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2008-07-18 Home Front: Politix

Even Al-Guardian notices: anchors shun McCain for Obey

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Posted by lotp 2008-07-18 00:00|| || Front Page|| [3 views ] Top

#1 All day, on a deep down level, this has penetrated into my soul. Since when, does a swing through Europe by a presidential candidate deserve such coverage?

He hasn't even won the nomination yet, and rumors are flying, some of these Super-delegates are changing their votes.

These same networks are grousing 'cause they didn't stand up to Bush on his invasion of Iraq. They repent their sins that they didn't challenge him enough on his reasons for going, thus, he did it anyway.

If only they had been harder on him before the invasion, they could have saved the soul of America.

And now, their reporting continues to show their reluctance in announcing Bush's victory.

After this, how will they ever be able to stand up to the O, for any of the many stupid mistakes he will make? Will they ever admit, "We didn't challenge him enough during his campaign, about his 148 day resume."

Realizing that the Fairness Act is structured to collapse conservative radio... well, maybe we do need it now. McCain travels Europe, Iraq, Afghan, South American and gets an "In other news of the day...." Would that Fairness Act demand, that they give the same coverage to McCain's journeys as they do to the O's?

But then, one can only slump further into depression with the type of coverage they would give. "Due to his age, McCain chose not to meet with...." "With such stress of the travels on the elder statesman, he chose not to......."

This is our MSM that declared their role is "to be skeptical."

This is a worrying issue. Our campaign for our President has now moved to campaign spots in foreign lands. And our press is being the advance person, being sure that all goes as planned. Going forth, preparing to present to the world, the adulation that can only come from a person who excels on delivery skills and reading a teleprompter. Any of our Oscar winners could be as good. (some already know they are.)

With the blessing of our so-called unbiased media, they now are openly declaring themselves, the National Press of the United States of Obama.

Is there anyway we can do to stop this? Screaming about getting out the vote isn't working, cause McCain just doesn't generate any excitement.

As much as McCain has given to our country, and as much as he continues to give, it frightens me, he just can't stop this rush to elect, Obama as the leader of the free world.

But, after his first four years, in my nightmares, he will no longer be the leader of the "free world" cause our "free world" as we know it surely will not exist.

This press coverage is quickly stirring some distressed feeling in me. I hope I am not alone inside my thoughts.

To paraphrase Michelle, "For all of my life, I've been proud and love my country, but now, I fear for my country."

Posted by Sherry">Sherry 2008-07-18 01:35|| 2008-07-18 01:35|| Front Page Top

#2 We've friends from England visiting at the moment, so I asked them why so much attention is being paid over there to our little election. "Everybody is so tired of Bush," was the reply. Which isn't one, really, except the world had been equally invested in Senator John F. Kerry, war hero, last time around. It makes me wonder, though: whatever will the world do should Candidate McCain win? He's known for carrying a grudge and taking insult when insult is given... and the world has definitely given insult.

Posted by trailing wife">trailing wife 2008-07-18 04:33|| 2008-07-18 04:33|| Front Page Top

#3 Sherry, why the concern about 'excitement'?

I consider McCain's lack thereof to be an asset, not a liability.

Posted by no mo uro 2008-07-18 06:22|| 2008-07-18 06:22|| Front Page Top

#4 Every slimball in the world seems to want this guy elected.
And who gives a rat's ass whether the brits and EUnicks are sick of Bush? They better hope obambi wins or they may be looking at a frosty welcome from the Mic.

Posted by bigjim-ky 2008-07-18 09:33|| 2008-07-18 09:33|| Front Page Top

#5 Having news MEGASTARS hanging around ALL the time and NEEDING to fill 20 to 30 minutes of airspace with something interesting EVERYDAY. Is OB blessed or cursed? THEY REPORT and Report and report... YOU decide.

Posted by Richard of Oregon 2008-07-18 12:31|| 2008-07-18 12:31|| Front Page Top

#6 Somebody said on the radio yesterday that Jim McGreevey got better press coverage then McCain.

Posted by tu3031 2008-07-18 12:35|| 2008-07-18 12:35|| Front Page Top

#7 Will they all be taking the Clinton plane?

Posted by Besoeker 2008-07-18 14:43|| 2008-07-18 14:43|| Front Page Top

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