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July 29, 2004

hour two

More with Owen Byrd, environmentalist, California delegate, and Kerry fundraiser

We check in with Al Franken.

Mark Danner, staff writer for The New Yorker.

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Posted by not sam at July 29, 2004 08:19 PM

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New thread again.

Posted by: tonid at July 29, 2004 08:23 PM

hour 2 already?

Posted by: mpalacio1 at July 29, 2004 08:23 PM

Israel expands West Bank settlements

Aerial photos reveal extent of land grab, say peace groups

Chris McGreal in Jerusalem
Tuesday July 27, 2004
The Guardian

Months after Ariel Sharon announced his dramatic plan to pull Jewish settlers out of Gaza, portraying it as a sacrifice for peace, the government is grabbing more land for West Bank settlements.

http://www.guardian.co.uk/israel/Story/0,2763,1269880,00.html

Posted by: at July 29, 2004 08:23 PM

Hi all...

Posted by: citizensteve at July 29, 2004 08:25 PM

Chris Mattehws is raking Al Sharptn over the coals. He's nit-picking the speech. Al's being very patient with him and defending himself OK.

Posted by: Dr. Paul Armstrong at July 29, 2004 08:25 PM

Time is speeding up!
HI, Hi

Posted by: Cb at July 29, 2004 08:25 PM

Turn the web cam back on!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Posted by: Gary at July 29, 2004 08:26 PM

Michael Moore: I Will Bring Cameras to Florida to Monitor November Election

Filmmaker Michael Moore announces he is bringing his cameras to Florida in November to make sure there is what he called a "huge spotlight" on state election officials when voters go to the polls.

At a press conference in Boston yesterday, filmmaker Michael Moore announced he is bringing his cameras to Florida in November to make sure there is what he called a "huge spotlight" on state election officials when voters go to the polls. The director of "Fahrenheit 9/11" also said he plans to help pay for an "army of lawyers" who will be in target precincts ready to go to court if they spot any voting problems. He encouraged other independent filmmakers to join him in Florida.

http://www.democracynow.org/article.pl?sid=04/07/29/140248

Posted by: Rico at July 29, 2004 08:26 PM

I thought the "two boobs" were supposed to be at the RNC, not the DNC....

Posted by: Winston Seagoon at July 29, 2004 08:26 PM

hurry up and fix that webcam!

Posted by: at July 29, 2004 08:26 PM

Hi all...

Posted by: citizensteve at July 29, 2004 08:26 PM

Back, lieberman limping through a speech, killing the enthusiaism, needs to step down

Posted by: Scott at July 29, 2004 08:26 PM

Good timing to have Al on opposite Joe. I can turn down the TV in clear conscience.

Posted by: bellendaine at July 29, 2004 08:26 PM

Sorry for being totally off topic, but...

...I am voting for Kerry, but Lieberman can go screw. I am SO glad that he was not our vice-president.

He's a half step above Zell Miller, IN MY OPINION. Lieberman is in lock-step with
"THE PROGRAM".

Fuck "THE PROGRAM".

Posted by: Scott at July 29, 2004 08:27 PM

Hi all...

Posted by: citizensteve at July 29, 2004 08:27 PM

Since I am Turned off by Lieberman -

just want to remind bloggers that
Willie Nelson should be on after Pelosi.

YAY Willie!!!

Posted by: bridge at July 29, 2004 08:27 PM

Children imprisoned and tortured in Iraq

The Price of Freedom

http://thealphaliberal.blogspot.com

Posted by: Nobody at July 29, 2004 08:27 PM

Now Chris Mattews has brought up T.Rawley case. Jeepers!

Posted by: Dr. Paul Armstrong at July 29, 2004 08:28 PM

i dont like Joe
lieberman either!
he's a fake Dem
like zell miller

Posted by: Bart at July 29, 2004 08:28 PM

Speaking of interviews, for those who missed Sam and JG's interview with W's econ professor at Harvard last week. Here it is.

http://s88172659.onlinehome.us/spockosbrain.html

From Yoshi Tsurumi interview July 16, 2004 about George W. Bush

"For example. One statement that he made still stuck with me. We were discussing how the United States Government should help the lower income group or people on the fixed pension to adjust themselves to the high energy costs during the oil crisis, to bring in the fairness into the US economic policies. And he raised the issues and he said, “People are poor because they are lazy.” Those are the lies. And he goes into ranting and all kinds of things that there are no racial discriminations in the United States because at the times the civil rights movement was still smoldering. "

Posted by: spocko at July 29, 2004 08:28 PM

oh good it is so nice to see I am not the only one..turning it off...I don't like Lieb either..

Posted by: Darlenenbc at July 29, 2004 08:28 PM

Lieberman could very easily be a GOPer...he was one of the ones who said "we can work with bush..." huh?

Posted by: Frankie at July 29, 2004 08:28 PM

Alf's buddy is done with his speach

Posted by: nmark at July 29, 2004 08:28 PM

I love Pelosi. She rules.

Posted by: James M at July 29, 2004 08:28 PM

If you're having problems with ccranefly, don't buy that bayer shit.
In small type, on the back, it should say to contact your area extention agent (or Master Gardeners, who are their representatives) for the correct time to apply the stuff. If you do that, which 99% don't, the extention service will tell you to not apply it, or to only apply it the first two weeks of April, depending on where you live.

Chem companies are the bad guys and misinform. You guys have horti questions, ask me.
cathy in seattle,
master gardener

Posted by: cathy in seattle at July 29, 2004 08:28 PM

Wonder if Janeane can pass that Red Bull around the blog.. The Joementum almost put me to sleep.

Posted by: at July 29, 2004 08:28 PM

WARNING: Do NOT eat candybars in the DC Metro

OMG! I used to leave Candybars on the laps of sleeping homeless!! That makes me ..an accessory!! AAAaarrghh!!

Posted by: NachiCA at July 29, 2004 08:29 PM

Argh! Lieberman butchered the "Hope is on the way" line. I am reminded that Gore (who would have made a fantastic president) managed to choose the only senator with less charisma as a running mate. Unlike Kerry who isn't afraid of being outshone on occasion.

Posted by: bellendaine at July 29, 2004 08:29 PM

Don't like Lieberman either.
Does anyone like him in the Dem party?

Posted by: tonid at July 29, 2004 08:29 PM

oh, Franken gets cut off by the break! damn!

Posted by: mpalacio1 at July 29, 2004 08:30 PM

thand Sam and Al,
iv learned so much
about Judaism 2night

Posted by: Bart at July 29, 2004 08:30 PM

HA! Alf's buddy! nmark! I'm glad someone else made that connection!

Lieberman=Jewish Zell Miller?

Posted by: spocko at July 29, 2004 08:30 PM

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Posted by: Emelius Browne at July 29, 2004 08:30 PM

Joe is hypnotic, in a bad way. He can turn even inspirational material into a queasily disagreeable experience.
.

Posted by: Pandemia at July 29, 2004 08:30 PM

I love tired low-key Al.

Posted by: larala at July 29, 2004 08:30 PM

He lost me with his unending support of Israel..
BOOOOOOOO BOOOOOOO

Posted by: Darlenenbc at July 29, 2004 08:30 PM

Nancy Pelosi on now. Next Speaker of the House!

Posted by: nmark at July 29, 2004 08:31 PM

fix the webcam already.........

Posted by: mpalacio1 at July 29, 2004 08:31 PM

"Joe is hypnotic, in a bad way. He can turn even inspirational material into a queasily disagreeable experience.
Posted by Pandemia at July 29, 2004 08:30 PM"

Well Put.

