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PoliGAF Thread of PRESIDENT OBAMA Checkin' Off His List
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True enough! It's going to come in handy when Obama is impeached for socialism and you guys have to defend Hillary when she's President. In this scenario Pelosi suffers a mysterious botox-related ailment, minorities threaten to revolt if Byrd is installed, and Biden makes a gaffe so large even He cannot lift it.Cheebs said:
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Obama Pays Respects At Buchenwald
Obama says international community has obligation to step in, stop genocide
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AP News
Jun 05, 2009 07:26 EST
Obama says international community has obligation to step in, stop genocide
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AP News
Jun 05, 2009 07:26 EST
President Barack Obama says the international community has an obligation to stop genocide, even when it's inconvenient.
Obama on Friday was asked how the Holocaust mantra of "never again" might apply to current crises in the Darfur region of Sudan or in Sri Lanka, where the government is accused of shelling hospitals during a quarter-century civil war. Officials deny the allegations.
Obama replied that it is up to other nations to take action to stop genocide. He says his administration is working to end the genocide in Sudan, where Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir expelled humanitarian workers from the country.
Obama was set to tour Buchenwald, a former Nazi concentration camp where an estimated 56,000 people perished. About 11,000 were Jews worked to death, shot or hanged by Nazi guards.
Obama on Friday was asked how the Holocaust mantra of "never again" might apply to current crises in the Darfur region of Sudan or in Sri Lanka, where the government is accused of shelling hospitals during a quarter-century civil war. Officials deny the allegations.
Obama replied that it is up to other nations to take action to stop genocide. He says his administration is working to end the genocide in Sudan, where Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir expelled humanitarian workers from the country.
Obama was set to tour Buchenwald, a former Nazi concentration camp where an estimated 56,000 people perished. About 11,000 were Jews worked to death, shot or hanged by Nazi guards.
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Before Tiller Murder, FBI Got Detailed Info On Roeder's Illegal Activity
By Zachary Roth - June 4, 2009, 11:56AM
By Zachary Roth - June 4, 2009, 11:56AM
Earlier this week, we raised questions about whether the FBI acted aggressively enough after getting a tip about Scott Roeder, who's been charged with murdering Kansas doctor George Tiller.
And those questions are only getting louder. Last night, the abortion clinic worker who had provided that tip went on MSNBC's Rachel Maddow Show, where he laid out Roeder's various efforts to vandalize the clinic -- starting in 2000 and culminating the day before Tiller's murder -- as well as the detailed information that the FBI received about the incidents.
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In a nutshell, here's what the worker -- using the pseudonym "Jeffrey Pederson" to protect his identity -- told Maddow:
Back in 2000, Pederson saw Roeder supergluing the front and back door locks to the clinic -- preventing anyone from entering or leaving -- two weekends in a row. Pederson gave the FBI the security videotape of the incident, as well as the license number of Roeder's car, which he had taken down. In response, the bureau said the pictures were not clear enough to build a case, but that they'd talk to Roeder.
That may have had some effect, because the worker said Roeder wasn't seen around the clinic again until 2006. At that time, he returned for several months, joining the group of anti-abortion protesters that would gather outside the clinic. Then he went away for a while again.
On the morning of Monday, May 25, 2009, clinic staff showed up to work to find the doors super-glued. When Pederson got in, he replaced the locks, then called the local police and the FBI. He viewed the security tape but was unable to identify the vandal. But on the 28th, he viewed the tape again and was able to identify Roeder. He gave that tape to the FBI.
On the morning of the 30th, the day before Tiller's shooting, Roeder returned. A staff member saw him gluing the back door of the clinic. She chased him away, and he fled, yelling "baby killer." She noted his license number, and told Pederson about the incident. He reported the incident to the FBI, making clear that this was the same person as had vandalized the clinic the previous week. In response, the FBI said that in order to take any action to stop Roeder, they'd need to convene a grand jury and get a warrant.
In the same segment, Maddow also points out that a specific federal law, the FACE Act, makes it a federal crime to intentionally damage the property of an abortion facility. It would appear that the FBI had been given evidence -- tapes, witness interviews, a license number -- indicating that Roeder had repeatedly done that. The FBI also knew that Roeder had been arrested in 1996 for having bomb-making parts in his car, and had past ties to violent extremist groups. And yet, prosecutors charge, Roeder was left free the following day to shoot Tiller at close range in church.
