| -RIP, MSM |
NanceGreggs |
Jun-16-08 08:48 PM |
#0 |
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You hit it out of the park |
Lex |
Jun-16-08 08:49 PM |
#1 |
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Thank you. n/t |
laststeamtrain |
Jun-16-08 08:52 PM |
#2 |
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Thanks Nance. |
ClassWarrior |
Jun-16-08 08:53 PM |
#3 |
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Well said. Let's save it all for Cronkite. nt |
MookieWilson |
Jun-16-08 08:53 PM |
#4 |
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Damn good point. Cronkite's the last of the true TV journalists. And Nance... |
speedoo |
Jun-17-08 06:26 AM |
#212 |
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But, but, but, they have the right |
nadinbrzezinski |
Jun-16-08 08:54 PM |
#5 |
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See, people?? |
michele77 |
Jun-16-08 08:54 PM |
#6 |
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funeral tomorrow....not done |
medeak |
Jun-16-08 08:59 PM |
#11 |
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well, true enough. |
michele77 |
Jun-16-08 09:02 PM |
#13 |
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Yep...I heard Andrea Mitchell say there would be a "private" |
vanlassie |
Jun-17-08 10:21 AM |
#279 |
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In the CELEBRITY world . . . it seems to --- !!! |
defendandprotect |
Jun-17-08 02:55 PM |
#348 |
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Thank you! |
notsodumbhillbilly |
Jun-16-08 08:55 PM |
#7 |
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Yes. Your post honors Russert the man, the son, the father, the human, etc. |
Old Crusoe |
Jun-16-08 08:55 PM |
#8 |
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You speak in past tense but we have but reached the intermission |
peace13 |
Jun-17-08 08:53 AM |
#240 |
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Well Done Nance. |
chimpsrsmarter |
Jun-16-08 08:56 PM |
#9 |
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He was one of the loudest voices in the run up to the Iraq invasion |
madokie |
Jun-16-08 08:58 PM |
#10 |
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He not only beat the drums, he helped manufacture them. |
Raster |
Jun-16-08 09:02 PM |
#15 |
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And that, I cannot get around, either. GREAT post, Nance. |
calimary |
Jun-17-08 03:47 AM |
#190 |
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And every hour that they spend on the air talking about what a "tough" |
gkhouston |
Jun-16-08 09:25 PM |
#24 |
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Thank you |
Mabus |
Jun-16-08 08:59 PM |
#12 |
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Thank you for saying everything I've been feeling |
Warpy |
Jun-16-08 09:02 PM |
#14 |
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While I agree with your opinion of what passes for journalism these days... |
NC_Nurse |
Jun-16-08 09:04 PM |
#16 |
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I have to respectfully disagree ... |
NanceGreggs |
Jun-16-08 09:18 PM |
#22 |
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Glenn Greenwald cites many polls showing Americans don't like infotainment and want news |
bjobotts |
Jun-17-08 12:34 AM |
#121 |
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Always packaged in bite sized pieces |
JNelson6563 |
Jun-17-08 06:13 AM |
#210 |
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The Nielsen Ratings.. |
OutaTowner |
Jun-17-08 08:56 AM |
#242 |
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People may SAY that in-depth news is what they want, but their viewing |
NC_Nurse |
Jun-17-08 11:32 AM |
#300 |
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True . . . and much of it is based on pandering to baser emotions --- |
defendandprotect |
Jun-17-08 03:03 PM |
#351 |
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I agree |
SusanaMontana41 |
Jun-16-08 09:34 PM |
#25 |
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McClatchey has just laid off hundreds in NC : ( |
NC_Nurse |
Jun-17-08 02:19 PM |
#341 |
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I did not know that. |
SusanaMontana41 |
Jun-17-08 09:13 PM |
#398 |
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You don't do truthful journalism because the public already gets it --- |
defendandprotect |
Jun-17-08 03:01 PM |
#349 |
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Well, right. But don't expect the media conglomerates to change unless |
NC_Nurse |
Jun-17-08 03:45 PM |
#356 |
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This is a case of monopoly --- |
defendandprotect |
Jun-17-08 04:31 PM |
#360 |
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I agree. Unfortunately, not many folks paid attention when the FCC screwed |
NC_Nurse |
Jun-17-08 08:46 PM |
#392 |