Posted by: at July 29, 2004 08:31 PM

Pelosi on now, Here is the SCHEDULE:

The Honorable Nancy Pelosi
U.S. House of Representatives, California
House Democratic Leader

Satellite feed from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Performance by Willie Nelson

The Honorable Madeleine Albright
Former Secretary of State

Satellite feed from Albuquerque, New Mexico

"Mosaic of Americans"
Alfre Woodward
Actress

Includes satellite feeds from:
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Columbus, Ohio
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Orlando, Florida
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Portland, Oregon

9:00 pm to 11:00 pm

9:00 pm Performance by Carole King

Andre Heinz

Vanessa Kerry

Alexandra Kerry

John Kerry Biographical Film

John Kerry's Vietnam Swiftboat Crewmates
Jim Rassmann of Florence, Oregon will speak
The Reverend David Alston, Columbia, South Carolina
Skip Barker, Selma, Alabama
Steve Hatch, Niagra Falls, New York
Jim McDevitt, Wrenthem, Massachusetts
Mike Medeiros, San Leandros, California
Pat Runyon, Eaton, Ohio
Wade Sanders, San Diego, California
Del Sandusky, Dunedin, Florida
Fred Short, North Little Rock, Arkansas
Gene Thorson, Ames, Iowa
Jim Wasser, St. Anne, Illinois
Drew Whitlow, Huntsville, Arkansas
Bill Zaladonis, Sanford, Florida

The Honorable Max Cleland
Former United States Senator, Georgia

John Kerry

Finale

Benediction
Father John Ardis
Paulist Center Community of Boston

Adjournment

Posted by: Great American Patriot at July 29, 2004 08:31 PM

Lieberman's biggest fear about gay marriage, is if it were legalized, there'd be nothing stopping him from pursuing Bush's hand in marriage.

Posted by: at July 29, 2004 08:32 PM

Hey there cathy in seattle, (master gardener. wow!) Why would anyone want to poison craneflies? They're critter feed. :-)

Posted by: citizensteve at July 29, 2004 08:32 PM

eya gang

Posted by: Shadow Webmaster at July 29, 2004 08:32 PM

NachiCA
I used to leave Candybars on the laps of sleeping homeless!!

That was really nice? What kind of candybars?
100,000 Grand bars? Butterfingers?

Posted by: spocko at July 29, 2004 08:33 PM

I am reminded that Gore (who would have made a fantastic president) managed to choose the only senator with less charisma as a running mate. Unlike Kerry who isn't afraid of being outshone on occasion.

Posted by: bellendaine at July 29, 2004 08:29 PM

-The only person more lifeless that Al Gore could have picked as a running mate in 2000 was Mel Carnahan, and he won against Ashcroft!

Posted by: Rico at July 29, 2004 08:33 PM

"Lieberman's biggest fear about gay marriage, is if it were legalized, there'd be nothing stopping him from pursuing Bush's hand in marriage.
Posted by: at July 29, 2004 08:32 PM"

ROFLMAO! Shit people, you're on a roll tonight. :)

Posted by: at July 29, 2004 08:33 PM

To combat the tactics of the "celebrity" talking air heads those interviewed need to start throwing questions right back at these shills. "So Chris I'll be happy to answer your penetrating question but first I want to ask you whether you are willing to send your son or daughter to patrol the streets of Baghdad? By the way what is your total income and what tax bracket does that put you in?" These assholes are so dependent on the status quo circa 1910 that they have lost all objectivity ergo credibility. Fight fire with fire. Democrats have been turning the cheek for far too long!

Posted by: frngy at July 29, 2004 08:33 PM

I had hoped for better from Pelosi. Her oratory skills do not match her statesmanship.

Posted by: bellendaine at July 29, 2004 08:33 PM

"I love Pelosi. She rules."

Remember, she, like Liebermann, Jumped all over Dean When he said the US should be even handed when deeling with Palistine and Isrial. Boy did that push Dean to the right.

Posted by: at July 29, 2004 08:33 PM

Speaking of "Dog Shirt"....

Pelosi is okay, but not my first choice as SofH. She just doesn't know when to shut up and back off sometimes. Not good for a SofH.

Posted by: Winston Seagoon at July 29, 2004 08:34 PM

LOL

Posted by: Mel at July 29, 2004 08:34 PM

I had hoped for better from Pelosi. Her oratory skills do not match her statesmanship.

Posted by: bellendaine at July 29, 2004 08:33 PM

This is true. I was just saying that to myself. She fully rocks, but she is not the most stellar speaker (to be diplomatic).

Posted by: Impeach Bush at July 29, 2004 08:35 PM

an interview with kerry? yeah, right. we can only wish and hope.

Posted by: at July 29, 2004 08:35 PM

did someone say Willie nelson?
he's great
loves the dope!

Posted by: Bart at July 29, 2004 08:35 PM

Maybe you can get THE WEBCAM going before Kerry....

Posted by: Darlenenbc at July 29, 2004 08:35 PM

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Posted by: tonid at July 29, 2004 08:23 PM

hour 2 already?

Posted by: mpalacio1 at July 29, 2004 08:23 PM

Israel expands West Bank settlements

Aerial photos reveal extent of land grab, say peace groups

Chris McGreal in Jerusalem
Tuesday July 27, 2004
The Guardian

Months after Ariel Sharon announced his dramatic plan to pull Jewish settlers out of Gaza, portraying it as a sacrifice for peace, the government is grabbing more land for West Bank settlements.

http://www.guardian.co.uk/israel/Story/0,2763,1269880,00.html

Posted by: at July 29, 2004 08:23 PM

Hi all...

Posted by: citizensteve at July 29, 2004 08:25 PM

Chris Mattehws is raking Al Sharptn over the coals. He's nit-picking the speech. Al's being very patient with him and defending himself OK.

Posted by: Dr. Paul Armstrong at July 29, 2004 08:25 PM

Time is speeding up!
HI, Hi

Posted by: Cb at July 29, 2004 08:25 PM

Turn the web cam back on!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Posted by: Gary at July 29, 2004 08:26 PM

Michael Moore: I Will Bring Cameras to Florida to Monitor November Election

Filmmaker Michael Moore announces he is bringing his cameras to Florida in November to make sure there is what he called a "huge spotlight" on state election officials when voters go to the polls.

At a press conference

Posted by: nmark in Toledo at July 29, 2004 08:36 PM

Not worth getting nancy feed. Get Al back!

Posted by: bellendaine at July 29, 2004 08:36 PM

=Speech's=

DNC SPEECH'S DOWNLOADABLE(MP3'S) AT:

http://www.airamericaplace.com/dnc.php

=Speech's=

Posted by: Great American Patriot at July 29, 2004 08:36 PM

Posted by: frngy at July 29, 2004 08:37 PM

Perhaps Kerry will blow a kiss to our little "angel of the left" Janeane as he's hustled by . . .
.

Posted by: Pandemia at July 29, 2004 08:37 PM

hey Sam violates the
Sabbath,shouldnt he
be like stoned to
death or something?

Posted by: Bart at July 29, 2004 08:37 PM

Okay, so the SS pulled the plug on the webcam so nobody could see Kerry "arrive". Talk about too much security...

Posted by: Winston Seagoon at July 29, 2004 08:37 PM

careful with that cut and paste eh?

Posted by: Nobody at July 29, 2004 08:37 PM

Sorry folks, I copy and pasted a sentence, and the blog software took the whole page. Kind of like a Republikaan tax cut.