There's also a larger story here, which involves what appears to be a sharp drop off, during the Bush years, in efforts to enforce the FACE Act and otherwise to ensure the safety of abortion providers. Could the general turn by law enforcement in recent years toward a focus on Islamic and environmental terrorism, and away from right-wing terrorism, have played a role in what looks like the FBI's casual response? And is it time to rethink that shift? It's certainly worth asking.
Late Update: Bridget Patton, a spokeswoman for the FBI's Kansas City office, tells TPMmuckraker that after receiving the information about Roeder from Pederson, the office opened an investigation. She declined to elaborate, citing that ongoing investigation. A spokesman with the FBI's national office declined to comment, referring us to Kansas City or the Department of Justice. A message left with DOJ public affairs was not immediately returned.
And those questions are only getting louder. Last night, the abortion clinic worker who had provided that tip went on MSNBC's Rachel Maddow Show, where he laid out Roeder's various efforts to vandalize the clinic -- starting in 2000 and culminating the day before Tiller's murder -- as well as the detailed information that the FBI received about the incidents.
(video)
In a nutshell, here's what the worker -- using the pseudonym "Jeffrey Pederson" to protect his identity -- told Maddow:
Back in 2000, Pederson saw Roeder supergluing the front and back door locks to the clinic -- preventing anyone from entering or leaving -- two weekends in a row. Pederson gave the FBI the security videotape of the incident, as well as the license number of Roeder's car, which he had taken down. In response, the bureau said the pictures were not clear enough to build a case, but that they'd talk to Roeder.
That may have had some effect, because the worker said Roeder wasn't seen around the clinic again until 2006. At that time, he returned for several months, joining the group of anti-abortion protesters that would gather outside the clinic. Then he went away for a while again.
On the morning of Monday, May 25, 2009, clinic staff showed up to work to find the doors super-glued. When Pederson got in, he replaced the locks, then called the local police and the FBI. He viewed the security tape but was unable to identify the vandal. But on the 28th, he viewed the tape again and was able to identify Roeder. He gave that tape to the FBI.
On the morning of the 30th, the day before Tiller's shooting, Roeder returned. A staff member saw him gluing the back door of the clinic. She chased him away, and he fled, yelling "baby killer." She noted his license number, and told Pederson about the incident. He reported the incident to the FBI, making clear that this was the same person as had vandalized the clinic the previous week. In response, the FBI said that in order to take any action to stop Roeder, they'd need to convene a grand jury and get a warrant.
In the same segment, Maddow also points out that a specific federal law, the FACE Act, makes it a federal crime to intentionally damage the property of an abortion facility. It would appear that the FBI had been given evidence -- tapes, witness interviews, a license number -- indicating that Roeder had repeatedly done that. The FBI also knew that Roeder had been arrested in 1996 for having bomb-making parts in his car, and had past ties to violent extremist groups. And yet, prosecutors charge, Roeder was left free the following day to shoot Tiller at close range in church.
There's also a larger story here, which involves what appears to be a sharp drop off, during the Bush years, in efforts to enforce the FACE Act and otherwise to ensure the safety of abortion providers. Could the general turn by law enforcement in recent years toward a focus on Islamic and environmental terrorism, and away from right-wing terrorism, have played a role in what looks like the FBI's casual response? And is it time to rethink that shift? It's certainly worth asking.
Late Update: Bridget Patton, a spokeswoman for the FBI's Kansas City office, tells TPMmuckraker that after receiving the information about Roeder from Pederson, the office opened an investigation. She declined to elaborate, citing that ongoing investigation. A spokesman with the FBI's national office declined to comment, referring us to Kansas City or the Department of Justice. A message left with DOJ public affairs was not immediately returned.
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Chrono said:
im pretty sure those arent israelis. they sound/look like americans visiting israel.
mckmas8808
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PantherLotus
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TPMDC Morning Roundup
By Eric Kleefeld - June 5, 2009, 9:00AM
Obama Calls For Increased Efforts For Two-State Solution
In a press conference earlier today, alongside German Chancellor Angela Merkel, President Obama called for the international community to increase its efforts towards a two-state solution in the Israeli-Palestinian disputes. "I think the moment is now for us to act on what we all know to be the truth," said Obama, "which is each side is going to have to make some difficult compromises."
