Until I typed in the date for this update, I did not realize it is the end of the fiscal year. Another fiscal year that showed steady unemployment, continued spending by the Obama administration and little, if any, economic growth.
Many believe it is the beginning of a double deep recession. I am not as optimistic, I do not believe the first recession, the one Obama calls the Great Recession, ever truly ended. Yes, I know what the definition of a recession is, but the economic malaise across this country shows minimal growth in any sector accept foreclosures and unemployment.
So, here are some stories to ponder over the weekend.
Look so many other things, the White House may be ignoring the reason Obamacare was found constitutional. The mandate is not constitutional under the Commerce clause. The "penalty" according to the high court is a tax. Repeat, the opinion makes it very clear, it is a tax. Why would the bill call for the hiring of thousands of IRS agents if it is not tax. Riddle me that, Batman.
For it's part the White House is beginning it's campaign that it is not a tax, it is a penalty. This is so far out of touch, no one will buy it.
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The network run in part by Oprah continues to fail. Discovery Communications has thrown millions of dollars iunto the operation with little return for its investment. For her part, Oprah has risked little of her wealth to prop up the network bearing her name.
Now it order to boost ratings, Oprah is turning to the Kardashians to help. Is this the last desperate attempt by a desperate CEO to save an unnecessary and not wanted network? Let's hope so.
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President Obama went to Colorado to look at the damage from the wildfires that have been sweeping the state for weeks.
The impetus for the trip was not his concern for the state, but a rushed trip after reporters asked in a Wednesday briefing why the President had not contact the governor of Colorado for 15 days.
The press spanking was followed by a hurries phone call on Wednesday afternoon and the trip on Friday.
If you look at the footage from the trip much of it looked and sounded like a campaign stop in a state that is moving away from Obama and toward GOP candidate Romney.
Actually, the whole fiasco looked like a another episode in The White House is Out of Touch.
More from The Hill
Congress finallyu acted Friday on the massive transportation bill. By the end of the day with members of Congress looking to escape the Washington heat - real and political. The measure was passed by the House and Senate with the inclusion of maintaining student loan rates at current levels.
Occasionally, you have to applaud Congress for doing something. This may be the last time you see this before the election.
There is, however, one problem. One of the rules of the House is all portions of a bill must be germane to the overall focus of a bill. Unless, Congress is creating and transportation system to deliver student loan checks, this portion of the bill should have been struck down because it was not really germane.
No one brought it up and it passed because members of Congress were more interested in their July recess and junkets than doing things properly.
More from The Hill
Some challengers to the Affordable Care Act did win on Thursday. The leaders of 26 states can now afford the luxury of waiting before the election.
The high court reined in the power of the Obama Administration to withhold Medicaid funds from states that do not comply with certain aspects of Obamacare. With no punitive measure, the states can decide how best to serve their citizens. Many state officials have already announced they will not participate and simply wait.
Robert Slayton of the Illinois Association of Health Care Underwriters told Fox News that states would not be able to implement because the staffing levels required do not exist. Slayton told Fox News, "It can't work the way it's on the books right now. Part of that is that there is so much haze within the act."
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That's it for me until Monday. So, unless Obama or Holder resign, I'll see you then.
Saturday, June 30, 2012
Friday, June 29, 2012
Opting Out
After a day in the limelight the Supreme Court has decided not to accept appeals in two cases involving the FCC and broadcasters.
After years and years of challenges of the FCC's indecency rules, the high court has decided not to review another appeal of Janet Jackson's wardrobe malfunction. In a side note, the Court said the next wardrobe malfunction may not be so lucky.
Article from Multi Channel News
At one point in history media owners lived with strict rules on how many properties they could own. The FCC in recent years has, for the most part, eliminated most of those rules. You only need to look at how many stations Clear Channel Communications to understand that a single owner can own hundreds of stations including multiple properties in a single market.
Nevertheless, the FCC still has some ownership rules and the National Association of Broadcasters brought suit on behalf of several broadcasters to overturn a ruling by the Third Circuit decision. The FCC is proposing further loosening of newspaper/broadcast station cross-ownership.The decision by the Circuit Court enabled the FCC to continue with it proposed rulemaking.
The Supreme Court has denied a hearing letting the Third Circuit's ruling stand.
Cross-ownership has always been a controversial issue, Multi Channel News has mor on the issue and the case.
