…
Today in Liberalism History: In 1996 the Oakland, CA school board declares Ebonics as a language.
Today in Liberalism History Part 2: Happy 79th birthday, Ramsey Clark!
Shrub report
December 18, 2006 - 13:41 ET by misterbillRog
re: Indian runner The Episcopal church is fighting for her to be the same as a man, yet keep the prize.
re: Ebonics, I am not sure I will have to aks someone!
re: Michael Moorcook -reincarnation , the creator of Fahrenheit, Michael Lesscock.
re:Berlusconi. He is entering the US from Mexico. Voila!! He will not be billed for any medical treatment. You and I get to pay.
Re: France France Sucks Bigtime!
You mean "axe" some
December 18, 2006 - 14:36 ET by Roger the ShrubberYou mean "axe" someone? haha
Hooray for France!!!
Al Franken visits Iraq with
December 18, 2006 - 13:47 ET by Jack BauerAl Franken visits Iraq with the USO. The military he has spoken with is "pessimistic".
Hey if I was a grunt ordered to attend an Al-Franken USO "show" I'd be on the phone to Dr Korvorkian, let alone pessemistic.
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Great report, as usual, but j
December 18, 2006 - 14:01 ET by UnsaneGreat report, as usual, but just to slightly nitpick (to assist those who want to download it and enjoy it themselves!): the Blue Oyster Cult song mentioned is "Veteran of the Psychic Wars" and can be found on the Heavy Metal Soundtrack.
"Socialism is the philosophy of failure, the creed of ignorance and the gospel of envy." -Sir Winston Churchill, British statesman (1874-1965)
Ahhh, I am always eager to sp
December 18, 2006 - 14:32 ET by Roger the ShrubberAhhh, I am always eager to speak of the second-greatest rock band of all time, the amazing Blue Oyster Cult. I went to Wiki to check on the title because I see both titles used, and, lo and behold, I found this: "Though 'Veteran of the Psychic Wars' is the song's proper name, it is possible to find it titled Veteran of a Thousand Psychic Wars." I thank Un for correcting my error.
To further lose the room, I do think Moorcock's other song he did with BOC ("Black Blade") was the better of the two, and still remains as one of my fav BOC tunes, from one of my fav BOC albums (Cultösaurus Erectus). But I digress :p
I wonder just what the sold
December 18, 2006 - 14:55 ET by John in CAI wonder just what the soldiers Frankenfluff talked to were pessimistic about? I mean, I can be pessimistic about Iraq if I think about the wussification of Americans and their lack of commitment to victory.
If there were bunches of these pessimistic soldiers in Iraq, wouldn't one think they could find them and be willing to put them on the air. Yet, almost exclusively you see and hear of the optimists, proud and hopeful, in abundance.
So, after OIF starts, the first large contingent of soldiers return to Ft. Hood. Out of about 10,000 soldiers the media were able to find ONE junior officer to speak out against the war. Of course they frame the lack of vocal opposition as a fear of being singled out for harassment. However, if the sentiment is so widespread then recrimination shouldn't be much of a problem.
Me thinks Frankenfluff is a liar or is not accurately representing the source of the pessimism. On second thought, it's not an or choice, it's both.
Give a Democrat Party free America a chance!
Well, Franken anf Hartmann to
December 18, 2006 - 15:33 ET by Roger the ShrubberWell, Franken anf Hartmann together was a rather amusing listening experience. Both consider the "Progressive" movement to be their religion, and if Hartmann would have been able to fellate Franken over the phone, he would have.
Listening the that show is a blast, especially if you want to get a glimpse of what the "truly f-ed up" wing of the left are thinking. It's like having a conversation with a Born-Again zealot, who injects "God willing" or "thank Jesus" into every sentence. Our whacky "Porogressive" brothers and sisters inject Jefferson, Adams, and "The Constitution" into every conversation.
French Special Forces
December 18, 2006 - 15:31 ET by Airforce_5_OFrench Special Forces = Troops that can take their weapons apart before surrendering.