Obama's Day In Germany
President Obama arrived at Dresden Castle at 2:55 a.m. ET (8:55 a.m. local time), and held a bilateral meeting with German Chancellor Angela Merkel at 3 a.m. ET, then meeting with an expanded German delegation at 3:15 a.m. ET. At 4:10 a.m. ET, Obama and Merkel held a press conference, and then toured Church of Our Lady at 4:45 a.m. ET. Obama will tour Buchenwald Concentration Camp at 9:15 a.m. ET, and will then make a statement to the press at 10:05 a.m. ET. He will visit Landstuhl Regional Medical Center at 11:50 a.m. ET. He will depart from Ramstein Air base at 2:30 p.m. ET, en route to Paris, France.
Biden's Day Ahead
Vice President Biden will meet at 10:30 a.m. ET with Christine Romer, the chair of White House Council of Economic Advisers, as well as his own chief economist Jared Bernstein. He will have other private meetings at the White House for the remainder of the day. In the evening, Biden and his wife Jill will kick off the 2009 Susan G. Komen Global Race for the Cure weekend, hosting a reception for breast cancer survivors and supporters at the Naval Observatory.
Israel Not Changing Settlement Policy After Obama's Speech
The Israeli government is going against President Obama's call for a halt to settlement activity in the West Bank. "With all due respect to President Obama, and there is respect, and to the deep friendship between Israel and the United States, no foreign leader of another country will set policy in Judea and Samaria," said lawmaker Ofir Akonis, a member of Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu's conservative Likud Party.
White House To Name "Pay Czar" For Bailed Out Companies
The Wall Street Journal reports that the Obama Administration will appoint a new "pay czar" -- officially called the Special Master for Compensation -- to ensure that companies receiving bailout funds are following executive-pay guidelines. The White House is expected to appoint Kenneth Feinberg, who previously oversaw the federal government's compensation fund for victims of the 9/11 attacks.
Pelosi Says She Pressed China On Human Rights During Trip
Speaker Nancy Pelosi says she has used her trip to China to urge the country's leaders to make changes on human rights. "Nineteen years ago, I stood in Tiananmen Square and unfurled a banner as an individual Member of Congress representing my views," said Pelosi, adding that, "Eighteen years later, as Speaker, I could sit opposite the president of China, the premier, the chairman of the National People's Congress, and express those views to them directly."
Schweitzer, Rendell To Endorse McAuliffe In Virginia Primary
Gov. Brian Schweitzer (D-MT), the chairman of the Democratic Governors Association, is set to endorse Terry McAuliffe in this Tuesday's three-way Democratic primary for Governor of Virginia. Schweitzer's endorsement is being done only in his personal capacity, not as chairman of the DGA. Pennsylvania Gov. Ed Rendell will also be backing McAuliffe.
Palin Warns Against "Fearful Population, And Fearful Lawmakers"
In a speech yesterday in Anchorage, while introducing Michael Reagan, Sarah Palin warned against the use of fear in making public policy. "We need to be aware of the creation of a fearful population, and fearful lawmakers," said Palin, "being led to believe that big government is the answer, to bail out the private sector, because then government gets to get in there and control it."
By Eric Kleefeld - June 5, 2009, 9:00AM
Obama Calls For Increased Efforts For Two-State Solution
In a press conference earlier today, alongside German Chancellor Angela Merkel, President Obama called for the international community to increase its efforts towards a two-state solution in the Israeli-Palestinian disputes. "I think the moment is now for us to act on what we all know to be the truth," said Obama, "which is each side is going to have to make some difficult compromises."
Obama's Day In Germany
President Obama arrived at Dresden Castle at 2:55 a.m. ET (8:55 a.m. local time), and held a bilateral meeting with German Chancellor Angela Merkel at 3 a.m. ET, then meeting with an expanded German delegation at 3:15 a.m. ET. At 4:10 a.m. ET, Obama and Merkel held a press conference, and then toured Church of Our Lady at 4:45 a.m. ET. Obama will tour Buchenwald Concentration Camp at 9:15 a.m. ET, and will then make a statement to the press at 10:05 a.m. ET. He will visit Landstuhl Regional Medical Center at 11:50 a.m. ET. He will depart from Ramstein Air base at 2:30 p.m. ET, en route to Paris, France.
