Weekend Show *Preview* for 12/16 - 12/17/06 (not the live thread)

Network and Cable News Networks | 12/16/06 | Network and Cable News

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Saturday Shows for December 16th, 2006

Below are the topics and guests announced for these programs, along with my take on the "memes" that the shows are trying to push.  With each guest's name are a series of links that I found in a web search that helped me get a handle on who they are and what their likely positions will be when they are interviewed.

The Beltway Boys (Mort Kondrake, Fred Barnes)

• Meme:
  • We're not being ghoulish!  Perish the thought.  We're reporting on other people being ghoulish!  Yeah, that's the ticket!
  • You know, that first comment applies to both topics!
• Topics:
  • Balance of power in Senate could change as Sen. Johnson falls ill
  • Goodbye Rummy, hello Robert! Robert Gates takes over as defense secretary; what does it mean for Iraq?
• Beltway Boys contact information beltway@foxnews.com
• The program airs on FOX News Channel Saturdays at 6 and 11:30 p.m. ET

CNBC's Tim Russert Show (Tim Russert)

• Meme:
  • Where are Dave Garroway, Jack Lescoulie, Jack Fleming and J. Fred Muggs when you need them?
• Topics:
  • Tim celebrates the holiday season and marks the 55th Anniversary of TODAY with Matt, Meredith, Al, Ann and Natalie.
• Guests
  • Note: if you care about these people (and don't already know about them), please look them up yourself.  I frankly don't care enough about them to bother, but please feel free to share... <g>
    • Matt Lauer
    • Meredith Vieira
    • Al Roker (the Food Network stuff is OK... but only OK...)
    • Ann Curry
    • Natalie Morales
• CNBC's Tim Russert Show airs Saturday at 7pm, 10pm & 1am ET

Fox News Watch (Eric Burns)

• Meme:
  • We're not being ghoulish!  Perish the thought.  We're reporting on other people being ghoulish!  Yeah, that's the ticket!
  • You know what?  This is a twofer, again!
• Topics:
  • Senator's Health Watch: Has the coverage of Sen. Tim Johnson's condition been appropriate?
  • 'Ipswich Ripper' What's behind the media's fascination with serial killers?
• The program airs on FOX News Channel Saturdays at 6:30 p.m. ET and Sundays at 2:30 a.m. ET
• Fox News Watch contact information Newswatch@foxnews.com

Journal Editorial Report (Paul Gigot) - FNC show page

• Meme:
  • Heresy!!!!!  Actually raising the notion that we can win in Iraq!  How novel.  JER won't say this, but might the DBM make this a treasonous act?
• Topics:
  • Opinion Journal web page: Within Our Grasp
    • An interview with strategist Fred Kagan on why a military victory in Iraq is still possible and what it would take.
    • The options President Bush still has available on Iraq
    • The Supreme Court revisits segregation in schools 50 years after Brown v. Board of Education.
  • Fox News Channel web page
    • President Bush gears up for a major change of strategy in Iraq — will the American public support it?
• Guests
  • Fred Kagan
    • Resident Scholar, American Enterprise Institute | Background
    • An Alternative To The Iraq Study Group Report? (Reiten Television KXMB Bismarck, ND - Dec 12, 2006)
    • Special Report Roundtable - December 14 (RealClearPolitics, IL - Dec 15, 2006)
    • Free Fall [Andy McCarthy] (National Review Online Blogs, NY - Dec 3, 2006)
    • Final Fantasy - Fred Kagan's disastrous plan for "victory" in Iraq (The American Prospect, MA - Dec 15, 2006)
• Journal Editorial Report (at Fox News) contact information - jer@foxnews.com
• The program is from The Wall Street Journal and airs on FNC Saturday at 11 p.m. and again Sunday at 6 a.m. ET

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NBC Meet The Press (Tim Russert)

Below are the topics and guests announced for this program, along with my take on the "memes" that the show is trying to push.  With each guest's name are a series of links that I found in a web search that helped me get a handle on who they are and what their likely positions will be when they are interviewed.

