The Alaskan Rose and the Debate

[noneabove]

1939           
        
          

In April of 1939, Franklin D. Roosevelt became the first president of the United States to appear on television. The setting was the 1939 World's Fair in New York. The appearance was broadcast to a handful of TV sets in the New York area.

FDR had already mastered the medium of his time--radio. His "fireside chats" broadcast across the nation soothed Americans troubled by the hard times of the Great Depression. Radio was a perfect fit for the eloquent Roosevelt, who would have had a much more difficult time hiding the fact that he was confined to a wheelchair in the television age.

The outbreak of World War II temporarily halted the development of television, and it would be more than a decade before the new medium became popular.
http://www.pbs.org/30secondcandidate/timeline/years/1939.html

to Republicans,though,facts don't matter

[conley]

what does this have to do with the stock market crash 

[Peter1469]

 

I don't disagree with the facts, but what is the point?

[The Bare Knuckled Pundit]

Did I miss something here?

Clearly a lesson of why you should always pay attention to what's going on on the field. Because every now and then you get a screamer roaring off a foul tip and BAM!!!

[conley]

Did I miss something here?

Clearly a lesson of why you should always pay attention to what's going on on the field. Because every now and then you get a screamer roaring off a foul tip and BAM!!!

 

brilliant!

[PalinFiles08]

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[Mr. Ed]

Biden does make a lot of gaffes, but they're just that: gaffes.  He's proven his knowledge of the issues over the years (keywords being "proven" and "knowledge;" which does not necessarily mean he knows how to best use that knowledge).

Every public figure makes a gaffe every now and then.  Reagan's "Trees cause more pollution than automobiles" is tough to top (except for W, of course), but he obviously was aware of a tree's function in the environment.

While Palin has made some forgivable gaffes too, the media is, rightly, spotlighting her complete lack of knowledge (aka ignorance) of some pretty basic stuff.  A gotcha question concerning a Supreme Court case would have been about interpreting some obscure case.  But to just simply ask someone to name another case besides Roe v. Wade?  And she being unable to do so?  Mind boggling.

In the same vein, Couric did not ask her to break down and analyze some specific, obscure legislation McCain had been involved in over the years, but just to name a single piece of significant legislation he had voted on.  Like, say, the McCain-Feingold Act.

Couric lobbed up some bigger underhanded softballs than did Hannity (of course Hannity probably provided her the questions in advance), and she still whiffed.

This is not media bias or "gotcha" journalism.  It's W in a dress.  With lipstick.

[Peter1469]

This is not media bias or "gotcha" journalism.

The interview itself may not have been; but the interview was two hours long and the parts that have been shown ad nasuem are the relatively few questions that Palin had a problem answering.  Just taking a few minutes to think over a question is death on TV. 

[they call me MR. GRUMPY god damn it!]

w

Biden does make a lot of gaffes, but they're just that: gaffes.  He's proven his knowledge of the issues over the years (keywords being "proven" and "knowledge;" which does not necessarily mean he knows how to best use that knowledge).
Every public figure makes a gaffe every now and then.  Reagan's "Trees cause more pollution than automobiles" is tough to top (except for W, of course), but he obviously was aware of a tree's function in the environment.

While Palin has made some forgivable gaffes too, the media is, rightly, spotlighting her complete lack of knowledge (aka ignorance) of some pretty basic stuff.  A gotcha question concerning a Supreme Court case would have been about interpreting some obscure case.  But to just simply ask someone to name another case besides Roe v. Wade?  And she being unable to do so?  Mind boggling.

In the same vein, Couric did not ask her to break down and analyze some specific, obscure legislation McCain had been involved in over the years, but just to name a single piece of significant legislation he had voted on.  Like, say, the McCain-Feingold Act.

Couric lobbed up some bigger underhanded softballs than did Hannity (of course Hannity probably provided her the questions in advance), and she still whiffed.