Biden's Day Ahead
Vice President Biden will meet at 10:30 a.m. ET with Christine Romer, the chair of White House Council of Economic Advisers, as well as his own chief economist Jared Bernstein. He will have other private meetings at the White House for the remainder of the day. In the evening, Biden and his wife Jill will kick off the 2009 Susan G. Komen Global Race for the Cure weekend, hosting a reception for breast cancer survivors and supporters at the Naval Observatory.
Israel Not Changing Settlement Policy After Obama's Speech
The Israeli government is going against President Obama's call for a halt to settlement activity in the West Bank. "With all due respect to President Obama, and there is respect, and to the deep friendship between Israel and the United States, no foreign leader of another country will set policy in Judea and Samaria," said lawmaker Ofir Akonis, a member of Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu's conservative Likud Party.
White House To Name "Pay Czar" For Bailed Out Companies
The Wall Street Journal reports that the Obama Administration will appoint a new "pay czar" -- officially called the Special Master for Compensation -- to ensure that companies receiving bailout funds are following executive-pay guidelines. The White House is expected to appoint Kenneth Feinberg, who previously oversaw the federal government's compensation fund for victims of the 9/11 attacks.
Pelosi Says She Pressed China On Human Rights During Trip
Speaker Nancy Pelosi says she has used her trip to China to urge the country's leaders to make changes on human rights. "Nineteen years ago, I stood in Tiananmen Square and unfurled a banner as an individual Member of Congress representing my views," said Pelosi, adding that, "Eighteen years later, as Speaker, I could sit opposite the president of China, the premier, the chairman of the National People's Congress, and express those views to them directly."
Schweitzer, Rendell To Endorse McAuliffe In Virginia Primary
Gov. Brian Schweitzer (D-MT), the chairman of the Democratic Governors Association, is set to endorse Terry McAuliffe in this Tuesday's three-way Democratic primary for Governor of Virginia. Schweitzer's endorsement is being done only in his personal capacity, not as chairman of the DGA. Pennsylvania Gov. Ed Rendell will also be backing McAuliffe.
Palin Warns Against "Fearful Population, And Fearful Lawmakers"
In a speech yesterday in Anchorage, while introducing Michael Reagan, Sarah Palin warned against the use of fear in making public policy. "We need to be aware of the creation of a fearful population, and fearful lawmakers," said Palin, "being led to believe that big government is the answer, to bail out the private sector, because then government gets to get in there and control it."
PantherLotus
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Just in case you guys don't watch this everyday already, yesterday's "Day in 100 Seconds" was particularly brilliant and especially insightful into the entrinched stupidity of the Republican talking points: "Apology Tour," have at you. I definitely recommend.
http://www.talkingpointsmemo.com/archives/2009/06/what_happened_yesterday_89.php?ref=fpblg
http://www.talkingpointsmemo.com/archives/2009/06/what_happened_yesterday_89.php?ref=fpblg
That's much, much better than I was expecting.mckmas8808 said:
The Times has a graph that puts it in perspective.
And from a different article:
Last two months revised down, as well.
SimpleDesign
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It's time to cut off all military aid to Israel.
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SimpleDesign said:
it's time to cut off all military aid to any country not called USA.
by the way.. i hope you arent taking that previous video to heart. those are definitely americans.. not israelis... not that it makes it any better.. but the video was clearly trying to distort israelis view of obama.
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Including the USA giving aid to the USA. It's time for libertopia.JayDubya said:
yankeeforever2
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Yeah, after that Obama is going skydiving off the rebuilt freedom tower.SimpleDesign said:
They Pay Czar just seems like a waste of money to me.
