[Alas Babylon!]

As always, soliciting FReeper comments, observations, and opinions.

[anita]

Thanks, AB & Good Morning to EveryOne!

I think Vice President Cheney is the only one show worth watching today.

[mainepatsfan]

Other than Cheney not exactly a lineup that’s going to reel me in.

[JohnLongIsland]

no schmuckie?

[Alas Babylon!]

Phsstpok had another visit with the doctor yesterday and didn’t get a chance to post his preview thread. Please pray for his recovery.

He’s a real trooper and continues to post his brilliant essays and thoughts despite his numerous surgeries and problems.

[capydick]

TubbyTimmy was a more-than-frequent guest on the Imus show. Will be interesting to see if he acknowledges his self serving appearances or how he disassociates himself from the flap.

[Jake The Goose]

I want to thank you for your weekly diligence on posting this thread.

It is the first thing I check on line Sunday morning.

I really appreciate the effort you make every week.

Thanks

[rodguy911]

Thanks AB for the thread and good morning to all.

Wow other than VP Dick Cheney not much to look forward too today.

[HonestConservative]

Good Morning, A. B., all

I thought on this rainy day I’d give the SMT a try.

I can’t help but laugh at the usual suspects!

Don’t know if I can turn on the audio for Levin and Sharpton....

[shrinkermd]

On Fox News Sunday Senator Levin tangentially gives ground on providing funds for troops; however, he tries to work in something to make sure we lose. The Democrats are so invested in defeat it is going to be hard for them to face up to reality.

In the meantime, for good or bad, no one is speaking about Iraq. Periodically, the Strib (Mpls)will publish another poll showing virtually everyone is against the war; however, these too are of a waning importance.

Senator Graham did a credible job defending war effort; in this I was surprised but grateful,

[fkabuckeyesrule]

Sounds like a good day to go to 11:00 church. The sunday shows have kinda stunk lately. I did not know Rich Little was still alive. I remember as a teenager seeing him all the time on the Merv Griffin show.

[Phsstpok]

complicated week and... interesting day yesterday (no doctor’s vist, I’ll explain later). Sorry I didn’t get the preview posted, but it was worth it to me as it worked out. Again, sorry I let you guys down.

If no one objects (and even if you do) I’ll post the show by show stuff here in a bit, moments before the shows come on in my area.

Talk to you more through the day.

[Phsstpok]

