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Bill Moyers Retiring From Weekly Television

Bill Moyers Retiring From Weekly Television

Commented Nov 21, 2009 at 08:33:54 in Media

“In my perfect world this would get way more coverage than the Oprah retiring news. I'll miss Bill's show.”

chitowner1 replied on Nov 21, 2009 at 09:38:14

“Me too. Bill Moyers is a journalist who always focuses on substance, the guts of the matter; not superficiality. Didn't always watch his show, but was comforting to know he was there doing the work.”
Conservative Trio Supports Transferring Gitmo Detainees To Illinois

Conservative Trio Supports Transferring Gitmo Detainees To Illinois

Commented Nov 17, 2009 at 10:23:22 in Politics

“Do you realize Artie Lange's recent book "Too Fat to Fish" spent MANY MANY weeks at #1. Being a #1 book is not the huge accomplishment you think it is. I'm an Artie Lange fan, but nothing about that book warrants #1 for multiple weeks. Just like Palin's.”
Dwyane Wade Dunk VIDEO: Wade Demolishes Anderson Varejao

Dwyane Wade Dunk VIDEO: Wade Demolishes Anderson Varejao

Commented Nov 13, 2009 at 19:49:01 in Sports

“Totally agree. I find it amazing that people think it is fascinating to watch 6'9'' men with wing spans that make them about 8'6'' dunk a basketball. They barely have to jump a foot in the air to dunk. The NBA is a joke and I will never watch a game until they raise the baskets to 12 feet.”

Sing Out and Slap Iron replied on Nov 13, 2009 at 21:03:25

“Well I bet the NBA is truly worried that you won't be at the games.”

postman66 replied on Nov 13, 2009 at 20:20:43

“Wade is 6'5”

PhineasGage730 replied on Nov 13, 2009 at 19:59:53

“You are a very stu.pid person. I'm not a big basketball fan either but to be try and cherish your ignorance of the sport in hopes to seem above it is sad. The fact that you can't appreciate the physical abilities of some of the worlds greatest athletes is sad. Some people think being closed minded and ignorant to things can pass as being too intelligent and above it to comprehend but come on...we see the insecurities from here.”
Nidal Malik Hasan Paralyzed? Defense Lawyer Says Ft. Hood Shooter Could Be Paralyzed From Waist Down

Nidal Malik Hasan Paralyzed? Defense Lawyer Says Ft. Hood Shooter Could Be Paralyzed From Waist Down

Commented Nov 13, 2009 at 10:44:45 in Home

“If we are expected to believe that a fetus is a human life, how come he wasn't charged with 14 counts of murder (13 plus the pregnant soldier's fetus)?”

blukazoo replied on Nov 13, 2009 at 12:02:21

“Because it's not necessary. He'll get the death penalty for the other 13 without having to get into this discussion.”

jws2346 replied on Nov 13, 2009 at 11:32:46

“I've often wondered that myself. Where are all these motor mouth Republican or anti abortion peeps?”

SilenceDoGood1776 replied on Nov 13, 2009 at 11:29:35

“Actually, they are still considering charging him with the fetuses death.
This would not be the first time either.”

sparky73 replied on Nov 13, 2009 at 11:03:11

“because the fetus is not human being”

jamilk99 replied on Nov 13, 2009 at 10:52:37

“Because under the law, a fetus is not a human being.”
Fans Flee Tracy Morgan's Raunchy Carnegie Hall Performance

Fans Flee Tracy Morgan's Raunchy Carnegie Hall Performance

Commented Nov 11, 2009 at 09:38:02 in Comedy

“It would be a real story if Tracey Morgan wasn't raunchy on stage b/c he'd be a sell out. This is how the guy became who he is.”

phoenixbc replied on Nov 11, 2009 at 14:44:16

“Maybe his talent isn't really stand-up. Maybe he just needs a script and other actors. Nothing wrong with that.”
Glenn Beck Loses Claim Against Creator Of Web Site<br />Glennbeckrapedandmurderedayounggirlin1990.com

Glenn Beck Loses Claim Against Creator Of Web Site
Glennbeckrapedandmurderedayounggirlin1990.com

Commented Nov 09, 2009 at 21:07:33 in Media

“There is no way Glenn Beck understands the logic and words in that letter. It's a shame, too, b/c it is a great letter.”
Geisy Arruda, Brazil Student, Expelled After Wearing Short Dress (VIDEO)

Geisy Arruda, Brazil Student, Expelled After Wearing Short Dress (VIDEO)

Commented Nov 09, 2009 at 16:01:38 in World

“I'm one of the 10.2%, if they fire her let me know! I wear pants everyday.”
Maine Gay Marriage Vote: Voters Repeal Law Legalizing Gay Marriage

