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JenniferEver
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Re: Number 2 reason I cannot vote for Palin

Just because the editorial page of a paper is very tilted in one direction, does not necessarily mean that the reporting is similarly biased.

The New York Times is one of the most respected publications in the world.

Posted 9/3/08 3:10 PM
 
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Re: Number 2 reason I cannot vote for Palin

Posted by JenniferEver


The New York Times is one of the most respected publications in the world.




Not so sure about that anymore, they lost a LOT of respect over the years...

Posted 9/3/08 3:31 PM
 

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Re: Number 2 reason I cannot vote for Palin

Posted by JenniferEver

Just because the editorial page of a paper is very tilted in one direction, does not necessarily mean that the reporting is similarly biased.

The New York Times is one of the most respected publications in the world.



No offense, but are you out of your mind? The NYT is known as being totally left-winged and biased.

Posted 9/3/08 3:34 PM
 

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Re: Number 2 reason I cannot vote for Palin

Honestly, politics will be a hot topic for a while - I see no reason to ask why someone is starting ANOTHER post on it - in any direction - I don't respond to the "Yay McCain" threads out there, or "Boo Obama" - everyone is entitled to express their views on here - be it on 90210, NKOTB, LIRR, or the presedential candidates....

Posted 9/3/08 3:35 PM
 

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Re: Number 2 reason I cannot vote for Palin

Posted by JenniferEver

Just because the editorial page of a paper is very tilted in one direction, does not necessarily mean that the reporting is similarly biased.

The New York Times is one of the most respected publications in the world.



There is not one unbiased paper or news program out there, unfortunately....

Posted 9/3/08 3:37 PM
 

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Re: Number 2 reason I cannot vote for Palin

Posted by mrsej

Posted by JenniferEver

Just because the editorial page of a paper is very tilted in one direction, does not necessarily mean that the reporting is similarly biased.

The New York Times is one of the most respected publications in the world.



No offense, but are you out of your mind? The NYT is known as being totally left-winged and biased.



That seems a little harsh to say to another poster if you ask me. It's one thing to respectfully disagree with someone's opinion, but another to ask if they are out of their mind for having their own opinion.

Posted 9/3/08 3:41 PM
 

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Re: Number 2 reason I cannot vote for Palin

Posted by jerseypanda

Posted by mrsej

Posted by JenniferEver

Just because the editorial page of a paper is very tilted in one direction, does not necessarily mean that the reporting is similarly biased.

The New York Times is one of the most respected publications in the world.



No offense, but are you out of your mind? The NYT is known as being totally left-winged and biased.



That seems a little harsh to say to another poster if you ask me. It's one thing to respectfully disagree with someone's opinion, but another to ask if they are out of their mind for having their own opinion.



I think Jennifer is ok - my comment was quite tame compared to some of the other recent comments on politics - Jennifer I am sorry I offended and the NY times!Chat Icon

Posted 9/3/08 3:49 PM
 

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Re: Number 2 reason I cannot vote for Palin

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Her statement about the conversation being rhetorical makes meChat Icon

Wonder if someone can give me an example of a rhetorical conversation about banning books




This just made me LOL. ITA.

Posted 9/3/08 4:46 PM
 

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Re: Number 2 reason I cannot vote for Palin

Thanks for posting the article. I agree, the Times is biased and they have lost some ground in recent years, but I still think it's a good source of information overall. Much better than CNN, MSNBC or Fox (mostly opinions).

James Carville alluded to her removing books from libraries last night, but I didn't know what he was talking about. I find this disturbing. So she supports the 2nd amendment, but not the 1st. Great.

I would have to hear more about her time in office in Wasilia to form an opinion about that. It sounds like she was harsh to the govt. employees, but who knows how screwed up things may have been there? She may have had to do this to get any changes made. It's pretty routine in NYC.

I would love a politics board. I don't mind the arguing, as long as people aren't slamming each other. It's interesting to hear other opinions on the candidates and the issues.



Posted 9/3/08 4:51 PM
 

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Re: Number 2 reason I cannot vote for Palin

Posted by mrsej

Posted by JenniferEver

Just because the editorial page of a paper is very tilted in one direction, does not necessarily mean that the reporting is similarly biased.

The New York Times is one of the most respected publications in the world.



No offense, but are you out of your mind? The NYT is known as being totally left-winged and biased.



I'm sorry, but the NYT is not the Village Voice in its leanings.

And every city has it's share of papers that lean one way or another. In NY, you've got the Post and the Daily News and the WSJ that lean right. Here in DC, the Wash Times leans right, while the Wash Post leans left.

But to say that the NYT is a wing-nut paper is going a bit too far, imho. If it really was a bully pulpit for the Left, you wouldn't have David Brooks writing a column for them.

