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2009-06-26 Home Front: Politix

ABC's White House special struggled for viewers - beat out by a rerun of CSI

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Posted by GolfBravoUSMC 2009-06-26 02:55|| || Front Page|| [3 views ] Top

#1 You've got to know your audience. Those watching the teley on that night and time are likely more interested in 'entertainment' than critical issues of the republic. Apparently, even with all the 'kings horses and all the kings men' Obama just isn't that kind of draw to attract much beyond his koolaid krowd. A warning that will be ignored by the egotist in the room.

Posted by Procopius2k 2009-06-26 07:41|| 2009-06-26 07:41|| Front Page Top

#2 P2k, I have to question if "universal health care" is even a critical issue, much less even necessary.

Posted by AlmostAnonymous5839">AlmostAnonymous5839 2009-06-26 09:19|| 2009-06-26 09:19|| Front Page Top

#3 I'm sure TASS, oops, ABC will say that it exceeded expectations and was compelling, important television.

Posted by Cornsilk Blondie 2009-06-26 09:44|| 2009-06-26 09:44|| Front Page Top

#4 Well, since you raise the point. Given that Americans are living longer today than any other time in history and we probably have the largest population of over 80 year olds on the planet, 'universal health care' is a political entertainment gambit to enthrall the masses. The 21st Century version of the traveling barker selling snake oil. It's a good show but lousy in really curing ills other than to suppress with some form of opiate.

Posted by Procopius2k 2009-06-26 11:25|| 2009-06-26 11:25|| Front Page Top

#5 The health care thing is not even a good show. Today's Dilbert is far more relevant about what is on the minds of more and more of the electorate:
Dilbert 26 June 2009
Panel 1:
Coworker to Dilbert & Asok the intern, all holding coffee cups: "I can't afford my mortgage because of my pay cut. The bank will take my house.
Panel 1:
Asok the intern: "I saved a bundle by being a renter. I should buy your house for next to nothing."
Coworker eyes bug out in silence.
Panel 3:
Coworker glowers at Asok.
Asok the intern peering at glowering coworker over the edge of his coffee cup: "Too soon?"

Posted by Anguper Hupomosing9418 2009-06-26 16:19|| 2009-06-26 16:19|| Front Page Top

#6 ABC tanked. No surprise. Everyone already knew ABC was in the tank. Viewers said nothing of interest here, I guess we will move on.

Posted by JohnQC 2009-06-26 16:46|| 2009-06-26 16:46|| Front Page Top

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