• Meme:
  • Exactly what was it the DBM hated about Newt?  Oh, yeah!  He's way smarter than we are!  Trash him!
  • Newt, Newt, he's our man (????!!!!!), since he can't do it (if we can help it), Hillary can!
• Topics:
  • Former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich (R-GA) in an exclusive interview on:
    • Iraq
    • The future of the Republican Party
    • The race for White House in 2008.
• Guests
  • Former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich, Republican - Georgia
    • Newt Gingrich web site | Bio
    • 21st Century Contract with America (Newt.org)
    • Gingrich wants to restrict freedom of speech? (MSNBC - Nov 29, 2006) - Note: Olbermania
    • Newt was talking about terrorists (Hattiesburg American, MS - Dec 12, 2006)
    • What did Newt really say about free speech and terrorism? (Newt.org - Nov 27, 2006)
    • Transcript: Newt Gingrich on 'FOX News Sunday' (FOX News - Nov 19, 2006)
    • Gingrich on Iraq: Forget the 'Establishment' (Human Events, DC - Dec 12, 2006)
    • Beyond Hillary And Barack, Rudy And John (CBS News, NY - Dec 15, 2006)
    • Newt Gingrich returning to NH this week (Boston Globe, MA - Dec 10, 2006)
    • Panel: Leaked Gingrich call broke rules (New Hope Courier, OK - Dec 11, 2006)
  • Roundtable:
    • David Brooks, New York Times columnist
      • The New Social Divide: Globelites Vs. Isopops (New York Observer - Dec 15, 2006)
      • The world according to David Brooks (Wayne Suburban Newspapers, PA - Nov 22, 2006)
    • Tom Friedman,New York Times columnist
      • Throwing It In (The Debate Link - Dec 7, 2006)
      • Tom Friedman's Energy [Cliff May] (National Review Online Blogs, NY - Dec 15, 2006)
• What would you like to ask this week's guests? (web page for submitting questions for this weeks show)
• Meet the Press mailbox (web page for comments)

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CBS Face The Nation (Bob Schieffer)

Below are the topics and guests announced for this program, along with my take on the "memes" that the show is trying to push.  With each guest's name are a series of links that I found in a web search that helped me get a handle on who they are and what their likely positions will be when they are interviewed.

• Meme:
  • See?  See?  Colin was right all along!
  • Colin, Colin, he's our man, if he can't do it, Obama can!
• Topics:
  • An exclusive interview with Colin Powell
• Guests
  • Colin Powell, Former Secretary Of State
    • White House Bio
    • Colin Powell: Turn Iraq over to Iraqis (San Jose Mercury News,  USA - Dec 8, 2006)
    • Colin Powell says Iraq in a 'civil war' (CNN - Nov 29, 2006)
    • Colin Powell Speaks At Heinz Hall (Pittsburgh Channel.com, PA - Dec 6, 2006)
    • Reluctant Warrior (New York Times Sunday Book Review - Nov 26, 2006)
    • Colin Powell regrets what he told UN about Iraq's WMDs (Maktoob Business (press release), United Arab Emirates - Nov 29, 2006)
    • $10 Million Grant Supports Colin Powell Center For Policy Studies (PNN, VA - Dec 13, 2006)
• Face The Nation contact information - ftn@cbsnews.com

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Fox News Sunday (Chris Wallace)

Below are the topics and guests announced for this program, along with my take on the "memes" that the show is trying to push.  With each guest's name are a series of links that I found in a web search that helped me get a handle on who they are and what their likely positions will be when they are interviewed.