The new world order is in power. God help us all. Airforce_5_O, 2330, November 7, 2006
McCain, Lieberman come out
December 18, 2006 - 13:24 ET by JDWMcCain, Lieberman come out against Baker-Hamilton report
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."
A little off topic but I was
December 18, 2006 - 13:54 ET by longislandnyA little off topic but I was thinking about global warming. If the enviroment is getting warmer due to greenhouse gasses and greenhouse gases are caused by using fossil fuels and if it is so warm as they are saying, doesn't it make sense to say now that it is warmer we are burning less fuel to heat our houses and buisnesses so we are contributing less to the effect now? Should this have some sort of reverse effect as we are putting less greenhouse gasses into the enviroment?
I'm not college educated but this to me is just common sense but maybe I'm wrong. And to put another wacko theory to rest why would big oil want global warming if they are going to sell less heating oil and natural gas? Wouldn't that mean less profits? Just a thought.
Getter Done! Larry The Cable Guy
A red stater living in a blue state.
Theory
December 18, 2006 - 14:03 ET by misterbillFor God's sake LI Larry, get a grip! You are trying to use common sense when discussing GW! Come on, get with it, panic, preach. Damn, if you are right ,can't you see the impact that would have on higher education? Next you will be speculating about bovine flatulence. (Which, by the way is why Diogenes really lost his lantern. He didn't want to blow up ancient Athens.
LOL
This is a panic preach. I had
December 18, 2006 - 14:18 ET by longislandnyThis is a panic preach. I had to dump all my energy based mutual funds. They just were'nt cutting it any more.
And about that bovine flatulence, if we all became vegans and didn't need land to heard cattle etc and turned it all to farms, how much real estate would that entail and what kind of effect would that have on the enviroment?
I mean we would have to cut down all those forests to plant crops. Oh the humanity. It's just too many people. We should adopt a 1 child policy like the Chinese.
Another thing I quit smoking to help the greenhouse gas crisis and also free up land for valuable crops instead of tobacco.
Sarc off
A red stater living in a blue state.
if we all became vegans Bean
December 18, 2006 - 14:23 ET by Jack Bauerif we all became vegans
Bean There. Farted That.
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Green House Bad ?
December 18, 2006 - 14:58 ET by JayTeeWait a minute, who says a Warming Planet is BAD ? There has to be some GOOD that goes along with Globar warming. Science says the Equator will NOT change Temperature if we do have global warming, The Temperature of theTropics will not change .......... Given Siberia and Canada, one could imagine more Crops being grown if we have Global warming.
I guess a press that only reports BAD news, leaves us wondering about the good news of Global warming, and the Good news in Iraq.
Oh, you mean like in Scandina
December 18, 2006 - 22:02 ET by UnsaneOh, you mean like in Scandinavia, before the advent of the Vikings?
"Socialism is the philosophy of failure, the creed of ignorance and the gospel of envy." -Sir Winston Churchill, British statesman (1874-1965)
Newsweek says Iraq economy
December 18, 2006 - 15:50 ET by balboaNewsweek says Iraq economy booming!
Haven't read the article, but just saw this on Drudge. LINK
It's not amazing. Outside of
December 18, 2006 - 15:57 ET by Airforce_5_OIt's not amazing. Outside of Bagdad and some other spots the rest of Iraq is doing great. If the MSM would get out of the Bagdad City Limits they might see some good news.
The new world order is in power. God help us all. Airforce_5_O, 2330, November 7, 2006
Imagine that and in the midst of a civil war...hahahahaha
December 18, 2006 - 18:49 ET by Guy Arthur ThomasWell, left leaning and liberally biased Drudge can at least get some of his facts right some of the time so good for him....so imagine that, an economy booming in the midst of a "civil war" hahahahahahahahahahaha NBC...hahahahahahaha...nitwits.
If you claim to be a conservative, please don't disgrace yourself and conservatism by thinking and arguing like a liberal.
