AARP: Jon Stewart vs. Rush Limbaugh

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Monday May 07, 2012 · 4:36 PM PDT

2012/05/07 · 16:36

Graphic from AARP Bulletin, May 2012, page 3.

This makes me think of the scourge of false equivalency: 'Each side has its spinmeisters, they're all the same, equally untrustworthy, both liars or worse.' Except, of course, that's not always true.

Both these gentlemen do comedy, Jon Stewart in a truthful way, the way I see it, and Rush Limbaugh with a lie always its base.

It bugs me to see this graphic, that each of them are equally guilty of "the cycle of spin" and should both be countered with "these reliable sources."

An Impeachment Compromise

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Friday January 12, 2007 · 9:52 AM PST

2007/01/12 · 09:52

Everyone on Daily Kos wants Bush and Cheney gone. But we know it wouldn't be easy. The Democrats in Congress don't want to consume the better part of two years trying to get it done then be stymied by the Republicans and end up getting nothing done. And of course the Republicans don't want to cross their own party, even if they know Bush and Cheney are disastrous. They'd hate to end up with Pelosi as president and 2008 further complicated.

But what if the Dems and Repubs set a few guidelines, compromises for how it would go? Such as agreeing in advance that between Cheney's impeachment/removal and Bush's that a new Republican vice president would be in place. The office is already held by a Republican, so it wouldn't be such a terrible thing to fill it with another one (as much as we detest the Republicans.) However, a part of the compromise is that it would be a Republican who agreed to leave 2008 open, not to run for election. Maybe some old, halfway reliable Republican like Bob Dole. Since he always carries a pen, he could easily sign it that he agreed to this condition, and also that there'd be no pardons for anyone.

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Wednesday June 08, 2005 · 5:59 AM PDT

2005/06/08 · 05:59

What if someone with good organizational skills and dedication were to start a Blog Union?

Then those of us who think thousands of voices ought to carry some sway in blog issues could stick together and perhaps affect the way 'management' deals with us. If we actually have progressive goals together, it seems like speaking together would be more effective than 50,000 separate voices.

It could be democratic, with leaders, votes, strikes, union stewards, representatives, and the enforced shame of crossing picket lines until grievances are actually heard and dealt with. Read More

Another Halo Picture For Bush

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Thursday November 04, 2004 · 11:26 AM PST

2004/11/04 · 11:26

In case anyone thinks the press has neglected President Bush's claims to deity, there's another halo picture. Link

Just how these beams of light are able to shine from his head is still unknown, but we'll have four more years to seek the source!

When Moses came down from the mountain he had to cover his head because the children of Israel feared the heavenly glow. Now it's page one pictures, and, hey, I guess it still is kind of scary.

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Looking Forward To...

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Saturday October 30, 2004 · 2:11 PM PDT

2004/10/30 · 14:11

I'm looking forward not just to a Kerry victory but what comes after it, including, of course, the sense that people who are grounded in reality will be in charge.

But here's something else to look forward to: We forget it, but every four years there are media folks embedded with the campaigns videotaping what's going on right now, to be played after the election. It'll be super-interesting to see the "inside" of the campaign and what they're saying among themselves about the OBL tape, the other terrorist (Azzam of Anytown, USA), the missing explosives, the polls, etc.

I want to see the Bush one equally as much. The despair. The fear and loathing. A puffy faced, bleary-eyed candidate, etc. I better END there; I don't want to give away ALL my fantasies!

What If Kerry Gave A Warning?

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Sunday October 24, 2004 · 6:57 AM PDT

2004/10/24 · 06:57

I've been thinking about what effect it could have on the electoral process if John Kerry gave a warning about election irregularities.

He could affirm how important fair elections are for the sake of a democracy and highlight our standards, etc. Then he could warn that he will prosecute voter intimidation, theft of absentee ballots, and other corrupt practices. Put it out there for the thugs to consider before they do something foolish.

One of my big criticisms of Bush is that he is simply not civic-minded. He turns a blind eye to the corruption of our democratic traditions. He makes no attempt to be president of the whole country. Read More

Point Concerning Intelligence Always Forgotten

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Monday October 04, 2004 · 6:30 AM PDT

2004/10/04 · 06:30

In the debate concerning authorizing the war, one of Bush's main points is that Kerry saw the same intelligence, everyone saw the same intelligence. But there is something in this argument that seems to be forgotten.