Posted by: nmark in Toledo at July 29, 2004 08:38 PM

For the Love of All Things Sacred,
Will AAR relay one important speech without commercial?

Posted by: kio at July 29, 2004 08:38 PM

frngy
Good point! Have you ever tried it on some rightwing nut? Does it work?
I have to deal with my wingnut brother and I need some new techniques.

Posted by: spocko at July 29, 2004 08:38 PM

what the hell is that huge post all about???

Posted by: at July 29, 2004 08:38 PM

Hey there cathy in seattle, (master gardener. wow!)

Posted by: citizensteve at July 29, 2004 08:32 PM

I saw a martial arts tournament in which Cat Sea used a rake to smash a stack of bricks.

Posted by: W@W at July 29, 2004 08:39 PM

Pelosi is an improvement over Lieberman. But not by enough.

Posted by: bellendaine at July 29, 2004 08:39 PM

=Speech's=

DNC SPEECH'S DOWNLOADABLE(MP3'S) AT:

http://www.airamericaplace.com/dnc.php

=Speech's=

Posted by: Great American Patriot at July 29, 2004 08:36 PM

THANKS I missed Al's Speech last night

Posted by: at July 29, 2004 08:39 PM

Cut & Paste mishap... watch your C&P people.

Posted by: Mel at July 29, 2004 08:40 PM

Hi Cat-Sea and Will....:)

Posted by: Darlenenbc at July 29, 2004 08:40 PM

Pelosi is def no
leftist thats for
sure

Posted by: Bart at July 29, 2004 08:40 PM

hey Sam violates the
Sabbath,shouldnt he
be like stoned to
death or something?

Posted by Bart at July 29, 2004 08:37 PM
_____________
Even the ultra-Orthodox have some dispensations, and I know many of my fellow Reform Jews who have to work on the Sabbath. (If you want to play the game of literalism, Bart, slaves were urged by Paul to obey their masters.) As for Lieberman, he seems to be the Republican wing of the Democratic party.

One thing to remember. For Kerry and Edwards to have their greatest impact, they will need more support in Congress. So, remember your local candidates as well.

Posted by: at July 29, 2004 08:41 PM

Mel. Good one.

Have your C&P people call my C&P people we'll have lunch. Chopped salad sound good?

Posted by: spocko at July 29, 2004 08:41 PM

I saw a martial arts tournament in which Cat Sea used a rake to smash a stack of bricks.

Posted by: W@W
==========
Oh come on now... everybody knows you use a garden hoe to smash brick stacks. :-)

Posted by: citizensteve at July 29, 2004 08:41 PM

Ah nancy pelosi

thought she'd been turned

into a pod person

Posted by: Shadow Webmaster at July 29, 2004 08:41 PM

Damn you
Posted by: nmark in Toledo at July 29, 2004 08:36 PM

DON'T SPAM/FLOOD THE BLOG Like That or you can be banned.

Don't ever post the whole blog again

Posted by: Great American Patriot at July 29, 2004 08:41 PM

Are these qualities not suitable in a woman? in a man it means he's a determined go getter.

Posted by: nmark in Toledo

No, these are not suitable qualities in anybody. About a man, I'd say they are loud mouthed a-holes who should shut the "Cheney" up. I'll be more gentlemanly towards a woman.

Posted by: at July 29, 2004 08:42 PM

ahahaha! i just totally pictured Rob Schneider saying "You can do it!" LMAO!

Posted by: at July 29, 2004 08:42 PM

Willie!!!!

Posted by: Mel at July 29, 2004 08:42 PM

DON'T SPAM/FLOOD THE BLOG Like That or you can be banned.

Don't ever post the whole blog again

Posted by: Great American Patriot at July 29, 2004 08:41 PM

-sounds like it was an accident.

Posted by: Rico at July 29, 2004 08:42 PM

Are these qualities not suitable in a woman? in a man it means he's a determined go getter.

Posted by: nmark in Toledo

No, these are not suitable qualities in anybody. About a man, I'd say they are loud mouthed a-holes who should shut the "Cheney" up. I'll be more gentlemanly towards a woman.

Posted by: Winston Seagoon at July 29, 2004 08:43 PM

im out
later Sam & JG
bloggers

Posted by: Bart at July 29, 2004 08:43 PM

Pod person LMAO Sunny..:)

Posted by: Darlenenbc at July 29, 2004 08:43 PM

hey, just a random thought. was anyone watching the evil enemy Fox last night and hear Brit Hume's mean and rude deriding of the Black Eyed Peas' song as they closed last night's convention?? it was soooo out of line.

Posted by: FairAndBalancedMyAss at July 29, 2004 08:43 PM

Willie's a freak!!

But he's OUR freak...

Hey gang. Been lurkin' and listenin' a little.

*l *c

Posted by: I'm goody and I approve this message at July 29, 2004 08:44 PM

Hi Cat-Sea and Will....:)

Posted by: Darlenenbc at July 29, 2004 08:40 PM
________________
Hello, Darlenebc!! Here's a thought. If Pelosi is "over the edge" what do we call Tom DeLay who is being investigated for ethics charges. Hmm, maybe DeLay is over the edge and fallen into Death Valley -- the lowest spot on the planet except for Ann Coulter's heart.

Posted by: Will in Chicago at July 29, 2004 08:44 PM

Willie Nelson singing with the choir & picking:

"LIVING IN THE PROMISED LAND"

Posted by: Great American Patriot at July 29, 2004 08:44 PM

Good night Bart..thanks for the posts...

Posted by: Darlenenbc at July 29, 2004 08:44 PM

eya gpr

was a mistake

peep apologised!

Posted by: Shadow Webmaster at July 29, 2004 08:44 PM

Sorry folks, I copy and pasted a sentence, and the blog software took the whole page. Kind of like a Republikaan tax cut.

"Preview," or take a second to look at the box before hitting "Post," PLEASE!

Posted by: at July 29, 2004 08:45 PM

Ann Coulter's heart.

She has a heart?!

Posted by: Darlenenbc at July 29, 2004 08:45 PM

I love Nancy Pelosi she is very strong and the repugs are afraid of her. I think the military theme is to show the rethugs we will defend our country when needed, remember Wes Clark was against the Iraq war!He is a smart man!

Posted by: Janet at July 29, 2004 08:45 PM

http://www.democracynow.org/article.pl?sid=04/07/29/140248

Posted by: Rico at July 29, 2004 08:26 PM
____________________________________________
Thanks for sharing that Rico!

Posted by: Cb at July 29, 2004 08:45 PM

Liberal-at-large

Thanks! Who do you suggest I mail it to?

spocko

Posted by: spocko at July 29, 2004 08:19 PM

Just a few: *snark*

cbs, nbc, abc, pbs, cnn, msnbc, (fuck Fox), cspan, AP, reuters, Liberal oasis, daily kos, atrios, buzzflash, democracy now, counterpunch F.A.I.R, media matters, move on, the Times, onion, wbai.org (pacifica), village voice.

These just for starters...you need more?

Any other suggestions, anyone?

Posted by: Liberal-at-large at July 29, 2004 08:45 PM

gnoring Delegates Anti-War Stance, Edwards Delivers Major Pro-War Address at DNC; Jimmy Breslin: “The Media Should Have Their Licenses Revoked” for Lack of Convention Coverage; The Other Convention: Scrubbed Speeches, Excluded Voices and the Crackdown on 'Peace Delegates'; Sen. Russ Feingold: Dems Platform on Iraq a “Mistake”; Maxine Waters On Dems Platform: “There’s No Dissent, There’s No Debate”; DNC Ignores Objections to Party Platform, Declares Unity; House Divided: Kucinich Delegates

http://www.pacifica.org/programs/dn/040729.html

Posted by: at July 29, 2004 08:45 PM

Children imprisoned and tortured in Iraq

The Price of Freedom

http://thealphaliberal.blogspot.com

Posted by: Nobody at July 29, 2004 08:46 PM

Willie can't play the guitar right now -
BUT sings like always AWESOME

Thanks willie for being here at the DNC

Posted by: bridge at July 29, 2004 08:46 PM

I think Coulter is actually a man, baby!