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Bell System was efficient --- and probably one successful monopoly . . . |
defendandprotect |
Jun-17-08 08:52 PM |
#395 |
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Very excellent wording of what outrages so many of us. |
truedelphi |
Jun-16-08 09:05 PM |
#17 |
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I ran a big story on Molly in the newspaper I work for |
SusanaMontana41 |
Jun-16-08 09:36 PM |
#27 |
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Thank you for doing that. |
truedelphi |
Jun-16-08 09:44 PM |
#30 |
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Thanks for that! |
SusanaMontana41 |
Jun-16-08 09:48 PM |
#35 |
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A superb post |
malaise |
Jun-16-08 09:07 PM |
#18 |
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thanks once again...... |
blue sky at night |
Jun-16-08 09:10 PM |
#19 |
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"Sorry KO and all you media schmucks..." |
BerryBush |
Jun-16-08 10:02 PM |
#37 |
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hey sorry if I misspelled it, guess the spell checker..... |
blue sky at night |
Jun-16-08 10:48 PM |
#53 |
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The "Bush pin..." |
XtraProudDem |
Jun-17-08 08:58 AM |
#244 |
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Al Gore told that story |
Nightjock |
Jun-17-08 02:02 PM |
#338 |
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I haven't heard anything |
XtraProudDem |
Jun-17-08 02:40 PM |
#344 |
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guess I am sick of the overkill. |
blue sky at night |
Jun-17-08 08:47 PM |
#394 |
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Hearing about some of the relationships and seeming influence he had... |
HughMoran |
Jun-16-08 09:16 PM |
#20 |
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U hit the nail on the head, knocked it out of the park, all of it. Thanks |
EV_Ares |
Jun-16-08 09:17 PM |
#21 |
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spot on..the exact points you mention are my issues as well..and i tried to say them but |
xiamiam |
Jun-16-08 10:28 PM |
#43 |
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k&r |
Swamp Rat |
Jun-16-08 09:24 PM |
#23 |
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K&R |
Octafish |
Jun-16-08 09:35 PM |
#26 |
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Thank you, Nance, for throwing your weight and wording behind what many tried to say. |
Gidney N Cloyd |
Jun-16-08 09:36 PM |
#28 |
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Thanks. Food tv looks good these days! |
curious one |
Jun-16-08 09:39 PM |
#29 |
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I can K&R this one. Well said all the way around. Respectful and truthful. |
OMomma |
Jun-16-08 09:44 PM |
#31 |
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The death throes of legitimate journalism in MSM |
madamesilverspurs |
Jun-16-08 09:45 PM |
#32 |
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A pleasure to agree with you so very fully |
Bluenorthwest |
Jun-16-08 09:47 PM |
#33 |
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K&R Unvarnished truth, this! One of your best! nt |
puebloknot |
Jun-16-08 09:47 PM |
#34 |
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Thank you! I recommend all on DU who has been extolling Russert for his fairness, search DU. |
OmmmSweetOmmm |
Jun-16-08 09:55 PM |
#36 |
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Thanks, Nance |
ladym55 |
Jun-16-08 10:08 PM |
#38 |
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Thank you, thank you, thank you! eom |
greyghost |
Jun-16-08 10:09 PM |
#39 |
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Awesome post....as always...n/t |
DearAbby |
Jun-16-08 10:14 PM |
#40 |
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Excellent as always. Please consider sending this to Keith Olbermann |
jgraz |
Jun-16-08 10:19 PM |
#41 |
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did he really do that? |
orleans |
Jun-16-08 10:37 PM |
#47 |
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Last Friday, I would understand anything on their part. Later... not so much. |
jgraz |
Jun-16-08 10:42 PM |
#49 |
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Keith's comments |
XtraProudDem |
Jun-17-08 09:03 AM |
#248 |
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They bother me because they are bullying, anti-democratic and fundamentally misguided |
jgraz |
Jun-17-08 10:13 AM |
#277 |
| -
He suggested... |
XtraProudDem |
Jun-17-08 02:41 PM |
#345 |
| -
question: are you sure that was Keith? |
progdonkey |
Jun-16-08 10:52 PM |
#55 |
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KO has an account and posts there often. |
jgraz |
Jun-16-08 10:57 PM |
#59 |
| -
well, he's probably not in the best mood right now... |
progdonkey |
Jun-16-08 11:14 PM |
#70 |
| -