They used to say it (years ago) that intelligence is never 100%. Depending on language, what kind of spies we're able to get in, other technology, etc., the intelligence can be 90%, 80%, varying degrees of correct. But Bush presents the intelligence argument as though it's 100% or nothing and I don't see anyone challenging him.

The way to attack the Administration on this is to point out that they didn't see any shades of grey, they didn't level with the American people, saying 'we're not absolutely certain about WMD or anything else but we're going to war anyway.' Nuance is good when it gets you closer to the truth, the sledge hammer approach is bad when it gets you into unnecessary wars.

Idea For Internet Ad: Let Me Finish

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Sunday October 03, 2004 · 1:16 PM PDT

2004/10/03 · 13:16

You have petulant Bush from various interviews and in the debates with his "Let me finish" line highlighted from these times.

He looks very unpleasant, surly, mean, in other words his usual likeable self. Maybe some "groaning" sound effects subtly added, as if from an audience getting more and more fed up with him.

Then the picture starts to fade out with Bush saying "Let me finish" and another screen comes in with the words and an announcer saying, "November 2, Mr. Bush, You're Finished." Read More

Freeping the Time Poll

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Friday October 01, 2004 · 7:32 PM PDT

2004/10/01 · 19:32

If you're done with the internet for the night, you can go to the Time poll. Click ENTER and wedge your ENTER key (bottom corner) with a stick or piece of paper and it will sit there and vote for Kerry all night.

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Million Dollar Bumper Sticker Idea: Don't Blame Me

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Friday September 17, 2004 · 9:21 AM PDT

2004/09/17 · 09:21

"Don't Blame Me, I Voted For Kerry" translated into German! Wouldn't that be thought-provoking?

I grew up hearing about Hitler and how we should never forget. And it seems like a part of that was that we should always be vigilant. But if fascists come along again and the same kind of abuses are part of their agenda, do we expect them to come right out and tell us? Vigilance means recognizing the signs and thinking about it in a responsible way.

It looks to me like a lot of people in this country are quite willing to give up the freedom we've had, cherished, and that many have died for. I'm thinking of that poor woman who lost her son in Iraq, who was arrested and carted off. And that's just the most recent example. George Bush said in the 2000 campaign, "There should be limits to freedom." And ever since he's shown that he meant it.

Is Chris Matthews Maddening Or What?

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Wednesday September 08, 2004 · 5:59 PM PDT

2004/09/08 · 17:59

On Hardball the subject of Cheney's dire warning that a Kerry election would trigger a terrorist attack came up. The guests were Tony Blankley, Roger the guy from U.S. News/World Report, and someone from WaPo. I was amazed that they basically bought into it as a good, legitimate argument for a campaign (in the U.S.A.) to make against the other party. That's one. Suggesting that the other party is simply so treasonous that they can never be trusted is acceptable for scoring political points.

That's maddening enough, but they totally ignored the innumerable terrorist warnings that we've had in this country since 9/11. If we give the Administration the benefit of the doubt, those were all true warnings of true, possibly imminent terrorist attacks. The obvious counter to Cheney is to point out that we've been under horrendous (and real) threats all along, with the Bush administration in power. So what is he suggesting, that with Bush we will be spared all these threats in the future?

It seems to me that Chris Matthews is a fairly smart guy. But how he can fail so miserably in the face of these pathetic partisan jabs, and even add to their treacherous effectiveness (fear and smear as legitimate) is beyond me.

My Pet Goat Comment by Cutter

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Friday August 20, 2004 · 1:35 PM PDT

2004/08/20 · 13:35

Good "My Pet Goat" comment from Stephanie Cutter:

Cutter sought to turn the argument over presidential readiness back on the White House. ''Mr. McClellan needs to understand that John Kerry is not the type of leader who will sit and read `My Pet Goat' to a group of second graders while America is under attack,'' she said. Link

The White House spin on Kerry fighting back is that he's lost his "cool." I hope Bush is a little overheated come November 2!

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