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BREAKING NEWS!
Is this the result of someone pressing the big red "breaking news" button instantly striking fear and panic into the heart of junior copywriters who then rush? Or are they just stupid? Is this the result of someone pressing the big red "breaking news" button instantly striking fear and panic into the heart o... more
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Sarah Palin's Pasto&r was a Witch Hunter in Kenya Video Proof
Her Pastor Thomas Muthee Made a documentary about his trip to Kenya in the 80's, its how he "found his calling from Jesus" and basically blamed all of Kenya's bad problems on some poor lady who was telling peoples fortunes, he said she was a witch and forced her out of her home onto the streets by Police force, here's a clip on everything you need to know about this palin's insane ass witch doctor, everything from him praying for the witches to not harm palin, to his video footage of kicking out this lady of her home...shits insane, this is from MSNBC because it somes most of it up in a nutshell
Updated link
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Nz7_LyobMA
some more video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iwkb9_zB2Pg
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MAWM7E_WMfo Her Pastor Thomas Muthee Made a documentary about his trip to Kenya in the 80's, its how he "found his calling f... more -
Who'll Call Obama A Terrorist? - Marc Ambinder
Jonathan Martin notes: "The strategy appears clear: McCain will raise the question to hammer Obama on policy, as he did today on the Democrat's ties to Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac and hits on taxes, spending and health care. Meanwhile, Sarah Palin will do the dirtier work of using it to hit him on his past associations, notably with Bill Ayers. And should a third party appear on the landscape in the next month, they can go even further."
The reality is that a member of McCain's audience went there today. You can hear it clearly on this video clip taken from MSNBC -- after McCain asks "Who is the real Barack Obama?" the first, loudest voice can be heard answering "Terrorist!"
Judging by McCain's slightly startled reaction, he clearly didn't anticipate that reaction, and McCain's in no way responsible for the utterances of anybody in his audience. But he must have some idea of how deeply this fear/outsider/other meme has spread. A tripartite strategy isn't needed... Jonathan Martin notes: "The strategy appears clear: McCain will raise the question to hammer Obama on policy, as he did today on ... more -
O'Reilly attacks anti McCain ad
Bill O'Reilly attacks Brave New Films, the makers of an anti-McCain TV ad. The ad goes after McCain for not releasing his health records and it censored by MSNBC. Howard Dean's brother, James Dean, helped put out the ad. Bill O'Reilly attacks Brave New Films, the makers of an anti-McCain TV ad. The ad goes after McCain for not releasing his health ... more
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CHASING JOE SCARBOROUGH
Youth Radio's Kelly Chau has her heart set on meeting and interviewing her favorite political analyst/crush, but she doesn't fully have the skills or courage to do it. Nate Hadden steps into the scene and gives Kelly a crash course from behind the camera on how to become a good reporter and overcome her fears of reporting. Youth Radio's Kelly Chau has her heart set on meeting and interviewing her favorite political analyst/crush, but she doesn't... more
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David Letterman Reacts to John McCain Suspending Campaign
John McCain canceled a scheduled appearance on CBS's "Late Show with David Letterman" mere hours before he was slated to tape the show Wednesday as part of the suspension of his campaign, MSNBC reported on air Wednesday afternoon. Keith Olbermann will appear on Wednesday's "Late Show" in McCain's place. John McCain canceled a scheduled appearance on CBS's "Late Show with David Letterman" mere hours before he was slated t... more
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How Maddow is rewriting the rules of cable news
"I think I have a fear in general about whether being a pundit is a worthwhile thing to be," Rachel Maddow tells me over dinner at a Latin restaurant in lower Manhattan. It's more than the ordinary self-deprecation of someone who just got her own cable commentary show. It's an insecurity essential to the on-air style that's powered the 35-year-old's rapid rise from a wacky morning radio show in western Massachusetts to the liberal radio network Air America and now to her own prime-time show on MSNBC.
Maddow is not a Tim Russert or a Chris Matthews--an ostensibly nonpartisan interviewer who badgers politicians and policy-makers about contradictions in their records. Nor is she a Rush Limbaugh or a Glenn Beck--an attack dog who deals in calculated anger, bluster, and outrage. She's no mild-mannered liberal like Alan Colmes or a veteran observer like Wolf Blitzer or David Gregory. Maddow has broken the broadcasting mold. She has succeeded as an avowed liberal on television precisely because she is not a liberal version of conservatives like Sean Hannity and Glenn Beck. Unlike so many progressive media figures who sought to replicate the on-air habits of the aggressive shock jocks of the right, she stumbled upon a workable style for the left. She is liberal without apology or embarrassment, bases her authority on a deep comprehension of policy rather than the culture warrior's claim to authenticity, and does it all with a light, even slightly mocking, touch. She proves that liberals can attract viewers on television when they actually act like, well, liberals.