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:
  • The Dhimmicrats are the peace makers, they know how to appease tin pot dictators and kick the problem down the road for someone else to suffer under... later
  • Bush is guilty, Bush is guilty, Bush is guilty, Bush is guilty, Bush is guilty, Snarlin Arlen told us so!
  • Imus is the perfect example of what's wrong with conservatives
• Topics:
  • In his first interview since leading a U.S. delegation to North Korea, the Democratic corrupt Clintonista Dhimmicrat governor of New Mexico and presidential candidate discusses North Korea's nuclear plans and his own presidential ambitions.
  • The showdown between the White House and the Senate over the firing of eight U.S. attorneys continues as the ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee discusses the upcoming testimony by Attorney General Alberto Gonzales and the missing White House e-mails that might provide answers in the case.
  • Voices: longtime presidential impersonator Rich Little discusses his upcoming appearance at the White House Correspondents Dinner, and how his fascination with both past and current presidents inspires his acts.
• Guests
  • Governor Bill Richardson, Democrat - New Mexico
    • New Mexico Governor web site | Bio
    • Presidential campaign web site | Bio
    • Bill Richardson: The 'other' Western candidate (Arizona Republic, AZ - Apr 14, 2007)
    • Bill Richardson Log: Friday, April 13 (Albuquerque Tribune, NM - Apr 13, 2007)
    • Richardson Hopes Deal With North Korea Will Ease Tension (KOAT - Apr 13, 2007)
    • Richardson believes NKorea will eventually meet deadline (Turkish Press, MI - Apr 14, 2007)
    • US, N.Korea to Resume Recovery of MIA Remains (Chosun Ilbo - Apr 12, 2007)
    • Who Gets Progressives' Support? (TomPaine.com, DC - Apr 13, 2007)
    • The Bill Richardson Watch, 4/11/2007 (Santa Fe New Mexican, NM - Apr 11, 2007)
    • Developer gives Gov. Bill Richardson funds (Albuquerque Tribune, NM - Apr 11, 2007)
    • Richardson Signs Bill Benefiting Donor (CBS News, NY - Apr 10, 2007)
  • Senator Arlen Specter, Republican -Pennsylvania
    • Senate web site | Bio
    • Ranking member, Judiciary Committee
    • White House, Senate to Probe Lost E-Mail (WTOP, DC - Apr 14, 2007)
    • Deal assures continued military use of Willow Grove (phillyBurbs.com - Apr 14, 2007)
    • US Republican Senator Arlen Specter says Democrat House Speaker Nancy Pelosi was right to go to Damascus (DEBKA file, Israel - Apr 8, 2007)
    • Stem Cell Debate (CBS 21, PA - Apr 12, 2007)
    • Israel's Terror Release Policy Grabs Specter's Attention Again (Evening Bulletin, PA - Apr 13, 2007)
    • US Sen.Lieberman: Pelosi Syria visit was ‘bad for America' (Ya Libnan, Lebanon - Apr 8, 2007)
    • Specter Flirts With 20 Percent Flat Tax, Wants To Simplify Process (Evening Bulletin, PA - Apr 12, 2007)
    • Killing the cash cow (Bend Weekly, OR - Apr 12, 2007)
  • Rich Little, comedian
    • Rich Little to impersonate Bush, not skewer him (CBC New Brunswick, Canada - Apr 11, 2007)
  • Roundtable
    • Robert Reich
      • Former labor secretary Robert Reich talks about immigration, free trade and introducing Bill and Hillary (Waco Tribune Herald, TX - Apr 11, 2007)
      • I'm documented, therefore I am (Marketplace, CA - Apr 4, 2007)
    • Torie Clarke
      • Torie Clarke advised "candor" (Washington Monthly - March 2006)
    • Donna Brazile
      • Will Florida Felons Have Voting Rights Restored? (NPR - Apr 9, 2007)
      • Women Stand United Against Racism and Sexism in Media (PR Newswire (press release), NY - Apr 12, 2007)
    • George Will
      • Pots, Kettles, and George Will Teaching People to Think (American Chronicle, CA - Apr 12, 2007)
      • Campaign reform haunts Thompson's political future (Billings Gazette, MT - Apr 8, 2007)
• ABC This Week comment web page

[Phsstpok]

CBS Face The Nation (Bob Schieffer)

I'm going out of my way to watch ol' Bob this week! 

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:
  • Conservatives are guilty of every crime you can think of and CBS will highlight every left wing grievance to make that case
  • Are you now or have you ever been a conservative?
  • Imus is the perfect example of what's wrong with conservatives
  • Would you rather be hung or shot, mister vice president?
• Topics:
  • you know the topics
• Guests
  • Vice President Dick Cheney
    • Cheney chastises Dem's trip to Syria (USA Today - Apr 14, 2007)
    • What to Ask Dick Cheney As He 'Faces The Nation' Sunday (BuzzFlash, IL - Apr 13, 2007)
    • Dick Cheney: Dishonest or Deluded? (Dissident Voice, CA - Apr 12, 2007)
    • Cheney’s statements defy all the evidence (Reading Eagle, PA - Apr 13, 2007)
    • Cheney was chief designer of the unraveling war (Albany Times Union, NY - Apr 13, 2007)
    • Activists plan Statehouse blitz on impeachment (Boston Globe, MA - Apr 14, 2007)
• Face The Nation contact information - ftn@cbsnews.com