Maine Gay Marriage Vote: Voters Repeal Law Legalizing Gay Marriage

Commented Nov 04, 2009 at 09:41:22 in Politics

“The Washington state referendum has passed, giving all families equal rights! It was close but equality prevailed.”
Ted Turner Wants

Ted Turner Wants "Less Fluffy News," "Less Talk, More News" On CNN

Commented Oct 16, 2009 at 11:45:18 in Media

“Your best bet is to subscribe to The Economist and read it cover to cover each week. I guarantee your knowledge of world affairs will increase 1,000x more than any Ted Turner run cable TV channel.
The few of us with brains out there aren't enough to support a whole cable news channel anyway.”
Ted Turner Wants

Ted Turner Wants "Less Fluffy News," "Less Talk, More News" On CNN

Commented Oct 16, 2009 at 11:22:19 in Media

“He'd run it into the ground with that strategy. Cable news has become all about reaching out to the lowest common denominator - they aren't interested in international news. They are interested in bubble boy and catch phrases like "No Bull" and "The Factor"”

dresdengirl replied on Oct 16, 2009 at 11:39:37

“Yes, but there are still some of us around with brains, who would like to see actual news, preferably from around the world.”
Glenn Beck Finds

Glenn Beck Finds "Communist" Art At NBC Headquarters At Rockefeller Center (VIDEO)

Commented Sep 03, 2009 at 09:00:47 in Media

“Glenn Beck is obviously entertainment, not news. It's just sad that millions of americans mistake him for news. The only difference between him and Howard Stern is that Stern actually has a college education.”

emrogers replied on Sep 03, 2009 at 09:21:23

“Howard's very funny - Beck is hilarious.­...”
As Sponsors Flee, The <i>Glenn Beck Show</i> Gets More And More Awesomely Bonkers

As Sponsors Flee, The Glenn Beck Show Gets More And More Awesomely Bonkers

Commented Aug 30, 2009 at 17:39:37 in Media

“Glenn Beck is why I don't care when people categorize me as an elitist. I think of Beck and his followers and I say, "yea, you are right, I am an elitist."”

helenwheels replied on Aug 30, 2009 at 17:41:16

“'zactly.”
Noel Gallagher: I Quit Oasis Over

Noel Gallagher: I Quit Oasis Over "Verbal And Violent Intimidation"

Commented Aug 30, 2009 at 08:57:20 in Entertainment

“What would you know about music in this decade from your the basement of your mom's house where you've been holed up? Here is a video of 80,000-100,000 people at an Oasis concert just a few weeks ago:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-wZQ54sRTkg&NR=1

You probably don't care about stats and facts though.”

droppedasachild replied on Sep 11, 2009 at 09:22:22

“I was actually kinda defending the band lumpyspun. That was lost on you.
However,You are right (sorta) about two things. One, I could care less about stats and figures. Two, I have spent the last decade in your mom.
Noel is a rare musician in the current musical climate. He knows song structure and melody( even if they are all based on the Beatles song structure and style) .
Liam, the lesser talent, made up for it by being a damn entertaining "rock star". Noel will have a nice little solo career, low key, but creative.
Lumpyspun, I am actually a musician. Not a Guitar Hero playing teenager in your mothers basement. (Mind you, I am now a proud parent who stays home and chills most weekends, playing clubs is not my thing anymore)
I was not a huge fan of the band, but I respect talent when I see it. Noel has it.

PS: I will say that the UK has produced some far superior musicians in the last twenty years or so. Bloc Party is amazing. Radiohead are ...Radiohe­ad and you can't even use words to describe them.
PSS:Good luck to you as you wander around the world yelling at fire hydrants and the like.”

biglith replied on Aug 30, 2009 at 11:55:45

“Just don't care period.”

liveinhope23 replied on Aug 30, 2009 at 10:48:42

“Actually, it proves their popularity - not their talent. And it would not be the first time that thousands of people on this planet were wrong :-)

Why isn't enough to say that YOU like them? As if somehow the inclusion of stats and facts - listing thousands of other people who agree with you - proves that your decision to like them is valid. It is no more valid than my decision to NOT like them if I choose.
It's music - everyone gets to like some and not like some. Does this have to be the basis of contention too?”

MissCupcake replied on Aug 30, 2009 at 10:32:24

“Miley Cyrus brings in bigger crowds than that. Big deal. They were all talk and vey little talent.”

sleepingcobra replied on Aug 30, 2009 at 10:30:33

“I took what droppedasachild was saying to mean that "talent" and "show" are scarce these days --- as most performers need neither to achieve fame.