Posted by: James M at July 29, 2004 08:46 PM

No, these are not suitable qualities in anybody. About a man, I'd say they are loud mouthed a-holes who should shut the "Cheney" up. I'll be more gentlemanly towards a woman.

Posted by: Winston Seagoon at July 29, 2004 08:43 PM
---------------------------
Better a loud mouth asshole than a quiet sock puppet controlled by an ex-bug killing racist facing indictiment.

Posted by: nmark in Toledo at July 29, 2004 08:46 PM

has anyone seen the movie nashville recently?

Posted by: gretchen at July 29, 2004 08:46 PM

For the Love of All Things Sacred,
Will AAR relay one important speech without commercial?

Posted by: kio at July 29, 2004 08:38 PM

Why do they have to do it? Why not the stations that carry Rush, Savage or Hannity? Why does the one station that really needs the money have to forgo the commerical revenue. NPR should carry it full time. The commerical broadcast stations should be FORCED to care it. We gave them the broadcast frequencies and they have a responsibility to the people. Jesus H. Christ on a Cracker, we give them billions of dollars worth of frequencies the lest they can do is give us a few of the Scott Peterson trial hours!

The fairness doctrine was repealed during Reagan's era there is nothing for free.

Posted by: spocko at July 29, 2004 08:46 PM

Now Speaking:

The Honorable Madeleine Albright
Former Secretary of State

Followed by:

"Mosaic of Americans"
Alfre Woodward
Actress

Posted by: Great American Patriot at July 29, 2004 08:47 PM

Posted by FairAndBalancedMyAss at July 29, 2004 08:43 PM

-He looks like a Jim Nabors fan, what do you expect?

Posted by: Rico at July 29, 2004 08:47 PM

I have been following the convention up here in Canada and as I flip around the TV dial I notice CNN spends more time taking to themselves rather than covering the events on stage.

I emailed CNN the following about their "coverage" of the convention...

"If you are going to cover the convention I suggest you turn your cameras on the events happening on stage. I've tuned into CNN and instead of seeing and hearing the speakers all I see are your "reporters" sitting around talking to themselves. You don't even have to be there. You could have stayed back in Atlanta and sat around the studio and done that. Why won't you put these speakers on air? Why are you affraid of the message they are putting forward?"

Posted by: PA Kasperski at July 29, 2004 08:47 PM

Web cam not working.

Posted by: Gary at July 29, 2004 08:47 PM

Does Al Franken pull his punches with these neo-Nazis so he'll still get invited to the cocktail parties?

Posted by: timbermonkey at July 29, 2004 08:47 PM

Preview," or take a second to look at the box before hitting "Post," PLEASE!

Posted by at July 29, 2004 08:45 PM

Lighten up. We've all done it at one point or another. Jeeesh. So unforgiving.

Posted by: at July 29, 2004 08:47 PM

when will janeane be on hannity? tonight?

Posted by: misty at July 29, 2004 08:47 PM

Why the US granted 'protected' status to Iranian terrorists
http://www.csmonitor.com/2004/0729/p07s01-wome.html

Posted by: EyeOnTheEye at July 29, 2004 08:48 PM

is the video feed really back? I can't access it using the blog 1 link.

Posted by: bellendaine at July 29, 2004 08:48 PM

.....

SAM, the building is overcrowded.
Daily Kos is reporting this is the result of credential swapping.

Doors getting shut
by kos
Thu Jul 29th, 2004 at 19:26:43 GMT

Credential swapping is in full display, the place is getting packed. Doors are reportedly shut. Should be a wild night.
http://www.dailykos.com/story/2004/7/29/192643/452

Posted by: wanda at July 29, 2004 08:48 PM

I wonder if they are going to cover the Republican Convention this poorly. Bleh...

Posted by: tetegridap at July 29, 2004 08:49 PM

"Hey there cathy in seattle, (master gardener. wow!) Why would anyone want to poison craneflies? They're critter feed. :-)
Posted by: citizensteve at July 29, 2004 08:32 PM"

sorry for the delay, needed elsewhere for a bit.

first off, YOU'RE RIGHT!!!

they are critter food!
Then the get poisoned and they become poisoned critter food.

Can you believe, some people think they are giant mosquitos??

cathy in seattle,

Posted by: cathy in seattle at July 29, 2004 08:49 PM

It is not back on my end...

Posted by: Darlenenbc at July 29, 2004 08:49 PM

take a second to look at the box before hitting "Post," PLEASE!

Posted by at July 29, 2004 08:45 PM
---------------------
did that, it showed the one sentence I meant to C&P. How about that?

Posted by: nmark in Toledo at July 29, 2004 08:50 PM

is janeane on hannity tonight?

Posted by: misty at July 29, 2004 08:50 PM

video isnt working for me either

Posted by: cate at July 29, 2004 08:50 PM

Did anyone see the Al Sharpton/Chris Matthews interview? Sharpton just cleaned that fat, slimy dirt bag's clock. Chris was visibly shaken and pissed to the max! It was a kodak moment!

Posted by: Yolanda at July 29, 2004 08:50 PM

>>I have been following the convention up here in Canada and as I flip around the TV dial I notice CNN spends more time taking to themselves rather than covering the events on stage.<<

Kasperski: you can catch uninterrupted coverage on C-Span.

Posted by: adamo at July 29, 2004 08:50 PM

My secret hope for Kerry's speech: Obama gave him a few pointers and Kerry will put the image of him as a wooden speaker in the grave. Carl Tuckerson (Damn, I'm glad I spelled it with a T and not an F this time.) has to praise Kerry's speech. (Personally, I think Hillary Clinton should have made him eat his shoes when her book sold a million copies.)

Posted by: Will in Chicago at July 29, 2004 08:50 PM

Who is Sam talking with?

Posted by: bellendaine at July 29, 2004 08:50 PM

Liberal-at-large

Thank you! That is very helpful! I'm going to edit the audio feed and put that up there as well so that the radio people can hear it too.

Posted by: spocko at July 29, 2004 08:51 PM

My mantra for CNN, MS-NBC, FoxNews:

THE WHOLE WORLD IS WATCHING!

Let the revolution begin...

Posted by: Kip Humphrey at July 29, 2004 08:51 PM

There was a problem with a worm or virus the other day that took down several servers. Media player was one of them. Maybe they haven't fixed it 100% yet.

Posted by: tonid at July 29, 2004 08:51 PM

-He looks like a Jim Nabors fan, what do you expect?
Posted by: Rico at July 29, 2004 08:47 PM

yeah, i know. but it was so mean. :( i just couldn't believe he was showing his true colors on air. he's obviously an insolent, pretentious, bigoted DICK.

Posted by: FairAndBalancedMyAss at July 29, 2004 08:52 PM

Does Al Franken pull his punches with these neo-Nazis so he'll still get invited to the cocktail parties?

Posted by: timbermonkey at July 29, 2004 08:47 PM

Franken believes in conversion. He thinks that if he quietly and kindly repeats the truth that, eventually, he will unearth the honest person beneath...a kind of erosion of the dumbass layer. He always keeps in mind that no matter how weird and off-the-wall a conservative's opinion is, the conservative is an American too.

