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Uneven Ifill: The moderator pressed hard on Cheney, but went soft on Edwards
National Review Online ^ | 10/6/2004 | Tim Graham

Posted on 10/06/2004 6:27:19 PM PDT by Utah Girl

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To: Cosmo

"Hume is not a conservative?"


Hume surprised and disappointed me to have his first comment be that Cheney looked OLD. The panel did not seem upbeat. I don't know why they seemed so cautious.
They were disappointing.


61 posted on 10/06/2004 8:46:49 PM PDT by Gimme
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To: dr_who_2

" Edwards wasn't mean because he cares and has better hair."

LOL and at a rally the day before he said, "I want you to remember, I am there for YOU".


62 posted on 10/06/2004 8:53:40 PM PDT by Gimme
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To: guitfiddlist

Moderator: "So, now that we are losing in Iraq, the world hates us, and everything's going to hell in the mideast - tell me what you're going to do fix all that."

Bush/Cheney: "Thank you for asking about our progress in fighting terrorism. We indeed are making Iraq a more stable country, which will serve as the lynchpin for democracy in the middle east. And as you mentioned, the war effort is indeed going very well, with the pacification of the vast majority of provinces in Iraq, and the steady eradication of radical forces who are fighting the new government and democratic progress in Iraq."

Version B: (with sarcasm) "Thanks for asking about the tremendous progress that we are making in Iraq. It was good of you to mention the world's views, since 30 nations have joined our commitment to liberate Iraq; it was good also that you spoke of 'losing' because when we lose 1 man in Samarra, killing 125 terrorist insurgents and capturing another 100, it really is a setback - just not to us. We will persevere, and if it looks like losing when we mop up the remaining several thousand insurgents and terrorists, so be it, we'll just
Now our plan to win the victory in Iraq we all want is simple, and its working: The four point plan from my May speech to the Army War College is a good plan. So good, in fact,that Senator Kerry grausly lifted from it to create his own 4 pount plan. I had 5 points, but point 1 - Iraqi sovereignty, was achieved in June.
So we are moving ahead with the other 4 points: Get Iraqi security forces trained, equipped and able to provide security in Iraq on their own; go ahead with elections in January; continue to rebuild the contry's infrastructure; and get more nations involved. We are doing all these things, making great progress, and we are succeeding despite the best efforts of terrorist enemies to foil us.
War, by the way, does not need 'fixing', it needs winning."


63 posted on 10/06/2004 8:54:04 PM PDT by WOSG (George W Bush / Dick Cheney - Right for our Times!)
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To: infidel29

Huh, that sounds like the kind of question David Gregory would ask Pres Bush ... if the shoe was on the other foot.


64 posted on 10/06/2004 8:55:17 PM PDT by WOSG (George W Bush / Dick Cheney - Right for our Times!)
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To: infidel29

WERE YOUR ACTIONS FINANCIALLY MOTIVATED?"


Only after burying the POW/MIA issue when he chaired the Select Committee for POW/MIA's and their "psuedo investigations". Which were clearly done only to
Lift the trade embargo and normalize trade relations with Vietnam. Totally horrible person. No wonder Kerry is that countries Poster Boy. The communists love him.


65 posted on 10/06/2004 9:04:35 PM PDT by Gimme
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To: Gimme

I don't think any of the FOx crew wer on their game last night. I think they were consumed by the Yanke game -. they said as much


66 posted on 10/06/2004 9:05:17 PM PDT by Cosmo (I'm the pajamahadeen, and I vote!)
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To: Utah Girl

"Bob Schieffer should also be a blast to watch next week. They think they're all being so 'fair' in their questions."

Bob S Question Template:

"Mr President, you said "X", but a [senior CIA 'insurgent', RINO Senator, liberal think tank, NY Times editorial] asserts "Y", how do you square your dubious chimp-like statement meant for the extra-chromosone right with the authoritative statements of [contrary source]?"

"Mr President, isnt it true that [insert Kerry talking point here]?"

"Mr President, what's your excuse for not being a smart liberal like the rest of us in Washington?"

"Senator Kerry, I am in awe of your tan. Which manly non-tanning-salon activity did you engage in to get it?"

"Senator Kerry, it seems Bush lied. Why don't you tell the American people in 90 seconds or less why, without using the L word."

"Senator Kerry, do your [war wounds act up, patriotism feel attacked] when the mean Republicans attack you so unfairly by [daring to mention your Senate record, saying 'flip-flop', calling you a Liberal, mentioning your buds wit hTed Kennedy]?"


67 posted on 10/06/2004 9:05:27 PM PDT by WOSG (George W Bush / Dick Cheney - Right for our Times!)
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To: VRWCTexan

Quote: Gwen was far better than Lehrer....which is NOT HARD to ACCOMPLISH!!!!