SimpleDesign
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Well, we should do it along with telling them there will be economic sanctions put into place if they continue to occupy Palestinian land.GhaleonEB said:
It's time to make up with the Arab world, if that means throwing Israel under the bus...well...so be it.
yankeeforever2
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Maybe we should blow ourselves us, they we love us then! Why aren't you president with these great ideas?SimpleDesign said:
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GOP Senator Calls Obama's Cairo Speech 'Un-American'
Inhofe Attacks Obama's "Un-American" Speech -- "I Just Don't Know Whose Side He's On"
By Eric Kleefeld - June 5, 2009, 10:03AM
Inhofe Attacks Obama's "Un-American" Speech -- "I Just Don't Know Whose Side He's On"
By Eric Kleefeld - June 5, 2009, 10:03AM
Mark down Sen. Jim Inhofe (R-OK) as one of the more outspoken critics of President Obama's speech yesterday in Egypt -- in fact, he told The Oklahoman the speech was "un-American" for calling the Iraq conflict a "war of choice."
Inhofe also blasted Obama for implying that torture had taken place at Guantanamo Bay: "There has never been a documented case of torture at Guantanamo."
"I just don't know whose side he's on," Inhofe added.
Inhofe also blasted Obama for implying that torture had taken place at Guantanamo Bay: "There has never been a documented case of torture at Guantanamo."
"I just don't know whose side he's on," Inhofe added.
SimpleDesign
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Israel isn't holding up their end of previous agreements and continue to show hostility and indifference to the people of Palestine. If their attitude and actions do not change, there will never be peace and they will continue to force Palestinians into pursuing desperate resistance.yankeeforever2 said:
We should start practicing what we preach and fix our mistakes, including Israel.
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Never change GOP, never change.PantherLotus said:GOP Senator Calls Obama's Cairo Speech 'Un-American'
Inhofe Attacks Obama's "Un-American" Speech -- "I Just Don't Know Whose Side He's On"
By Eric Kleefeld - June 5, 2009, 10:03AM
Mark down Sen. Jim Inhofe (R-OK) as one of the more outspoken critics of President Obama's speech yesterday in Egypt -- in fact, he told The Oklahoman the speech was "un-American" for calling the Iraq conflict a "war of choice."
Inhofe also blasted Obama for implying that torture had taken place at Guantanamo Bay: "There has never been a documented case of torture at Guantanamo."
"I just don't know whose side he's on," Inhofe added.
SimpleDesign
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Stay classy GOP.PantherLotus said:
yankeeforever2
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Here is the thing, the world doesn't work like that. Countries never fix there past mistakes, they learn from past mistakes, which Obama is doing. Cutting aid to Israel would just lead to the downfall of are only non oil friend in the middle east which America can't afford. The best way to do this is what Obama is doing, fixings the relationships little by little, give and take. Going anti-Israel and pro-Muslim doesn't solve shit.SimpleDesign said:
~Devil Trigger~
In favor of setting Muslim women on fire
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~Devil Trigger~ said:
technically they are correct.. he said 'violent extremism' .. not 'terror, terrorist, or terrorism' !!!
:lol
this stupid channel is set on the tvs in my schools coffee shop and they wont let you change it.. its so aggravating hearing the crap spewed from this channel all the time.
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~Devil Trigger~ said:
It does seem to be a shift into a more identifiable "violent extremism," which is probably more broad than "terror" which may not be easily defined in that region.
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PHOTOS Good Morning Dresden
A woman holds an US President Barack Obama doll as she attends the public viewing of his speech in the eastern German city of Dresden
A woman holds an US President Barack Obama doll as she attends the public viewing of his speech in the eastern German city of Dresden
PantherLotus
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quadriplegicjon said:
What school do you go to where this is acceptable? What have you done to change this? Why do you still go there?
I realize this is a school, but if people that know better would get up and leave when they see this nonsense being sponsored by a business, there'd be a lot fewer businesses doing this crap.
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PantherLotus said:
i am going there because I have to. the school is actually pretty good..
the truth is i have many more things i have to worry about than what channel the tv is on.. but it is a nuisance.
oh.. by the way, its a starbucks on campus, so technically its not the school that is doing this.
SimpleDesign
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Which is why I said we should, I never expect it to happen.scorcho said:
It's a shame Israel holds so much political sway here in America and that we choose to alienate basically all of the Muslim world by turning a blind eye to the actions of Israel.
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quadriplegicjon said:
If it's a Starbucks, you can definitely do something. And Starbucks brass would have a shitfit if they knew that trash was on in one of their stores.
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mAcOdIn said:
He hasn't apologized for anything yet, why would he start now?