Posted 9/3/08 5:28 PM
 

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Re: Number 2 reason I cannot vote for Palin

Posted by mrsej

Posted by JenniferEver

Just because the editorial page of a paper is very tilted in one direction, does not necessarily mean that the reporting is similarly biased.

The New York Times is one of the most respected publications in the world.



No offense, but are you out of your mind? The NYT is known as being totally left-winged and biased.




OMG Thank you. The Times is completely biased

Posted 9/3/08 5:38 PM
 

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Re: Number 2 reason I cannot vote for Palin

Posted by MST9106

I actually find all of these posts very interesting...there is no right or wrong here...this is politics, everyone has different views, if you feel very strongly about something go ahead and argue your point...thats what this site is for...for opinions and discussions...

If I am not interested in something, I simply do not click on the thread. Let's not get all controlling here and start requesting new boards, etc. just bc you don't feel like avoiding the thread.



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Posted 9/3/08 5:43 PM
 

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Re: Number 2 reason I cannot vote for Palin

Posted by melijane

Posted by MST9106

I actually find all of these posts very interesting...there is no right or wrong here...this is politics, everyone has different views, if you feel very strongly about something go ahead and argue your point...thats what this site is for...for opinions and discussions...

If I am not interested in something, I simply do not click on the thread. Let's not get all controlling here and start requesting new boards, etc. just bc you don't feel like avoiding the thread.



WORD! Really for people to get on Ophelia's azz for posting "ANOTHER" thread is really irritating. Don't open it! And I'll throw in some of these for good measureChat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon

Ophelia I like reading your numerous, attention wh$re posts. Keep em cominChat Icon Chat Icon



I wasn't "up her azz" - I just don't see the need for ANOTHER POST when the OP was already posting on a PALIN THREAD.

just my OPINION! Why start yet another discussion when one was already going?

Message edited 9/3/2008 5:46:31 PM.

Posted 9/3/08 5:45 PM
 

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Re: Number 2 reason I cannot vote for Palin

Posted by Meaghan729

Posted by melijane

Posted by MST9106

I actually find all of these posts very interesting...there is no right or wrong here...this is politics, everyone has different views, if you feel very strongly about something go ahead and argue your point...thats what this site is for...for opinions and discussions...

If I am not interested in something, I simply do not click on the thread. Let's not get all controlling here and start requesting new boards, etc. just bc you don't feel like avoiding the thread.



WORD! Really for people to get on Ophelia's azz for posting "ANOTHER" thread is really irritating. Don't open it! And I'll throw in some of these for good measureChat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon

Ophelia I like reading your numerous, attention wh$re posts. Keep em cominChat Icon Chat Icon



I wasn't "up her azz" - I just don't see the need for ANOTHER POST when the OP was already posting on a PALIN THREAD.

just my OPINION! Why start yet another discussion when one was already going?



It seems like it happens all the time. She posts and then someone tells her not to post. It just gets old after awhile. Who cares what someone posts or does not post.

Also I think sometimes it is a good thing to start new posts and breathe some life into them so they don't turn into the Michael Phelps Fan Club Post like so many I have seen latelyChat Icon

Also I said "ON" not "UP"Chat Icon

Posted 9/3/08 5:49 PM
 

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Re: Number 2 reason I cannot vote for Palin

Posted by melijane

Posted by Meaghan729

Posted by melijane

Posted by MST9106

I actually find all of these posts very interesting...there is no right or wrong here...this is politics, everyone has different views, if you feel very strongly about something go ahead and argue your point...thats what this site is for...for opinions and discussions...

If I am not interested in something, I simply do not click on the thread. Let's not get all controlling here and start requesting new boards, etc. just bc you don't feel like avoiding the thread.



WORD! Really for people to get on Ophelia's azz for posting "ANOTHER" thread is really irritating. Don't open it! And I'll throw in some of these for good measureChat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon

Ophelia I like reading your numerous, attention wh$re posts. Keep em cominChat Icon Chat Icon



I wasn't "up her azz" - I just don't see the need for ANOTHER POST when the OP was already posting on a PALIN THREAD.

just my OPINION! Why start yet another discussion when one was already going?



It seems like it happens all the time. She posts and then someone tells her not to post. It just gets old after awhile. Who cares what someone posts or does not post.

