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Michael Moore Calls Out ABC Labor Practices On "Good Morning America" (VIDEO)
Commented Sep 24, 2009 at 14:24:48 in Media
“I have no doubt that what Michael says about ABC is true. But as hinted to above, it's only half the story.
I worked for Michael for a short time, so I know this is a bit of the potbelly calling the kettle black. One of my responsibilities was to deal with the WGA and AFTRA's complaints about his company's refusal to pay invoices (and transitively, his refusal to properly remit what the union workers who worked for him were owed).
Michael's work is important, and he's almost always on the right side of the issue. His personal hypocrisy, however, continually leaves the door open for legitimate complaints.”
I worked for Michael for a short time, so I know this is a bit of the potbelly calling the kettle black. One of my responsibilities was to deal with the WGA and AFTRA's complaints about his company's refusal to pay invoices (and transitively, his refusal to properly remit what the union workers who worked for him were owed).
Michael's work is important, and he's almost always on the right side of the issue. His personal hypocrisy, however, continually leaves the door open for legitimate complaints.”
hulagirrrl replied on Sep 24, 2009 at 14:47:20
“I believe you when I see it. IF, and that is a big IF only part of that would be true, the repubs and the media would have had him for lunch, not to mention the Unions would have spoken out.
No way, I believe that Mr. Moore is a man of conviction, unless you proof me otherwise.”
No way, I believe that Mr. Moore is a man of conviction, unless you proof me otherwise.”
fullmeneveragain replied on Sep 24, 2009 at 14:37:09
“i bet you were armed with secret cameras and all,
trying to make michael moore do wrong things
and catch him at such moments,
being paid by those murderous wall street thieves.
hahaha, michael probably fired you for your wretched act.”
trying to make michael moore do wrong things
and catch him at such moments,
being paid by those murderous wall street thieves.
hahaha, michael probably fired you for your wretched act.”
Nor Cal Mom replied on Sep 24, 2009 at 14:34:37
“How can we be sure you're not just bitter that you got laid off? How do we even know you really worked there?”
sparky73 replied on Sep 24, 2009 at 14:29:34
“please provide proof of what you say. I heard michael hires nothing but union workers and pays top scale. I also heard he is giving all of the profits of this new film to the people of flint.”
Should California Taxpayers Pay For Michael Jackson's Memorial? (POLL)
Commented Jul 06, 2009 at 20:32:08 in Entertainment
“SONY should have to pay; after all, they are the ones who are profiting the most from the added interest in Michael Jackson and his music.”
Environmentalist Etiquette: 4 Tips for How Not to be a Buzzkill at Your Next Cocktail Party
Commented Jun 30, 2009 at 01:01:37 in Green
“#5: have all guests read Ms. Grayson's blog on how to be a good 'green' party-goer.”
Is Muslim The New Queer?
Commented Oct 11, 2008 at 20:04:19 in Home
“When I heard the clip, I was shocked how McCain's answer intimated that we can trust Obama to be a terrorist because he's not an Arab.
I'm sure, or at least I choose to believe McCain didn't mean that all Arabs must be mistrusted. Given that, his response spotlights an inability to speak with the sophistication and diplomacy that we woefully need in our next President. I was actually going to blog on this if I not read anyone touch pointing this out.”
I'm sure, or at least I choose to believe McCain didn't mean that all Arabs must be mistrusted. Given that, his response spotlights an inability to speak with the sophistication and diplomacy that we woefully need in our next President. I was actually going to blog on this if I not read anyone touch pointing this out.”
Whales Vs. Military: Not Looking Good For The Whales
Commented Oct 10, 2008 at 02:13:41 in Green
“This is an example of why the makeup of the Supreme Court is perhaps the most important issue related to this year's presidential election. Spy, yes, whale no.”
Hollywood Memo to McCain: "Don't Start Shooting Without a Script."
