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Graham, McCain, Lieberman Demand Halt Of Gitmo Detainee Transfer -- A Week Late
Commented Dec 30, 2009 at 14:02:00 in Politics
“These three probably want to invade Yemen just to get them back.”
Napolitano Assailed For Not Showing Sufficient 'Emotion' In Response To Flight 253 Incident
Commented Dec 29, 2009 at 22:05:56 in Politics
“What is she suppose to do? Go on television and cry like Glenn Beck?
NO THANK YOU!”
NO THANK YOU!”
Free TV In Trouble
Commented Dec 29, 2009 at 22:04:29 in Media
“"Good programing is expensive," said Rupert Murdoch. "It can no longer be supported solely by advertising revenues."
I'm not really sure about what Rupert Murdoch knows about "Good Programming". I can appreciate the costs involved in creating and bringing to market drama shows on Fox Network but that stuff on Fox Noise is nowhere near good programming.”
I'm not really sure about what Rupert Murdoch knows about "Good Programming". I can appreciate the costs involved in creating and bringing to market drama shows on Fox Network but that stuff on Fox Noise is nowhere near good programming.”
visitor34 replied on Dec 29, 2009 at 22:13:48
“Rupert and his henchmen know NOTHING about good programming, or good newspaper if the NY Post is any example. Simply propagandizing for the far far right = Fa sc is ts On Xtasy. It's a shame.”
Free TV In Trouble
Commented Dec 29, 2009 at 21:57:19 in Media
“This is the direct result of allowing mega-corporations to buy television and radio stations with little or no control by the FCC. Companies like Clear Channel (owns ~1000 radio stations) and Fox have approached broadcasting in the same way GM approached public transportation in the 1940s. First you get the government to allow you to buy up all the public transportatoin companies and then you operate them in a way that runs them out of business.
What ever happened to serving the broadcaster "public interest"? Oh, sorry, I guess that wasn't in the Republican game plan.”
What ever happened to serving the broadcaster "public interest"? Oh, sorry, I guess that wasn't in the Republican game plan.”
NHBill replied on Dec 29, 2009 at 22:03:01
“FOX does not really own that many stations.
There are still strict limits on how many TV stations the networks are allowed to directly own.
You are dead on about radio, sadly.”
There are still strict limits on how many TV stations the networks are allowed to directly own.
You are dead on about radio, sadly.”
"Move Your Money": A Film By Eugene Jarecki (VIDEO)
Commented Dec 29, 2009 at 21:49:05 in Business
“Stop shopping at Walmart. Take a look at where many of the products on their shelves comes from and then ask yourself, "Is Walmart good for America?"
>>> http://www
>>> http://www
How To 'Fix' The Sunday Morning Shows
Commented Dec 29, 2009 at 21:36:53 in Media
“Actually, what happens is that some right-wing hack pushes some kind of idiotic story into the blogosphere and then Fox News, not to be out done will pick it up without verifying the validity of the story (no time and still make it in the current news cycle) and use it as a source for a story. Once that happens the real media has to pay attention and of course as soon as the MSM pays attention then the Republicans can quote the story all over the place on the Sunday talk shows and even on the weekday morning talk shows.”
How To 'Fix' The Sunday Morning Shows
Commented Dec 29, 2009 at 21:29:13 in Media
“As I recall, some of these shows are prerecorded on Friday or Saturday. (It's really hard to get those Washington types to drag out of bed to appear on an early morning news program.) Check it out. I have yet to hear about anything that happened overnight (except for the lead-in news summary). Face it, news shows (if you can call these news shows) are not really time critical. You can see that because MTP is shown delayed in the westward moving times zones so people can feel good about puking up their breakfast as they watch David Gregory toss softball questions at the guests and then fail to follow up on an answer that is so obviously nothing but spin.
My suggestion is tape the shows in real-time (or on Saturday) and then since these are really nothing more than a bunch of talking heads, use some of the 16:9 HDTV space to run a sidebar that points out where the response is the guest jerkin' the host and audience.”
My suggestion is tape the shows in real-time (or on Saturday) and then since these are really nothing more than a bunch of talking heads, use some of the 16:9 HDTV space to run a sidebar that points out where the response is the guest jerkin' the host and audience.”
Blue Moon New Year's Eve: 2010 To Begin With Extra Full Moon
Commented Dec 29, 2009 at 15:52:04 in Green
“Time to drag out my old Marcels version of "Blue Moon".