After years and years of challenges of the FCC's indecency rules, the high court has decided not to review another appeal of Janet Jackson's wardrobe malfunction. In a side note, the Court said the next wardrobe malfunction may not be so lucky.
Article from Multi Channel News
At one point in history media owners lived with strict rules on how many properties they could own. The FCC in recent years has, for the most part, eliminated most of those rules. You only need to look at how many stations Clear Channel Communications to understand that a single owner can own hundreds of stations including multiple properties in a single market.
Nevertheless, the FCC still has some ownership rules and the National Association of Broadcasters brought suit on behalf of several broadcasters to overturn a ruling by the Third Circuit decision. The FCC is proposing further loosening of newspaper/broadcast station cross-ownership.The decision by the Circuit Court enabled the FCC to continue with it proposed rulemaking.
The Supreme Court has denied a hearing letting the Third Circuit's ruling stand.
Cross-ownership has always been a controversial issue, Multi Channel News has mor on the issue and the case.
June 29, 2012 - Headlines
Like many of you, I am exhausted by yesterday's media circus over the Supreme Court decision on Obaamacare and the AG Holder contempt hearing. The former provided good theater and political intrigued. The latter demonstrated that circus clowns are still a little scary and creepy (Nancy Pelosi's (D-CA) speech).
I did find one article to share about the future debate on Obamacare. Other than that, I will only comment on posts on Google+ throughout the day and weekend.
Future of Debate on Obabacare
As a media professional, I can truly say that the media world is just plain crazy. Many years ago I saw an ad for a mid-level manger position at a station in New England. The ad ending by saying, "Being crazy is an asset." It was something to that affect, but definitely included the word crazy.
Currently, the craziest part of the industry is public broadcasting, specifically public television. Many of the executives at PBS, CPB, and NPR believe they will continue to receive massive amounts of Federal support. Station leaders have discovered the state funding well is dry or drying up. The only recourse for many stations is to layoff people, forgo the purchase of programming and equipment, let transmission systems limp along at reduced power, and look for unicorns. Station leaders often wonder, some out loud, why they should pay PBS one-third of their Federal funding on a program service that with very few exceptions has fewer viewers than many cable networks.
The recent airing of a mini-series on the Hatfield and McCoy feud on History was something PBS should have jumped at. They didn't. None of the major producing stations jumped either. If PBS would have looked at it, it would have been given to Ken Burns and not been the highly dramatic series it was, but a multi-hour insomnia cure.
CPB recently released the results of a study created by Booz Co. on the scenario for stations when Federal funding is ended for public broadcasting.
The study which appears to be accurate based on my contacts with station leaders and PTV vendors. The study reveals that 130 stations are at "high risk" for closure. The study shows that 54 television and 76 radio stations would be affected and would not be able to find additional funding to maintain operations.
I know the loyal viewers and listeners would say that Federal funding is absolutely necessary to keep this valuable service. Opponents would say these stations are poorly managed from an operational and financial model. I would agree with the latter. The failure of these stations or the reduction of their service to a community or region is due to overdependent on government funding. Many stations have become complacent about government funding and are now feeling the heat in many states.
States like Pennsylvania, Virginia, Rhode Island, Idaho, Indiana, and Ohio have all made cuts to public broadcasting.
The study has many interesting points and can be found here.
That's it for now.
I did find one article to share about the future debate on Obamacare. Other than that, I will only comment on posts on Google+ throughout the day and weekend.
Future of Debate on Obabacare
As a media professional, I can truly say that the media world is just plain crazy. Many years ago I saw an ad for a mid-level manger position at a station in New England. The ad ending by saying, "Being crazy is an asset." It was something to that affect, but definitely included the word crazy.
Currently, the craziest part of the industry is public broadcasting, specifically public television. Many of the executives at PBS, CPB, and NPR believe they will continue to receive massive amounts of Federal support. Station leaders have discovered the state funding well is dry or drying up. The only recourse for many stations is to layoff people, forgo the purchase of programming and equipment, let transmission systems limp along at reduced power, and look for unicorns. Station leaders often wonder, some out loud, why they should pay PBS one-third of their Federal funding on a program service that with very few exceptions has fewer viewers than many cable networks.
The recent airing of a mini-series on the Hatfield and McCoy feud on History was something PBS should have jumped at. They didn't. None of the major producing stations jumped either. If PBS would have looked at it, it would have been given to Ken Burns and not been the highly dramatic series it was, but a multi-hour insomnia cure.
