Yes, we can.

[scaeagles]

Originally Posted by Cadaverous Pallor

"Media" are companies. Companies can donate to whomever they want. They like Obama. SURPRISE! (er, I mean, duh.)

Oh - of course. I even said that the donations in and of itself that isn't a problem. The issue is that I think it clearly comes out in their reporting and the bias is evident. This is fine for pundits and those who offer opinions for a living. For those who try to pass themselves off as journalists, though, like in the Matthews example, this is problematic.

[innerSpaceman]

But McCain made a big fat gaffe when he whined about it so publically that Obama's getting all the press. Awww, poor Johnny. Big Bad War Hero Cwies that TV Doesn's Wike Him.


Not as big as his gaffe that started the whole thing, though. What did he think Obama was going to do when he said the senator hadn't been to Iraq lately. Um, d'uh, set up a trip to Iraq and other hot spots pronto, and have the press slathering for it the whole way. Thanks for the tip, Johnny! Now please keep losing the election by yourself, so's I have less work to do!

[scaeagles]

Yes, indeed, McCain isn't playing it well at all in terms of handling the media bas.

[Cadaverous Pallor]

I heard that McCain admitted he has no idea about modern technology, how the Internet works, etc. I can't say this is a huge deal for me because I really don't expect someone of his generation to be into all that, but I wonder, is this a big deal for some of you guys? My only problem with it is that there are going to be some big decisions made regarding net neutrality in the next 4-8 years (not that I'd trust a Republican in general with such decisions [/broad brush])

[Scrooge McSam]

Originally Posted by scaeagles

That scares me actually, as it is a redefinition of what journalism is. How the journalist feels is not part of the story, it is opinion.

Welcome to 8 years ago. May your journey through the dark years be easier than mine, and bring much less loss of life.

Originally Posted by scaeagles

All that said, though, this made me laugh.

That is hilarious!

[Kevy Baby]

I was going to post this in the WTF story thread, but chose here instead. It does not affect my political views at all, I was just amused by the error.

Oops! Wrong Larry shown on campaign gear
Republican Sen. Larry Craig shown on button alongside Obama

LEWISTON, Idaho - Some Democratic campaign buttons made for distribution in Idaho show an unlikely pair: Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama and Republican Sen. Larry Craig.

But don't expect the staunch Republican to throw his support behind Obama or for the presidential candidate to ask Craig to change his mind and run for Senate again. Apparently the button manufacturer picked a picture of the wrong Idaho Larry.

The whole story.

The picture:

[JWBear]

That is funny!

[Eliza Hodgkins 1812]

Radley Balko: A Few Questions for Barack Obama

Previously, he had some questions for John McCain.

[Tenigma]

Originally Posted by Cadaverous Pallor

I heard that McCain admitted he has no idea about modern technology, how the Internet works, etc.

That's OK, he's admitted he has no clue about the domestic economy, either.

But gosh darnit, he knows about them commies!

PS: But yeah... one of the politiblogs I read mentioned the fact that he doesn't even read email.

[Motorboat Cruiser]

Originally Posted by Tenigma

That's OK, he's admitted he has no clue about the domestic economy, either.

Or where the border of Pakistan is, for that matter. At least he understands the importance of the sanctity of marriage though, between one man and one woman - or at least no more than a couple of women.