Ya gotta love that Danny Bo
December 18, 2006 - 17:11 ET by MightyMouthYa gotta love that Danny Bonaduce!
"There are two types of people in this country; those who provide freedom and those who enjoy it." MM says...
PC Phrases 2006
December 18, 2006 - 17:28 ET by BlondeI loathe political correctness...but sometimes it can be deliciously stupid. Apparently, there's a list of vogue new PC phrases......my favorites, from the link Matthew posted above (emphasis mine):
The Top Politically inCorrect [sic] Words and Phrases for 2006:
2. Global Warming Denier – Since there are those who now believe that climate changed has moved from scientific theory to dogma; there are now proposal that ‘global warming deniers’ be treated the same as ‘holocaust deniers:’ professional ostracism, belittlement, ridicule and, even, jail.
5. 1a and 1b -- The headmistress of a grade school in Midlothian (Scotland) had to split a grade into two equal classes. Though the split was purely alphabetical, parents objects because those with children in '1b' feared they may be perceived as academically inferior to those in '1a'.
8. Menaissance – The rise of a ‘manliness’ culture or male renaissance. Replaces metrosexual, which evidently appealed to women but not men.
10. “Our Mother and Father Who are in Heaven” – From a new, ‘inclusive’ Bible translation (The Bible in a More Just Language) that replaces what it believes to be “divisive” teachings of Christianity.
I get soooooo confused!
December 18, 2006 - 17:36 ET by misterbillI get soooooo confused Heck. Blonde , now you are making me think that Obummer may indeed be the second coming!!
Glory be!!!What PC can do to a body.
Well, mrbill....you must join
December 18, 2006 - 17:41 ET by BlondeWell, mrbill....you must join the menaissance....it's something like the dawning of the Age of Aquarius, Age of Aquarius.
Did you click on Matthews link? There was one about coffee that was pretty bloody stupid. ;-)
spelling correct???
December 18, 2006 - 17:46 ET by misterbillDid you mean aqueerius?
I will check matthews!!!! My poor head is spinning trying to keep up with BK1955's convoluted logic.
you cant, I gave up yesterday
December 18, 2006 - 21:51 ET by USA4freedomyou cant, I gave up yesterday.
America is best described by one word, freedom... Dwight D. Eisenhower
‘global warming deniers’
December 18, 2006 - 17:45 ET by Jack Bauer‘global warming deniers’ be treated the same as ‘holocaust deniers:’ professional ostracism, belittlement, ridicule and, even, jail.
Blonde -- actually being a "holocaust" denier, like the Presdent of Iran is very chic (as the French say) these days.
Why only today, isn't the bearded little neo-Nazi on the front page of Time magazine, and not reviled, like you'd imagine, but lauded as a champion of the disposessed.
While James "half" Bakered reckons dialogue with a "holocaust" denier is a spiffy thing to do --
Oh, and "eff the Jews," as both the Jimmahs would snarl.
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Jack -It's idiotic, any way y
December 18, 2006 - 18:25 ET by BlondeJack -
It's idiotic, any way you slice it.
Up is down, green is red, and fascists are fine. What are we coming to?
Sorry to change the subject,
December 18, 2006 - 21:37 ET by USA4freedomSorry to change the subject, but did any one notice that Bono was complaining that the people in Africa might not get the one BILLION that was promised, for Aids and mosquito netting. I find it so interesting on just how fast every one in the world spends “our” money and then slams us for being so cheep or that we are Imperialistic. In Africa we fight total corruption, war, genocide, the dam UN, etc… By the way does any one know how much money Bono or U2 has spent on poverty or Aids, or is it just our money they want. Aids… can you say condoms? Mosquito’s… can you say DDT?
America is best described by one word, freedom... Dwight D. Eisenhower
Exquisite timing
December 18, 2006 - 21:42 ET by nkviking75NBC is going through budget cuts and Olbie wants a raise. What a maroon.
Politically CORRECT
December 19, 2006 - 08:18 ET by econ 101http://www.reaganfou...
FOX NEWS is news. MSM is Jerry Springer crap