As many members of the various O-Forums continue to complain... the once reliable source of political analysis, NBC's Meet the Press, has become virtually unwatchable. The reason has been what has become a matter of routine, after the passing of Tim Russert: The obvious display of the political bias of temporary host, Tom Brokaw.
Scores have filed protests with NBC President Steve Capus, and many received profanity laced responses from the pompous media boss. It's obvious the Peacock Net will NOT correct this situation before the election... but after November 4th, we need to pressure the people to whom Capus reports: Hire a successor to Russert who has his temperament, professionalism, and dedication to lack of bias. Personally, I would like to see Gwen Ifil get that special chair.
O-Group Forum poster wrote: "As a citizen of the U.S.A. I find it incredulous ... This comment on the Rezko connection to Senator Obama is not only lame it is a lie! I won't even point the discrepancies out. i am sure you are aware of them upon a quick read. Any H.S. student can tell ya."
Well, O-Fans... the GOP/McCain campaign response to our Seven Houses spot is another gift... giving us a whole new spectrum of "acceptable" subject matter to address in this campaign. To set the mood for the rest of this message, play this Ring My Bell music video in the background... starting at 0:51 on your player timer.
For all the effort the people at Politico.com have put into establishing their credibility as a viable news source, one of today's showcase articles diminishes those accomplishments. McCain calls lobbyists 'birds of prey' is billed as an interview in which "McCain vows a lifetime ban on lobbying for members of his administration."
For me, as a curmudgeonly media critic, the words in that article fell short of deserving the promotion it got as the results of an interview. It really seems more like a case of two reporters taking dictation from a crafty politician... reporters barely able to ask a question unless it was an invitation for John McCain to read stump speech talking points from his notes. Why send reporters to such an opportunity when a stenographer could have collected what readers got?
There was a lot of chatter on various Obama forums and listserves this morning about something "not kosher" going on at the "Civil Forum" featuring Senators Obama and McCain Saturday night. There are more than a few clues that McCain had been tipped to what was being asked, before he went on stage - despite assurances from the program host the second candidate would not hear what was asked of the first candidate - being kept in a "cone of silence" for the first hour.
We all know, the aging McCain is not the quickest drill bit in the tool box. So how was he able to respond so quickly to impromptu questioning.. sometimes before Rev. Rick Warren even finished his questions? Should we have asked for blood tests to see if he had chemical help - to give him telepathy skills? Probably more likely, did McCain sneak a mobile communication device into the "cone of silence" to get tips about the questions he would face?
Barack Obama supporters say there's a conspiracy among the Main Stream Media to slant coverage to favor GOP candidate McCain. This is an effort to document MSM violators of journalistic principles.. on a daily basis. Results will be posted and new surveys launched at noon ET.
YOU tell us who are the MSM pundits, bloviators, ranters, banters, and would be cantors to avoid! It limits us to the 1st hundred responses/day... unless we upgrade (decision pending) to the paid version. So... make your opinion count at: Who was the biggest Media Weasel on Tuesday
Early today, Senator McCain summoned television crews.. so he could make a speech on his position regarding the deadly crisis between Russia and Georgia. The effort was to show his expertise when it comes to international relations. The first thing I noticed, was how the wrinkly white haired dude (as referred to by Paris Hilton) pronounced the name of the Georgian President... three different ways... and ALL of them badly wrong.
Even if you give him a pass on a tough to spell name like Mikheil Saakashvili.. it's impossible to ignore three parts of his speech were lifted from Wikipedia. Even though news of this became public knowledge a little after noon, neither Fox (as expected) nor CNN bothered to mention the transgression... preferring to continue their preoccupation with the Edward's indiscretion.
With the Olympics bumping Meet The Press... I watched CNN's Reliable Sources, instead of catching it via the podcast later. I was eager to see a discussion about the Washington Post travesty - addressed in my previous Blog Posting.. WP Defends Milbank Harm to Obama With Lie.
Until I have a chance to watch the recording... I would like to think I nodded off at some point and missed the segment I wanted to see. Although, I don't think I went to sleep. I think Reliable Source host Howard Kurtz ignored the biggest media faux pas of the summer.