Personally, I'm not that patient. I think that the Right-Wingnuts are all damaged and need to pay a good psychiatrist money to get fixed rather than allowing them to take out their personality flaws on the general public. There oughta be a law!

Posted by: James M at July 29, 2004 08:53 PM

video, crackers

Posted by: cate at July 29, 2004 08:53 PM

Wow...so eloquent!

Posted by: at July 29, 2004 08:53 PM

>>hey Sam violates the
Sabbath,shouldnt he
be like stoned to
death or something?
Posted by: Bart at July 29, 2004 08:37 PM<<

well.....um....I can't cast the first stone (damn my sinful nature!)

Posted by: cathy in seattle at July 29, 2004 08:53 PM

WEBCAM IS DOWN!!!!! PLEASE FIX WEBCAM!!!!

We have no eyes.

"If only you could see what I've seen through your eyes."
Roy Batty

Posted by: Mel at July 29, 2004 08:54 PM

If liberals would stop using words like "shenanigans," "hijinks," and "fibbing" to describe high crimes, fascism, and religious bigotry, they'd probably get a little more respect from libertarians.

I love Janeane and Sam because they're more willing than most AAR hosts to speak directly. Can't wait for Mike Malloy....

Posted by: timbermonkey at July 29, 2004 08:54 PM

insolent, pretentious, bigoted DICK.

Posted by FairAndBalancedMyAss at July 29, 2004 08:52 PM

Why so gentle...tell it like it is.

Posted by: at July 29, 2004 08:54 PM

I think your webcam is not compatible with
RealPlayer 10. When I open the link, a dialog
pops up asking me:

RealPlayer could not locate the specified clip.
If you have moved this clip, please locate it below.

Then seeds:
C:\Documents and Settings\Administrator\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\Content.IE5\NUUCA8KF\saj[1].asx

the text input box.

Posted by: Ken Warner at July 29, 2004 08:54 PM

PBS doing a pretty good job with expanded coverage tonight(over 4 hrs, 3 hrs+ previously)

You can get a good take on how the convention is being covered here

http://www.mediachannel.org

click on mediadissector blog link on righthand side

Also interesting coverage at:

http://www.tvnewser.com

and lets not forget:

http://www.mediamatters.org

Posted by: Great American Patriot at July 29, 2004 08:54 PM

madeleine albright's doing very well. I love her.

Posted by: larala at July 29, 2004 08:54 PM

WEB CAM WEB CAM WEB CAM WEB CAM

less talk Sam, more fix!

Posted by: TheGryphon at July 29, 2004 08:54 PM

"Remember, she, like Liebermann, Jumped all over Dean When he said the US should be even handed when deeling with Palistine and Isrial. Boy did that push Dean to the right."

Yes, and it spoke volumes r Liebermann.
Also, can't handle his whiny voice. Either mute or turn it off every time he is on.
Media seems to love him and sings his praises :(
-----
- who in the world is spamming this blog during show time esp. - not very considerate to the bloggers IMO

Posted by: bridge at July 29, 2004 08:54 PM

I thought the Blackeyed Peas were fantastic...I was so excited to hear they would follow Edwards..They played in Whistler a few weeks ago..:)

Posted by: Darlenenbc at July 29, 2004 08:55 PM

Ann Coulter's heart.

She has a heart?!

Posted by: Darlenenbc at July 29, 2004 08:45 PM
______________________________
Yes, but she had it surgically removed, ground into hamburger and served up to Rush Limbaugh in a bizarre ritual.

Posted by: Will in Chicago at July 29, 2004 08:55 PM

Al and Jeanine are doing a great job but they are susceptible to "celebrity intoxication" even from right wing celebrities. They seem to think that these people are their "friends" because they share that rarefied air of celebrityhood. What they fail to realize is that these people are their "enemies!" If the order were to come down their right wing "friends" would obediently take them by the hand and lead them to a re-education camp or worse giving them one final air kiss before they pass through the gates.

Posted by: frngy at July 29, 2004 08:55 PM

Can you believe, some people think they are giant mosquitos??

cathy in seattle
================
Oh, I know... I have neighbors who go to elaberate and expensive length to kill off the craneflies... bug-zappers :-0, sprays :-( injecting poison into their lawns :-( ....
Personally I like watching the bats go after them (the craneflies, not the neighbors).

Posted by: citizensteve at July 29, 2004 08:55 PM

The network stations do promote a certain kind of politics even though they may not do so explicitly. And there is Sunday morning you know. Lots and lots of right-wing thinktanks and pundits appear there.

There is something to be said for the idea that the profit motive is itself a problem for the network media. The only reason they can give for not covering the DNC is that they lack an audience -- but what they mean is they're unable to sell advertising for that kind of coverage. If television coverage of politics was publicly subsidized it would be much fairer and these media outlets would have no excuse to suppress ideas their advertisers would get upset about.

Posted by: slurslee at July 29, 2004 08:56 PM

Get a high quality WMV feed of the convention, without commentary straight from the DNC:
http://mfile.akamai.com/12294/live/reflector:35897.asx?bkup=35898

Posted by: nmark in Toledo at July 29, 2004 08:56 PM

Sam is right about CSPAN, but it goes beyond the convention. I used to be news junkie. I watched ABC, NBC and CBS news almost every night, plus 3-4 hours of CNN. I got sick of what they were not reporting, and the general right of center slant.

Since Air America started I have barely watched any TV, and have not watched a single minute of TV news. Thank you Air America Radio!

Posted by: bellendaine at July 29, 2004 08:56 PM

Will in Chicago

What is interesting is that they haven't lowered the standards for Kerry like they have with Bush.

"Well Brit, if George W. Bush doesn't soil himself tonight, his speech will be a home run!"

"Bush was able to string 3 sentences together while reading a teleprompter. He is another Winston Churchill!"

"Greta, everyone knows that Bush is not a good speaker, he has dyslexia, he has a hard time talking, he isn't a man of many long words. Shrill Dems say he is dumb, but isn't he really a man of the people. Gary Cooper and not Gary Hart?
John Wayne not John Wayne Gacy?"

Posted by: spocko at July 29, 2004 08:56 PM

The Webcam is a windows media player stream...not real media

Posted by: Nobody at July 29, 2004 08:56 PM

I find it odd that no one so far in the media or in their convention speeches has pointed out the most glaring difference betwee Kerry/Edwards and Bush/Cheney--namely that the former have a demonstrable, life-long commitment to public service, while the later have a an equally clear and demonstrable record of serving themselves and their capitalist cronies. Even if you don't like Kerry, or agree w/his policies, you can't claim that he's in it for the money, whereas, that's about the best you can say about Dubya.

Posted by: adamo at July 29, 2004 08:57 PM

Posted by: timbermonkey at July 29, 2004 08:57 PM

A large digital art print

titled "Baby Bombers"

click ----> http://homepage.mac.com/twigmama/babybombers.jpg

Posted by: skelly at July 29, 2004 08:57 PM

Hi Darlene and W@W, glad to be done with jury duty!

BTW, if anyone wants to be excused from jury duty, hold a copy of "Dude, Where's My Country?" and "Dreaming War: Blood For Oil and the Cheny-Bush Junta" on your lap during jury selection.

Posted by: cathy in seattle at July 29, 2004 08:57 PM

Do not speak to yon floating JIK of thatwhich you do not know

Do not say "I like this political wax vegetable" or "I hate every bobblehead there ever could be"... these things, these things

they are not known to you.