[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:
  • Conservatives are guilty of every crime you can think of and CNN will trot out every left wing grievance peddler to make that case
  • Are you now or have you ever been a conservative?
  • Imus is the perfect example of what's wrong with conservatives
  • Al Qaeda stages violent attacks for CNN and the rest of the DBM, therefore the surge must not be working and we must surrender, it's an established fact
• Topics:
  • A major bombing hits the Iraqi Parliament. Is security in Baghdad getting better, or worse?
• Guests
  • Senator James Webb Democrat - Virginia
    • Senate web site | Bio
    • Armed Services Committee Member
    • Webb Says McCain Is Impugning Patriotism of Iraq Debate Foes (Bloomberg - Apr 13, 2007)
    • James Webb Loaded Gun: Staffer Busted in Senate With Pistol, Report (National Ledger, AZ - Mar 26, 2007)
    • Webb Defends Gun-Toting Posse (New York Times, NY - Mar 27, 2007)
    • US Senator Calls For Diplomatic Solution to Iraq (Voice of America - Mar 22, 2007)
  • Senator Jon Kyl, Republican - Arizona
    • Senate web site | Bio
    • Judiciary Committee Member
    • Signs Point to Expanded Role for Kyl on Immigration Legislation in Senate (Congressional Quarterly, DC - Apr 10, 2007)
    • "Indian demands can torpedo nuclear deal" (Hindu, India - Apr 14, 2007)
    • Could Be His Last Chance (Wall Street Journal - Apr 14, 2007)
    • Bush again embattled on immigration reform plan (Tucson Citizen, AZ - Apr 10, 2007)
    • Bush pushes tougher immigration plans (Inland Valley Daily Bulletin, CA - Apr 10, 2007)
  • Marc Morial
    • President & CEO, National Urban League
    • Former Mayor of New Orleans
    • Accountant with Morial ties charged (Times Picayune, LA - Apr 14, 2007)
    • MARC MORIAL ON RACIST REMARKS BY MSNBC-TV DON IMUS SHOW ON RUTGERS WOMEN'S BASKETBALL SQUAD (MaximsNews.com, NJ - Apr 9, 2007)
    • Morial name linked to city contract (Times Picayune, LA - Apr 7, 2007)
    • KATRINA: POLITICS AS USUAL? by MARC MORIAL (MaximsNews.com, NJ - Apr 3, 2007)
    • RE-OPENING US CIVIL-RIGHTS ERA CASES by MARC MORIAL (MaximsNews.com, NJ - Mar 16, 2007)
    • Imus flap about black, white and green (USA Today - Apr 12, 2007)
  • Amy Holmes
    • Former speechwriter for former Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist
    • Black Women: First Dissed, Now Disappeared (Huffington Post, NY - Apr 12, 2007)
    • Paula Zahn Worries That US Interrogators at Gitmo Can’t Be Trusted (NewsBusters - Mar 21, 2007(
  • Marian Wright Edelman
    • President, Children’s Defense Fund
    • Our children are dying for health care: Help Them (FinalCall.com, IL - Apr 12, 2007)
    • America’s children need preventive health care (Buffalo News, NY - Apr 8, 2007)
    • Rev. Jesse Jackson joins grad speakers (Daily Press, VA - Apr 12, 2007)
    • Activist to focus on Israel’s challenges ‘beyond the conflict’ at Temple Ner Tamid (New Jersey Jewish News, NJ - Mar 16, 2007)
  • Richard Perle
    • American Enterprise Institute
    • former member, Defense Policy Board
    • PBS series 'Crossroads' puts Iraq in the cross hairs (Chicago Tribune, IL - Apr 14, 2007)
    • "America at a Crossroads": $20 million for this? (Kansas City Star, MO - Apr 13, 2007)
    • Who is Richard Perle, and why is he saying these things (Watching the Watchers.org - Mar 20, 2007)
    • Yeah, Like Tom DeLay And Richard Perle Are Credible (OpEdNews, PA - Mar 22, 2007)
    • Bush lies will air on PBS (Arab American News, MI - Apr 14, 2007)
  • Ali Dabbagh
    • Iraqi Government Spokesman
    • Iraqi government spokesman warns against US pullout (Turkish Press, MI - Apr 13, 2007)
    • US 'will not relinquish' captive Iranians (InTheNews.co.uk, UK - Apr 14, 2007)
    • Al Qaeda-backed group claims Iraq parliament bombing (ABC Online, Australia - Apr 13, 2007)
    • Iraqi leaders call for unity (Gulf Daily News, Bahrain - Apr 14, 2007)
  • John Roberts
    • Anchor, CNN’s American Morning
    • Quick Guide (CNN - Apr 8, 2007)
  • Andrea Koppel
    • CNN Congressional Correspondent
    • Koppel called "[c]ongressional Republicans" "critics" of Pelosi's trip; did not note uncritical Republicans who also went to Syria (Media Matters for America, DC - Apr 5, 2007)
  • Jeffrey Toobin
    • CNN Sr. Legal Analyst
    • Soledad’s Surprise: Rahm Emanuel Asked About Clinton Scandals (NewsBusters - Mar 21, 2007)
• CNN Late Edition (web page for comments)