CPB recently released the results of a study created by Booz Co. on the scenario for stations when Federal funding is ended for public broadcasting.
The study which appears to be accurate based on my contacts with station leaders and PTV vendors. The study reveals that 130 stations are at "high risk" for closure. The study shows that 54 television and 76 radio stations would be affected and would not be able to find additional funding to maintain operations.
I know the loyal viewers and listeners would say that Federal funding is absolutely necessary to keep this valuable service. Opponents would say these stations are poorly managed from an operational and financial model. I would agree with the latter. The failure of these stations or the reduction of their service to a community or region is due to overdependent on government funding. Many stations have become complacent about government funding and are now feeling the heat in many states.
States like Pennsylvania, Virginia, Rhode Island, Idaho, Indiana, and Ohio have all made cuts to public broadcasting.
The study has many interesting points and can be found here.
That's it for now.
Thursday, June 28, 2012
A Final Thought
While the Obamacare decision and the Holder contempt resolution were the big news, two cable news outlets became part of the story. By the way, one of the first thing a student used to learn in journalism school was the reporter/anchor should not be the story or part of the story.
Nevertheless, both Fox News and CNN became part of the story. They demonstrated, like so many times before, that getting the story first is more important than getting the story right. Both organization were so interested in being first, no one at the Court or in the studio waited before announcing that the mandate had been struck down. A few seconds later both embarrassed themselves after reading just a few sentences further to find that Chief Justice Roberts had indeed upheld the mandate.
We all heard the reasoning and the spin and the pledge to get rid of a bad law and bad policy.
While CNN later issued an apolgy for jumping the gun, Fox News was silent.
The problem with Fox News again today was their continued insistence on using such poor reporters and anchors like Megyn Kelly. She proved during the early primary season that she had no idea what she was doing or could not analyze and trends on any issue. Again she proved that a former lawyer with fading looks is no replacement for someone who can actually read and report the news. Her comments are inane and she no longer has any business on the air. As far as I am concerned she is done. If she remains part of the election team in November, I will recommend no one watch Fox News. I will not watch their election coverage. That would mean, I would not be watching US television on the night of one of the most important elections. Maybe the BBC will have good coverage. All I really know is that as long as Megyn Kelly appears in any part of Fox's election coverage, I'm gone.
CNN apologizes
Nevertheless, both Fox News and CNN became part of the story. They demonstrated, like so many times before, that getting the story first is more important than getting the story right. Both organization were so interested in being first, no one at the Court or in the studio waited before announcing that the mandate had been struck down. A few seconds later both embarrassed themselves after reading just a few sentences further to find that Chief Justice Roberts had indeed upheld the mandate.
We all heard the reasoning and the spin and the pledge to get rid of a bad law and bad policy.
While CNN later issued an apolgy for jumping the gun, Fox News was silent.
The problem with Fox News again today was their continued insistence on using such poor reporters and anchors like Megyn Kelly. She proved during the early primary season that she had no idea what she was doing or could not analyze and trends on any issue. Again she proved that a former lawyer with fading looks is no replacement for someone who can actually read and report the news. Her comments are inane and she no longer has any business on the air. As far as I am concerned she is done. If she remains part of the election team in November, I will recommend no one watch Fox News. I will not watch their election coverage. That would mean, I would not be watching US television on the night of one of the most important elections. Maybe the BBC will have good coverage. All I really know is that as long as Megyn Kelly appears in any part of Fox's election coverage, I'm gone.
CNN apologizes
Romney Responds to decision
Frankly I like the way Romney responded to the Supreme Court's decision on Obamacare.
As with many of his speeches, his words were well measured and accurate. He stuck to his previous statements on the law and its affects on the economy, small business, and insurers.
My favorite line, thanks to a good speech writer, was, ""What the court did not do on it's last day in session I will do on my first day if elected president of the United States I will act to repeal Obamacare."
Nothing new from the presumptive GOP candidate, but well said. Nice job Mr. Romney.
Full article from USA Today
As with many of his speeches, his words were well measured and accurate. He stuck to his previous statements on the law and its affects on the economy, small business, and insurers.
My favorite line, thanks to a good speech writer, was, ""What the court did not do on it's last day in session I will do on my first day if elected president of the United States I will act to repeal Obamacare."
Nothing new from the presumptive GOP candidate, but well said. Nice job Mr. Romney.
