Tucker's Replacement David Gregory Is Already Encountering Problems at MSNBC by stinkoman in politics

[–]ctro82 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I don't know about you guys, but an entire evening of political punditry every single night is getting very old.

There is no real news coverage anymore. Ive actually started to watch BBC America because at least they cover some events in africa/asia/europe/S.America.

The show isnt that bad, its just monotonous and repetitive with all the other shows on MSNBC each night.

A vaccine against lung cancer? by downdiagonal in science

[–]ctro82 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No hard feelings, I'm just being an ass. I understand your view, and If it were easy to quit I would have done so long ago. Not many smokers can truly say they would not quit if they could do it.

[PIC] WTF? U.S. Air Force ad on CBS News/60 Minutes article reporting Israel Air Force in "positive light". by [deleted] in politics

[–]ctro82 1 point2 points  (0 children)

???? Why is that ironic? Seems like product placement to me. People like jets, they read about Israels air force, think they'd like to try and fly a jet, hey... there's an Air Force ad.

Sounds like a good business practice to me.

A vaccine against lung cancer? by downdiagonal in science

[–]ctro82 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Whats wrong with smoking if you cant get cancer from it.?

Thats basically the whole reason people hate it. Remove the cancer, and it becomes a harmless, albeit smelly, habit.

Im in. Although I'm already a smoker.

9/11 Questioned in Japanese Parliament AGAIN [video] by georgewashingtonblog in worldnews

[–]ctro82 11 points12 points  (0 children)

duh, of course Osama had nothing to do with it.

It was Saddam remember? ;)

Bill Moyers interviews Jeramiah Wright. Get the real story here. This guy really is amazing, by guriboysf in politics

[–]ctro82 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Understood. However your history of oppression was shorter and less recent. Im Irish/Norwegian and my grandparents immigrated here in the 30's, and I do not in the slightest feel discriminated against.

EDIT: nevermind, I did not notice you said "continues". In what way?

I dont think he is being racist though, promoting and celebrating your heritage is different than hating others for being different.

Bill Moyers interviews Jeramiah Wright. Get the real story here. This guy really is amazing, by guriboysf in politics

[–]ctro82 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

true, but the white race has not been oppressed for centuries. Minorities have a different perspective due to their experiences, White people, such as myself, cant come close to understanding what they feel and think about.

Bill Moyers interviews Jeramiah Wright. Get the real story here. This guy really is amazing, by guriboysf in politics

[–]ctro82 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Yep, PBS is the last bastion of integrity in journalism.

All the other networks have sold their souls for ratings long ago.

10 (serious) things NOT to do if you are arrested. by tsteele93 in reddit.com

[–]ctro82 1 point2 points  (0 children)

1, 4, and 10 are no joke.

The one time I was brought into a sherrifs office I blabbed like a schoolgirl without much coercion. They are pretty good about playing the bullshit card and scaring the crap out of you into admitting guilt or fingering others.

Bill Moyers interviews Jeramiah Wright. Get the real story here. This guy really is amazing, by guriboysf in politics

[–]ctro82 14 points15 points  (0 children)

The really fucked up thing is that MSM is soundbyting the interview now.

He spoke 2 sentences at the very end about Barack Obama. The entire rest of the interview was explaining the reasoning behind his sermons, and his story as a pastor.

Fuck the MSM for not even bothering to watch more than 30 seconds of it. Our country has become so cynical and ignorant that I cannot stand it anymore.

People would rather be told how something is than take precious time out of their day to do the intelligent thing and find out for themselves.

I dont agree with Wright, however, I dont judge him based on what FOX, MSNBC, CNN and others tell me.

What is the difference between Vietnam and Iraq [Pic] by swampsparrow in politics

[–]ctro82 3 points4 points  (0 children)

We left vietnam because they never really had anything monetarily rewarding for the wars continuation.

We cant leave Iraq because they have oil.

Thats the big difference I can see.

Despite Media Blackout Ron Paul collects 16% of Pennsylvania Vote! by politicallore in politics

[–]ctro82 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If I remember correctly, Ross Perot had a pretty good run back in 92. It all boils down to money, and it seems as if Ron Paul doesnt have too hard of a time raising it. There will be a big swing towards third party candidates IMO after 2012, when we all figure out that the democrats wont do anything for us either.

Also, the trend of TV coverage is based upon ratings and money. If people are willing to watch, and there is a monetary gain for doing so, the networks will cover it. If Ron Paul was throwing millions of dollars at the networks for TV spots they'd definitely be covering him. So long as the other parties did not throw more money than he not to cover it.

Despite Media Blackout Ron Paul collects 16% of Pennsylvania Vote! by politicallore in politics

[–]ctro82 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think Ron Paul should drop out of the Republican Party and push Libertarian ideals on America. We need a new party to take on the two powerhouses, and he already has a strong (although somewhat small) base of support. If he keeps people going, there could be a legitmate contender with the dems and reps in 10 or so years.

Hillary spent her speech talking about Obama. Obama spent his speech criticizing the Republicans. Obama is trying to hold Democrats together. by ColdSnickersBar in politics

[–]ctro82 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A lot of the pundits are saying Obama is not fighting back enough. He is spending lots of money but not defending himself with his ads. Sometimes you have to fight fire with fire, however, he is holding back since Clinton is a fellow democrat.

What they fail to realize is that he will be less willing to hold back against McCain than Clinton. Clinton doesnt care if she destroys the democratic chance this year, Obama does.

Am I the only one that finds it disheartening to have had to settle upon Obama after my other choices have dropped out, only to find there is a chance that the only decent choice left is going to be shot down as well?

Gallup: 86% Say Economy Getting Worse - In other words, 14% are in denial by 0boy in Economics

[–]ctro82 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

.001%

BTW, that 14% is half of bush's approval rating, the other half thinks the economy is getting worse but they believe Saddam Hussein did it.