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Obama gets emotional about liberation of Nazi camp
http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/2009/06/05/obama-gets-emotional-about-liberation-of-nazi-camp/
http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/2009/06/05/obama-gets-emotional-about-liberation-of-nazi-camp/
I love all the republican shrieking over his speech in Cairo, and the reasons for their rage. What a bunch of pathetic clowns.
I liked when Obama pointed out that the US' role in staging a coup against a democratically elected government in Iran, and the venom from the right that ensued. Because, in their minds, every US foreign action has always been perfect, will always be perfect, and God forbig anyone point out otherwise, and point out well established facts, especially the President. They can go fuck themselves, along with their twisted sense of righteousness and morality. Their only purpose right now is to try to keep the American people as stupid and ignorant as possible.
I liked when Obama pointed out that the US' role in staging a coup against a democratically elected government in Iran, and the venom from the right that ensued. Because, in their minds, every US foreign action has always been perfect, will always be perfect, and God forbig anyone point out otherwise, and point out well established facts, especially the President. They can go fuck themselves, along with their twisted sense of righteousness and morality. Their only purpose right now is to try to keep the American people as stupid and ignorant as possible.
mckmas8808
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SimpleDesign said:
That Isreali quote comes from one crazy person in the right-wing Isreal party. Calm down.
Lucky Forward
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Remember the time Dick Cheney visited Auschwitz decked out in LL Bean?
PantherLotus
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Lucky Forward said:Remember the time Dick Cheney visited Auschwitz decked out in LL Bean?
Nothing classier than a stocking cap, Dick?
mckmas8808
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GhaleonEB said:
It's what we do. I say keep doing it. They are our friends. And we need them in the region.
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MSNBC Shrugs About Liz Cheneys Over-Exposure: Liz Is A Great Guest
MSNBC is shrugging off the growing criticism of the extensive airtime the network has granted Liz Cheney to mount a political defense of her father and a political offensive against the Obama administration, with a network spokesperson saying, Liz is a great guest.
As more critics are beginning to notice, Liz Cheney is not an ordinary GOP commentator. She is an active spokesperson on her fathers behalf at a time when questions about how to handle the Bush torture program are actively being debated by the White House and Congress. Her appearances are not comparable to those of conventional GOP guests.
Yet as Steve Benen, David Kurtz, and others have pointed out, Liz Cheney has been granted a near-constant platform on MSNBC to act as her fathers chief defender and go after Obama, often without meaningful challenge from either a co-guest or from anchors. They also note that its unclear what makes her newsworthy enough, in and of herself, to merit all that airtime.
Asked to respond to the above criticisms, MSNBC spokesperson Alana Russo emailed:
So for now, MSNBC has no interest in directly answering the criticism. The network may yet make a producer available for an interview on these questions.
Meanwhile, MSNBCs own Rachel Maddow ridiculed the overexposure Liz Cheney is getting (albeit without targeting MSNBC specifically), joking yesterday: Liz Cheney is still on TV making news by apparently making stuff up.
As more critics are beginning to notice, Liz Cheney is not an ordinary GOP commentator. She is an active spokesperson on her fathers behalf at a time when questions about how to handle the Bush torture program are actively being debated by the White House and Congress. Her appearances are not comparable to those of conventional GOP guests.
Yet as Steve Benen, David Kurtz, and others have pointed out, Liz Cheney has been granted a near-constant platform on MSNBC to act as her fathers chief defender and go after Obama, often without meaningful challenge from either a co-guest or from anchors. They also note that its unclear what makes her newsworthy enough, in and of herself, to merit all that airtime.
Asked to respond to the above criticisms, MSNBC spokesperson Alana Russo emailed:
We often have repeat guests on, from both sides of the aisle, when they are interesting and engaging. There are many people who appear frequently throughout the day on MSNBC, and Liz is a great guest.
So for now, MSNBC has no interest in directly answering the criticism. The network may yet make a producer available for an interview on these questions.
Meanwhile, MSNBCs own Rachel Maddow ridiculed the overexposure Liz Cheney is getting (albeit without targeting MSNBC specifically), joking yesterday: Liz Cheney is still on TV making news by apparently making stuff up.
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reilo said:
I think you are underestimating the influence of a giant red uh-oh button in the region.
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