Full article from USA Today
That did not take long
I just received a phone call from a potential employer who told me the job I had applied for was cancelled.
When I asked why. The response was they are halting all hiring until, at the least, the election was over and they have some direction on how high their taxes will go after Omabacare takes effect. Since it was a small shop, they hinted that they may be out of business within the next year due to higher taxes, etc.
When I asked why. The response was they are halting all hiring until, at the least, the election was over and they have some direction on how high their taxes will go after Omabacare takes effect. Since it was a small shop, they hinted that they may be out of business within the next year due to higher taxes, etc.
June 28, 2012 - Headlines
As we are all waiting fro the two major items of the day to unfold. I did find one interesting item about the forthcoming Supreme Court decision on Obamacare.
National Geographic Channel, ID Investigation Discovery, Nat Geo Wild, Cooking Channel and Science.
Other networks that were considered emerging in the survey included Fox Movie Channel, CI, Crime & Investigation Network, Weatherscan, Military History and BBC World News
More from Broadcasting & Cable
We now return you to today's two ring circus.
National Geographic Channel, ID Investigation Discovery, Nat Geo Wild, Cooking Channel and Science.
Other networks that were considered emerging in the survey included Fox Movie Channel, CI, Crime & Investigation Network, Weatherscan, Military History and BBC World News
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We now return you to today's two ring circus.
Wednesday, June 27, 2012
The Big Day
Tomorrow will be a big day for the Obama administration on two fronts.
The Supreme Court will finally release the opinion on the Affordable Car Act, aka Obamacare. What direction will this court take? I have to wonder what the reaction would have beem in a 24-hour news cycle to the Mioranda decision. Nevertheless, the court will uphols it or strike it all down, or somewhere in the middle. Yes, I'm taking a strong stand.
My opinion, most of it will be struck down, at least the mandate. That is the heart of ACA and without it the funding mechanism is gone. If anyone reviewed the transcripts or heard the audio tapes of the oral arguments, it was reasonably apparent that many of the Justices did not concur with the Administration's case. The government lawyer did not seem ready for argument and was barely understandable in some of his responses. The Administration's talking points did not go well with the Justices.
Starting very early tomorrow, pundits, anchors, talk radio hots and any number of people with an opinion will begin to spin what will happen. After the decision, the spin and caterwauling will be non-stop until the election. It will be insane. No true information will get through about the decision. Depending on the outcome, each side will say the opinion is wrong. The Democrats and the Obama campaign have various plans including vilifying the Supreme Court.
The Supreme Court has been vilified before by this and previous administrations. FDR tried to expand the court in order to pack it full of his cronies. Obama would like to abolish it.
The decision is just the first round in tomorrow's media circus.
The House is expected to vote on a contempt citation for AG Eric Holder. Holder has been stonewalling Congress and likely instructed lower level deputies to lie to Congress. The Feb 2011 letter to Sen Grassley demonstrates as much.
It is likely many democrats will vote 'yes' for contempt. Will a successful contempt vote mean Holder is gone? Obama will never ask him to resign and will do everything to protect him. Holder knows too many of Obama's secrets to be let loose.
So, strap yourself in and enjoy the circus. These clowns are really scary.
The Supreme Court will finally release the opinion on the Affordable Car Act, aka Obamacare. What direction will this court take? I have to wonder what the reaction would have beem in a 24-hour news cycle to the Mioranda decision. Nevertheless, the court will uphols it or strike it all down, or somewhere in the middle. Yes, I'm taking a strong stand.
My opinion, most of it will be struck down, at least the mandate. That is the heart of ACA and without it the funding mechanism is gone. If anyone reviewed the transcripts or heard the audio tapes of the oral arguments, it was reasonably apparent that many of the Justices did not concur with the Administration's case. The government lawyer did not seem ready for argument and was barely understandable in some of his responses. The Administration's talking points did not go well with the Justices.
Starting very early tomorrow, pundits, anchors, talk radio hots and any number of people with an opinion will begin to spin what will happen. After the decision, the spin and caterwauling will be non-stop until the election. It will be insane. No true information will get through about the decision. Depending on the outcome, each side will say the opinion is wrong. The Democrats and the Obama campaign have various plans including vilifying the Supreme Court.
The Supreme Court has been vilified before by this and previous administrations. FDR tried to expand the court in order to pack it full of his cronies. Obama would like to abolish it.
The decision is just the first round in tomorrow's media circus.