Hey, KO is one of my (very few) heroes. But he did a dumb thing here. |
jgraz |
Jun-16-08 11:19 PM |
#72 |
| -
yeah, that was a weirdly ironic post... |
progdonkey |
Jun-16-08 11:56 PM |
#91 |
| -
Did they go on like this for Peter Jennings?...n/t |
DearAbby |
Jun-16-08 10:25 PM |
#42 |
| -
What shall we expect for Barbara Walters --- or Rush Limbaugh!! |
defendandprotect |
Jun-17-08 04:44 PM |
#362 |
| -
The same kind of public flagellation occurred after 9-11 |
Tutonic |
Jun-16-08 10:29 PM |
#44 |
| -
. Isn't this the real legacy of George Bush and Dick Cheney? |
grantcart |
Jun-16-08 10:30 PM |
#45 |
| -
Tim bought into the role of corporate shill long before Bush/Cheney arrived |
tblue37 |
Jun-17-08 12:15 AM |
#104 |
| -
Except there were editorial & corporate decisions to not seriously challenge or question |
Garbo 2004 |
Jun-17-08 04:31 AM |
#193 |
| -
Excellent post worthy of it's own nomination for greatest page |
me b zola |
Jun-17-08 11:06 AM |
#288 |
| -
Agreed. -nt |
crickets |
Jun-17-08 04:47 PM |
#364 |
| -
adn again how many leaders of the Democratic Party would have failed that test? |
grantcart |
Jun-17-08 11:07 AM |
#290 |
| -
Not "would have," but did. Congress as a whole failed in its consitutional duty on so many matters. |
Garbo 2004 |
Jun-18-08 12:05 PM |
#413 |
| -
The corporations aren't hiring hosts who won't do their dirty work . . . |
defendandprotect |
Jun-17-08 04:49 PM |
#365 |
| -
Well Done NG! - Thanks |
Phred42 |
Jun-16-08 10:30 PM |
#46 |
| -
You're not a journalist so ... |
hurricaneric |
Jun-16-08 10:40 PM |
#48 |
| -
you gotta be kidding...nt |
xiamiam |
Jun-16-08 10:47 PM |
#52 |
| -
Not a bit |
hurricaneric |
Jun-16-08 10:56 PM |
#56 |
| -
I have two newspapers delivered to my door every day for years. |
anniebelle |
Jun-17-08 04:43 AM |
#197 |
| -
Try Learning From The BBC. - Hurricaneric |
emanymton |
Jun-17-08 05:12 AM |
#203 |
| -
If you followed the posts |
hurricaneric |
Jun-17-08 07:33 AM |
#228 |
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The entire MSM deserves harsh criticism and has forgotten that it |
Skidmore |
Jun-17-08 12:08 PM |
#306 |
| -
No, your real problem is that you feel you haven't had enough attention. |
cliffordu |
Jun-17-08 08:39 PM |
#390 |
| -
Did you see my post the other day? |
HEyHEY |
Jun-17-08 01:00 PM |
#315 |
| -
Who are "these people?" Democrats? Progressives? DUers? (nt) |
Ignis |
Jun-17-08 02:55 PM |
#347 |
| -
DUers |
HEyHEY |
Jun-17-08 04:21 PM |
#359 |
| -
Sounds like a horrible group of people. (nt) |
Ignis |
Jun-17-08 04:51 PM |
#366 |
| -
Did you forget the "sarcasm" thingy? |
NanceGreggs |
Jun-16-08 10:52 PM |
#54 |
| -
So when you refer to the MSM |
hurricaneric |
Jun-16-08 11:02 PM |
#63 |
| -
My definition of the "MSM" is quite succinct these days ... |
NanceGreggs |
Jun-16-08 11:12 PM |
#69 |
| -
I wonder |
hurricaneric |
Jun-16-08 11:22 PM |
#73 |
| -
Just tell me the truth ... |
NanceGreggs |
Jun-16-08 11:28 PM |
#75 |
| -
A real journalist would never ... |
hurricaneric |
Jun-16-08 11:33 PM |
#77 |
| -
That's nowhere near a "real journalist" ... |
NanceGreggs |
Jun-16-08 11:36 PM |
#78 |
| -
So you're saying ... |
hurricaneric |
Jun-16-08 11:38 PM |
#79 |
| -
You seem very confused. |
Dr_eldritch |
Jun-17-08 04:45 PM |
#363 |
| -
I'm saying |
hurricaneric |
Jun-17-08 07:39 PM |
#376 |
| -
Then you need to read the OP more throroughly... |
Dr_eldritch |
Jun-17-08 10:12 PM |
#403 |
| -
And this coming from someone with ... |
hurricaneric |
Jun-16-08 11:41 PM |
#82 |
| -
I don't know ... |
NanceGreggs |
Jun-16-08 11:49 PM |
#87 |
| -
Exactly! |
hurricaneric |
Jun-16-08 11:55 PM |
#90 |
| -
You just finished telling me that ... |
NanceGreggs |
Jun-17-08 12:02 AM |
#93 |
| -
Um ... actually |
hurricaneric |
Jun-17-08 12:15 AM |
#105 |
| -
"I could give a sh*t." |
NanceGreggs |
Jun-17-08 12:22 AM |
#112 |
| -
Wow |
hurricaneric |
Jun-17-08 12:29 AM |
#118 |
| -
Aw wassa matta?? Having some relevance issues in your daily life? |
cliffordu |
Jun-17-08 12:34 AM |
#122 |
| -
Here's just one to whet your pallet |
hurricaneric |
Jun-17-08 12:36 AM |
#124 |
| -
Your talent for stating the obvious is breathtaking. |
cliffordu |
Jun-17-08 12:45 AM |
#131 |
| -
Typical |
hurricaneric |
Jun-17-08 12:52 AM |
#139 |
| -
Ah. If my response is typical, I'm thinking we now fully understand |
cliffordu |
Jun-17-08 12:58 AM |
#142 |
| -
And that's why I actually do this for a living rather than |
hurricaneric |
Jun-17-08 01:03 AM |
#144 |
| -
Wow, a self-important nobody, that no one has ever heard of |
TheWatcher |
Jun-17-08 01:18 AM |
#159 |
| -
Excuse me sir |
hurricaneric |
Jun-17-08 01:23 AM |
#163 |
| -
You all pulled this same shit on me a few days ago when I tried to make the same points |
HEyHEY |
Jun-17-08 01:05 PM |
#318 |
| -
Thank you for sticking up for the deceased. |
quantessd |
Jun-17-08 01:35 AM |
#173 |
| -
People paying you JUST to get them ratings isn't always something to be proud of! |
calipendence |
Jun-17-08 03:32 PM |
#353 |
| -
I agree with you |
hurricaneric |