[Vinnie]

FOX NEWS SUNDAY (Fox Network): Sens. Carl Levin, D-Mich., and Lindsey Graham, R-S.C.; the Rev. Al Sharpton; Thomas Blanton, director of the National Security Archive.

Blah blah blah.. BLAH

[Phsstpok]

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:
  • Bush is guilty, Bush is guilty, Bush is guilty, Bush is guilty, Bush is guilty, wise old Carl told us so!
  • Conservatives are guilty of every crime you can think of and CBS will highlight every left wing grievance to make that case
  • Are you now or have you ever been a conservative?
  • Imus is the perfect example of what's wrong with conservatives
  • Al Qaeda stages violent attacks for the DBM, therefore the surge must not be working and we must surrender, it's an established fact
• Topics:
  • Democrats and the White House ratchet up the rhetoric over Iraq, as the Pentagon extends tours of duty for thousands of troops in Iraq and Afghanistan. With Democratic leaders set to agree on a final Iraq funding bill — which is likely to include a timeline to bring the troops home — and President Bush vowing a veto, can both sides come to a compromise?
  • With Attorney General Alberto Gonzales set to appear before Congress next week in testimony that could decide his fate, what is next for the U.S. Attorneys controversy?
  • Fox News Sunday panel
    • Sen. John McCain's Iraq offensive this week as he seeks to revive his presidential campaign
    • All the latest political news.
  • Fox News essay: Coming up on Fox News Sunday
• Guests
  • Senator Carl Levin, Democrat - Michigan
    • Senate web site | Bio propoganda
    • Sen. Carl Levin Says Senate Will Pay For Iraq War (Fox 28, IN - Apr 8, 2007)
    • War-funds compromise possible (Indianapolis Star, IN - Apr 9, 2007)
    • Tell us another one, Mr. Vice President (LA Times - Apr 12, 2007)
    • Levin out the facts (American Thinker, AZ - Apr 14, 2007)
    • If our Vice President lies, does anybody care? (BlogHer, CA - Apr 13, 2007)
    • Levin, Graham observe 9/11 mastermind's closed hearing (WZZM, MI - Mar 16, 2007)
  • Senator Lindsey Graham, Republican - South Carolina
    • Senate web site | Bio
    • McCain, Graham discuss Iraq trip with Bush (WLUC-TV, MI - Apr 12, 2007)
    • Graham coordinates hopeful Iraq message with McCain (WIS, SC - Apr 11, 2007)
    • For Iraq War, McCain Sees No ‘Plan B’ (New York Times, NY - Apr 14, 2007)
    • UK, US Condemns Attack on Iraqi Parliament (Pakistan Times, Pakistan - Apr 12, 2007)
    • Senator Graham, Double Standard, Noble Standard, Or NO Standards (Atlantic Free Press, Netherlands - Mar 17, 2007)
    • Levin, Graham observe 9/11 mastermind's closed hearing (WZZM, MI - Mar 16, 2007)
  • Rev. Al Sharpton
    • Al Sharpton and the Lynch Mob (Bleacher Report, CA - Apr 14, 2007)
    • Black Sportswriter Calls Jesse Jackson and Al Sharpton Terrorists (NewsBusters - Apr 14, 2007)
    • What Do You Think Of Rev. Al Sharpton? (WCBS-TV New York, NY - Apr 14, 2007)
    • The Shameful Lynching of America by Al Sharpton (Blogcritics.org, OH - Apr 14, 2007)
    • CBS's Harry Smith Pitches Softballs to Al Sharpton (NewsBusters - Apr 13, 2007)
    • Al Sharpton for FCC Chairman (Canada Free Press, Canada - Apr 13, 2007)
    • Al Sharpton, arbiter elegentiae (Power Line, MN - Apr 13, 2007)
  • Fox News Sunday panel
    • Brit Hume
      • FOX News
    • Bill Kristol
      • The Weekly Standard
    • Juan Williams
      • National Public Radio
    • Mara Liasson
      • National Public Radio
• Fox News Sunday contact information - FNS@foxnews.com