The House is expected to vote on a contempt citation for AG Eric Holder. Holder has been stonewalling Congress and likely instructed lower level deputies to lie to Congress. The Feb 2011 letter to Sen Grassley demonstrates as much.
It is likely many democrats will vote 'yes' for contempt. Will a successful contempt vote mean Holder is gone? Obama will never ask him to resign and will do everything to protect him. Holder knows too many of Obama's secrets to be let loose.
So, strap yourself in and enjoy the circus. These clowns are really scary.
It's too late baby
Speaker Boehner says that unless the Administration cooperates, a vote will be held to find AG Holder in contempt of Congress.
Isn't it too late for any more chances for Holder and the WH to come clean on Fast and Furious?
From the Speaker's website
Isn't it too late for any more chances for Holder and the WH to come clean on Fast and Furious?
From the Speaker's website
Are We There Yet?
No, we are not going. Several democrats including eight members of Congress have decided to skip the convention in Charlotte. Between now and they now reduced confab in September. Many pundits and so-called expets are blaming the defections on the diminishing popularity of the President in some states.
On of the latest defections is Sen. Claire McCaskill (D-MO). The senator is facing a tough re-election in er home state. She is touted by the Obama campaign as one of the president's chief surrogates. Will her defection fromn the DNC hwlp or hurt her chances? Missouri is one of many states to show the popularity of the President declining.
This decision by McCaskill is not first time she has skipped the DNC. She skipped the 2004 convention also.
An anonymous aid told a news outlet McCaskill has skipped the DNC in years she has appeared on the ballot.
McCaskill will not be alone in her decision. The following democrats have also decided to stay home in September. West Virginia Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin, Sen. Joe Manchin (W.Va.) and Reps. Nick Rahall (W.Va.), Mark Critz (Pa.), Kathy Hochul (N.Y.), Bill Owens (N.Y.) and Jim Matheson (D-Utah) will all stay home. Depending on future polls, Supreme Court decisions, and executive orders more democrats may prefer to stay in their districts and states than attend the DNC.
In a related story, Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC) Chairman Steve Israel (N.Y.) is advising other democrats to skip the convention. Israel believes staying in one's district will help democrats win in November.Israel claims the advise has nothing to do with Obama's popularity.
This is not the first time this has been suggested to members of Congress seeking re-election. In 2008 then-DCCC Chairman Chris Van Hollen (Md.) gave candidates the same advise.
Full story from The Hill
On of the latest defections is Sen. Claire McCaskill (D-MO). The senator is facing a tough re-election in er home state. She is touted by the Obama campaign as one of the president's chief surrogates. Will her defection fromn the DNC hwlp or hurt her chances? Missouri is one of many states to show the popularity of the President declining.
This decision by McCaskill is not first time she has skipped the DNC. She skipped the 2004 convention also.
An anonymous aid told a news outlet McCaskill has skipped the DNC in years she has appeared on the ballot.
McCaskill will not be alone in her decision. The following democrats have also decided to stay home in September. West Virginia Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin, Sen. Joe Manchin (W.Va.) and Reps. Nick Rahall (W.Va.), Mark Critz (Pa.), Kathy Hochul (N.Y.), Bill Owens (N.Y.) and Jim Matheson (D-Utah) will all stay home. Depending on future polls, Supreme Court decisions, and executive orders more democrats may prefer to stay in their districts and states than attend the DNC.
In a related story, Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC) Chairman Steve Israel (N.Y.) is advising other democrats to skip the convention. Israel believes staying in one's district will help democrats win in November.Israel claims the advise has nothing to do with Obama's popularity.
This is not the first time this has been suggested to members of Congress seeking re-election. In 2008 then-DCCC Chairman Chris Van Hollen (Md.) gave candidates the same advise.
Full story from The Hill
June 27, 2012 Headlines
Today's Headline or interesting stories
It was primary day Tuesday in Utah and New York. Each one, in the end, showed the power of an incumbent.
In Utah, Sen. Orrin Hatch (R-UT) fended off strong opposition from the right and other conservative groups to easily win the opportunity to preserve his 36 year career in the Senate. The final count was not even close with Hatch winning 68 percent of the vote.
Hatch may easily win re-election in November in the heavily-Republican state.
Full story from The Hill
In New York, Charles Rangel (D-NY) who has been the subject of ethics investigations and health issues won his primary last night. The 82 year-old survivved stiff comepetion in his bid for a 22nd term in the House.