• Meme:
  • Teddy's back, and he's in charge.  Be afraid... be very afraid!
  • It's the end of the world as you know it, and he feels fine!  Welcome to Teddy's nightmare... for you...
  • Teddy, Teddy, he's our... nope, not going there...(shudder)
  • OK, the grown ups are here to fix the problems with our energy policy and we don't want to hear no guff from Waxman!
• Topics:
  • Sen. Ted Kennedy in his first appearance ever on 'FOX News Sunday'
    • He’s worked with President Bush on immigration reform, as well as the “No Child Left Behind” Act.
    • He's called for the complete withdrawal of U.S. troops from Iraq, by year’s end.
    • Now, he stands prepared to take over a powerful health committee.
  • America's dependance on foreign oil:
    • The co-chairmen of the Energy Security Leadership Counsel will give us ideas for a shift in the U.S. energy policy.
  • Fox web site essay: Coming Up On Fox News Sunday
• Guests
  • Senator Ted Kennedy, Democrat - Massachusetts
    • Senate web site | Bio
    • Congress vs. Big Pharma: Let the Games Begin (Mother Jones, CA - Dec 15, 2006)
    • Lower Prescription Drug Prices Tops Democrats' Health Care Agenda (FOX News - Dec 13, 2006)
    • Kennedy '08 Presidential Endorsement For Kerry; Won't Wait "Indefinitely" (All Headline News - Dec 11, 2006)
    • CNN Reporter: Helpful Democrats Will Give You More Time Off Work! (NewsBusters - Dec 11, 2006)
    • Growing Up All Politics (National Review Online Blogs, NY - Dec 13, 2006)
    • Congress To Discuss Employees' Paid Sick Leave (10News.com, CA - Dec 11, 2006)
  • Frederick W. Smith
    • Chairman and president of FedEx Corp | Executive Bio | BusinessWeek profile
    • Co-Chair The Energy Security Leadership Council | web site | Bio
    • Are We Ready for the Next Oil Shock? (Washington Post via relocalize.net, Aug 11, 2006)
    • Millionaires Beg for Change (Grist Magazine, WA - Dec 14, 2006)
    • Energy Security Leadershp Council: - Generals And CEO's Speak Out On Energy (Treehugger, NY - Dec 14, 2006)
    • Executives Urge Action to Cut Dependence on Foreign Oil (New York Times - Dec 12, 2006)
    • FedEx Chief: Globalization Rolls Forward (New Haven Independent - Dec 5, 2006)
  • Retired Gen. P.X. Kelley, a former commandant of the Marine Corps
    • Co-Chair The Energy Security Leadership Council | web site | Bio
    • Are We Ready for the Next Oil Shock? (Washington Post via relocalize.net, Aug 11, 2006)
    • OPEC News Statement by General PX Kelley (Ret.) (Yahoo! News (press release) - Dec 14, 2006)
    • US petroleum users seek major shift in energy policy (People's Daily Online, China - Dec 13, 2006)
    • Cut the horsepower, military, CEOs agree (Globe and Mail, Canada - Dec 15, 2006)
    • A SAFE Approach to the Energy Debate (Stratfor - Dec 14, 2006)
  • Roundtable:
    • Brit Hume
      • Washington Managing Editor of Fox News
      • Outgoing U.N. Ambassador Bolton Starts Steps to Prosecute Ahmadinejad (Fox News "pickings from the Political Grapevine" - Dec 14, 2006)
      • Who's Really Responsible for Global Warming? (FOX News "pickings from the Political Grapevine" - Dec 11, 2006)
    • Mara Liasson
      • National Public Radio & Fox News
      • Obama Welcomed with Enthusiasm by Democrats in New Hampshire (NPR - Dec 11, 2006)
      • Barack Obama, Still on the Rise (NPR - Dec 8, 2006)
    • Juan Williams
      • National Public Radio & Fox News
      • Juan Williams Hits His Limit on Fox News Sunday: ‘Sometimes I Just Want To Scream’ (Think Progress, DC - Dec 10, 2006)
      • Sunday Morning Fights: Brit Hume and Bill Kristol Tag Team Juan Williams (NewsBusters - Dec 11, 2006)
    • Bill Kristol
      • Weekly Standard and & Fox News
      • Surrender as 'Realism' (The Weekly Standard - Dec 4, 2006)
      • Bush's Iraq Legacy (The Weekly Standard - Nov 20, 2006)
  • Power player of the week: Morrill Worcester, President of Worcester Wreath
• Fox News Sunday contact information - FNS@foxnews.com

[Morgan in Denver]

Thanks, as usual, Phsstpok. Not sure I'll be able to be on much tomorrow but I'll try.

[Phsstpok]

CNN Late Edition (Wolf Blitzer)

Below are the topics and guests announced for this program, along with my take on the "memes" that the show is trying to push.  With each guest's name are a series of links that I found in a web search that helped me get a handle on who they are and what their likely positions will be when they are interviewed.

• Meme:
  • You can't say that CNN doesn't know its duty.  They are here to tell you that "things are bad in Iraq."  Do you get it yet?  OK, we'll have to tell you again!  Things are bad in Iraq.  Now, will you please give up this "victory" nonsense and just surrender?  Please?
  • No, really.  We meant.  It's a lost cause.  Don't argue.  Everyone agrees.  There's a consensus.  Just like global warming.  Now go away.  Wait.  We didn't mean go away, just stop bothering us smart people.
    