I'm a big fan of stats and facts, too, but here I think you need to commingle them with language.”
Noel Gallagher: I Quit Oasis Over

Noel Gallagher: I Quit Oasis Over "Verbal And Violent Intimidation"

Commented Aug 29, 2009 at 23:09:23 in Entertainment

“The level of ignorance on these two Oasis story message boards has been amazing and typical of Huffpo posters. Your 90's and Beatles jokes are originally terrible. Oasis has been selling out arenas across the world since.....­a week ago. The majority of people on Huffpo don't care about stats and facts and these Oasis stories have proven that.
There is a reason this story has been on the front page for 24 hours. It's news to the music world outside the small minds of Black Eye Peas and Bruce Sprinsteen fans.”

marred replied on Aug 30, 2009 at 00:10:37

“I couldn't have put it better myself! lol!”
Noel Gallagher Quits Oasis Over Brother Liam

Noel Gallagher Quits Oasis Over Brother Liam

Commented Aug 29, 2009 at 14:22:10 in Entertainment

“Morning Glory sold 3.8 million copies (4x platinum) and Be Here Now sold over million (1x Platinum). Definitely maybe also went platinum. These numbers are all US numbers. But, what do you care...I'm sure stats and facts are boring.”
Noel Gallagher Quits Oasis Over Brother Liam

Noel Gallagher Quits Oasis Over Brother Liam

Commented Aug 29, 2009 at 14:15:07 in Entertainment

“I love people who post more than once about a story they are supposed to not care about.”
Noel Gallagher Quits Oasis Over Brother Liam

Noel Gallagher Quits Oasis Over Brother Liam

Commented Aug 29, 2009 at 13:01:32 in Entertainment

“I guarantee all the Oasis haters on here who listen to rock music have heard the song, "F***kin' in the Bushes" and thought, "this song is pretty awesome" and have no clue it's Oasis. Listen to it on iTunes and then pay attention for all the random places you hear it.
Oasis makes great music.”

IndependentBadger replied on Aug 29, 2009 at 13:43:34

“Your roommate makes great shrooms, too.”
Noel Gallagher Quits Oasis Over Brother Liam

Noel Gallagher Quits Oasis Over Brother Liam

Commented Aug 28, 2009 at 21:59:33 in Entertainment

“For all you Oasis haters out there yapping about how they haven't been a band since the 90's...the­ir last album peaked at #5 on the Billboard 200 last year...

As a big Oasis fan, I'm not too worried. They'll be back together, and if not I was lucky enough to have seen them twice live.”
Cubs Sale To Ricketts Family Finalized

Cubs Sale To Ricketts Family Finalized

Commented Aug 21, 2009 at 23:03:30 in Chicago

“It's good for Cubs fans to see that the new ownership is keeping up the marketing facade that is the Cubs. "one of the most storied franchises in sports" = one of the most losing franchises in sports that is good at selling beer to frat kids and sorority chicks and calling them "bleacher bums" at $40 a pop.”
Kid Rock: Twitter Is Gay

Kid Rock: Twitter Is Gay

Commented Jul 29, 2009 at 09:50:29 in Entertainment

“I thought Kid Rock had become irrelevant, but now I might start actually paying attention to him again. I agree with him 100%.”
Hawaii Again Declares Obama Birth Certificate Real

Hawaii Again Declares Obama Birth Certificate Real

Commented Jul 28, 2009 at 08:47:17 in Politics

“I love how the right has become everything they despise about the left; conspiracy theorists (birthers vs. 9/11) and smelly protestors (teabaggers vs. iraq war).”
LeBron James Getting Dunked On (VIDEO)

LeBron James Getting Dunked On (VIDEO)

Commented Jul 23, 2009 at 09:07:51 in Home

“I wouldn't call that Lebron getting dunked on, although I really don't care. Anyone who knows anything about basketball can clearly see that they are playing man to man defense and Lebron was backing up his teammate who was obviously playing god awful defense. So, technically Lebron got dunked "on" but that wasn't his man and he was in correct help side defense to at least get a body on the guy at the last minute.

This is a hurtin' story.”
Liz Cheney Defends Birthers On Larry King (VIDEO)

Liz Cheney Defends Birthers On Larry King (VIDEO)

Commented Jul 22, 2009 at 09:27:24 in Politics

“Does she have as many DUI's and wars avoided as her father?”
ADN Confirms: Palin's Story Doesn't Hold Up

ADN Confirms: Palin's Story Doesn't Hold Up

Commented Jul 10, 2009 at 00:00:49 in Politics

“I bet you also agree that Americans keep marrying other species...”

heroine addict replied on Jul 10, 2009 at 00:34:25

“...the "brown-haired man" stands speechless­...”
Don Lemon: Critics Of Michael Jackson Coverage Are

Don Lemon: Critics Of Michael Jackson Coverage Are "Elitist"

Commented Jul 06, 2009 at 00:16:39 in Media

“Don't forget Campbell Brown. She's brutal.”
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