Jun-17-08 07:42 PM |
#377 |
| -
The way it is so widespread and strangling though, it's an apt generatlization to make! |
calipendence |
Jun-17-08 08:09 PM |
#384 |
| -
What you got big shot? |
hurricaneric |
Jun-17-08 12:59 AM |
#143 |
| -
I've got my own loofa. |
cliffordu |
Jun-17-08 01:04 AM |
#145 |
| -
Oh, and so you know. |
hurricaneric |
Jun-17-08 01:12 AM |
#151 |
| -
The length of time you've been here has nothing to do with the |
cliffordu |
Jun-17-08 01:13 AM |
#153 |
| -
No, but it has to do with the quality of your opinion ... |
hurricaneric |
Jun-17-08 01:15 AM |
#156 |
| -
Ah. |
cliffordu |
Jun-17-08 01:16 AM |
#157 |
| -
Oh, and so YOU know |
TheWatcher |
Jun-17-08 01:49 AM |
#184 |
| -
Ouch. That'll leave a mark..... |
cliffordu |
Jun-17-08 01:51 AM |
#185 |
| -
Well, I'm tired of waiting for the Pizza delivery - I have |
cliffordu |
Jun-17-08 01:56 AM |
#186 |
| -
there are a few good journalists left |
newspeak |
Jun-17-08 02:06 PM |
#339 |
| -
that's what I thought |
hurricaneric |
Jun-17-08 01:05 AM |
#146 |
| -
Maybe we'd be more civil if you refrained from attacking one of the best |
cliffordu |
Jun-17-08 01:11 AM |
#150 |
| -
Yeah |
hurricaneric |
Jun-17-08 01:13 AM |
#152 |
| -
And who's we... |
hurricaneric |
Jun-17-08 01:18 AM |
#158 |
| -
Yeah, on one hand, Democratic Party politics like entropy, is a bitch. |
cliffordu |
Jun-17-08 01:23 AM |
#164 |
| -
Entropy? |
OutaTowner |
Jun-17-08 09:20 AM |
#256 |
| -
It has so far this year. |
cliffordu |
Jun-17-08 10:28 AM |
#283 |
| -
polish off your keyboard for another day |
hurricaneric |
Jun-17-08 07:13 AM |
#222 |
| -
Nance said it herself |
hurricaneric |
Jun-17-08 07:36 AM |
#229 |
| -
Neither is what Tim Russert did... |
ElboRuum |
Jun-17-08 12:49 PM |
#313 |
| -
Excellent. |
XtraProudDem |
Jun-17-08 09:13 AM |
#253 |
| -
And by the way, Murrow Jr., if this is an example of how stellar you can write |
TheWatcher |
Jun-17-08 01:22 AM |
#162 |
| -
Yeah, but like I said earlier, ya gotta whatch out for your loofas.... |
cliffordu |
Jun-17-08 01:24 AM |
#165 |
| -
Maybe Bill got drunk and decided to see what the other side was like |
TheWatcher |
Jun-17-08 01:26 AM |
#166 |
| -
I haven't had this much fun since the Benny left. |
cliffordu |
Jun-17-08 01:31 AM |
#170 |
| -
Always glad to entertain. |
hurricaneric |
Jun-17-08 01:32 AM |
#171 |
| -
The problem is, like the film Battlefield Earth, you are unintentionally hilarious |
TheWatcher |
Jun-17-08 01:37 AM |
#175 |
| -
It's an example of my writing at DU |
hurricaneric |
Jun-17-08 01:26 AM |
#167 |
| -
Your warm and runny feelings for the MSM, although charming and |
cliffordu |
Jun-17-08 01:29 AM |
#168 |
| -
to actually say Nance is a journalist |
hurricaneric |
Jun-17-08 01:38 AM |
#176 |
| -
To actually say YOU are a journalist |
TheWatcher |
Jun-17-08 01:39 AM |
#178 |
| -
Get paid for it 40 hours a week buddy |
hurricaneric |
Jun-17-08 01:41 AM |
#179 |
| -
"I've known journalists, sir, and you are no journalist" |
cliffordu |
Jun-17-08 01:45 AM |
#182 |
| -
Can't read or just an ass? |
hurricaneric |
Jun-17-08 07:06 AM |
#220 |
| -
Aren't you supposed to be journaling somewhere?? |
cliffordu |
Jun-17-08 10:46 AM |
#285 |
| -
you make my point for me |
hurricaneric |
Jun-17-08 07:46 PM |
#378 |
| -
Believe me, with writing like that..... |
TheWatcher |
Jun-17-08 01:45 AM |
#183 |
| -
Deleted message |
Name removed |
Jun-17-08 07:07 AM |
#221 |
| -
Ah yes, the typical response from people here |
HEyHEY |
Jun-17-08 01:07 PM |
#319 |
| -
Well, knowing you get paid as a journalist |
sammythecat |
Jun-17-08 10:11 PM |
#402 |
| -
Were finals over this week? I've noticed more high schoolers around the |
cliffordu |
Jun-17-08 01:43 AM |
#180 |
| -
Oh please, more, MORE Propaganda, MORE Spin |
TheWatcher |
Jun-17-08 01:34 AM |
#172 |
| -
I'm stealing that - 'render unto me a fucking break' |
cliffordu |
Jun-17-08 01:37 AM |
#174 |
| -
Steal Away, Good Man, Steal Away. :) |
TheWatcher |
Jun-17-08 01:38 AM |
#177 |
| -
It's nice that you have to result to personal attacks |
hurricaneric |
Jun-17-08 07:54 PM |
#381 |
| -
But... |
OutaTowner |
Jun-17-08 10:06 AM |
#273 |
| -
That's right, they were just "following orders." |
TheWatcher |
Jun-17-08 01:53 PM |
#335 |
| -
Lets see if I got this right.. |
OutaTowner |
Jun-17-08 09:51 AM |
#271 |
| -
It's nice that you have to result to personal attacks |
hurricaneric |
Jun-17-08 07:53 PM |
#380 |
| -
I agree with Nance |
Doctor Panacea |
Jun-17-08 10:07 AM |
#274 |
| -
Are not three of the sources you cite partially responsible for the ignorace of the American public |
Raineyb |
Jun-17-08 10:08 AM |
#275 |
| -
since you listen to NPR religiously |
newspeak |
Jun-17-08 02:21 PM |
#342 |
| -
That's too bad... |
XtraProudDem |
Jun-17-08 09:16 AM |
#254 |
| -
You are a journalist like I'm Betty Paige. |
cliffordu |
Jun-17-08 12:27 AM |
#117 |
| -
you are confused |
SemperEadem |
Jun-17-08 01:01 PM |
#316 |
| -
I attack the notion that all main stream media is bad |
hurricaneric |