• Topics:
  • A look back at the rough week in Iraq
• Guests
  • Iraqi Vice President Tariq al-Hashimi
    • More troops urged for Iraq (Chicago Tribune - Dec 15, 2006)
    • Iraqi VP says Bush wants coalition to counter al-Sadr (USA Today - Dec 15, 2006)
    • Iraq: Political Parties Consider Uniting Against Al-Sadr (RadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty, Czech Republic - Dec 15, 2006)
    • News Summary for December 14, 2006 (PBS - Dec 15, 2006)
    • The Iranian Position (Stratfor - Dec 13, 2006)
  • Senator Jon Kyl, Republican - Arizona
    • Senate web site | Bio
    • Hometown economics - Guest Opinion - Jon Kyl (Casa Grande Valley Newspapers, AZ - Dec 14, 2006)
    • Jon Kyl: End of Session Report (National Ledger, AZ - Dec 11, 2006)
    • Fahrenkopf's Insights Are Worth Reading (Online-Casinos.com, Denmark - Dec 14, 2006)
    • Senators Lining Up to Talk to Syrian President (CNSNews.com, VA - Dec 14, 2006)
    • Robert Novak: John 'McCain Inc.' will be hard to stop (The Union Leader, NH - Dec 15, 2006)
  • Senator Jack Reed, Democrat -Rhode Island
    • Senate web site | Bio (Wikipedia - Senate bio page unavailable)
    • Iraq is top issue, defense budget a close second, Reed says (ArmyTimes.com, VA - Dec 15, 2006)
    • Senator’s condition is treatable (Providence Journal, RI - Dec 14, 2006)
    • Bush won't 'be rushed' on Iraq (Washington Times, DC - Dec 13, 2006)
    • Democratic Leaders Seek Special Iraq Envoy to Try to Stem the Violence (New York Times, NY - Nov 30, 2006)
    • Reed applauds findings (Providence Journal, RI - Dec 6, 2006)
    • More jobs in Nov., unemployment up too (FXstreet.com The Futures Market, Spain - Dec 8, 2006)
  • Shibley Telhami
    • Shibley Telhami, Brookings Institution | web site | Profile
    • Panel Offers Chance for Public Arab Critique of U.S. MidEast Policies (Agape Press, MS - Dec 13, 2006)
    • Syrian Ambassador Slams US at CAIR-Hosted Conference (CNSNews.com, VA - Dec 13, 2006)
    • The Limits of Public Diplomacy (Foreign Policy In Focus - Dec 13, 2006)
    • DC Press Club Panel to Offer Arab, Muslim View of Iraq Report (Yahoo! News (press release) - Dec 8, 2006)
    • Iran's president urges Americans to back Iraq exit (Los Angeles Times, CA - Nov 30, 2006)
    • Contrary to Chomsky’s theories, the United States has no interest to support Israel (Al-Jazeerah.info, GA - Dec 2, 2006)
  • Retired Army Gen. Daniel Christman
    • Senior VP US Chamber of Commerce | Bio
    • Making the Lebanon Ceasefire Work: Security Requirements and Implications for an International Force (Policy Watch/Peace Watch - Aug 30, 2006
    • Security Gap (Democrat Leadership Council - Oct 21, 2005)
  • Vali Nasr
    • Adjunct Senior Fellow for Middle East Studies, Council on Foreign Relations | web site | Bio
    • US urged to engage Shiite clerics (Houston Chronicle - Dec 8, 2006)
    • Iran Asks Arabs to Join New Middle Eastern Security Alliance (Center for Research on Globalization, Canada - Dec 7, 2006)
    • Iran's Foreign Agents of Disinformation: More About VEVAK (Global Politician, NY - Nov 13, 2006)
    • Iran to hold summit on Iraq violence (ABC Online, Australia - Nov 21, 2006)
    • Bolten Pushes Bush to Listen (Washington Post, United States - Dec 11, 2006)
  • John Podesta
    • President, Center for American Progress | web site | Bio
    • Climate fight heads to Senate (Kansas City Star, MO - Dec 13, 2006)
    • Curt Weldon: CIA, FBI 'Out of Control (NewsMax.com, FL - Dec 12, 2006)
    • Experts: Voters want nation back in middle (Savannah Morning News, GA - Nov 18, 2006)
    • Conservatives Raise Concerns About Dems Bipartisan Spokesman (USA Religious News, MN - Dec 6, 2006)
    • Kailin Clarke '07: Project Robin Hood (The Brown Daily Herald, RI - Nov 28, 2006)
    • Petition Drive Calls for International Community to Replace Coalition in Iraq (OneWorld.net, UK - Nov 21, 2006)
  • Danielle Pletka, American Enterprise Institute.
• CNN Late Edition (web page for comments)

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ABC This Week (George Stephanopoulos)

Below are the topics and guests announced for this program, along with my take on the "memes" that the show is trying to push.  With each guest's name are a series of links that I found in a web search that helped me get a handle on who they are and what their likely positions will be when they are interviewed.

