Oct 5, 2009
Moyers and The Wire
Bill Moyers' Journal has a very interesting interview with the creator of HBO's The Wire.
(Be sure to look for the full version - in 2 parts)
The guy has a lot to say about telling a story that journalists should be telling us and aren't - we're only getting some of these stories thru "reality-based fiction". That's a pretty weird concept. I should prob'ly think on that one for a while.
(Be sure to look for the full version - in 2 parts)
The guy has a lot to say about telling a story that journalists should be telling us and aren't - we're only getting some of these stories thru "reality-based fiction". That's a pretty weird concept. I should prob'ly think on that one for a while.
Oct 3, 2009
Obama "Loses" Olympics
Obama's trip to Denmark was about something, but it wasn't about making a pitch for a Chicago Olympics. I think he agreed to take a shot at it since he was there anyway, and the IOC meeting provided cover for something else.
Of course, the righty-wingers are trying to make it out to be something like: 'Obama fails in Copenhagen, and that means the IOC will soon have nuclear weapons.'
A couple of things come to mind.
First, he may or may not be going to the Climate Change conference in December. If he's thinking he won't, then now's a good time to touch some bases and make his points face-to-face with people who will be there.
But second, the quickie with Stan McChrystal was prob'ly a lot more than it seemed. I think it was a Come-To-Jesus meeting. I think the general was told straight out that he can shut up and do his job as the president sees fit, or he can resign his commission and run for the office himself.
Of course, the righty-wingers are trying to make it out to be something like: 'Obama fails in Copenhagen, and that means the IOC will soon have nuclear weapons.'
A couple of things come to mind.
First, he may or may not be going to the Climate Change conference in December. If he's thinking he won't, then now's a good time to touch some bases and make his points face-to-face with people who will be there.
But second, the quickie with Stan McChrystal was prob'ly a lot more than it seemed. I think it was a Come-To-Jesus meeting. I think the general was told straight out that he can shut up and do his job as the president sees fit, or he can resign his commission and run for the office himself.
The Power Elite
Try not to get mad enough to start throwing rocks thru their office windows.
Crooks and Liars
"Indeed, lawmakers receive top-notch, wait-free care, and money is largely no object. Members pay a flat annual fee of $503, and it covers all expenses -- without submitting claim forms to their insurer. Despite soaring costs throughout the health care system, prices have been largely stagnant in the Office of the Attending Physician for 17 years."
Crooks and Liars
"Indeed, lawmakers receive top-notch, wait-free care, and money is largely no object. Members pay a flat annual fee of $503, and it covers all expenses -- without submitting claim forms to their insurer. Despite soaring costs throughout the health care system, prices have been largely stagnant in the Office of the Attending Physician for 17 years."
Oct 2, 2009
Liberal vs Conservative
"There is no contradiction in having a hard head and a soft heart." -Tom Morris
Inadvertancy
It's a tough gig coming up with something to fill air time every day. I'm not excusing the behavior - I'm just sayin'.
1) There's been a significant increase in the response "NONE" when people are asked about their religious affiliation. Beck sees this and jumps to the conclusion that it means they've all suddenly turned atheist. Because, of course, it couldn't possibly have anything to do with the really shitty things religion has been used for lately, right?
2) Beck bemoans the use of the melody of "The Battle Hymn of the Republic" for a 'pro-Obama' song performed by school kids. Does he not realize that for a pretty good chunk of his audience, that tune is all about the Federal Army invading the sovereign states of The Confederacy? Hmm...
1) There's been a significant increase in the response "NONE" when people are asked about their religious affiliation. Beck sees this and jumps to the conclusion that it means they've all suddenly turned atheist. Because, of course, it couldn't possibly have anything to do with the really shitty things religion has been used for lately, right?
2) Beck bemoans the use of the melody of "The Battle Hymn of the Republic" for a 'pro-Obama' song performed by school kids. Does he not realize that for a pretty good chunk of his audience, that tune is all about the Federal Army invading the sovereign states of The Confederacy? Hmm...
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