Jun-17-08 07:51 PM |
#379 |
| -
love that one ! |
Swagman |
Jun-17-08 09:01 AM |
#246 |
| -
more than you |
SemperEadem |
Jun-17-08 12:57 PM |
#314 |
| -
then you are no journalist despite your claim |
Carolina |
Jun-17-08 12:05 AM |
#96 |
| -
And I'm sure you think ... |
hurricaneric |
Jun-17-08 12:08 AM |
#100 |
| -
A journalist digs up facts despite what other people think or say. |
Selatius |
Jun-17-08 12:27 AM |
#116 |
| -
research is part of journalism |
hurricaneric |
Jun-17-08 12:34 AM |
#123 |
| -
Personally, what I object to in the corporate outlets skimming over news. |
Selatius |
Jun-17-08 12:47 AM |
#136 |
| -
I agree wholeheartedly |
hurricaneric |
Jun-17-08 12:53 AM |
#140 |
| -
Eh, I have more faith in foreign outlets. I like folks like Sy Hersh though. He's a good one. nt |
Selatius |
Jun-17-08 01:06 AM |
#147 |
| -
I subscribe to the New Yorker |
hurricaneric |
Jun-17-08 01:07 AM |
#148 |
| -
Yeah, with Hersh, the downtime between stories can be long, but I don't mind. |
Selatius |
Jun-17-08 01:11 AM |
#149 |
| -
No doubt |
hurricaneric |
Jun-17-08 01:13 AM |
#154 |
| -
Journalists tell you what others think?You only know what others say |
bjobotts |
Jun-17-08 12:41 AM |
#125 |
| -
And if they say lies a real journalist investigates and tells you what they think about those lies |
bjobotts |
Jun-17-08 12:42 AM |
#127 |
| -
based on the facts they discover from investigasting those lies. |
bjobotts |
Jun-17-08 12:43 AM |
#129 |
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You sound like a pompous ass who doesn't know shit about journalism |
bjobotts |
Jun-17-08 12:44 AM |
#130 |
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Nobody can tell you what another person is thinking, only what they are thinking. |
bjobotts |
Jun-17-08 12:46 AM |
#133 |
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Great post Greggs, some people have a natural jounalistic gift |
bjobotts |
Jun-17-08 12:47 AM |
#135 |
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And some people stuggle very hard just to criticize them. Hugs. |
bjobotts |
Jun-17-08 12:47 AM |
#138 |
| -
wrong again |
hurricaneric |
Jun-17-08 12:46 AM |
#134 |
| -
Hi Hurricaneric |
Number23 |
Jun-17-08 02:42 AM |
#188 |
| -
Of course not. |
hurricaneric |
Jun-17-08 07:25 AM |
#225 |
| -
Merriam-Webster Definition of Journalism |
OutaTowner |
Jun-17-08 10:14 AM |
#278 |
| -
Are you sure? |
SwiperFox |
Jun-17-08 05:30 AM |
#205 |
| -
thanks for the advice pops |
hurricaneric |
Jun-17-08 07:31 AM |
#227 |
| -
a journalist always has to report |
hurricaneric |
Jun-17-08 07:42 AM |
#232 |
| -
Too bad... |
SwiperFox |
Jun-18-08 03:01 AM |
#408 |
| -
I have been here as long as anyone, still don't spell well |
klyon |
Jun-17-08 12:30 PM |
#309 |
| -
eric, reporters are not supposed to tell you what... |
prairierose |
Jun-17-08 12:32 PM |
#310 |
| -
and yet |
hurricaneric |
Jun-17-08 01:28 PM |
#325 |
| -
DING DING DING We have a winner!!! |
cliffordu |
Jun-17-08 08:43 PM |
#391 |
| -
you're welcome..n/t |
prairierose |
Jun-18-08 12:30 AM |
#407 |
| -
again, you're confused |
SemperEadem |
Jun-17-08 01:44 PM |
#332 |
| -
From my perspective |
hurricaneric |
Jun-17-08 01:51 PM |
#334 |
| -
News 'consumers' blur the lines??? |
cliffordu |
Jun-17-08 08:46 PM |
#393 |
| -
And I suppose you are? |
hurricaneric |
Jun-17-08 12:17 AM |
#109 |
| -
No, he's exactly right; a journalist editorializing is a major faux pas |
HEyHEY |
Jun-17-08 01:09 PM |
#321 |
| -
Dang that's funny |
Frank Lemadeer |
Jun-17-08 08:51 AM |
#238 |
| -
Um, yeah ... |
hurricaneric |
Jun-17-08 09:00 AM |
#245 |
| -
I missed no point |
Frank Lemadeer |
Jun-17-08 11:29 AM |
#298 |
| -
No, Frank |
OutaTowner |
Jun-17-08 10:23 AM |
#281 |
| -
Oh Yes, Outa |
Frank Lemadeer |
Jun-17-08 11:56 AM |
#304 |
| -
Swift Boats, anyone? |
lolly |
Jun-17-08 10:34 AM |
#284 |
| -
Correct |
HEyHEY |
Jun-17-08 01:08 PM |
#320 |
| -
Thing is you people often don't want to hear it |
HEyHEY |
Jun-17-08 01:03 PM |
#317 |
| -
I'm merely playing devil's advocate here...Message: |
OutaTowner |
Jun-17-08 09:35 AM |
#266 |
| -
How about the DCM? The Dominant Corporate Media? |
ClassWarrior |
Jun-17-08 12:32 AM |
#120 |
| -
The poster you're responding to used to be a journalist, ironically. |
JeffR |
Jun-16-08 10:57 PM |
#57 |
| -
and you admit you have no fucking idea what happened on MTP... |
progdonkey |
Jun-16-08 11:03 PM |
#64 |
| -
That wasn't the point |
hurricaneric |
Jun-16-08 11:09 PM |
#67 |
| -
And you can prove this, how? O'reilly called. He wants his loofa back. |
cliffordu |
Jun-17-08 12:30 AM |
#119 |
| -
Oh my god |
hurricaneric |
Jun-17-08 12:43 AM |
#128 |
| -
Yep. O'reilly REALLY wants his loofa back. |
cliffordu |
Jun-17-08 12:47 AM |
#137 |
| -
It's true. Which of those who do "the job of journalism" |
redqueen |
Jun-17-08 09:30 AM |
#263 |
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Deleted message |
Name removed |
Jun-16-08 11:23 PM |
#74 |
| -
do you have any contrasting evidence? |
progdonkey |