But still not fair!!!


68 posted on 10/06/2004 9:37:11 PM PDT by danamco
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To: Utah Girl; PhilDragoo
The media..wether in backroom schemes like CBS and Dan Rather..or just the little guy working for some small scale Democrat owned media firm,
ground floor reality concerning Kerry/Edwards real performance as public servants is bypassed and brushed aside if brought up....with Fantasy projection being the all in all ever fawning moment for these people.

Vice President Cheney bascially destroyed Edwards in the debate..and John Kerry on technical points...that being their attendence and voting record.

Yet .."It was a draw"...David Gergin comments...or a Edwards win..blah blah by others.

Today there was a vote on the 9-11 commision...and guess what 2 Senators were no shows for such an important vote.

This democrat jig has been a football toss ...smiling with nice hair...travelling *Snake oil show!!

Over 80% of Black Democrats are going to vote for Kerry/Edwards...and these 2 have done nothing for the Black socio reality in America...while President Bush has achieved in Education,Housing,Tax relief ..and gets nothing from the Evil media.

Outsouring is another lie/scam the Dems use.

Like their are no Democratic voter/business owners rushing to outsource and make a buck...no only Republicans do that.

From lying Saudi talking heads on the T.V.....too Andy Rooney.....who says U.S. soldiers in Iraq are not Hero's,

we are just chewing on it 24

69 posted on 10/06/2004 9:41:00 PM PDT by Light Speed
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To: Utah Girl

I disagree. I think she was fair & did a good job.


70 posted on 10/06/2004 9:42:02 PM PDT by Feiny (The use of intoxicants is one of the distinguishing marks of the higher types and races of humanity.)
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To: Light Speed
Demunists shoot into GOP headquarters, invade and intimidate.

Received a video with Hitler voiceover alleging the Pentagon attack was a hoax.

Demunists are the New Soviet Man of Stalin, the True Believer of Eric Hoffer.

Hannity had Jesse Jackass on who alleged attempts to disenfranchise blacks.

The "media" is the ministry of propaganda for the Demunistas.

Kerry signed the "Dear Commandante" letter to ComSchmuck Ortega--after giving aid and comfort to Communist North Vietnamese regime.

There's nothing fair and balanced, nothing democratic about the Demunist Party.

The ends justify the meanness.

71 posted on 10/06/2004 10:04:42 PM PDT by PhilDragoo (Hitlery: das Butch von Buchenvald)
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To: WOSG

Your right! Bush has GOT to be on fire this Friday! And they better not stack the deck with a bunch of whining RATS!


72 posted on 10/07/2004 12:36:12 AM PDT by Bush gal in LA (Armed with what? ''SPITBALLS'' Zell Miller)
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To: Utah Girl

What they should do is have 4 moderators, 2 conservative (like Hannity and Rush), and 2 libs (like Matthews and Combes), and just let them throw the best questions that they can. That way, it will be fair.


73 posted on 10/07/2004 12:44:59 AM PDT by igoramus987
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To: Gimme

Exactly, my point is that they keep attacking Cheney over Halliburton and it`s all proven false. Noone knows about Kerry`s dealings in Asia. That Collier`s deal looks crooked to me, maybe I just want it to be. Maybe someone should look more closely at it. Have you ever seen the site http://www.powmiafamiliesagainstjohnkerry.com/ ?


74 posted on 10/07/2004 4:50:14 AM PDT by infidel29 (Before the political left, we were ALL right.)
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To: Gimme

"We only wanna help yooou".


75 posted on 10/07/2004 5:02:13 AM PDT by dr_who_2
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To: igoramus987

...That way, it will be fair...

I don't want to read opposing viewpoints, I hear it all day from the liberal media, and HBO needs to take Bill Maher off the air. Have him join up with Howard Stern.
:) blink blink


76 posted on 10/07/2004 7:26:18 AM PDT by Gimme
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To: infidel29

Yes I am familiar with that site. Kerry is evil incarnate.


77 posted on 10/07/2004 7:38:50 AM PDT by Gimme
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To: Utah Girl
And I said in contrast to Lehrer she did a good job. Not exactly a ringing endorsement.

... Fair enough. ;-)

78 posted on 10/07/2004 9:22:28 AM PDT by KiloLima (Somewhere, over the rainbow... Bluebirds fly...)
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To: Utah Girl

What was really funny about Ifill's questions. She asked Edwards did what Cheney said about trial lawyers offend him! She basically asked him did Cheney hurt his feelings! haha


79 posted on 10/07/2004 9:24:43 AM PDT by Gypssy (Smart, Womanly & Conversative! :-)~~~)
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