Well, the Washington Post Ombudsman finally responded to the (reporter) Dana Milbank lie that serves to discredit Senator Barack Obama - far more effectively than any of the nasty attack ads from the McCaca Campaign. But, oh my goodness: Deborah Howell's response to our complaints falls a light year too short of satisfaction. First of all, she tries to discredit everyone who protested faulty journalism at the Washington Post as "partisans." Her label is almost as insulting as Milbank referring to Obama as the "presumptuous nominee."
Instead of admitting errors by Milbank, she defends the pejorative little wretch - who used something in an anonymous email: "I saw it, and it was quoted accurately." Excuse me Ms. Howell: Publishing an accurately quoted falsehood still spreads a lie... and THAT is wrong! I know, I've been out of the newsroom many years now, but it's still credibility damaging - bad journalism.
The next time you read or hear someone say "Obama has a vague energy plan!" here's a way to effectively correct them. Senator Obama is now on the record - supporting a comprehensive program to wean America off its addiction to foreign energy. The plan (the bullet pointed version is below and convenient for copy/paste/printing.)
Commit one idea to memory as a quick response... should you be confronted by someone parroting a version of McBrokenRecord's, "Obama's energy program is about using a tire pressure guage!" Simply say: "Maintaining your car and its tires is common sense... and should be part of YOUR energy program. Obama's ideas are SOOOOO much more!" Then hand (or email) them this:
Since 9-11, we have lived in fear of what will come next from religious radicals. While Christian zealots involved in Focus on the Family (combination ministry/political action group for which Shephard is a spokesman) may not deserve to be labeled terrorists, I can not imagine why god fearing believers would call on their supreme being to do harm anyone - if only in the spirit of being "party poopers." This is mean spirited and hateful... and not at all Christian like, from the understanding I got as a boy.
Race for the White House, MSNBC, Tuesday, August 5th...Conservative talk show host Michael Graham, quote, "...I've met all people from all kinds of strange and colorful backgrounds, and I can honestly say I don't know anyone like Barack Obama."
Hello?!?!?!? THIS is one of the a-clowns Barack is talking about when he refers to, "Those Guys.." then gets attacked by the McCrap Campaign for "playing the race card."
http://www.physorg.com/news137230645.html
Dutch town tests 'air-purifying' concrete
A recent picture shows the special paving stone in a lab of the Twente University. A road in the small Dutch town of Hengelo is to be paved with air-purifying concrete in a trial that could lead to a breakthrough in the fight against rising pollution, scientists said. A road in the small Dutch town of Hengelo is to be paved with air-purifying concrete in a trial that could lead to a breakthrough in the fight against rising pollution, scientists said Wednesday.
Experts from the University of Twente developed and tested the concrete paving stones which contain a titanium dioxide-based additive. In laboratory conditions, the additive -- under the influence of sunlight -- binds the nitrogen oxide particles emitted by car exhausts and turns them into harmless nitrates. "With one rain shower everything is washed clean," the institution said in a statement.
Nitrogen oxides, produced by industry and motor vehicles, are among the main air pollutants that lead to acid rain and smog.
Developed from a Japanese invention, the bricks are now being put to the test in Hengelo in the eastern Dutch province of Overijssel. One half of a road under reconstruction is being paved with the new, green bricks, and the other half with the ordinary variety. "By measuring the air quality in both areas, we will be able to show the efficacy of the bricks," said the statement.
Apart for their ability to clean the air and repel dirt from the road surface, there was no other difference between these new bricks and the old ones, the university said. "The province of Overijssel sees an opportunity in these bricks to improve air quality," it added. "This trial project is of great significance for the entire country."
The road was expected to be finished by year-end. The first air measurements will be taken early next year, with the first results expected next summer.
© 2008 AFP
Another day of angst over prejudicial programming practices by the cable networks. In a relatively slow news day... It's tough to understand why the cable and network news nets fail to provide live coverage of Barack Obama's appearance before the National Urban League conference in Orlando. Hard to believe... but of the cable nets, only Faux News actually started to carry Barack's speech, but after a few minutes cut away to run commercials. After that, Faux returned with a voice over Obama speaking.. "We will continue to monitor this... and return if something newsworthy happens."
Excuse me.... "Newsworthy?" What was this appearance by Obama in Florida?!?!?!