Jun-16-08 11:42 PM |
#83 |
| -
So, how about when ... |
hurricaneric |
Jun-16-08 11:52 PM |
#89 |
| -
"Or when he entered the lion's den - the oval office |
Carolina |
Jun-17-08 12:15 AM |
#106 |
| -
David Duke? |
progdonkey |
Jun-17-08 01:21 AM |
#160 |
| -
"for very little pay" ??? Tim Russert was a millionaire |
L0oniX |
Jun-16-08 11:48 PM |
#85 |
| -
Um ... okay |
hurricaneric |
Jun-17-08 12:03 AM |
#94 |
| -
Welcome to my ignore dungeon ...where 32 out of 68 have received the granite cookie. |
L0oniX |
Jun-17-08 12:07 AM |
#99 |
| -
Cindy the witch will probably steal the recipe for that cookie, too. |
Major Hogwash |
Jun-17-08 10:05 AM |
#272 |
| -
LOonix, how can you search to find out who the newly departed are? |
kath |
Jun-17-08 12:16 PM |
#308 |
| -
I suppose there is more than one way to find out who has been TS'd. |
L0oniX |
Jun-17-08 10:06 PM |
#401 |
| -
thanks. |
kath |
Jun-18-08 12:19 AM |
#406 |
| -
'Journalist' Russert: "Integrity is for paupers!" |
ClassWarrior |
Jun-17-08 12:46 AM |
#132 |
| -
Yawn... |
XtraProudDem |
Jun-17-08 09:25 AM |
#259 |
| -
Tim Russert being greased with money makes it all the more understandable, though. |
quantessd |
Jun-17-08 01:43 AM |
#181 |
| -
Please keep telling them gawd awful trolls the truth. |
truedelphi |
Jun-18-08 05:29 PM |
#414 |
| -
"You're not a journalist"... |
BushDespiser12 |
Jun-16-08 11:49 PM |
#88 |
| -
Exactly what's unsubstantiated in this post? |
hurricaneric |
Jun-17-08 12:04 AM |
#95 |
| -
80 poster, you have come to the wrong |
Carolina |
Jun-17-08 12:02 AM |
#92 |
| -
Oh |
hurricaneric |
Jun-17-08 12:10 AM |
#101 |
| -
is that supposed to be an insult? |
Carolina |
Jun-17-08 12:25 AM |
#115 |
| -
You have 1000 plus posts |
hurricaneric |
Jun-17-08 12:41 AM |
#126 |
| -
hey hurricaneric you seem uncomfortable |
vincenzoesq |
Jun-17-08 04:30 AM |
#192 |
| -
Russert Wasn't a REAL Journalist |
fascisthunter |
Jun-17-08 04:55 AM |
#199 |
| -
. |
fascisthunter |
Jun-17-08 04:58 AM |
#200 |
| -
Thankless job? |
Bluenorthwest |
Jun-17-08 07:44 AM |
#233 |
| -
The fact that Russert made a |
hurricaneric |
Jun-17-08 07:50 AM |
#234 |
| -
Projecting |
Bluenorthwest |
Jun-17-08 01:29 PM |
#327 |
| -
I agree with you there |
hurricaneric |
Jun-17-08 01:33 PM |
#329 |
| -
Excellent post |
XtraProudDem |
Jun-17-08 09:07 AM |
#249 |
| -
The "job of journalism" (awkward...), IF it is to assist the public |
redqueen |
Jun-17-08 09:22 AM |
#257 |
| -
You can come up with a better criticism than that |
hurricaneric |
Jun-17-08 01:39 PM |
#330 |
| -
you would make a perect editor |
hurricaneric |
Jun-17-08 01:41 PM |
#331 |
| -
You mention "little pay" |
truedelphi |
Jun-18-08 05:32 PM |
#415 |
| -
9/11? Katrina? How about Iowa RIGHT FUCKING NOW?! |
robertpaulsen |
Jun-16-08 10:43 PM |
#50 |
| -
Iowa? |
NanceGreggs |
Jun-16-08 10:58 PM |
#60 |
| -
K&R! n/t |
junofeb |
Jun-16-08 10:44 PM |
#51 |
| -
I have only a passing notion of who Tim Russert even WAS |
Mythsaje |
Jun-16-08 10:57 PM |
#58 |
| -
Mythsaje! |
JeffR |
Jun-16-08 10:58 PM |
#61 |
| -
Fair to middlin' |
Mythsaje |
Jun-16-08 11:01 PM |
#62 |
| -
Hangin' in, insanely busy, which beats not being busy, of course. |
JeffR |
Jun-16-08 11:03 PM |
#65 |
| -
I know about busy. |
Mythsaje |
Jun-16-08 11:09 PM |
#66 |
| -
Sorry to hear that. |
JeffR |
Jun-16-08 11:11 PM |
#68 |
| -
Could be, now that the whole Primary thing is over. |
Mythsaje |
Jun-16-08 11:15 PM |
#71 |
| -
Well said, Nance. |
BushDespiser12 |
Jun-16-08 11:30 PM |
#76 |
| -
My sentiments too and more... |
L0oniX |
Jun-16-08 11:38 PM |
#80 |
| -
Well Spoken. |
D23MIURG23 |
Jun-16-08 11:40 PM |
#81 |
| -
Nance, this was true and valuable. |
DaveT |
Jun-16-08 11:44 PM |
#84 |
| -
K&R K&R K&R K&R K&R!!! |
Carolina |
Jun-16-08 11:48 PM |
#86 |
| -
K&R. Thanks for helping to counterbalance the hagiography. n/t |
tblue37 |
Jun-17-08 12:05 AM |
#97 |
| -
He was certainly no Walter Cronkite. |
Lugnut |
Jun-17-08 12:07 AM |
#98 |
| -
The Peanut Gallery speaks |
HousePainter |
Jun-17-08 12:10 AM |
#102 |
| -
The Peanut Gallery? Oh please. Your post came from PR at NBC |
Raster |
Jun-17-08 04:32 AM |
#194 |
| -
No ,my post came from watching Russert |
HousePainter |
Jun-17-08 07:52 AM |
#235 |
| -
"endless examples of Russert probing and forcing his guests to discuss and defend their stands" |
redqueen |
Jun-17-08 09:35 AM |
#264 |
| -
Gee ! how clever and substantive |
HousePainter |
Jun-18-08 07:28 AM |
#411 |
| -
WE actually paid attention to his interviews. |
redqueen |
Jun-18-08 09:52 AM |
#412 |
| -
Gee another winner. |
HousePainter |
Jun-18-08 10:03 PM |
#416 |
| -
Excellently put them in their place, their graves. |
lonestarnot |
Jun-17-08 12:12 AM |
#103 |
| -
K&R |
nam78_two |
Jun-17-08 12:16 AM |
#107 |
| -
Right on! |
SwiperFox |
Jun-17-08 12:17 AM |
#108 |
| -
Exactly. He got all his glory already, with his milliom $ salary and Media Darling status |
bjobotts |
Jun-17-08 12:19 AM |
#110 |
| -
Propaganda message, saying nothing that isn't approved.. Glad to see others of like mind |
