In a wider discussion of the media’s long-time idolization of John McCain, Glenn Greenwald made this very important point about the militarization of our culture.
If I could be granted one small wish about our political discourse, it would be that reporters and pundits would accept — as disappointing and unglorious as it is — that, under our Constitution
This is precious. Today, in “Scissortails” a hodge-podge board editorial — usually good for a laugh anyway — the Oklahoman takes issue with something that happened on MSNBC during the Democratic Convention in Denver. (Now you know none of them were watching MSNBC, I’m sure they got this news of the on-air dustup between Keith Olbermann and Joe Scarborough from… Read the rest
I love it when this happens. In fact, I love it so much, I’m going to post such occasions regularly.
Republican tool Joe Scarborough [Morning Joe, MSNBC, 9/10/08]
MATTHEWS: [...] Two days from now — I want to ask you, what will we talk about two days from now?
SCARBOROUGH: Whatever the McCain campaign wants us to talk
Here’s a fine example of the slimy tactics of Republicans these days, courtesy of Oklahoma’s senior senator, Jim Inhofe (R-Exxon): Don’t claim outright Obama isn’t patriotic, just say voters “can question whether or not he really loves his country[.]”
Regardless of what polls show, Inhofe said, voters will have to ask themselves a question once they get behind the
I’ve criticized Chris Matthews plenty, but he’s been on a new tack lately, which I love. I think he actually realizes that if the Republicans keep the White House, democracy in this country is done for. This clip is from yesterday’s Hardball, with Chris talking with two Republicans: decrepit nutjob Pat Robertson and the sane though conservative Michelle Bernard.
The… Read the rest
I’ve been scouting out the best online news resources for following the Democratic Party convention in Denver, other than the well-known, corporate news operations (that I generally avoid anyway), which I think we can all find on our own. Below is what I’ve found so far, and I’ll add to the list as I come across others.
Note: If you… Read the rest
It’s disgusting what these chickenhawks will do just to be able to say they are “winning”. Winning what the fuck, you are not supposed to ask (and so the corporate media doesn’t). Certainly “hearts and minds” are no longer on the table.
This article courtesy our neighbor to the north, where apparently truth can still be spoken occasionally within the… Read the rest
This guy [warning: this article could seriously damage your left frontal lobe] gets paid to think, and advise. And write!
Aaarrrgggghhh!!! Just shoot me now!
Cliff Notes version (in which the author’s true meaning is devined):
David Rees: Cormac Ignatieff’s “The Road”
Pam Spaulding is one of the premiere LGBT bloggers. She’s on a story about the news coverage about Merv Griffin since his death. Seems like some hot shots in LA (and perhaps the late entertainer’s family) are all in a tizzy because America might find out that he was gay.
That this is still an issue is just ridiculous. It’s… Read the rest
