The random political thoughts thread (Part Deux) - Page 525

bewitched · 10-06-2009, 05:59 PM

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For the last 8 years the Republicans have stood around farting while the Democrats stood around saying, "ooooo, let me smell that." ~Louis Black

HAHAHAHAHA! So true!

Alex · 10-06-2009, 07:41 PM

Fox News once again exposes its bias with this ranting about health care reform.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TMlQlOt_LI0

Gemini Cricket · 10-07-2009, 03:17 PM

Jon Stewart Pummels Obama for Not Repealing DADT

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The president and his team have said he still plans to do so, but that he has too much on his plate. Stewart's response? "It's f**king chow time, brother."

BarTopDancer · 10-08-2009, 12:30 PM

I heard on Conan (of all places) that Obama is going to repeal DADT. But I can't find anything more on it.

innerSpaceman · 10-19-2009, 02:21 PM

Calling Sactown, Calling Sactown

The U.S. Justice Dept. just announced their new policy to stop pursuing criminal cases against people who obey state laws re medical marijuana possession and sale in those 14 states which have legalized medical marijuana.

W00t!

BarTopDancer · 10-19-2009, 03:33 PM

The "War Against Fox News". Pick your source link here.

I think it's stupid for the White House to take on a media outlet. CNN is biased to. They have Freedom of speech protection. If Fox is slandering r then take that up the proper channels. But to take on a media outlet for their biased reporting... well there's nothing illegal about being biased.

Huge waste of time, and money that should be focused elsewhere. If they want to take people on, take on Glen Beck and Rush.

bewitched · 10-19-2009, 03:43 PM

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Originally Posted by BarTopDancer

The "War Against Fox News". Pick your source link here.

I think it's stupid for the White House to take on a media outlet. CNN is biased to. They have Freedom of speech protection. If Fox is slandering r then take that up the proper channels. But to take on a media outlet for their biased reporting... well there's nothing illegal about being biased.

Huge waste of time, and money that should be focused elsewhere. If they want to take people on, take on Glen Beck and Rush.

I didn't read those links but in earlier releases, the WH said it considered FOX to be on par with Beck (whom, incidentally happens to be on FOX) and Rush. They consider FOX to be a political opponent, not a credible news source and intended to treat them as such. Personally, I agree with them. FOX probably sways more people against the Obama WH than any politician (or, arguably, pundit) out there today and if they are going to go up against politicians who are against them, why wouldn't they do the same with FOX?

As an aside, I'm not sure how much money or time the WH itself is wasting on this. What are they effectively doing other than bashing them in press conferences and interviews, which they would be doing anyway FOX or no FOX. It's not like they're holding a specific press conference to bash FOX and even if they did, what's the cost?

Freedom of speech is a non-issue since the WH isn't trying to legally force FOX to stop bashing them. In scanning one of the articles I see nothing that indicates the WH is taking any legal action against what they perceive to be FOX's bias.

JWBear · 10-19-2009, 04:29 PM

It's about time someone stood up to Fox (and the media in general).

SacTown Chronic · 10-23-2009, 07:39 PM

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Originally Posted by innerSpaceman

Calling Sactown, Calling Sactown

The U.S. Justice Dept. just announced their new policy to stop pursuing criminal cases against people who obey state laws re medical marijuana possession and sale in those 14 states which have legalized medical marijuana.

W00t!

A lot of people up here breathing huge sighs of relief. The Dark Age featuring George Bush and John Ashcroft is ov-ah!

/sparks totally non-medicinal joint
//what? my day will come

innerSpaceman · 10-24-2009, 11:29 PM

I bet that's not all they'll be breathing.

I'm here through Thursday, folks.

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Alex . Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 13,354	Fox News once again exposes its bias with this ranting about health care reform. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TMlQlOt_LI0
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10-08-2009, 12:30 PM	#5244
BarTopDancer Prepping... Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Here, there, everywhere Posts: 11,405	I heard on Conan (of all places) that Obama is going to repeal DADT. But I can't find anything more on it. __________________ Spork is the new MacGyver Postcards From My Edge
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innerSpaceman Kink of Swank Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Inner Space Posts: 13,075	Calling Sactown, Calling Sactown The U.S. Justice Dept. just announced their new policy to stop pursuing criminal cases against people who obey state laws re medical marijuana possession and sale in those 14 states which have legalized medical marijuana. W00t!
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10-19-2009, 03:33 PM	#5246
BarTopDancer Prepping... Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Here, there, everywhere Posts: 11,405	The "War Against Fox News". Pick your source link here. I think it's stupid for the White House to take on a media outlet. CNN is biased to. They have Freedom of speech protection. If Fox is slandering r then take that up the proper channels. But to take on a media outlet for their biased reporting... well there's nothing illegal about being biased. Huge waste of time, and money that should be focused elsewhere. If they want to take people on, take on Glen Beck and Rush. __________________ Spork is the new MacGyver Postcards From My Edge
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10-19-2009, 04:29 PM	#5248
JWBear Worn Romantic Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Long Beach California Posts: 8,435	It's about time someone stood up to Fox (and the media in general). __________________ Unrestrained frivolity will lead to the downfall of modern society.
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10-24-2009, 11:29 PM	#5250
innerSpaceman Kink of Swank Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Inner Space Posts: 13,075	I bet that's not all they'll be breathing. I'm here through Thursday, folks.
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