Rangel held off four other candidates inclkuding assemblymen Adriano Espaillat. The Associated Press called the election for Rangel with 82 percent of the precienct counted showing Rangel ahead of Espaillat 46 percent to 38 percent.
The victory almost assures Rangel re-election in November.
Full story from The Hill
Thursday will see the announcement by the Supreme Court on the constitutionality of the Affordable Care Act also known as Obamacare.
Pundits on the left and right are lining up with spin and plans depending on the outcome.
It will be a rough news cycle for people interested in facts, but it will a media circus.
Story from The Hill
And let's not forget Arizona.
Following a good result on most sections of the Arizona immigration law, the Obama administration has decided that you must winn it all or punish those who fight against you.
The Department of Homeland Security announced on Monday within hours of the decision that it would end its "partnership" with Arizona on enforcing immigration law. The 287(g) agreement allows local and state law enforcement to partner with the federal government on enforcing immigration law.
Arizona Gov Jan Brewer noted that the federal government currently has 88 287 (g) agreements. The only one cancelled on Monday according to Brewer was the one with Arizona..
Even in victory, the Obama administration is a sore loser.
Story from CNS
Justice Scalia weighs in on AZ law
That's all for now.
It was primary day Tuesday in Utah and New York. Each one, in the end, showed the power of an incumbent.
In Utah, Sen. Orrin Hatch (R-UT) fended off strong opposition from the right and other conservative groups to easily win the opportunity to preserve his 36 year career in the Senate. The final count was not even close with Hatch winning 68 percent of the vote.
Hatch may easily win re-election in November in the heavily-Republican state.
Full story from The Hill
In New York, Charles Rangel (D-NY) who has been the subject of ethics investigations and health issues won his primary last night. The 82 year-old survivved stiff comepetion in his bid for a 22nd term in the House.
Rangel held off four other candidates inclkuding assemblymen Adriano Espaillat. The Associated Press called the election for Rangel with 82 percent of the precienct counted showing Rangel ahead of Espaillat 46 percent to 38 percent.
The victory almost assures Rangel re-election in November.
Full story from The Hill
Thursday will see the announcement by the Supreme Court on the constitutionality of the Affordable Care Act also known as Obamacare.
Pundits on the left and right are lining up with spin and plans depending on the outcome.
It will be a rough news cycle for people interested in facts, but it will a media circus.
Story from The Hill
And let's not forget Arizona.
Following a good result on most sections of the Arizona immigration law, the Obama administration has decided that you must winn it all or punish those who fight against you.
The Department of Homeland Security announced on Monday within hours of the decision that it would end its "partnership" with Arizona on enforcing immigration law. The 287(g) agreement allows local and state law enforcement to partner with the federal government on enforcing immigration law.
Arizona Gov Jan Brewer noted that the federal government currently has 88 287 (g) agreements. The only one cancelled on Monday according to Brewer was the one with Arizona..
Even in victory, the Obama administration is a sore loser.
Story from CNS
Justice Scalia weighs in on AZ law
That's all for now.
Tuesday, June 26, 2012
Let's try this again
Several years ago I started a blog that would include information and posts from my profession, television, and some insights(?) on the political scene.
I was particularly interested in the way the mainstream media looked at politics. Yes, it did not take too long to discover that the "major" networks were as far to the left as I am to the right. Except I do not have the millions of viewers/readers to indoctrinate each night.
I found that the time I had to look and digest articles and provide insight information was getting smaller and smaller. So, I stopped. I tried again in a few years and stopped again. Mostly, I lost interest and there were so few comments that I figured WTF.
As the election draws closer and there are so many interesting characters in DC, it may be time to give this a whirl again.
So, look for multiple posts each week and links to interesting articles and commentators.
As always, your comments are valuable.
So, let's try this again.
I was particularly interested in the way the mainstream media looked at politics. Yes, it did not take too long to discover that the "major" networks were as far to the left as I am to the right. Except I do not have the millions of viewers/readers to indoctrinate each night.
I found that the time I had to look and digest articles and provide insight information was getting smaller and smaller. So, I stopped. I tried again in a few years and stopped again. Mostly, I lost interest and there were so few comments that I figured WTF.
As the election draws closer and there are so many interesting characters in DC, it may be time to give this a whirl again.
So, look for multiple posts each week and links to interesting articles and commentators.
As always, your comments are valuable.
So, let's try this again.
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