Comments on: Obama’s upcoming overseas trip being treated by the mediots like Elvis’ tour of duty

By: Howard

Howard — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 04:31:32 +0000

Who cares who the Europeans prefer … if it was up to France, our next President would be Jerry Lewis. How about focusing on who has the experience, judgement and character to protect us and bring prosperity to Americans … not someone who in the eleventh hour, finally tries to establish foreign policy credentials, in a one week visit, as a transparent political ploy to get himself elected. Where was Obama, when he was supposed to chair the congressional committee on Afghanistan, and never had a single meeting. Why did Obama vote ‘present’ over 100 times in the senate? Even if Obama manages a political rally in the Roman Coliseum, he’s still just an inexperienced politician, who is not qualified to be President of the United States of America !!!

By: steveegg

steveegg — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 13:28:16 +0000

The Morning Scramble – 7/18/2008…

I wish I were in Texas right now instead of cloudy, steamy and soon-to-be-stormy Wisconsin…

Dhimmitude Watch, Part 1 – DrewM found the United States State Department selling “Mosques of America” calendars.
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No Runny Eggs » Blog Archive » The Morning Scramble - 7/18/2008 — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 13:26:58 +0000

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Worshipping Media to Follow Obama on Iraq Trip | Help Wanted Today — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 09:33:26 +0000

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By: Gina

Gina — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 02:20:27 +0000

Obama is supposed to be going to Europe and the Middle East as a fact finding mission, to save the lives of American soldiers and to insure the security of Americans … but, as usual, Obama is turning his responsibilities into a promotional photo op. Our country’s problems are serious, and it’s getting rather disgusting watching Obama the Opportunist, use America to further his personal ambition and aggrandizement. Also, the three network anchors, and the rest of the media, who are tripping over each other to accompany Obama overseas should be ashamed of themselves.

By: Great White Rat

Great White Rat — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 01:58:38 +0000

Excellent point, Vita…well said.

Meanwhile, the current President of the United States just finished his G-8 trip and some additional overseas travel, and was basically ignored by the MSM drones. They’re treating Obama like he’s the leader of the government in exile, and hopeful of his restoration as the rightful emporer. Bleccch.

You can be sure everything on this trip will be tightly scripted. No impromtu meetings with troops who might raise uncomfortable points about the success of the surge, for example. I’m sure Obama’s bringing his teleprompter…you know what happens when he leaves home without it.

By: Lorica

Lorica — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 18:08:31 +0000

This FEELS almost evil.

Amen!! – Lorica

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The Obama-groupie journalists | The Anchoress — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 16:23:21 +0000

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By: vita

vita — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 16:17:01 +0000

“First McCain wanted Obama to go to Iraq; now he’s complaining that people care more about Obama’s trip than his dog-and-pony show last spring.”

So, when McCain travels, it’s a “Dog and pony show” but Obama travels and it’s the news of the earth. This FEELS almost evil.

By: Tom TB

Tom TB — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 15:53:21 +0000

He is only going to say silly things, like when he said our involvement in Iraq led to a shortage of Arabic interpreters in Afghanistan.

By: jim b

jim b — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 15:39:22 +0000

Perhaps we are missing a point here. McCain’s visit was low key because what terrorist would not want to take a shot at him?

Obama on the other hand is totally safe there. For a terrorist to take a shot at Obama would be a totally unprofessional act of stupidity. He is their only hope for winning.

Sharks don’t attack lawyers out of professional courtesy. Same thing here.

By: Jo Graham

Jo Graham — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 15:22:16 +0000

I have been pondering the significance of why the media is so star struck with “O” and I have not witnessed any good reason for it, other than race. He is the first black person to be in the forefront to win nomination for presidency and that makes him special?!? Please, what about qualifications and experience. Does that count for anything anymore?

I appreciate the pundit “mediots,” a very fitting description. I just wonder if the american poeple will wake up and start thinking for themselves and stop relying in the mediots to shape their world view.

By: Leslie

Leslie — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 14:47:53 +0000

Fascinating. Every move O makes, every breath he takes, they’ll be watching him. Move on out, oh Media Minions, and cover the dawn of a new day!

“All for our vantage. Then, in God’s name, march:
True hope is swift, and flies with swallow’s wings:
Kings it makes gods, and meaner creatures kings.”

–Shakespeare, Richard III Act 5, scene 2

By: JR

JR — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 13:54:49 +0000

Friedman said McCain and the Republicans have helped make the visit a bigger story because they have repeatedly questioned Obrama’s credentials, keeping a running count of the number of days that have passed since Obama last visited Iraq, in 2006.

He should have finished the thought for us….

“Of course, we really haven’t covered the Republican’s dissatisfaction concerning an inexperienced Presidential candidate waxing poetic on how he would save the Iraqi and Afghani masses while not having the least bit of personal experience in the area.”

Friedman says that Republican’s brought to the forefront by challenging Obama’s credentials. Yet, the media refuses to publish those challenges, but assist in dismissing them out of hand as “racism.”

Capital job boys…just capital… *har*

By: NC Cop

NC Cop — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 13:54:08 +0000

Reminds me of a joke I just heard:

“A biker stops off at the zoo to take in the sights. As he’s checking out all the animals he gets to the lion cages. He sees a boy get to close and the lion lunges through the bars and grabs the boy. The biker jumps in and punches the lion as hard as he can in the nose, causing the lion to release the boy and run off whimpering. A reporter jumps out of the crowd and says ‘That was amazing! You’re a hero!’ The biker says ‘It’s not a big deal. I did what I had to.’ The reporter says ‘I’m a reporter for the New York Times and I’m gonna make sure you get some press for this’ The reporter begins asking the biker questions. ‘So tell me about yourself’ he asks the biker. ‘Well, I’m a U.S. Marine and I’m a Republican.’ the biker responds.

The next day the headline reads: U.S. Marine Assaults African Immigrant, Steals His Lunch

The media are proving every day that terms like fairness and objectivity are merely terms taught in journalism classes.