Read the whole story here. "I think I have a fear in general about whether being a pundit is a worthwhile thing to be," Rachel Maddow tells me over din... more -
Luke Russert looks at America and Responds!!
NBC's own Luke Russert looks at the unfolding financial crisis and the ramifications that it may have for the presidential race.
"First and foremost," he writes in his most recent blog, "this takes the focus away from Governor Sarah Palin, which is exactly what the Obama campaign needs and wants. It also puts the media’s focus back on a real issue, instead of ‘lipstick on a pig.’ Most importantly, it gives both candidates a chance to act presidential and define themselves on economic issues when they have the full attention of the voting public." NBC's own Luke Russert looks at the unfolding financial crisis and the ramifications that it may have for the presidential race. ... more -
Congressional Food Fight?
The presidential race is not the only place where change is an issue.
Members of Congress returning to the Capitol this week are being confronted by transformational happenings that have shaken the building to its foundations: Democrats have hired a new company to run cafeteria services. Naturally, this has caused an outbreak of partisan skirmishing.
"I like real food," proclaimed Republican leader John Boehner when asked about the new menu by a producer for another cable news outfit. "Food that I can pronounce the name of."
Boehner is now forced to wrap his lips around such phrases as "broccoli rabe and shaved persimmon," "balsamic glazed butternut squash," and "calico pinto beans"...all on this afternoon's menu, along with the downright patriotic "American Regional Yankee Pot Roast," which, even Boehner would have to admit, kind of rolls right off the tongue. On Fridays, there is a real sushi bar tended by a bona fide Japanese sushi chef. Gone are such grade-school cafeteria specialties as Salisbury steak and fried chicken, slathered in gravy and served with a side of chips. Debate rages among regulars about the merits of the new offerings. One consensus downside: the prices have gone upscale right along with the fare.
The company that Nancy Pelosi and her people have hired has a mandate to "Go Green," complete with a mission statement posted outside the cafeteria on an eco-friendly LCD screen and a requirement to buy carbon offsets. Boehner doesn't think much of that either.
"It reminds me of the Catholic Church in the Middle Ages, when we had indulgences," says Boehner of the offsets. Perhaps he will nail his theses to the cafeteria door. We'll ask for a photo-op if he does. The presidential race is not the only place where change is an issue. ... more -
Obama talks government reform
“Today, even as Congress debates an emergency plan to save our economy from- on the verge of collapse, there are reports that lobbyists and CEOs are already lining up to figure out what’s in it for them; to find out how they can get theirs,” he said. “Green Bay, enough is enough. It is time for us to stand up and say no more. We are gonna start doing some things differently here in America under a new president with a new vision for our economy and a new vision for our future.” “Today, even as Congress debates an emergency plan to save our economy from- on the verge of collapse, there are reports that lobbyist... more
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Current TV to broadcast `tweets' during debates
Current TV goes mainstream media!!!!
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Last week on Current.com - 9/8-9/14
Hey guys,
Things have been super busy around these parts. With the announcement of Hack the Debate we've all been anchored down, steadily anticipating September 26th. It's going to be a very interesting experiment, and we are trying to get as many people involved as we possibly can, so help us spread the word. If you haven't heard the news yet, you can read up on it here:
http://current.com/debate
So, let's dive into last week in Current:
// VC2 Leaderboard Winner //
Last Thursday was a tough battle over on the VC2 Leaderboard, but The Two Faces of Anonymous took a steady lead in the end. If you haven't checked it out yet, give it a spin. Congrats to AceHardchester and crew for a job well done!
// Top Five Contributors //
In a new addition to Last week in Current, I'm going to start highlighting the top five clippers from last week. They submitted a healthy dose of stories, blogs, and items for the community to chew on, and our thanks goes out to them:
starr111 (101 items)
http://current.com/people/starr111
bm2la (94 items)
http://current.com/people/bm2la
BuddyP (76 items)
http://current.com/people/BuddyP
shugaray (74 items)
http://current.com/people/shugaray
TravG73 (41 items)
http://current.com/people/TravG73
Without contributions, Current can get to be pretty dull, and thanks to them we all had plenty to mull over during the week. Way to go guys, keep it up and we'll see who takes the top five next week!
