The random political thoughts thread (Part Deux) - Page 44

scaeagles · 04-26-2006, 01:19 PM

I disagree. Selective reporting of facts most certainly skews the news, as do undertones (whether subtle or overt) as to the reporters opinion itself. It also has to do with throwing softball questions at those the journalists like as opposed to tough questions to those they don't. Ever hear Helen Thomas ask Clinton questions like she does Bush, or interrupt Clinton while he was answering? Perhaps it happened, but I don't recall.

Alex · 04-26-2006, 01:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Ghoulish Delight

"fair and balanced" is the biggest load of crap ever. When did the definition of journalism switch from "present the facts" to "let nutjobs on both extremes spew their opinions"?

About the same time CNN interrupted its presentation of facts to pretend that Crossfire served some journalistically useful function.

Nephythys · 04-26-2006, 04:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Alex Stroup

iSm's post is so thoroughly asinine that I can't even respond. I'm boggled that adults think that way.

So we invaded a country to destroy infrastructure to take out of circulation oil that was already out of circulation but that wasn't really it, baby just wanted to avenge daddy but that isn't really it the monkey just wanted to distract the world away from his machiavellian domestic social policies by controlling the populace through fear instigated through the controlled demolition of the World Trade Center but that isn't it the Infant in Chief is actually a masochist that is willing to implode his own reputation to give money to people who were already billionaires. But that's not it he just made poor decisions since he fell off the wagon in May 2002 due to the stress of 9/11. But that's not it, he's simultaneously the biggest idiot in the world and the most masterful manipulator of world politics ever seen. BUT THAT'S NOT IT HE'S JUST A FIGUREHEAD AND THE REAL POWER BEHIND THE THRONE IS A BUNCH OF COMPUTERS THAT HAVE DESIGNATED HIM TO BRING ABOUT THE END TIMES SO THAT DIGITAL INTELLIGENCE CAN FINALLY REIGN SUPREME!!!!!

But that's not it. Sometimes **** happens and people really want it to be the result of a hidden hand so that they can have someone to blame. It is the same ****ty thinking that results in religion.

I think I love you.

No- really- that was beautiful. (save for my disagreement on the last bit)

Fvcking poetic-damn

Nephythys · 04-26-2006, 04:50 PM

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Originally Posted by €uroMeinke

But politicians need to get re-elected and the public by and large doesn't understand economics, they just want free stuff.

amen and amen- ain't that the truth

BarTopDancer · 04-26-2006, 04:52 PM

I can get to Kevin Bacon in 4. Fvck measure M. Maybe if they worked on one project at a time it would be done faster. Though the 22 is progressing nicely.

The only nice thing about lower consumer confidence are the sales that start popping up.

Our government needs a regime change.

Random enough for ya?

Ghoulish Delight · 04-26-2006, 04:56 PM

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Originally Posted by BarTopDancer

I can get to Kevin Bacon in 4. Fvck measure M. Maybe if they worked on one project at a time it would be done faster.

Well, the good news is that the massive project that was going to totally destroy my commute is a no-go at this point. 16 companies were supposed to bid, only 1 did, and it came out $8.3 million over the original estimates, so they've gone back for some more bake sales.

BarTopDancer · 04-26-2006, 04:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Ghoulish Delight

Well, the good news is that the massive project that was going to totally destroy my commute is a no-go at this point. 16 companies were supposed to bid, only 1 did, and it came out $8.3 million over the original estimates, so they've gone back for some more bake sales.

What project is that?

And does anyone know WTF they are doing along PCH in HB?

Ghoulish Delight · 04-26-2006, 04:59 PM

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What project is that?

You know how Culver dips under the train tracks just south of Walnut? They want to do the same thing to Jeffrey.

Not Afraid · 04-26-2006, 05:03 PM

Did somebody else get killed?

They built the first underpass on Culver after a family was trapped in traffic on the tracks. They were in a Mercedes which was no match for an Amtrack. I believe a Mom and 2 kids died.

BarTopDancer · 04-26-2006, 05:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Ghoulish Delight

You know how Culver dips under the train tracks just south of Walnut? They want to do the same thing to Jeffrey.

Oh THAT project. Good.

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Not Afraid HI! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 17,108	Did somebody else get killed? They built the first underpass on Culver after a family was trapped in traffic on the tracks. They were in a Mercedes which was no match for an Amtrack. I believe a Mom and 2 kids died.
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