Comments on: Open Thread http://www.patterico.com/2004/09/25/open-thread/ Harangues that just make sense Mon, 13 Oct 2008 12:54:02 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.1 By: The Old Coot http://www.patterico.com/2004/09/25/open-thread/#comment-4827 The Old Coot Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0000 /?p=2054#comment-4827 If one needs any further evidence of MSM bias, it's that they spend inordinate amounts of energy, air-time and ink nit-picking the National Guard record of Mr. Bush ("The Draft Dodger")-- who long ago signed a form DD-180 releasing all of his military records, and yet never ever question why Mr. Kerry ("The War Hero")refuses to do the same thing. Just imagine the MSM reaction if the situation was reversed. And never mind that Mr. Kerry has also refused to release all of his tax returns. Nuff said. If one needs any further evidence of MSM bias, it’s that they spend inordinate amounts of energy, air-time and ink nit-picking the National Guard record of Mr. Bush (”The Draft Dodger”)– who long ago signed a form DD-180 releasing all of his military records, and yet never ever question why Mr. Kerry (”The War Hero”)refuses to do the same thing. Just imagine the MSM reaction if the situation was reversed. And never mind that Mr. Kerry has also refused to release all of his tax returns. Nuff said.

]]> By: kimsch http://www.patterico.com/2004/09/25/open-thread/#comment-4828 kimsch Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0000 /?p=2054#comment-4828 Actally he didn't sign a Form 180, but he did issue an executive order authorizing release of all records. It is, in effect, signing a 180, but literally, it is not. It amounts to the same thing though. Actally he didn’t sign a Form 180, but he did issue an executive order authorizing release of all records. It is, in effect, signing a 180, but literally, it is not. It amounts to the same thing though.

]]> By: Patrick http://www.patterico.com/2004/09/25/open-thread/#comment-4829 Patrick Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0000 /?p=2054#comment-4829 Apple pie. With chocolate ice cream. Also, getting rid of a hurricane so we can return to Chicago tomorrow. Apple pie. With chocolate ice cream.

Also, getting rid of a hurricane so we can return to Chicago tomorrow.

]]> By: The Old Coot http://www.patterico.com/2004/09/25/open-thread/#comment-4830 The Old Coot Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0000 /?p=2054#comment-4830 kimsch: Thanks for the correction. Three televised debates; will anyone there ask Mr. Kerry why he will not release his military records? kimsch: Thanks for the correction. Three televised debates; will anyone there ask Mr. Kerry why he will not release his military records?

]]> By: julie http://www.patterico.com/2004/09/25/open-thread/#comment-4831 julie Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0000 /?p=2054#comment-4831 How'd your trial go? How’d your trial go?

]]> By: The Angry Clam http://www.patterico.com/2004/09/25/open-thread/#comment-4832 The Angry Clam Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0000 /?p=2054#comment-4832 USC is losing to Stanfurd. Given that I hate both football teams, I'm hoping for a meteor strike. USC is losing to Stanfurd.

Given that I hate both football teams, I’m hoping for a meteor strike.

]]> By: Jim http://www.patterico.com/2004/09/25/open-thread/#comment-4833 Jim Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0000 /?p=2054#comment-4833 Re: The famous quote that the press is worth 15 pts to Kerry in the election. If Kerry LOSES this election it will ALSO be the press's fault. They didn't vet him during the primaries, the didn't research his Vietnam claims, they didn't innoculate the voters against his Senate voting record, and on and on. They gave Kerry (and all the other Democratic Primary contenders) a pass, because ANYONE, indeed EVERYONE, was better than Bush. If Kerry loses, it's because the press gave him a pass and he burned himself. The press treated him with kid gloves and the Blog Republic ripped him to shreds everytime he made a mistake. Legitimate criticism from the beginning by the press wouldn't have killed Kerry, it would have made him stronger. Just my $.02 Re: The famous quote that the press is worth 15 pts to Kerry in the election.

If Kerry LOSES this election it will ALSO be the press’s fault. They didn’t vet him during the primaries, the didn’t research his Vietnam claims, they didn’t innoculate the voters against his Senate voting record, and on and on. They gave Kerry (and all the other Democratic Primary contenders) a pass, because ANYONE, indeed EVERYONE, was better than Bush.

If Kerry loses, it’s because the press gave him a pass and he burned himself. The press treated him with kid gloves and the Blog Republic ripped him to shreds everytime he made a mistake.

Legitimate criticism from the beginning by the press wouldn’t have killed Kerry, it would have made him stronger.

Just my $.02

]]> By: Jim http://www.patterico.com/2004/09/25/open-thread/#comment-4834 Jim Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0000 /?p=2054#comment-4834 Re: The famous quote that the press is worth 15 pts to Kerry in the election. If Kerry LOSES this election it will ALSO be the press's fault. They didn't vet him during the primaries, the didn't research his Vietnam claims, they didn't innoculate the voters against his Senate voting record, and on and on. They gave Kerry (and all the other Democratic Primary contenders) a pass, because ANYONE, indeed EVERYONE, was better than Bush. If Kerry loses, it's because the press gave him a pass and he burned himself. The press treated him with kid gloves and the Blog Republic ripped him to shreds everytime he made a mistake. Legitimate criticism from the beginning by the press wouldn't have killed Kerry, it would have made him stronger. Just my $.02 (Go Stanford!) Re: The famous quote that the press is worth 15 pts to Kerry in the election.

If Kerry LOSES this election it will ALSO be the press’s fault. They didn’t vet him during the primaries, the didn’t research his Vietnam claims, they didn’t innoculate the voters against his Senate voting record, and on and on. They gave Kerry (and all the other Democratic Primary contenders) a pass, because ANYONE, indeed EVERYONE, was better than Bush.

If Kerry loses, it’s because the press gave him a pass and he burned himself. The press treated him with kid gloves and the Blog Republic ripped him to shreds everytime he made a mistake.

Legitimate criticism from the beginning by the press wouldn’t have killed Kerry, it would have made him stronger.

Just my $.02

(Go Stanford!)

]]> By: antimedia http://www.patterico.com/2004/09/25/open-thread/#comment-4835 antimedia Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0000 /?p=2054#comment-4835 At one time I would have agreed with you, but now I'm convinced Kerry would kill himself in any case. He's the single most inept campaigner I've ever seen, and I've got a few miles on this chassis. At one time I would have agreed with you, but now I’m convinced Kerry would kill himself in any case. He’s the single most inept campaigner I’ve ever seen, and I’ve got a few miles on this chassis.

]]> By: Al http://www.patterico.com/2004/09/25/open-thread/#comment-4836 Al Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0000 /?p=2054#comment-4836 If the Democrats _do_ implode to the point that Nader runs second in some states... What's the name of the new party going to be? If the Democrats _do_ implode to the point that Nader runs second in some states… What’s the name of the new party going to be?

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