This is not media bias or "gotcha" journalism.  It's W in a dress.  With lipstick.

how has he proven his knowledge of the "issues" and if he doesn't know how to use this proven knowledge that you credit him for......are you saying that he is a relatively well informed idiot?

[they call me MR. GRUMPY god damn it!]

Biden does make a lot of gaffes, but they're just that: gaffes.  He's proven his knowledge of the issues over the years (keywords being "proven" and "knowledge;" which does not necessarily mean he knows how to best use that knowledge).

Every public figure makes a gaffe every now and then.  Reagan's "Trees cause more pollution than automobiles" is tough to top (except for W, of course), but he obviously was aware of a tree's function in the environment.

While Palin has made some forgivable gaffes too, the media is, rightly, spotlighting her complete lack of knowledge (aka ignorance) of some pretty basic stuff.  A gotcha question concerning a Supreme Court case would have been about interpreting some obscure case.  But to just simply ask someone to name another case besides Roe v. Wade?  And she being unable to do so?  Mind boggling.

In the same vein, Couric did not ask her to break down and analyze some specific, obscure legislation McCain had been involved in over the years, but just to name a single piece of significant legislation he had voted on.  Like, say, the McCain-Feingold Act.

Couric lobbed up some bigger underhanded softballs than did Hannity (of course Hannity probably provided her the questions in advance), and she still whiffed.

This is not media bias or "gotcha" journalism.  It's W in a dress.  With lipstick.

just thought i might display some of obiden's proven knowledge....
http://campaignspot.nationalreview.com/post/?q=ZTVhMThlNjRkZGFlMmUwOWFkNDZkZjk0MzBiY2JiYmY=

[Wowster]

Biden does make a lot of gaffes, but they're just that: gaffes.  He's proven his knowledge of the issues over the years (keywords being "proven" and "knowledge;" which does not necessarily mean he knows how to best use that knowledge).

Every public figure makes a gaffe every now and then.  Reagan's "Trees cause more pollution than automobiles" is tough to top (except for W, of course), but he obviously was aware of a tree's function in the environment.

While Palin has made some forgivable gaffes too, the media is, rightly, spotlighting her complete lack of knowledge (aka ignorance) of some pretty basic stuff.  A gotcha question concerning a Supreme Court case would have been about interpreting some obscure case.  But to just simply ask someone to name another case besides Roe v. Wade?  And she being unable to do so?  Mind boggling.

In the same vein, Couric did not ask her to break down and analyze some specific, obscure legislation McCain had been involved in over the years, but just to name a single piece of significant legislation he had voted on.  Like, say, the McCain-Feingold Act.

Couric lobbed up some bigger underhanded softballs than did Hannity (of course Hannity probably provided her the questions in advance), and she still whiffed.

This is not media bias or "gotcha" journalism.  It's W in a dress.  With lipstick.

It's strange to make a comparison knowing Hussein nor Biden were asked the same questions?   

[Mr. Ed]

w

Biden does make a lot of gaffes, but they're just that: gaffes.  He's proven his knowledge of the issues over the years (keywords being "proven" and "knowledge;" which does not necessarily mean he knows how to best use that knowledge).
Every public figure makes a gaffe every now and then.  Reagan's "Trees cause more pollution than automobiles" is tough to top (except for W, of course), but he obviously was aware of a tree's function in the environment.

While Palin has made some forgivable gaffes too, the media is, rightly, spotlighting her complete lack of knowledge (aka ignorance) of some pretty basic stuff.  A gotcha question concerning a Supreme Court case would have been about interpreting some obscure case.  But to just simply ask someone to name another case besides Roe v. Wade?  And she being unable to do so?  Mind boggling.

In the same vein, Couric did not ask her to break down and analyze some specific, obscure legislation McCain had been involved in over the years, but just to name a single piece of significant legislation he had voted on.  Like, say, the McCain-Feingold Act.

Couric lobbed up some bigger underhanded softballs than did Hannity (of course Hannity probably provided her the questions in advance), and she still whiffed.

