The random political thoughts thread (Part Deux)

[Scrooge McSam]

Originally Posted by scaeagles

...the (supposed) Fox News bias?

LOL You should take that show on the road.

[Motorboat Cruiser]

The only reason that Tony Snow has ever been critical of Bush is when he doesn't think that Bush is far enough to the right. If that's an example of "fair and balanced", then Michael Moore is a moderate.

He'll be spinning like €uroMeinke in a teacup in no time.

And that's saying something.

[Alex]

Gemini Cricket, surely you don't think that Snow is any more or less a partisan than the guy he's replacing? At least now, for the first time since McClellan the press secretary is someone with a pleasing voice for television and radio.

Also, Tony Snow has never been presented as a journalist. His entire career on TV (and at NPR before he moved to Fox) has been as a pundit. Criticizing him as not fair and balanced is like saying CNN is skewed because James Carville only presents the left side of the equation.

As for George Stephanopoulis I was very skeptical that he could successfully move from political hackdom to straight journalism (rather than punditry as all the others do) and have been pleasantly surprised with how successfully he's pulled it off.

[scaeagles]

Originally Posted by Motorboat Cruiser

The only reason that Tony Snow has ever been critical of Bush is when he doesn't think that Bush is far enough to the right. If that's an example of "fair and balanced", then Michael Moore is a moderate.

I find this to be hysterical. Really.

That means that since a large majority of journalists are mostly critical of Bush because he isn't far enough to the left (or is too far rto the right) that they can not be considered fair and balanced. Is that what you are meaning to say?

And I agree with Alex. Tony Snow has never tried to present himself as a journalist. He is in the business of talking about opinion.

In the interest of full disclosure, I have never watch George Stephanolpolis, so I cannot say as to whether he is "fair and balanced".

[Gemini Cricket]

As long as Snow can pick out the Jeff Gannons during question time, I'm sure he'll do fine...

[scaeagles]

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.

[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. 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]

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]

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]

Originally Posted by BarTopDancer

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.