Comments on: Blogs vs. Big Media, Part 39

By: J. Peden

J. Peden — Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0000

I agree, the Left seems fixated on thinking gettingsomeone “riled”, “speechless”, “livid”, “furious”, and so on constitutes a great victory. Even if these conclusions are true, they certainly have nothing to do with the issues. But what else is new concerning the ability or these journalists, etc., to think rationally?

There is virtually no alternative but to conclude that the thought process involved is chaotic and neurotic - non-productive, save for a few chance occurrences of relevence.

By: Drew

Drew — Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0000

I read this in the comments section over at http://www.murdoconline.net/ during a discussion about the first lie:

Quote:
Boxer also said:

“You never even mention indirectly the 1,366 American troops that have died. . . . And 25 percent of those dead are from my home state.”

According to Casualties.org, the number of California servicemen who’ve died is 157, which is about 11.5% of the total, less than half the proportion Boxer claimed.

This was researched by the guys on the For Your Eyes Only discussion group. Obviously her staff didn’t do a good job of getting their facts straight.

By: Drew

Drew — Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0000

I read this in the comments section over at http://www.murdoconline.net/ during a discussion about the first lie:

Quote:
Boxer also said:

“You never even mention indirectly the 1,366 American troops that have died. . . . And 25 percent of those dead are from my home state.”

According to Casualties.org, the number of California servicemen who’ve died is 157, which is about 11.5% of the total, less than half the proportion Boxer claimed.

This was researched by the guys on the For Your Eyes Only discussion group. Obviously her staff didn’t do a good job of getting their facts straight.

By: aphrael

aphrael — Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0000

It’s not just Boxer telling obvious falsehoods; Sen. Coleman claimed that 82% of the people who voted in Afghanistan’s election were women.

By: darleene

darleene — Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0000

Jesus. I read the article and was aghast at the tone. Was it an editorial or a news article? And what kind of editor in their right mind would ever allow the phrase “And Boxer, the passionate standard-bearer, had succeeded in getting that woman’s goat”???????? Amazing.

By: Rod Stanton

Rod Stanton — Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0000

I have been waiting for the LAT to print real facts for 45 years - fruitlessly! If a progressive/leftist says it to them it is a fact!

By: Sisyphean Musings

Sisyphean Musings — Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0000

The Politics of Forgetting Our Fallen
One of my pet peeves is when politicians deny the sacrifices by our military for political points. Especially when we’re talking about the ultimate sacrifice. Senator Barbara Boxer did just that today at the Senate Foreign Relations confirmation hear…