[Phsstpok]

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:
  • Bush is guilty, Bush is guilty, Bush is guilty, Bush is guilty, Bush is guilty, wise old Tony told us so!
  • Conservatives are guilty of every crime you can think of and CBS will highlight every left wing grievance to make that case
  • Are you now or have you ever been a conservative?
  • Imus is the perfect example of what's wrong with conservatives
  • Al Qaeda stages violent attacks for the DBM, therefore the surge must not be working and we must surrender, it's an established fact

• Topics:
  • The war in Iraq
  • Roundtable
    • the 2008 presidential campaign
    • the Imus controversy
• Guests
  • Retired General Anthony Zinni
    • U.S. Marine Corps
    • Former Commander, U.S. Central Command
    • Author, The Battle for Peace: A Frontline Vision of America's Power and Purpose
    • Gen'l: Withdraw from Iraqi Civil War (Chicago Tribune, IL - Apr 12, 2007)
    • Today in history - April 5 (Olberlin, KS - Apr 4, 2007)
    • Report: ADL, BBI reps were at Rosen event (Jewish Telegraphic Agency, NY - Mar 30, 2007)
    • Forward Observer: Vietnam Veto Redux (GovExec.com, DC - Mar 26, 2007)
  • Roundtable
    • David Brooks
      • Columnist, New York Times
      • Lack of common narrative hinders understanding (Post-Bulletin, MN - Apr 12, 2007)
      • The Neocon On Israel (TPMCafe, NY - Apr 13, 2007)
    • Gwen Ifill
      • Moderator, PBS's "Washington Week"
      • Imus Called Me 'Cleaning Lady' (NewsMax.com, FL - Apr 10, 2007)
      • PBS’s Gwen Ifill speaks out on Imus (Think Progress, DC - Apr 10, 2007)
    • John Harwood
      • Wall Street Journal
      • Chief Washington Correspondent, CNBC
      • Media think they know best (Reclaim the Media, WA - Mar 30, 2007)
      • Obama's Funding Rivals Clinton's (Wall Street Journal - Apr 4, 2007)
    • Eugene Robinson
      • Columnist, Washington Post
      • Who can say what (Sacramento Bee, CA - Apr 14, 2007)
      • White People Can't Talk (The National Center for Public Policy Research, DC - Apr 13, 2007)
• 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)

[Miss Didi]

So why did only Fox "aks" the Reverend Al to be on the Sunday show? Are the other networks afraid to show his buffoonery?

Speaking of the Forehead and Serpenthead...they are both on the "yes" list of those who would continue to appear on the Imus show. Hmmmm...

[Darth Republican]

After listening to Sharpton on FNC, can we replace the term "fuzzy logic" with "nappy-headed logic" or is that a no-no?

In Memoriam

Don *, Hawaiian Singer & Entertainer (Aug. 13, 1930 - Apr. 14, 2007)

* this word is currently banned under the rule of political correctness.

[PISANO]

I see TWO conservatives total.

Repeat after me:

"THERE IS NO BIAS IN THE MSM."