Also I think sometimes it is a good thing to start new posts and breathe some life into them so they don't turn into the Michael Phelps Fan Club Post like so many I have seen latelyChat Icon

Also I said "ON" not "UP"Chat Icon



on, up, in out, whatever I was nowhere near her azzChat Icon

Posted 9/3/08 5:51 PM
 

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Re: Number 2 reason I cannot vote for Palin

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oy

next there'll be

a religion board

and an economics board

and a 90210 board

when does it end!!??? Chat Icon

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What she said! Chat Icon



So let me get this right...a political board would be too much but we can have a board dedicated to CRAFTS?!?!Chat Icon

Posted 9/3/08 5:53 PM
 

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Re: Number 2 reason I cannot vote for Palin

Posted by Meaghan729


on, up, in out, whatever I was nowhere near her azzChat Icon




Chat Icon you are not that lucky Chat Icon

meli Chat Icon it's all good. Chat Icon

Posted 9/3/08 5:54 PM
 

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Re: Number 2 reason I cannot vote for Palin

Posted by Songwriter76


So let me get this right...a political board would be too much but we can have a board dedicated to CRAFTS?!?!Chat Icon



don't even get me started on the subject of CRAFTS Chat Icon Chat Icon I kill my husband with this on an almost nightly basis...watching House Hunters with a "craft room" as a must really tickles my pink Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon

Posted 9/3/08 5:55 PM
 

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Re: Number 2 reason I cannot vote for Palin

Posted by Ophelia

Posted by Songwriter76


So let me get this right...a political board would be too much but we can have a board dedicated to CRAFTS?!?!Chat Icon



don't even get me started on the subject of CRAFTS Chat Icon Chat Icon I kill my husband with this on an almost nightly basis...watching House Hunters with a "craft room" as a must really tickles my pink Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon



LOL...yeah, why should we have a board dedicated to discussing the people who are in control of our everyday lives when we can talk more about who is buying Shea Stadium seats!
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Posted 9/3/08 6:02 PM
 

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Re: Number 2 reason I cannot vote for Palin

As a librarian, I find it quite disturbing what she did! (Good for the Alaskan librarian standing up for civil liberties!)

I would hate to see what the Patriot Act would evolve into with Palin.

Posted 9/3/08 6:13 PM
 

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Re: Number 2 reason I cannot vote for Palin

Posted by codybear

Posted by MST9106

I actually find all of these posts very interesting...there is no right or wrong here...this is politics, everyone has different views, if you feel very strongly about something go ahead and argue your point...thats what this site is for...for opinions and discussions...

If I am not interested in something, I simply do not click on the thread. Let's not get all controlling here and start requesting new boards, etc. just bc you don't feel like avoiding the thread.



ITA.. couldn't have said it any better myself Chat Icon
ETA: I think the point of this post was another issue that has come up. THe first post was very clear that she didn't know all the facts. That would cause me to look into it more. Palin is the new gal in the race, people are going to focus on her, especially since we don't know much about her. I think that's fair.



ITA. I actually like those posts personally.

Posted 9/3/08 6:24 PM
 

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Re: Number 2 reason I cannot vote for Palin

Posted by Ophelia

this I find just AWFUL.

she fired a librarian upon taking office as Mayor of Wasilla.

According to Ann Kilkenny, a Democrat who observed City Council, Palin found certain book titles "somehow morally or socially objectionable." Palin rehired the librarian after town residents made a strong show of support.[18]

this is positively frightening to me.




As a librarian I find her actions really disturbing and an act of censorship.

Posted 9/3/08 6:36 PM
 

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Re: Number 2 reason I cannot vote for Palin

interesting though that she got re-elected as Mayor.

she served as Mayor from '96 to 2002

Posted 9/3/08 6:43 PM
 

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Re: Number 2 reason I cannot vote for Palin

Posted by bella

Everyone is entitled to their opinion...that's what makes our country great.....what I do find so interesting is there is also a LOT of dirt out there about Obama, incluing some VERY shady alliances and friends, who he received favors from--his relationship and friendship with Tony Rezko, who is now facing multiple federal charges, his pastor Jeremiah Wright, who in Barack's own words was :like a member of the family" but the words coming out of his mouth were horrendous!!!! or his relationship with the writer from the nation that is on his payroll yet is a believer in communism..... and many, many other items but we don't hear much about these and the "scandalous" tone around them.....it's very interesting and I have somewhat beomce sickened by the witch hunt going on around Sarah Palin while Barack is made out to look perfect......and don't get me started on the new US Magazine cover......but again to each his own....

EXACTLY!!!

if anyone else had Rev Wright as their friend AND Reverend, they would have been forced to withdraw by now b/c of all the backlash. somehow he escaped, thanks to the media's romance with him

Posted 9/3/08 6:46 PM
 

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Re: Number 2 reason I cannot vote for Palin

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on, up, in out, whatever I was nowhere near her azzChat Icon




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<sigh> maybe one lucky dayChat Icon

Posted 9/3/08 6:53 PM
 
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