>>> http://pop
>>> http://pop
chebontenitkee replied on Dec 29, 2009 at 20:14:31
“Check out "Blue Moon Revisited" by Cowboy Junkies...
dac253 replied on Dec 29, 2009 at 16:18:05
“Even better > www.youtub
IconoclasticYouth replied on Dec 29, 2009 at 16:07:43
“sorry for the flag.... wrong button”
Ridge: Terror Suspect Doesn't Deserve Constitution's 'Full Range Of Protections'
Commented Dec 29, 2009 at 15:45:11 in Politics
“There are American laws that cover this and, as the person was on an American flagged carrier and inside American airspace, they should apply. When a foreign national commits a crime in the United States they face prosecution under the laws of the State and, if applicable, under Federal laws. This is no different than if you went to another country and committed a crime, You would be prosecuted in that country. The major difference is usually related to the legal rights granted to a person under the laws of the country. In the U.S. a foreign national can make full use of the court system and legal counsel (essentially they have the same rights as someone legally residing in the United States) while if you commit a crime in another country your rights may be quite different.”
raker replied on Dec 29, 2009 at 15:56:06
“Sounds reasonable to me. The worst of it is how little faith right wingers have in our legal system, and how little they respect due process. How they long for authoritarian rule, marshall law, total submission to the power of the state. It's not surprising, but it is dispiriting.”
Fed's New Strategy To Combat Inflation - Let Banks Open CD Accounts At The Fed
Commented Dec 29, 2009 at 02:35:12 in Business
“This is just another example of Bernanke not really understanding what is going on in the country. I could understand this is the unemployment rate was falling like a stone but right now small business needs that money to get the real economy moving again. Bernanke is only looking at what is happening on Wall Street and with his banker friends. He thinks that since they are making money again that the overall economy is in great shape.
"If the middle class has no flour for bread then let them eat cake." - Bernanke .”
"If the middle class has no flour for bread then let them eat cake." - Bernanke .”
Security Delays: Major 9/11 Commission Recommendations Still Not In Place
Commented Dec 29, 2009 at 02:29:20 in Home
“The other key question to ask is why is a Republican blocking President Obama's nomination to head the TSA? Could it be politics?
>>> http://www
>>> http://www
vinny replied on Dec 29, 2009 at 02:38:01
“DeMint's objection creates a procedural hurdle that could take three days of debate and test votes to overcome, or could potentially be limited if Democrats offered DeMint a compromise.
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obama put the nom in last sept, reid hasn't really expedited the process...”
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obama put the nom in last sept, reid hasn't really expedited the process...”
Security Delays: Major 9/11 Commission Recommendations Still Not In Place
Commented Dec 29, 2009 at 02:26:38 in Home
“I suspect you are correct and the Bush administration created the TSA as a simple vehicle to funnel more of taxpayer money into the pockets of security operations like Blackwater.”
Security Delays: Major 9/11 Commission Recommendations Still Not In Place
Commented Dec 29, 2009 at 02:24:31 in Home
“This is not a cost that should be born by the taxpayer. Airlines should have to factor the costs of the added security into the price of the ticket.”
OldTiredSarge replied on Dec 29, 2009 at 02:50:21
“Yeah, because it's not like the airlines are limping along as it is. You would not believe the costs associated flying. If you're complaining now about a little hassle, or having to pay for security? Just try to push that cost off onto the airlines. I hope you like taking Greyhound.”
Z-Liberator replied on Dec 29, 2009 at 02:34:34
“common Bro, you know the role of government is to protect transportation this has been the case since man evolved into a commerce society. Go ask custard why he did what he did.”
ArborialBiped replied on Dec 29, 2009 at 02:28:40
“I would guess that you're not a frequent flyer. Anyway, I understand your sentiment -- like childless people who don't want to pay for decent public schools, and non-drivers who don't want to pay for safe highways, pacifists who don't want to pay for a Defense Dept., etc.
However, I think the same arguments (going back to Hobbes, Locke, etc. and echoed in US legal and political tradition for 200 years) often trump all those sentiments.”
However, I think the same arguments (going back to Hobbes, Locke, etc. and echoed in US legal and political tradition for 200 years) often trump all those sentiments.”
The Rise of Gov 2.0 -- All ABout Data, Mobile and GPS
Commented Dec 28, 2009 at 15:22:14 in Technology
“'Hey, we know about the problem and we're going to be taking some measures to address it,'
Clearly an automated reply which translates to, "We really don't care about what you think."”
Clearly an automated reply which translates to, "We really don't care about what you think."”
Champlain Bridge Demolition VIDEO: Crown Point Bridge Destroyed By Controlled Explosion
Commented Dec 28, 2009 at 15:17:54 in New York
“I am surprised since Faux Noise had a video of it. But I guess we'll have to wait until Glenn Beck gets his chance to rant.”
Champlain Bridge Demolition VIDEO: Crown Point Bridge Destroyed By Controlled Explosion
Commented Dec 28, 2009 at 15:16:09 in New York
“New York must have done something really bad for Vermont to close their border in such a dramatic way. I guess New Yorkers will just have to eat their pancakes with something other than Vermont maple syrup.”