You think, you say, Hmmmm, you say

DO NOT FUCKING TRY TO LIE TO ME.
I AM NOT AS STUPID AS YOU NEED FOR ME TO BE.
YOUR STINK?
STINKS.

you DO say Hmmmm, I've heard you.
We've all heard you

Hmmmm, you think and say,
Say, Say there, Pal, yeah...
Yeah... I could hang out with that

Hairdo

over there.... that political

Haircut

and you lie
and you know you lie
because you couldn't
and you know it
so why do you lie?
because everyone else does?
stop that. just stop.
be honest. just be honest.
Yell: POLITICAL HAIRBALL!
and run (wild arm waving optional)

Posted by: JIK at July 29, 2004 08:57 PM

Please fix the web cam!!!!!!!
Please fix the web cam!!!!!!!
Please fix the web cam!!!!!!!
Please fix the web cam!!!!!!!
Please fix the web cam!!!!!!!
Please fix the web cam!!!!!!!
Please fix the web cam!!!!!!!
Please fix the web cam!!!!!!!
Please fix the web cam!!!!!!!
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Please fix the web cam!!!!!!!

Posted by: Gary at July 29, 2004 08:57 PM

Ciamar a tha sibh a h'uile duine?
Finally got audio to work for the AAR convention coverage using www.WLIB with links.
The Blog also came thru. Woo-Hoo.

CNN and C-Span and Canada's Cpac all carry the speeches live. CNN tends to break to talking heads interviews too often.
The speeches may be unusually dull tonite in order to build relief when Kerry speaks. Ho-hum.

Posted by: CaLuM at July 29, 2004 08:58 PM

I would LOVE to do to that little shit joe "the traitor"lieberman what Robert Deniro as Al capone did to that mobster whom betrayed him using the baseball bat(i would use a hockey stick)!It is said that if you wish for something hard enough it will happend,so let me get busy.
graig sterling
toronto,canada
ps:where is to web cam picture?

Posted by: graig sterling at July 29, 2004 08:58 PM

caaaamwebcam
come on people now
smile on your brothers and fix the webcam

Posted by: cate at July 29, 2004 08:58 PM

That's the same thing the right voters think about you people. I guess we'll just have to go along with the majority in November.

Posted by: Sparky is back at July 29, 2004 08:58 PM

BTW, if anyone wants to be excused from jury duty, hold a copy of "Dude, Where's My Country?" and "Dreaming War: Blood For Oil and the Cheny-Bush Junta" on your lap during jury selection.

Posted by cathy in seattle at July 29, 2004 08:57 PM

LMAO this is good to know...

Posted by: Darlenenbc at July 29, 2004 08:59 PM

Love Alfre Woodward :)))

thanks, Alfre, for being there, you rock!!!

Posted by: bridge at July 29, 2004 08:59 PM

Got to love your loaded class warfare statement! The Hate just keeps coming from the left!!
Need more rope?

Posted by: at July 29, 2004 08:59 PM

SAM SAM SAM WHERE IS OUR CAM CAM CAM

Posted by: Darlenenbc at July 29, 2004 08:59 PM

THE NIGHT TURNS ELECTRIC NOW &
THE BUILDING IS PACKED(dailykos.com)

Coming Up Next:

9:00 pm to 11:00 pm

9:00 pm Performance by Carole King

Andre Heinz

Vanessa Kerry

Alexandra Kerry

John Kerry Biographical Film

The Honorable Max Cleland
Former United States Senator, Georgia

John Kerry

Finale

Benediction
Father John Ardis
Paulist Center Community of Boston

Adjournment

Posted by: Great American Patriot at July 29, 2004 09:00 PM

I hope John Kerry doesn't let these farmers and teachers down when he gets elected.

Posted by: tetegridap at July 29, 2004 09:00 PM

"If there is class warfare, my class won"

Warren Buffett

Posted by: spocko at July 29, 2004 09:00 PM

===================

wouldja listen to yourself? Our society is based on the conept the SHOULDN'T be a law. We have to beleive that if we let ppl say whatever they want, THE TRUTH WILL OUT! Our weapon of mass infection is the TRUTH...spread it.

Posted by: TheGryphon at July 29, 2004 09:00 PM

Spocko,

I would argue that Bush deliberately had his people lower expectations and the media went along with it. Sometimes, I think we would be better with media which deliberately declared a political position. I would argue that Bush tries to portraty a "John Wayne" image, but he lacks the biography. Heck, he can't even prove if he was AWOL in Alabama!

Posted by: Will in Chicago at July 29, 2004 09:01 PM

That's the same thing the right voters think about you people. I guess we'll just have to go along with the majority in November.

Posted by: Sparky is back at July 29, 2004 08:58 PM

Um...the right is still the minority.

Posted by: James M at July 29, 2004 09:01 PM

Because the right wing did this

Children imprisoned and tortured in Iraq

The Price of Freedom

http://thealphaliberal.blogspot.com

Posted by: Nobody at July 29, 2004 09:01 PM

everybody calm down about the webcam and cut them some slack. Geeeeeesh. They're working on it, for cryin' out loud. Consider yourself lucky that it worked as long as it did.

Posted by: Winston Seagoo at July 29, 2004 09:01 PM

I like it Skelly...took me a sec to figure it out...:(

Posted by: Darlenenbc at July 29, 2004 09:01 PM

The real salient issue today is not who is being questioned but rather the one doing the questioning, their methods and ultimatley their motives.

Posted by frngy at July 29, 2004 08:37 PM

*******

I love your posts and this one is right on! Katie Couric makes $65 million and really gave Michael Moore a hard time about his clothes and how much of his movie profits go to charity... did she ever ask her other celebrity pals how much of THEIR income goes to charity???

Posted by: Frankie at July 29, 2004 09:02 PM

Madeline Albright said the deaths of thousands of Iraqi children because of the sanctions under Clinton were an acceptable cost (or words to that effect); let's not get too weak in the knees over her....
---------------------
I don't recall her saying that. I do recall her saying that sanctions weren't killing children, the regime was. The proof was that in the Kurdish north, also subject to the same sanctions, the local economy was growing, schools and hospitals were being built, children were not dying, no-one was starving.

Posted by: nmark in Toledo at July 29, 2004 09:02 PM

What's with the webcam? Why is it off?

Posted by: liberalthinker1 at July 29, 2004 09:02 PM

A large digital art print

titled "Baby Bombers"

click ----> http://homepage.mac.com/twigmama/babybombers.jpg

Posted by: skelly at July 29, 2004 08:57 PM

_________________________________________________
lol

Posted by: Cb at July 29, 2004 09:03 PM

I like these little clips of average-joe supporters. I remember when I was younger watching the dem. convention and realizing one of the good things about being a dem was that they didn't have to lie and pretend they gave a shit about average people.

Posted by: larala at July 29, 2004 09:03 PM

>>Oh, I know... I have neighbors who go to elaberate and expensive length to kill off the craneflies... bug-zappers :-0, sprays :-( injecting poison into their lawns :-( ....
Personally I like watching the bats go after them (the craneflies, not the neighbors).
Posted by: citizensteve at July 29, 2004 08:55 PM<,

Admit it, Steve, it would be fun to see 'em go after your neighbors!

something like 85% of bugs killed by electric zappers are beneficial bugs.

Bird are the best preventative action you can do against cranefly larvae. A birdbath ismuch more effective than diazanon.