bjobotts |
Jun-17-08 12:24 AM |
#114 |
| -
K&R |
McCamy Taylor |
Jun-17-08 12:21 AM |
#111 |
| -
The Daily Howler and Russert.............. |
springhill |
Jun-17-08 12:57 AM |
#141 |
| -
Nance - The best summation of what I felt and couldn't |
cliffordu |
Jun-17-08 12:23 AM |
#113 |
| -
(real) JOURNALISTS KILLED ON DUTY: 129* (in Iraq) |
arikara |
Jun-17-08 01:15 AM |
#155 |
| -
Recommended |
crickets |
Jun-17-08 01:22 AM |
#161 |
| -
What about the journalists who died in combat? |
neuvocat |
Jun-17-08 01:29 AM |
#169 |
| -
Exactly right-recommended.eom |
Reterr |
Jun-17-08 02:36 AM |
#187 |
| -
Groan. |
cboy4 |
Jun-17-08 02:54 AM |
#189 |
| -
Name one thing about grave dancing in the original post. Please. You tell me, what is or are |
Raster |
Jun-17-08 04:29 AM |
#191 |
| -
This part: |
cboy4 |
Jun-17-08 04:40 AM |
#195 |
| -
Don't even. I didn't have to buy. It was shoved down my throat. |
Raster |
Jun-17-08 04:48 AM |
#198 |
| -
It's grave dancing disguised by what you call frustration and |
cboy4 |
Jun-17-08 05:49 AM |
#208 |
| -
What's even worse is your complaining about said Grave Dancing |
TheWatcher |
Jun-17-08 05:06 AM |
#202 |
| -
I realize the OP Is the official spokeswoman for you and |
cboy4 |
Jun-17-08 05:45 AM |
#207 |
| -
Oh, please, would you stop with the pathetic ninnying. |
TheWatcher |
Jun-17-08 01:50 PM |
#333 |
| -
Mmmmm Hmmmm |
cboy4 |
Jun-17-08 08:10 PM |
#385 |
| -
I wish I could rec this thread a million times! |
jennied |
Jun-17-08 04:42 AM |
#196 |
| -
recommend --- there's one for you! |
defendandprotect |
Jun-17-08 04:57 PM |
#369 |
| -
Another Great Post... Like a Fog Cutter |
fascisthunter |
Jun-17-08 05:00 AM |
#201 |
| -
Yes! Spot on. ... |
ShortnFiery |
Jun-17-08 05:18 AM |
#204 |
| -
Excellent read, Nance |
Jeanette in FL |
Jun-17-08 05:33 AM |
#206 |
| -
Best post ever, Nance. Thank You n/t |
anitar1 |
Jun-17-08 05:52 AM |
#209 |
| -
BINGO!!!! K&R |
mirrera |
Jun-17-08 06:24 AM |
#211 |
| -
I am reminded of the few Journalists that have made a mark... |
rasputin1952 |
Jun-17-08 06:35 AM |
#213 |
| -
Dear MSM: |
rucky |
Jun-17-08 06:39 AM |
#214 |
| -
Great post! |
Clear Blue Sky |
Jun-17-08 06:42 AM |
#215 |
| -
Thank you, NG. |
democrank |
Jun-17-08 06:50 AM |
#216 |
| -
amen to that |
acetylyne |
Jun-17-08 06:57 AM |
#217 |
| -
Right on target. |
kenzee13 |
Jun-17-08 07:00 AM |
#218 |
| -
Watch Orwell Rolls In His Grave |
Echo In Light |
Jun-17-08 07:02 AM |
#219 |
| -
I hope more people watch this video. PLEASE. |
saddlesore |
Jun-17-08 10:58 AM |
#286 |
| -
THIS should be a separate thread --- we need a SERIOUS campaign here at DU |
defendandprotect |
Jun-17-08 09:37 PM |
#399 |
| -
October 2007 |
Highway61 |
Jun-17-08 07:13 AM |
#223 |
| -
One of your best ever! |
HamdenRice |
Jun-17-08 07:24 AM |
#224 |
| -
MSM ? Nothing but disinformation and delusions. |
pwb |
Jun-17-08 07:30 AM |
#226 |
| -
Another Nance grand slam.... |
4_TN_TITANS |
Jun-17-08 07:40 AM |
#230 |
| -
Bravo |
Waiting to exhale |
Jun-17-08 07:41 AM |
#231 |
| -
wow nance, i totally agree |
psychmommy |
Jun-17-08 08:22 AM |
#236 |
| -
Nail, meet head. /nt |
al bupp |
Jun-17-08 08:41 AM |
#237 |
| -
Out of the park perfect.. reasoned, well-stated and respectful all at once. K&R |
K Gardner |
Jun-17-08 08:53 AM |
#239 |
| -
Damn. These rants get better and better as the day goes by. |
The Backlash Cometh |
Jun-17-08 08:55 AM |
#241 |
| -
THIS is the NanceGreggs I used to know and love. |
Seabiscuit |
Jun-17-08 08:56 AM |
#243 |
| -
spot on ! please read 'Flat Earth News' by Nick Davies.. |
Swagman |
Jun-17-08 09:03 AM |
#247 |
| -
Thank you. nt |
NoFederales |
Jun-17-08 09:09 AM |
#250 |
| -
What about those of us DUers that are mourning? Can't you respect our feelings? |
FutureDemocrat |
Jun-17-08 09:11 AM |
#251 |
| -
Ugg... |
trumad |
Jun-17-08 04:54 PM |
#368 |
| -
Please point out to me where ... |
NanceGreggs |
Jun-17-08 06:18 PM |
#375 |
| -
I sure hope "KO" is reading this one! |
redqueen |
Jun-17-08 09:12 AM |
#252 |
| -
Thank you, NanceGreggs. K&R |
Pooka Fey |
Jun-17-08 09:19 AM |
#255 |
| -
Kick |
Winebrat |
Jun-17-08 09:24 AM |
#258 |
| -
K and R |
OwnedByFerrets |
Jun-17-08 09:25 AM |
#260 |
| -
Bingo, Nance. |
npincus |
Jun-17-08 09:27 AM |
#261 |
| -
Good piece, Nance. I don't agree with all of it, but I have a question: |
Buzz Clik |
Jun-17-08 09:28 AM |
#262 |
| -
K&R you are spot on |
wowimthere |
Jun-17-08 09:35 AM |
#265 |
| -
Well said. K & R |
Nothing Without Hope |
Jun-17-08 09:37 AM |
#267 |
| -
My thoughts exactly |
Defenestrate |
Jun-17-08 09:42 AM |
#268 |
| -
I sadly agree. |
BonnieJW |
Jun-17-08 09:46 AM |
#269 |
| -
In an earlier day... |
JHB |
Jun-17-08 09:50 AM |
#270 |
| -
So true |
Frank Lemadeer |
Jun-17-08 01:10 PM |
#322 |
| -
Thank you for saying so well what I have been feeling for the past few days. |
CrispyQGirl |
Jun-17-08 10:11 AM |
#276 |
| -
THANK YOU for expressing our outrage so well. |
Overseas |
Jun-17-08 10:23 AM |
#280 |
| -
you are just |
barbtries |