Commented Oct 10, 2008 at 01:31:09 in Politics
“McCain acts like one of those aluminum siding salesmen from Diner and Avalon. Yes, I know it all, just don't ask me anything. this time I'll take mine from the left side of the menu.”
Demand a New Green Economy
Commented Oct 09, 2008 at 11:09:27 in Green
“What seems most spectacular about Mayor Newsom is his determination to make a difference. Yes, he is clearly political, with obvious ambition that doesn't end at the Golden Gate, but again and again he will not just comment on hot-topic issues, but work to enact changes that in his eyes will be for the greater good.
Is he always right? Are you? Of course not. But with a heart and mind clearly in the right place, be it about rights for the homeless, minorities, homosexuals and the future of the earth, his efforts should be lauded and encouraged.
Can't wait to hear how he continues to improve the pollution quotient in dry cleaners.”
Is he always right? Are you? Of course not. But with a heart and mind clearly in the right place, be it about rights for the homeless, minorities, homosexuals and the future of the earth, his efforts should be lauded and encouraged.
Can't wait to hear how he continues to improve the pollution quotient in dry cleaners.”
A Deadline for David Brooks
Commented Oct 04, 2008 at 05:23:37 in Politics
“David Brooks' review of the debate chose to focus on all the positive things about Palin and ignore the negative.
And Brooks recognizes the negative: quoting his editorial from the previous week: Palin "has not been engaged in national issues, does not have a repertoire of historic patterns and, like President Bush, she seems to compensate for her lack of experience with brashness and excessive decisivene
You'd have to ask him why she looks so attractive a week later in a performance that would have been an utter failure had one of the other three candidates given it.
But why were you ignoring Roth and reading the review in the first place? You should have been out playing golf. With me.”
And Brooks recognizes the negative: quoting his editorial from the previous week: Palin "has not been engaged in national issues, does not have a repertoire of historic patterns and, like President Bush, she seems to compensate for her lack of experience with brashness and excessive decisivene
You'd have to ask him why she looks so attractive a week later in a performance that would have been an utter failure had one of the other three candidates given it.
But why were you ignoring Roth and reading the review in the first place? You should have been out playing golf. With me.”
Palin's Great Achievement: She Didn't Stink Up the Joint
Commented Oct 03, 2008 at 00:31:36 in Politics
“As Paul knows, it's hard to get down a half hour script in a week. So yes, Palin should get points for her readiness. But what was clear is that she had to not answer questions that she had not prepared for, and unlike where she understood the beats of her convention speech, her delivery tonight was monotonal and lacked the contextual foundation of what she was espousing.
While it may have been safer for Biden to refrain from attacking her, I wanted him at least once to reply to one of her deriding Obama's votes or words to ask her what experience or qualifications she had to question Obama's opinions or votes?”
While it may have been safer for Biden to refrain from attacking her, I wanted him at least once to reply to one of her deriding Obama's votes or words to ask her what experience or qualifications she had to question Obama's opinions or votes?”
WildElf replied on Oct 03, 2008 at 01:05:59
“Now, now. She pointed out that she'd been at this for five weeks.”
This Election Don't Trust Anyone Under 30
Commented Sep 20, 2008 at 17:54:09 in Politics
“Yes. Obama should offer subsidies to those in need of hospice or funeral care. And if he really wants to make inroads, he must speak louder.”
Confront the Funk, Knock on a Door
Commented Sep 19, 2008 at 17:26:01 in Politics
“As I've been saying to Obama supporters, "if you're nervous, work harder." Make a call, send everyone on your email list a note telling them about the link that everyone can use to register to vote: http://www
"Mom" For Vice President!
Commented Sep 17, 2008 at 19:22:37 in Home
“One of my best friends is the daughter of Barbara Howar. Ms. Howar was a senior official for both the Kennedy and Johnson administrations, then went into broadcasting. She was on a similar career path to Barbara Walters back then, but obviously, Ms. Walters' broadcasting career took her much further. Many years later the two of them had lunch, and Howar admitted she was somewhat jealous of Walters' career climb. to which Ms. Walters replied, "Yes, but I've always been jealous about what a better mother you were than me."