This is not media bias or "gotcha" journalism.  It's W in a dress.  With lipstick.

how has he proven his knowledge of the "issues" and if he doesn't know how to use this proven knowledge that you credit him for......are you saying that he is a relatively well informed idiot?

1. His knowledge of policy issues was evident in the debate, as well as in his long Senate record.

2. Your question ("If........") misses my rhetorical point.  But since you want to know, I think Biden is more than capable of using his knowledg effectively.

[Wowster]

w

Biden does make a lot of gaffes, but they're just that: gaffes.  He's proven his knowledge of the issues over the years (keywords being "proven" and "knowledge;" which does not necessarily mean he knows how to best use that knowledge).
Every public figure makes a gaffe every now and then.  Reagan's "Trees cause more pollution than automobiles" is tough to top (except for W, of course), but he obviously was aware of a tree's function in the environment.

While Palin has made some forgivable gaffes too, the media is, rightly, spotlighting her complete lack of knowledge (aka ignorance) of some pretty basic stuff.  A gotcha question concerning a Supreme Court case would have been about interpreting some obscure case.  But to just simply ask someone to name another case besides Roe v. Wade?  And she being unable to do so?  Mind boggling.

In the same vein, Couric did not ask her to break down and analyze some specific, obscure legislation McCain had been involved in over the years, but just to name a single piece of significant legislation he had voted on.  Like, say, the McCain-Feingold Act.

Couric lobbed up some bigger underhanded softballs than did Hannity (of course Hannity probably provided her the questions in advance), and she still whiffed.

This is not media bias or "gotcha" journalism.  It's W in a dress.  With lipstick.

how has he proven his knowledge of the "issues" and if he doesn't know how to use this proven knowledge that you credit him for......are you saying that he is a relatively well informed idiot?

1. His knowledge of policy issues was evident in the debate, as well as in his long Senate record.

2. Your question ("If........") misses my rhetorical point.  But since you want to know, I think Biden is more than capable of using his knowledg effectively.

Exactly, Hussein nor Biden represent change.

Sarah has a proven track record of change, Hussein's media attacks her for it.

[they call me MR. GRUMPY god damn it!]

w

Biden does make a lot of gaffes, but they're just that: gaffes.  He's proven his knowledge of the issues over the years (keywords being "proven" and "knowledge;" which does not necessarily mean he knows how to best use that knowledge).
Every public figure makes a gaffe every now and then.  Reagan's "Trees cause more pollution than automobiles" is tough to top (except for W, of course), but he obviously was aware of a tree's function in the environment.

While Palin has made some forgivable gaffes too, the media is, rightly, spotlighting her complete lack of knowledge (aka ignorance) of some pretty basic stuff.  A gotcha question concerning a Supreme Court case would have been about interpreting some obscure case.  But to just simply ask someone to name another case besides Roe v. Wade?  And she being unable to do so?  Mind boggling.

In the same vein, Couric did not ask her to break down and analyze some specific, obscure legislation McCain had been involved in over the years, but just to name a single piece of significant legislation he had voted on.  Like, say, the McCain-Feingold Act.

Couric lobbed up some bigger underhanded softballs than did Hannity (of course Hannity probably provided her the questions in advance), and she still whiffed.

This is not media bias or "gotcha" journalism.  It's W in a dress.  With lipstick.

how has he proven his knowledge of the "issues" and if he doesn't know how to use this proven knowledge that you credit him for......are you saying that he is a relatively well informed idiot?

1. His knowledge of policy issues was evident in the debate, as well as in his long Senate record.

2. Your question ("If........") misses my rhetorical point.  But since you want to know, I think Biden is more than capable of using his knowledg effectively.

obiden has been in the senate for 36 years, the slick political double speak that stumbled out of him is just that.  a large body of the bs he put out was factually incorrect or a deliberate distortion of the record.....lies.  what has obiden accomplished over the last 36 years that makes you believe that he is knowledgable, capable or both?  he is a demonstrated buffoon, whose soul accomplishment has been his contribution to turning scotus nominations into staged political "lynchings".