The random political thoughts thread (Part Deux) - Page 405

scaeagles · 11-13-2008, 04:34 PM

There was a NY Times story on it. Didn't find that one quickly, but here's on from the Business Times that quotes the NY Times story.

Alex · 11-13-2008, 05:04 PM

I don't know who is right (and it doesn't really matter, I don't believe Sara Palin didn't know Africa isn't a single country, though she certainly may have misspoke in a way used maliciously).

But the version I read (and wendybeth was referencing) is that this Martin Eisenstadt was not the source for the original Fox News story. But rather he was lying when he told the NYTimes and MSNBC that he was.

So, in other words, whoever the Fox News source was, it hasn't been proven false.

That's all very confusingly worded.

So example with names:

Bobby tells Greg at Fox News that Palin is an idiot. Greg goes on TV and says "a source" says Palin in an idiot.

Peter goes to the New York Times and MSNBC and convinces them that he is a McCain operative and that he was the source for Greg's story on Fox News.

Investigation reveals that Peter is lying. So the Bobby --> Greg connection is untarnished. Though not necessarily any less partisan and spiteful. Of course, this all highlights the trouble you run into when you use anonymous sources lightly and for no good reason, as this original story does.

Ghoulish Delight · 11-13-2008, 06:05 PM

Newsflash!

Jr. High School Kids are jerks with narrow views on the world!

From the Duh! Network.

Snowflake · 11-13-2008, 11:14 PM

What does this pic have to do with Hillary, or should I not ask?

hillary.jpg

alphabassettgrrl · 11-14-2008, 12:03 AM

How random.

Gemini Cricket · 11-14-2008, 10:58 AM

omg! I'm going to hell. I thought Helen Thomas passed away. I think I told a couple people that I was sad that she was gone. But I check the Huff Post and there she is! My apologies, Ms. Thomas. Oy!
Helen Thomas is still around.

Snowflake · 11-14-2008, 11:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gemini Cricket

omg! I'm going to hell. I thought Helen Thomas passed away. I think I told a couple people that I was sad that she was gone. But I check the Huff Post and there she is! My apologies, Ms. Thomas. Oy!
Helen Thomas is still around.

Well this is great news! Go Helen!

Alex · 11-14-2008, 11:12 AM

Though when she dies I'm not sure how anybody will know the difference. I doubt she'll stop talking.

innerSpaceman · 11-14-2008, 11:26 AM

In fact, I hope to channel her at many a future seance just so we can keep hearing from her.

But I'm relieved that day is yet to come.

Gemini Cricket · 11-18-2008, 07:10 PM

Ted Stevens is out of a job

11-13-2008, 04:34 PM	#4041
scaeagles I LIKE! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 7,819	There was a NY Times story on it. Didn't find that one quickly, but here's on from the Business Times that quotes the NY Times story.
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11-13-2008, 05:04 PM	#4042
Alex . Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 13,354	I don't know who is right (and it doesn't really matter, I don't believe Sara Palin didn't know Africa isn't a single country, though she certainly may have misspoke in a way used maliciously). But the version I read (and wendybeth was referencing) is that this Martin Eisenstadt was not the source for the original Fox News story. But rather he was lying when he told the NYTimes and MSNBC that he was. So, in other words, whoever the Fox News source was, it hasn't been proven false. That's all very confusingly worded. So example with names: Bobby tells Greg at Fox News that Palin is an idiot. Greg goes on TV and says "a source" says Palin in an idiot. Peter goes to the New York Times and MSNBC and convinces them that he is a McCain operative and that he was the source for Greg's story on Fox News. Investigation reveals that Peter is lying. So the Bobby --> Greg connection is untarnished. Though not necessarily any less partisan and spiteful. Of course, this all highlights the trouble you run into when you use anonymous sources lightly and for no good reason, as this original story does.
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Ghoulish Delight I Floop the Pig Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Alternative Swankstyle Posts: 19,348	Newsflash! Jr. High School Kids are jerks with narrow views on the world! From the Duh! Network. __________________ 'He who receives an idea from me, receives instruction himself without lessening mine; as he who lights his taper at mine, receives light without darkening me.' -TJ
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Snowflake lost in the fog Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: San Francisco Posts: 7,831	This made me laugh What does this pic have to do with Hillary, or should I not ask? hillary.jpg __________________ Be yourself; everyone else is already taken. - Oscar Wilde
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11-14-2008, 10:58 AM	#4046
Gemini Cricket ... Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 13,244	omg! I'm going to hell. I thought Helen Thomas passed away. I think I told a couple people that I was sad that she was gone. But I check the Huff Post and there she is! My apologies, Ms. Thomas. Oy! Helen Thomas is still around.
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11-14-2008, 11:12 AM	#4048
Alex . Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 13,354	Though when she dies I'm not sure how anybody will know the difference. I doubt she'll stop talking.
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11-14-2008, 11:26 AM	#4049
innerSpaceman Kink of Swank Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Inner Space Posts: 13,075	In fact, I hope to channel her at many a future seance just so we can keep hearing from her. But I'm relieved that day is yet to come.
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11-18-2008, 07:10 PM	#4050
Gemini Cricket ... Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 13,244	Ted Stevens is out of a job
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