Barbara Walters is not just an institution, her accomplishments led the way for an entire gender, in great thanks to her work ethic. Her children may have suffered, just in the way so many children have suffered because their dad is never home. We can't place our values on parenthood on others any more than they should be able to sublimate our values regarding choice, religion or marriage for all.
Oh. I guess if Ms. Palin wins, she does get it all.”
Barbara Walters is not just an institution, her accomplishments led the way for an entire gender, in great thanks to her work ethic. Her children may have suffered, just in the way so many children have suffered because their dad is never home. We can't place our values on parenthood on others any more than they should be able to sublimate our values regarding choice, religion or marriage for all.
Oh. I guess if Ms. Palin wins, she does get it all.”
Israelis Weigh The Candiates, Palin's Church May Worry Them Most
Commented Sep 17, 2008 at 15:19:12 in Home
“Palin's church recently hosted David Brickner, exec director of Jews for Jesus. He described terrorist
attacks on Israelis as God's "judgment of unbelief" of Jews who haven't embraced Christianity. Palin
was in church that day. While when pressed she said she didn't follow that thought, it has been reported that Brickner and Palin's pastor are close friends and that he'd spoken at her church several times. Why didn't she voice disapproval at any of those visits? Why did she stay to hear his thought again and again?
How can one who cares about the future of Israel and/or the Jewish community vote for a woman who thinks or the man who chose her?”
attacks on Israelis as God's "judgment of unbelief" of Jews who haven't embraced Christianity. Palin
was in church that day. While when pressed she said she didn't follow that thought, it has been reported that Brickner and Palin's pastor are close friends and that he'd spoken at her church several times. Why didn't she voice disapproval at any of those visits? Why did she stay to hear his thought again and again?
How can one who cares about the future of Israel and/or the Jewish community vote for a woman who thinks or the man who chose her?”
Obama Gets Tough. Too Little, Too Late?
Commented Sep 12, 2008 at 18:26:52 in Politics
“John, please don't join the ranks of the nervous. Instead, ask the antsy to channel that energy with conversation, volunteerism, blogging, anything that may convince one other person (friend or stranger) that intelligence and diplomacy will triumph when it matters -- while governing.
Get them to complain to the networks when they give media exposure to unfounded charges Team McCain makes about reform, taxes or
Remember, too, it's still early; let's see where we are in three weeks when the glow of the new girl starts to fade, when Oprah begins to make noise. If Howard Stern could get Christie Whitman and Pataki elected, he, Letterman, the View girls and especially Oprah will make the difference here.
As will our efforts, which is a long way from hanging out at the Improv. Please check out my blogs... http://www
Best.”
Get them to complain to the networks when they give media exposure to unfounded charges Team McCain makes about reform, taxes or
Remember, too, it's still early; let's see where we are in three weeks when the glow of the new girl starts to fade, when Oprah begins to make noise. If Howard Stern could get Christie Whitman and Pataki elected, he, Letterman, the View girls and especially Oprah will make the difference here.
As will our efforts, which is a long way from hanging out at the Improv. Please check out my blogs... http://www
Best.”
renatam replied on Sep 12, 2008 at 18:46:49
“I agree. What does it mean when Pat Buchanan, Joe Scarborough and Andrea Mitchell are giving the same "advice" to Barack? He will not take the bait. Already even the ladies on "The View" did a better job questioning John McCain -- with direct questions -- than "Morning Joe" carnival of "journalists" ever have, this morning.
http://the
Barack is centered, patient and will not take the BAIT. We on the left, should not be egging him on to do precisely what Republicans NEED him to do -- to caricature him to satisfy Mark Penn/Karen Hughes' failed Hillary Clinton strategic plan from the Primaries (yes, Huges works for Mark Penn since May for the Palin Campaign relay from Hillary, no doubt).