Jun-17-08 10:26 AM |
#282 |
| -
Recommendation #199. n/t |
Z_I_Peevey |
Jun-17-08 11:01 AM |
#287 |
| -
K&R #200 |
vanboggie |
Jun-17-08 11:07 AM |
#289 |
| -
That is what's been bugging me the last few days. |
Indenturedebtor |
Jun-17-08 11:09 AM |
#291 |
| -
Bless you! |
ResetButton |
Jun-17-08 11:11 AM |
#292 |
| -
some 58 year old dude has a heart attack, big deal |
natrat |
Jun-17-08 11:12 AM |
#293 |
| -
All good citizens should love and adore our friends on the telescreen! |
tabasco |
Jun-17-08 11:14 AM |
#294 |
| -
Nance, there are undoubtedly millions of |
LibDemAlways |
Jun-17-08 11:17 AM |
#295 |
| -
Thanks for verbalizing everything I've been thinking. K&R |
sazemisery |
Jun-17-08 11:17 AM |
#296 |
| -
You do realise.. |
Finite |
Jun-17-08 11:18 AM |
#297 |
| -
K&R |
me b zola |
Jun-17-08 11:30 AM |
#299 |
| -
A-freakin-men, Nance. |
Oregonian |
Jun-17-08 11:35 AM |
#301 |
| -
Now that's what I call a rant. |
sybylla |
Jun-17-08 11:39 AM |
#302 |
| -
Thanks Nance |
GoldenOldie |
Jun-17-08 12:03 PM |
#305 |
| -
Hit the MSM nail on the head! Kudos to you. |
literacyadvocate |
Jun-17-08 11:54 AM |
#303 |
| -
Well, yes. |
yardwork |
Jun-17-08 12:12 PM |
#307 |
| -
Good work Nance. |
asdjrocky |
Jun-17-08 12:33 PM |
#311 |
| -
Thanks Nance... |
prairierose |
Jun-17-08 12:33 PM |
#312 |
| -
I agree. I stopped watching after the supreme court |
midnight |
Jun-17-08 01:11 PM |
#323 |
| -
Blah, blah |
HEyHEY |
Jun-17-08 01:14 PM |
#324 |
| -
This should be sent to Keith Olbermann, titled "The Viewers' Special Comment". |
8_year_nightmare |
Jun-17-08 01:28 PM |
#326 |
| -
Thank you |
varelse |
Jun-17-08 01:30 PM |
#328 |
| -
I agree... |
AntiFascist |
Jun-17-08 01:55 PM |
#336 |
| -
You are amazing |
Nightjock |
Jun-17-08 01:57 PM |
#337 |
| -
Keith Olberman called Tim Russert |
hurricaneric |
Jun-17-08 02:16 PM |
#340 |
| -
Thanks Nance for striking the balance. |
DWilliamsamh |
Jun-17-08 02:24 PM |
#343 |
| -
Those people are merely citizens . . . Russert was a CELEBRITY . . . !!! |
defendandprotect |
Jun-17-08 02:53 PM |
#346 |
| -
On The Mark |
colsohlibgal |
Jun-17-08 03:02 PM |
#350 |
| -
K&R |
concerned canadian |
Jun-17-08 03:18 PM |
#352 |
| -
On the money. |
Plucketeer |
Jun-17-08 03:36 PM |
#354 |
| -
Yup, you said it best, Nance, as usual. n/t |
sofedupwithbush |
Jun-17-08 03:43 PM |
#355 |
| -
Kick! |
8643 |
Jun-17-08 04:06 PM |
#357 |
| -
death comes as the end..... and yet-------> |
happygoluckytoyou |
Jun-17-08 04:12 PM |
#358 |
| -
Send this to the so-called news departments, Nance. They deserve |
MasonJar |
Jun-17-08 04:40 PM |
#361 |
| -
Great post Nance, I agree with everything except the term MSM |
MN Against Bush |
Jun-17-08 04:52 PM |
#367 |
| -
I refer to them as the CPM - Corporate Propaganda Ministry. |
kath |
Jun-19-08 01:13 AM |
#417 |
| -
Thank you, Nance --- |
defendandprotect |
Jun-17-08 05:00 PM |
#370 |
| -
MSM is what they want you to call them |
Mosaic |
Jun-17-08 05:24 PM |
#371 |
| -
K & R |
La Coliniere |
Jun-17-08 05:34 PM |
#372 |
| -
I posted this when Tony Snow's cancer was announced in '06. Same principle. Great job, NG. |
faygokid |
Jun-17-08 05:43 PM |
#373 |
| -
K&R |
dicksteele |
Jun-17-08 06:16 PM |
#374 |
| -
wow. |
Malloy63 |
Jun-17-08 08:02 PM |
#382 |
| -
yo writer - you can't draw the line at being told a great journalist has passed. |
ourbluenation |
Jun-17-08 08:03 PM |
#383 |
| -
I disagree with this sentence |
Uncle Joe |
Jun-17-08 08:14 PM |
#386 |
| -
well most DU'rs can filter out the bullshit so why can't others? I say it's laziness. n/t |
ourbluenation |
Jun-17-08 08:24 PM |
#388 |
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To begin with D.U. wasn't even around in the 90s and the Internet was |
Uncle Joe |
Jun-17-08 08:52 PM |
#396 |
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Exactly, and that's why I have no patience with the Dem senators who voted for the war. |
totodeinhere |
Jun-17-08 08:52 PM |
#397 |
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Well . . . |
defendandprotect |
Jun-17-08 09:58 PM |
#400 |
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Powerful and Right On! |
seeker4ever |
Jun-17-08 08:19 PM |
#387 |
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A perfect answer for the M$M imposed hair shirt that many even here |
ooglymoogly |
Jun-17-08 08:37 PM |
#389 |
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Holy fuck this thread has a shitload of views |
arcadian |
Jun-17-08 10:41 PM |
#404 |
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THIS TRUTH CANNOT BE RECOMMENDED HIGHLY ENOUGH. |
Zhade |
Jun-17-08 11:28 PM |
#405 |
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Did these same MSM journalists mourn this way for their colleagues who were intentionally killed |
deutsey |
Jun-18-08 06:38 AM |
#409 |
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Excellent! Why are we glorifying the inept MSM bobble heads? nt |
janetblond |
Jun-18-08 07:04 AM |
#410 |
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