• Meme:
  • It's the end of the world as you know it, and he feels fine!  Welcome to Harry's nightmare... for you...
  • He is not an unethical mobbed up tool of the gambling and lobbyist interests who have owned him for 30 years!  He's the majority leader! (he hopes)
  • Has there ever been a Senate Majority Leader who served a negative number of days?  Forget what he says, watch the body language.  This is going to be one nervous "leader."
  • Harry, Harry, he's our man, if he can't do it, Nancy can!
  • Won't these neo-cons and militarists ever give up?
  • The Democrats won a huge victory and things will change!  Just look at Joe Sestak!  He's not beholding to big business or union special interests!!!!  What did you say?
• Topics:
  • Incoming Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid joins George on Sunday, December 17th, to discuss Sen. Tim Johnson's recovery, Iraq and the Democratic agenda for the 110th Congress.
  • VOICES: The star of Grey's Anatomy discusses his crusade to eradicate malaria. What can be done to combat this disease that kills a child every 30 seconds in Africa?
• Guests
  • Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid
    • Senate web site | Bio
    • Democratic Senator Johnson in Critical Condition (PBS - Dec 14, 2006)
    • Media Sorts Out Johnson Ramifications (U.S. News & World Report, DC - Dec 15, 2006)
    • On Protecting Senate Minority, Reid Shows Honor GOP Lacked (Huffington Post, NY - Dec 14, 2006)
    • A Conversation With Senator Harry Reid (Huffington Post, NY - Dec 11, 2006)
    • Refocusing the Impeachment Movement on Administration Officials (FindLaw, CA - Dec 15, 2006)
    • Time of Testing for Harry Reid (Washington Post - Nov 15, 2006)
    • Jack Abramoff to Prison, Implicates Harry Reid? (National Ledger, AZ - Nov 16, 2006)
    • Harry Reid: Here’s How Democrats Plan to Say Thank You to Blacks (Black America Web, Tx - Dec 5, 2006)
    • Around Town: Harry Reid and the Ritz (Express, DC - Nov 30, 2006)
  • Retired Army General Jack Keane
    • Bush 'poised to increase troops in Iraq' (Telegraph.co.uk, United Kingdom - Dec 15, 2006)
    • Top Commanders Appear Set to Urge Larger US Military (New York Times - Dec 14, 2006)
    • Bush warns he will not be rushed on Iraq policy (Concord Monitor, NH - Dec 14, 2006)
    • Experts call for more troops in Baghdad (ArmyTimes.com, VA - Dec 14, 2006)
  • Representative-elect Joe Sestak, Democrat - Pennsylvania
    • Joe Sestak and Patrick Murphy Stand With Union Members to Pledge Their Support in Raising the Federal Minimum Wage (Yahoo! News (press release) - Dec 8, 2006)
    • House Democrats name new armed services members (ArmyTimes.com, VA - Dec 14, 2006)
    • Congressman-elect Sestak pledges support to Boeing (The Delaware County Times, PA - Dec 15, 2006)
    • Spencer: Sestak extends olive branch to the enemy (The Delaware County Times, PA - Dec 12, 2006)
  • Roundtable:
    • ABC's George Will
      • Run Now, Obama (Washington Post - Dec 14, 2006)
      • George Will on Why Obama Must Run (TPMCafe, NY - Dec 14, 2006)
      • A Report Overtaken by Reality (Washington Post - Dec 14, 2006)
    • EJ Dionne of the Washington Post
      • EJ Dionne, Jr.: The End of Shake n’ Bake Democracy (Truthdig - Dec 7, 2006)
      • EJ Dionne Jr.: Moving religion beyond politics (Sacramento Bee,  USA - Dec 5, 2006)
      • EJ Dionne: Obama Wows the Religious Right (Truthdig, United States - Dec 5, 2006)
      • A War Bush Wouldn't Pay For (Dionne alert) (Washington Post (via FreeRepublic) - Dec 15, 2006)
    • Richard Stengel of Time Magazine
      • Movers, shakers gather to help Time select person of the year (Baltimore Sun - Nov 16, 2006)
      • Buttering Up (New York Times book review - Sep 10, 2000)
    • Torie Clarke, former Pentagon spokesperson
      • Torrie Clarke web site
    • Voices segment: Isaiah Washington, star of Grey's Anatomy
      • Africa: Eight More Countries to Receive US Anti-Malaria Help (AllAfrica.com, Washington - Dec 15, 2006)
      • 'Grey's Anatomy' star Isaiah Washington downplays on the set dispute (UPI News Service - Nov 20, 2006)
• ABC This Week comment web page