;-)

Posted by: cathy in seattle at July 29, 2004 09:03 PM

Posted by: timbermonkey at July 29, 2004 08:57 PM

I'm couldn't agree more. I never voted for Clinton. Domestically and internationally, the Clinton administration provided the foundation on which the Bushies have built their temple of shit. I'm hoping Kerry, goaded on by the increasingly vocal progressives in his party will be the Keyensian/ internationalist prez we so desparately need.

Posted by: adamo at July 29, 2004 09:04 PM

I read Ann Coulter's USA Today article and the editor's remarks. Frankly, it was very poor writing. It was just a disconnected stream of insults without any kind of context or flow or humor. I know that a lot of folks think that insulting characterizations are a form of humor... but they're not. Humor reveals the truth by clever turns of language and imagery. Coulter revealed nothing, expressed only her own vitriol.

A good film to see now is "Ridicule." It's a scathing political parody of the highest order, and very chilling in its way. The king's court in the film is much like the court of media sycophants we see today. The protagonist is very serious and earnest, trying to petition the king to save lives, and yet he is forced to play the games of the court.

Posted by: slurslee at July 29, 2004 09:04 PM

Adios mio! Eharmony.com :P

Posted by: tetegridap at July 29, 2004 09:04 PM

The webcam is nice. I hope they take it back to the studio. But they are doing a live radio show, fixing the cam is low priority.

Posted by: nmark in Toledo at July 29, 2004 09:04 PM

thanks. Thought it would make a good first post.

Posted by: skelly at July 29, 2004 09:04 PM

"Al and Jeanine are doing a great job but they are susceptible to "celebrity intoxication""

All what it has been so far is: the media covering each other. Pundits interviewing each other.
Ad nauseum.

Tip: CSPAN will keep you sane!

Posted by: bridge at July 29, 2004 09:04 PM

Wow...Katie Couric is your ally! More divided than we thought! Thank your precious Mr. Moore!!

Posted by: at July 29, 2004 09:05 PM

Um...the right is still the minority.

James, you should count seats in the House and Senate, and then take note that the right is in the WH. That's a minority I can live with. LOL

Posted by: Sparky is back at July 29, 2004 09:06 PM

did that, it showed the one sentence I meant to C&P. How about that?

I have a scroll bar. The indicator changes. Do you have one?

Posted by: at July 29, 2004 09:06 PM

Why no nick Tess? Are you ashamed of what you say? Of who you support? You should be.

http://www.robert-fisk.com/iraqwarvictims_page1.htm

Posted by: Nobody at July 29, 2004 09:06 PM

Posted by: spocko at July 29, 2004 08:51 PM

You're welcome, spocko!

If you want more media referrals just ASK DA BLOGGIE!

Post the one's you've done --- and I promise you you'll get more!

Posted by: Liberal-at-large at July 29, 2004 09:07 PM

It's Thursday night, another chat on the Firesign Theatre website:
http://www.firesigntheatre.com/chat
Listen to Majority Report and chat at the same time.

Posted by: Brian Westley, Firesign Theatre webmaster at July 29, 2004 09:07 PM

Carol King!!!

Posted by: nmark at July 29, 2004 09:07 PM

A good film to see now is "Ridicule."

Oh yeah! Ridicule, what a great film! I saw it five years ago and I'm still laughing about the opening scene...remember?

Posted by: adamo at July 29, 2004 09:07 PM

Cam is back up.

Posted by: Mel at July 29, 2004 09:07 PM

actually...I am just being lazy!

Posted by: at July 29, 2004 09:07 PM

carol king. awesome. she looks four feet tall.

Posted by: larala at July 29, 2004 09:07 PM

Everyone sing along....

Posted by: nmark in Toledo at July 29, 2004 09:08 PM

Webcam UP!

Posted by: Winston Seagoon at July 29, 2004 09:08 PM

Ann Coulter really makes me sick with her extremeism.

Posted by: tetegridap at July 29, 2004 09:08 PM

James, you should count seats in the House and Senate, and then take note that the right is in the WH. That's a minority I can live with. LOL

Posted by: Sparky is back at July 29, 2004 09:06 PM

Of course, right-wing nuts don't really care about Americans which is why you don't care about the what the majority of this country actually thinks. The least important thing to the right wing: The American People!

Thanks for making my point!

Posted by: James M at July 29, 2004 09:08 PM

What they fail to realize is that these people are their "enemies!" If the order were to come down their right wing "friends" would obediently take them by the hand and lead them to a re-education camp or worse giving them one final air kiss before they pass through the gates.

Posted by: frngy at July 29, 2004 08:55 PM

*********

again you are right... it's almost like they think the "popular kids" at school have finally accepted them when, actually, they are abusing them and stealing their airtime...

Posted by: Frankie at July 29, 2004 09:09 PM

"Ridicule" is a terrific movie. Anyone concerned about the nature of today's media should view it to learn of their methods and madness.

Posted by: frngy at July 29, 2004 09:09 PM

You know, I feel sorry for Nancy Pelosi because she had to follow Lieberman.
Lieberman brought everyone down and it was hard for Nancy to pick them up again. But she did start to get the people going.

Joe Biden and Wes Clark had the people going.
Then Lieberman. Blah!!!

Posted by: tonid at July 29, 2004 09:09 PM

Will in Chicago

That is exactly what I was saying, sorry if I wasn't clear. They (the Bush camp) LOWERED the expectations of Bush before the Gore debate.
"Bush is not a good debater. He is better one on one on leadership issues, not a Wonk."

They totally gave him a pass. And if anyone ever pointed it out, they would go on about, "Well, he's no Slick Willy. He's more of a man of few words"

Yeah, a man of a few words. "Bring it on. Misunderestimate. Stratigery."

Posted by: at July 29, 2004 09:09 PM

Carole King is singing "you've got a friend"
at the convention.

Bah.....I promised myself I would shut up, but.....

DAMN AAR SUITS......YOU SHOULD BE EATING THE COMMERCIALS FOR THE CONVENTION!

BAH, BAH, BAH, BAH!

Posted by: Liberal-at-large at July 29, 2004 09:09 PM

Posted by: frngy at July 29, 2004 08:55 PM

*********

again you are right... it's almost like they think the "popular kids" at school have finally accepted them when, actually, they are abusing them and stealing their airtime...

Posted by: Frankie at July 29, 2004 09:10 PM

the white people are finally grateful for music they can sway comfortably to rather than trying to dance.

Posted by: larala at July 29, 2004 09:10 PM

Notice how all of the cable news networks cover the floor only during entertainment interludes. That way, none of the message emanating from the podium will leak through.

Posted by: Kip Humphrey at July 29, 2004 09:11 PM

diazanon.
Posted by: cathy in seattle
==========
OMG! If anybody came into our yard with diazanon, my housemate would bury them in the compost pile. :-)
We've got a little pond out back, suet feeders, lots of native cover. We're a regular bird haven.

Posted by: citizensteve at July 29, 2004 09:12 PM

right-wing nuts don't really care about Americans which is why you don't care about the what the majority of this country actually thinks.

James, you are sooooo funny. Apparently you fail to understand it was the majority of those voting who put the right people in office.

Posted by: Sparky is back at July 29, 2004 09:12 PM

The mentally ill coulter's traitorous drivel was Not Acceptable as writing for USA Today. It was rejected and she was fired from commenting on the DNC Convention for USA Today. She posted it on her website since it was completely rejected by USA Today.

In Contrast, Michael Moore was hired by USA Today to write commentary at the RNC Convention by them. hehehe...

