Sunday Morning Talk Show Thread 22 January 2006

Various big media television networks ^ | 22 January 2006 | Various Self-Serving Politicians and Big Media Screaming Faces

[Fishtalk]

Obama's Talking points:

"Be sure to mention oil and gas, the "K" street project.

We've got to get on top of this Abramoff thing. We did some polls....and we think we can make this "K" street thing sound sinister. Oh, and mention the Medicare prescription bill. Polls show that most Americans don't understand and the elderly who use it find it very confusing. Let's get on top of this.

We can win with this Abramoff thing, Barak. "K" street, remember, say it as much as you can. We have all of our other democratic operatives out and about and saying "K" street too. It's a smashing talking point and we're going to batter the pubs with it."

Above delivered by secret mission to Pat Fish's brain cells.

[SMM48]

What is it with McCuddy and weekend fox and friends. It seems to be always about some reference to homoseulas

McCuddy is a worthless POS...right after Julian Philips.

[Seattle Conservative]

"A GQ atricle is quoted about Lurch. Three devasting quotes including Lockhart (his former press sec.)"

Think they may have been referring to this one:

JOHN KERRY HAS FALLEN…AND KEEPS GETTING UP [GQ: Kerry wants to run in 2008; Dems say NO]
GQ ^ | Jan. 21, 2006 | Michael Crowley

Posted on 01/21/2006 10:17:02 AM PST by summer

John Kerry -- POLITICS: The election may have ended more than a year ago, but someone forgot to tell John Kerry. Michael Crowley talks to the Democrats who wish he'd just go away

...There was just one problem: John Kerry.

Without checking with his party’s leaders, Kerry scheduled his own response to Bush, which was to take place at 11 A.M., precisely the time that Reed was scheduled to respond. In Senate strategy meetings, mild panic ensued. ...Rather than make way for Reed, though, Kerry agreed to appear with him at a joint press event. Plenty of Democrats predicted what came next: Kerry was “droney and repetitive,” ...

The bitter clincher came on that night’s Daily Show.... Cut to a shot of Kerry stammering, then back to Stewart. “Kerry? You went with Kerry?”

After more footage of Kerry rambling incomprehensibly, Stewart stared at the camera and screamed, “No one understands you!” The next day, a link to the clip bounced among the e-mail accounts of angry Senate Democratic staffers.

... But Kerry—who Democrats almost unanimously say is keenly interested in running for president again in 2008—keeps reminding people of the bad old days...

...Joe Lockhart, Bill Clinton’s former press secretary and a senior adviser to Kerry last year (and who, like so many top advisers, had a strained relationship with Kerry during the campaign), adds, “He talks like he’s still running. I don’t mean he’s keeping his options open but that he has every intention of still running.”

...But what’s arguably more bizarre is how obvious it is that the guy Democrats chose to lead them to the promised land is no longer a member of his party’s A-team.... ...


(Excerpt) Read more at men.style.com ...

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1562288/posts

[altura]

Well, Adlai has more life in him still than Kerry.

[meema]

I saw that pic of Bush with Abramoff, too. Makes NO nevermind to me! Wonder when that pic was taken...probably a loooong time ago.

Great Media Nuggets, malia!

Whoops. Chris W. says up next our p p of the week. HEADPHONES OFF.

Now I'll go back and see what I want to listen to that I've recorded.

[altura]

Well, I was 'madly for adlai' back then. I was only 4 though, so I guess it's okay.

[kjo]

Excellent point. The MSM IS the voice of the Dimocrat Party.

[CDB]

BTW, who was that guy from Laugh-In who ran in every election?

Pat Paulson (IIRC)

[OldFriend]

Oh, LOL, did you record that SNL. Sounds like it was truly truly hilarious. Wonder if the witch will demand they cease and desist from mentioning her name! LOL

[tiredoflaundry]

Skerry kept repeating "It's a Republican scandal."

[A.Hun]

Her opponent has been making sense, he is going straight for her jugular.

She might be terribly embarrassed in the Senate run if she is not careful.

[Morgan in Denver]

MNJ, that's a great point. Janet Reno provided cover to protect Democrats and this Justice Department is going after law breakers even in our own party. Quite a difference.

[Mo1]

HAHAHAHAHHA

Paul Begala is claiming there is no evidence that Dems rec'd money from people/tribes directed by Abramoff

[OldFriend]

Her heinous trying to excuse herself for not having any accomplishments in the senate and the unintended consequence is that she stepped in horse manure.....big time!!!!!

[FlyVet]

Yes, just as none of that stock market book-cooking got prosecuted until W took office; another minor detail people ignore.

What really ticks me off is that Georgie Steponallofus is no idiot. I'm sure he's well aware that Kerry took those contributions. But of course he sat there in silence with a blank look on his face instead of challenging Kerry. He lies as easily as normal people breathe, and Steffy the Dim Shill was complicit.

[OldFriend]

I think many Americans are recognizing that the everyday Iranian citizen is desperate for a change in leadership in their country.

The media tends to ignore or downplay the street protests demanding democracy.

[snugs]

As the Vice President confirmed recently that Congress has been kept in the loop.

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Interview of the Vice President by Neil Cavuto, FOX News
FOX Studios
New York, New York
19th January 2006

The NSA program that's the subject of some controversy is conducted in a manner that's fully consistent with the Constitution and the President's authorities and responsibilities.

Q But do you think --

THE VICE PRESIDENT: Let me -- let me emphasize --

Q -- have some been eavesdropped who shouldn't have been eavesdropped?

THE VICE PRESIDENT: Let me emphasize precisely what we're talking about here. There have been a lot of commentaries -- this is often called "domestic surveillance." No, it's not domestic surveillance. The implication of that is somehow we're listening in on Americans talking to Americans and so forth. What this specifically is about, as the President has been very clear, is a situation in which we have communications, but one end of which is in the United States, the other end of which is overseas, and one end of which we have reason to believe is al Qaeda-affiliated. Those are the conditions under which we're talking about this activity. And the President has authorized that. It is fully consistent with the Constitution.

The other thing to keep in mind here is this has been reviewed every 45 days or less within the administration. Completely reviewed -- that includes the Attorney General of the United States, and an assessment made of whether or not it's important to continue it. And the President then personally has to re-authorize its extension every time. And that's happened over 30 times since September 11th.

The other thing that's important to remember here is this has been briefed to the Congress, to the chairmen and ranking member of the intelligence committees and the elected leadership of the House and Senate.

Q What do you think of those who brought it up?

THE VICE PRESIDENT: Those briefings have occurred at least a dozen times. I presided over most of them. And of course, the fact of the matter is that this is a good, sound program. Al Gore can say whatever he wants to say about it. The fact is, knowing what I know and having been involved from the very beginning, I would want to be absolutely certain that the man who was making the key decisions to safeguard the nation would do exactly what George Bush did. And frankly, I hear Al Gore make those kinds of comments I'm just reminded of how fortunate we are that he didn't get elected in 2000.

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Love the comment regarding Gore.

[A.Hun]

Any questions on who gave him what, here is the FEC link:

http://query.nictusa.com/cgi-bin/can_give/S6NV00028

[johnny7]

It's a hoot... Limbaugh has his people monitor FR for his 'stack-of-stuff'. Howie Carr often refers to what's 'being said' on FreeRepublic.... if it's worth knowing... IT'S HERE.

[Mo1]

Question:

I keep remembering that HBO show of Begala & Carville's about K-Street and when Howard Dean was on

What is the Dems version of the Republican K-Street they keep talking about with lobbyist?