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We've now moved on from the DOA Iraq Survey Group report.  Despite the best efforts last week of the dinosaur media (better known in my posts as the DBM) to prop up the rather lame attempt at "peace in our time diplomacy" it just didn't gain any traction at all.  The central idea that we are not capable of winning and that we must cede Israel's future to the Jihadists as a blood offering, the way Chamberlain ceded Sudetenland to Hitler, was just too obviously sleazy and low...

... The theme this week, if there is one, is "huh?"  They don't know where they are or what's happening and they're groping about for a stance they can get behind.  I wonder if anyone will ask if they might have misunderestimated the President, yet again?

[Arrowhead1952]

Talk about unfair and unbalanced. Did anyone ever tell these networks there are 100 Senators and many more congress critters?

Looks like we have the back stabber powell, the swimmer kennedy, dingy harry and one decent person - Newt Gingrich. Looks like a left leaning lineup once again. No thanks, I'll be in Church instead.

[Bahbah]

James Baker and Lee Hamilton are forever tainted by this and everything they ever did will be viewed through the lens of this nasty capitulation to evil

This is absolutely true. What I have been scratching my head over since the ISG Report appeared is why James Baker, an intelligent man to all appearances, would have his name attached to this contemptible exercise.

[Ernest_at_the_Beach]

The theme this week, if there is one, is "huh?"

Says it all!!!!

ROFL! ...Thanks!

If Castro departs this earth....maybe they'll make mention....

[OldFriend]

Heard Bob Scheiffer on the radio this morning. Spent the entire time bashing Rumsfeld. Interesting convesation to say the least. He's known Rumsfeld for 35 years and has NEVER agreed with him. Insisted it was incredible and inexplicable that Rumsfeld would question why the media never discusses the positive things going on in Iraq. That they are supposed to be reporting the failures.

When asked if Rumsfeld would be on the show sitting for an interview he said that Rumsfeld hasn't been available to go on the show for a year but that he was having Colin Powell on this Sunday.

You are so right. It's more piling on the President.

Scheiffer also said the best part of the ISG was their characterization of the dire situation in Iraq was the only part with which he agreed.

Since this man has disagreed with Rumsfeld for 35 years, how does he profess to be a journalist without a bias.

Silly questions, I know.

[Darth Republican]

If Tim Johnson is clinically brain dead you can bet that Harry will describe him as "calm and stable."

But if we're talkin' brain dead, what's his excuse for Ted Kennedy?

[Phsstpok]

But if we're talkin' brain dead, what's his excuse for Ted Kennedy?

Teddy's pickled.

Ta dum dum 

[Bahbah]

Here is a fairly long, and I think, thoughtful piece by Charles Krauthammer about Iraq and the situation in the world generally which I had not seen posted, although I may have just missed it:

http://www.speroforum.com/site/article.asp?idarticle=7042


He does not think our goose is cooked, but he does think we are at a crossroads, and with that I agree.

[rodguy911]

Newt could be good!

[rodguy911]

Some think he already has....I'm only a hundred miles away and don't have a clue.

[Arizona Carolyn]

Looks like Kennedy plans to unveil his plan for socialized medicine -- just what we need (not)... I'm really starting to dread the next two years.

[Arizona Carolyn]

My fear is he has been so tainted by his business dealing with the Saudi's and other Arabs that he really believes what he is saying in and about the report.

[Bahbah]

I don't think Baker believes the report makes any real
sense. He's been bought.

Just for fun, I looked at the About Us section of the American Prospect. Here's a taste"

"Our mission, simply put, is to rise to the momentous occasion that confronts all Americans who seek a just society built on our greatest traditions. Contemporary conservatism stands to thwart those traditions; it advances its agenda by way of stealth, fear-mongering, and a massive propaganda apparatus. It is our mission to expose that agenda and the lies that support it."

Tell me which of our "greatest traditions" conservatives want to thwart...gay marriage, socialized medicine...those traditions.