We should continue to put pressre on the MSM to do their job, which seems to be working. Excepting Andrea Mitchell (taking out her lipstick to show solidarity re a LIE, inappropriately - for two days), it seems Charlie Gibson got the message this isn't about his taxes but the legitimacy of ABCNews, which already lost the debates. That is a better use of our energy, not triangulating our Candidate (aka Clinton Inc./Liebe
As Arianna posted -- we will ALL have a RIGHTEOUS ANGER that will not be denied. Barack is enrolling ALL Americans in his Campaign and to join the fight for our Country -- and should not be ONLY his job.”
http://the
Barack is centered, patient and will not take the BAIT. We on the left, should not be egging him on to do precisely what Republicans NEED him to do -- to caricature him to satisfy Mark Penn/Karen Hughes' failed Hillary Clinton strategic plan from the Primaries (yes, Huges works for Mark Penn since May for the Palin Campaign relay from Hillary, no doubt).
We should continue to put pressre on the MSM to do their job, which seems to be working. Excepting Andrea Mitchell (taking out her lipstick to show solidarity re a LIE, inappropriately - for two days), it seems Charlie Gibson got the message this isn't about his taxes but the legitimacy of ABCNews, which already lost the debates. That is a better use of our energy, not triangulating our Candidate (aka Clinton Inc./Liebe
As Arianna posted -- we will ALL have a RIGHTEOUS ANGER that will not be denied. Barack is enrolling ALL Americans in his Campaign and to join the fight for our Country -- and should not be ONLY his job.”
KC333 replied on Sep 12, 2008 at 18:41:51
“I am glad to hear your comment. Nothing anyone can say, makes me doubt, concerned or question my choice for Presidency. There are only a few, but as long as we stay strong, then hopefully people will follow by example.”
Vetting Joe Biden: My Conversation With His Classmate
Commented Sep 10, 2008 at 10:40:30 in Home
“Christina, the man you described, one who can't help but fumble, would never garner the respect Sen. Biden has with leaders at the pentagon, the halls of congress, and foreign governments.
As for the 'gaffes' you cite...
Perhaps you are unaware that in previous speeches during his first presidential run, Biden cited the quote to Neil Kinnick. Or that past the light of a competitive race against Sen. Obama, his comment about the candidate is considered completely benign and complimentary. And while the Dunkin' Donuts comment was clearly a mistake, would you be more apt to trust a man who sings, "Bomb, bomb, bomb, bomb bomb Iran?:"
Once someone gets a reputation for something, it's difficult to break, be it Gerry Ford's clumsiness -- he wasn't -- or Biden, a man of supreme intellect, being labelled a gaffer. Especially when his competitors hope that their efforts in such branding -- the RNC website has a "TIME SINCE LAST BIDEN GAFFE" clock -- will lead well intentioned folks like you to fear his involvement in this process.”
As for the 'gaffes' you cite...
Perhaps you are unaware that in previous speeches during his first presidential run, Biden cited the quote to Neil Kinnick. Or that past the light of a competitive race against Sen. Obama, his comment about the candidate is considered completely benign and complimentary. And while the Dunkin' Donuts comment was clearly a mistake, would you be more apt to trust a man who sings, "Bomb, bomb, bomb, bomb bomb Iran?:"
Once someone gets a reputation for something, it's difficult to break, be it Gerry Ford's clumsiness -- he wasn't -- or Biden, a man of supreme intellect, being labelled a gaffer. Especially when his competitors hope that their efforts in such branding -- the RNC website has a "TIME SINCE LAST BIDEN GAFFE" clock -- will lead well intentioned folks like you to fear his involvement in this process.”
Palin's Wikipedia Entry Altered Before Announcement
Commented Aug 31, 2008 at 23:48:25 in Home
“I just watched the Maria Bartaromo interview. Why would CNBC allow their 'star' interviewer to be part of an infomercial with a governor who clearly shills for the oil industry? And why would the network be so proud to rerun something with so little journalistic integrity?”