What is the link to the film 'Ridicule'?

slurslee wrote:
>I read Ann Coulter's USA Today article and the editor's remarks. Frankly, it was very poor writing. It was just a disconnected stream of insults without any kind of context or flow or humor. I know that a lot of folks think that insulting characterizations are a form of humor... but they're not. Humor reveals the truth by clever turns of language and imagery. Coulter revealed nothing, expressed only her own vitriol.

Posted by: slurslee at July 29, 2004 09:04 PM>

Posted by: Great American Patriot at July 29, 2004 09:12 PM

Come on Danner, why sound so surprised? The vast majority of reporters don't report, they take dictation. Most have neither the talent nor the guts to be investigative reporters, which is what they'd have to be in order to report the truth--especially with this very secretive administration.

Posted by: adamo at July 29, 2004 09:13 PM

Katie Couric is a deeper person than most media folks. As pretty as she is she has no conceit about it, unlike Ann Coulter (who is likely very insecure about her appearance and hence overly concerned with appearances). And Katie has had life experiences that have produced in her an evident depth of character.

It takes a certain temperament to survive and thrive after a painful loss, and to remain an optimistic person. Katie has what it takes.

Bill O'Reilly has the wrong kind of temperament. He's even turned his blessed experience of fatherhood into another source of vitriol.

Posted by: slurslee at July 29, 2004 09:14 PM

James, you are sooooo funny. Apparently you fail to understand it was the majority of those voting who put the right people in office.

Posted by: Sparky is back at July 29, 2004 09:12 PM

Not really, it had a lot to the gerrymandering tactics that the Repukes used to redistrict.

Don't worry, Dems will take back the house and Senate and you can spew invective at the people who are true patriots for the next four years!
Oh wait, that's what you do now!

Posted by: James M at July 29, 2004 09:15 PM

Just a quick THANKS!!!!! to the techs who got the webcam back up.

Is this the "drum solo" part of the show where JG goes back stage for a drink while Sam takes over the show?

Posted by: Winston Seagoon at July 29, 2004 09:15 PM

The press was much more open when every city had a dozen dailies all competing for the big exposes.

Posted by: adamo at July 29, 2004 09:15 PM

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New Thread and Web Cam Up and Running!

!!!Hour Three!!!

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New Thread and Web Cam Up and Running!

!!!Hour Three!!!

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New Thread and Web Cam Up and Running!

!!!Hour Three!!!

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Posted by: at July 29, 2004 09:15 PM

What's the deal with sticking Kerry's name into every song.

What's next: Naughty by Nature singing "Kerry's down wit OPP"

Posted by: W@W at July 29, 2004 09:16 PM

Here's a link to "Ridicule" for those of you who don't know how to search Amazon or IMDB....

http://imdb.com/title/tt0117477/

Posted by: slurslee at July 29, 2004 09:16 PM

Slurslee, much as you may like and admire Katie Couric, what business is it of hers how much money Michael Moore donates to charity? or when he's going to get new clothes? He is comfortable with who he is, and how he spends his money is his own business...

Posted by: Frankie at July 29, 2004 09:18 PM

Sam,

All this apologist bullsh*t walks around the unrefutable damage to our Democracy the current state of major outlet news reporting inflicts.

We MUST have the Fairness Doctrine reinstated and enforced!

Posted by: Kip Humphrey at July 29, 2004 09:18 PM

Frankie, glad you appreciate the posts. One never knows if one's missives hit the target.

Posted by: frngy at July 29, 2004 09:18 PM

The supreme court has ruled in the Texas redistricting case that anytime a party takes control of a legislature it can redistrict, even without an intervening census, and there is no longer any significant restriction on gerrymandering.

Texas still has a majority of Democratic voters, gain a few seats here and there, and they can turn the redistricting applecart around. They redistrict every year now.

Payback can be a bitch

Posted by: nmark in Toledo at July 29, 2004 09:18 PM

The C-SPAN ratings will be a cue to the networks to carry the RNC! Watch the networks (FOX esp) make some excuse about "because the people showed such interest in the DNC, we'll cover the RNC gave-togavel."

Posted by: Winston Seagoon at July 29, 2004 09:19 PM

Don't worry, Dems will take back the house and Senate

Hummm, I thought the gerrymandering you spoke of and which has increased for the right voters since the last election would prevent the loss of both isles. Your logic is difficult to follow, but I'll make note of it and check back with you on the 3rd of November. LOL

Posted by: Sparky is back at July 29, 2004 09:19 PM

Just go behind the curtain Sam!

Posted by: Winston Seagoon at July 29, 2004 09:21 PM

slurslee, you are very new here, F.Y.I - almost everyone here knows very well how to search with amazon or imdb. Perhaps it was a oversite that you that didn't put in a link with your post.

It is well known here that if you can, you substaniate what one says here with sources.

Andre Heinz up now!

Posted by: Great American Patriot at July 29, 2004 09:21 PM

did anyone catch this article about michael moore in business week?

http://www.businessweek.com/bwdaily/dnflash/jul2004/nf20040728_2965_db009.htm

esp. this quote:

"But Moore has a double standard about being duped about weapons of mass destruction. He defends John Kerry's vote to invade Iraq because the Democratic about-to-be-nominee like so many other Americans believed in the Commander-in-Chief. The press doesn't get that same pathetic pass."

Posted by: larala at July 29, 2004 09:26 PM

But Moore has a double standard about being duped about weapons of mass destruction. He defends John Kerry's vote to invade Iraq because the Democratic about-to-be-nominee like so many other Americans believed in the Commander-in-Chief. The press doesn't get that same pathetic pass."

Posted by: larala at July 29, 2004 09:26 PM

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the press should NOT got a pass on that--their JOB, as the Fourth Estate, is to be a watchdog on the other 3 estates: executive, judiciary and congressional... they are NOT supposed to be rubberstamping cheerleaders for the executive and military branch...

Posted by: Frankie at July 29, 2004 09:28 PM

Craig Sterling, I'd hope you could find a more creative solution, one that doesn't involve graphic violence of such a pedestrian and mundane tone. When dealing with conflict, you have to seek mutual goals and common ground. They want peace, you want peace. When every possible peaceful solution is exhausted, go ahead and drop an anvil om 'em, shove a giant lit firecracker up their ass, use a cannon or giant slingshot to shoot them into a wall - something, ANYTHING, besides that nimby homoerotic deadly man-head-sex thingy. That's way gay, dude.

Posted by: Dr.Know at July 29, 2004 09:36 PM

The right wing zealots here and throughout the land would find themselves quite comfortable in a one party fascist/corporate/theocratic state and would be delusional enough to still call the nation a "democracy!" Democracies demand a certain intellectual rigor and honesty and a commitment to the responsibility and service to the larger community beyond their immediate family. The extreme right wing is lacking in the pyschological mind set of a little "d" democrat which consists of optimism, inclusiveness, curiosity, and tolerance. Their mind set is one of fear, mistrust and a rabid faith in a cannabilistic social Darwinism.

Posted by: frngy at July 29, 2004 09:36 PM

Loved Kerry's bio... gee, I wonder what Bush's would look like? ... heard we'll never see one... again, wondering why not?

Posted by: Frankie at July 29, 2004 09:45 PM

The "Band of Brothers" bring tears to my eyes.

Posted by: Kip Humphrey at July 29, 2004 09:54 PM

Max Cleland (my first choice for VP) is the greatest!

Posted by: Kip Humphrey at July 29, 2004 10:02 PM

That was really nice? What kind of candybars?
100,000 Grand bars? Butterfingers?

Musketeers or Snickers.

Posted by: NachiCA at July 29, 2004 11:47 PM