TheJibreelaMonsters replied on Dec 28, 2009 at 15:54:14
“we have our own Maple Syrup... See: Franklanvlle, NY”
gallon replied on Dec 28, 2009 at 15:26:10
“Ha ha ha ha!”
New Restrictions Mean Airport Lines
Commented Dec 28, 2009 at 15:09:44 in Home
“WOW! Someone else that understands that TSA has little to do with security of airports outside the United States.
I would also not blame Amsterdam too much since this guy would have been on an interline transfer which may not have as tight security so airlines can meet connection times.”
I would also not blame Amsterdam too much since this guy would have been on an interline transfer which may not have as tight security so airlines can meet connection times.”
New Restrictions Mean Airport Lines
Commented Dec 28, 2009 at 15:04:29 in Home
“Bush & Company had 7 years to address it and clearly they did about as good a job as they did on addressing the hurricane threat to New Orleans.”
VanHalen replied on Dec 28, 2009 at 15:08:36
“Strange, I don't remember any attacks on our planes or on US soil after 911. There have been three already in this administration. Who is president again?”
New Restrictions Mean Airport Lines
Commented Dec 28, 2009 at 15:02:31 in Home
“"...busine
What are they going to do... take a train, or boat, or drive? It's easy to do in Europe but hard to do when you are in the U.S. and need to get to a country on the other side of the ocean.
The communications companies should do okay because at least some businesses will be making more use of teleconferencing. However, sometimes you just have to be there to talk face-to-face. In any case, many companies are already making maximum use of teleconferencing to reduce costs.”
What are they going to do... take a train, or boat, or drive? It's easy to do in Europe but hard to do when you are in the U.S. and need to get to a country on the other side of the ocean.
The communications companies should do okay because at least some businesses will be making more use of teleconferencing. However, sometimes you just have to be there to talk face-to-face. In any case, many companies are already making maximum use of teleconferencing to reduce costs.”
trollslayer69 replied on Dec 28, 2009 at 15:32:03
“I am a business traveller and I have never thought twice about flying anywhere at anytime. Its too bad seeing lax its a poor airport normally and when these things happen its makes it worse. Lots of people standing around to make you think you are safer. Your safe! the odds of a coconut falling on your head are greater than anything that might happen on a flight, show bo mbers included.”
BannedInBoston replied on Dec 28, 2009 at 15:06:17
“Yeah. It's not a matter of thinking twice. It's a matter of your boss telling you you have to go to Cleveland.”
Photo Appears To Show John F. Kennedy With Naked Women
Commented Dec 28, 2009 at 14:12:01 in Politics
“It doesn't look like JFK on the original.”
zredsox replied on Dec 28, 2009 at 14:20:53
“Although it does look like a lot of "news" organizations got burned again today in a race to get the headline..
Obama Nominees Still Being Stalled By Republicans
Commented Dec 28, 2009 at 14:07:21 in Politics
“How can you tell when a Republican enters the room? By the Oink, Oink, Oink you hear.”
'World's Fastest Train' Unveiled In China
Commented Dec 27, 2009 at 23:12:34 in World
“You see all the changes in China because between 1983 and today we had all those "good" Americans sending their money to China by buying products from Walmart and the like. What did you think China was going to do with all that cash we're sending them, play Monopoly? Instead they have loaned part of it back to us so we could continue to buy their products and they could continue to shutdown our manufacturing and then they took the surplus and are using it to move their country into the next century. China is moving forward because we are paying for it .
Of course we also have the problem of pouring money down the rat hole of buying toys for the military. Next time think about whether you want new high speed trains and a modernized infrastructure or you just want to drop a lot of bombs on a desert and keep the military-industrial complex happy.”
Of course we also have the problem of pouring money down the rat hole of buying toys for the military. Next time think about whether you want new high speed trains and a modernized infrastructure or you just want to drop a lot of bombs on a desert and keep the military-industrial complex happy.”
The Best And Worst Architecture Of The '00s
Commented Dec 27, 2009 at 22:38:05 in Home
“A 100% nothing story since the Washington Post doesn't seem to be able to build a picture sequence. Architecture is visual and words just don't cut it.”
InfinteShibumi replied on Dec 28, 2009 at 00:02:50
“My thoughts exactly. I looked for the photo gallery and found there was none!”
Savings Rate Increases: Americans Saving More In Weak Economy
Commented Dec 27, 2009 at 16:29:47 in Business
“Now lets see if the economy can survive when people save and not spend.”
C-SPAN Caller: I'm So Mad About Health Bill Passing, I Took My Christmas Tree Down! (AUDIO)
Commented Dec 27, 2009 at 16:28:43 in Politics
“I guess the feelings expressed by Bunny from Kansas are an excellent example of Christmas Spirit or charity towards all from someone in a red state.”
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