// Most Commented Items //
And here are some of the stories that got our community talking:
MSNBC Drops Olbermann, Matthews as News Anchors
http://current.com/items/89280576_
Republican calls Obama "uppity"
http://current.com/items/89277584_
Obama sees nothing funny about community organizer
http://current.com/items/89278992_
MTV awards get political from the start
http://current.com/items/89280351_
World wants Obama as president: poll
http://current.com/items/89285205_
Drill baby drill
http://current.com/items/89283226_
People for response to revelations of Palin's attempted book banning
http://current.com/items/89278477_
LHC goes live!
http://current.com/items/89287236_
Stewart: is Palin 'Dick-ish enough' to be vice president
http://current.com/items/89277160_
Palin comes out of hiding, fumbles interview
http://current.com/items/89295982_
Palin doesn't know what Bush Doctrine is
http://current.com/items/89294634_
What small town America thinks about Obama -- It's
http://current.com/items/89296104_
Tens of thousands of Iraqis to be welcomed in U.S.
http://current.com/items/89297829_
There you have it, a week in review. Did I miss anything? Link us a story below.
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Chevy Chase slams Sarah Palin and McCain
Comedy legend Chevy Chase appeared on MSNBC's "Morning Joe" today to promote an environmental initiative with his wife, but spent time complimenting Tina Fey's portrayal of Sarah Palin and slamming Palin and running mate John McCain.
"I thought it was extraordinary how well she played her and much she looked like her, I'd like her, personally i felt we didn't need the Hillary stuff, I'd like her to go even harder. I want her to decimate this woman. This woman, I can't believe there hasn't been more about it... It's just unbelievable to me this woman is actually running for vice president."
Later he said, on the importance of comedy, "The more that the nation understands that McCain has lost his mind, the better it is really."
He also talked about playing Gerald Ford and doing SNL in the 1970s. Comedy legend Chevy Chase appeared on MSNBC's "Morning Joe" today to promote an environmental initiative with his wife,... more -
John McCain’s Hypocrisy Regarding Women
Stephanie Cutter on John McCain’s hypocrisy on women.
“I have never heard such a circular argument in my life,” said Cutter. “This is a completely fabricated controversy and I have a hard time believing women are offended by this. People use this saying all the time. I have to wonder why John McCain would want to raise something like this. And maybe [former Massachusetts Gov.] Jane Swift [who appeared earlier on MSNBC] doesn’t know his record but I wonder where her outrage was when John McCain said he was going to beat Hillary Clinton like a drum. Or participated in an event where one of his participants called Hillary Clinton a bitch. Those are direct comments targeted at somebody’s gender. And I didn’t hear any outrage then… They are having a false offense on putting lipstick on a pig, when John McCain doesn’t even stand for equal pay for women, doesn’t stand for children’s health insurance, thinks the economy is just going fine when millions of children are going without health care. I mean where is the offense at that?” Stephanie Cutter on John McCain’s hypocrisy on women. ... more -
MSNBC staff and Denver Police thugs shut down free speech
Members of the primarily pro-Obama crowd also pushed Jones and his crew members and assaulted and smudged their cameras and equipment, with the cooperation and participation of the MSNBC crew– one of whom smudged his own saliva all over an obviously expensive (and sensitive) camera lens. A man in the crowd also flagrantly hit cameraman Richard Reeves, who was quietly filming from a few feet away and gave no pretext for personal attack.
A close video analysis now shows that it was MSNBC staff members who attempted to silence free speech by physically assaulting a group of 9/11 truthers led by Alex Jones during the takeover of a live broadcast at the DNC in Denver. Members of the primarily pro-Obama crowd also pushed Jones and his crew members and assaulted and smudged their cameras and equipment,... more -
Chris Matthews and MSNBC attack community organizers
While the Republicans have been receiving considerable flak from many people over their condescending comments about Barak Obama being a community organizer, Chris Matthews and Chuck Todd had no problems ridiculing community organizing during Monday evening's Hard Ball program, even going so far as to say that Obama made a mistake in even mentioning his former role as an organizer.
"Is this the new welfare queen," asked Matthews, referring to the Republican attacks on Obama's former community organizer status. "Is this a new symbol...troublemakers, outside agitators, all those phrases, right?"
"They were naive to think that it was a plus," asked Matthews, to which Todd responded, "exactly, and the Republicans took it and redefined the word..."
"Community organizing is not a winning phrase for a place like Scranton," suggested Matthews, implying that community organizers apparently only work in urban settings. But what is perhaps most interesting is the fact that this entire dialogue shows an amazing lack of understanding about community organizing at all, even from supposedly informed commentators like Matthews and Todd. Comments about community organizing not having roots in rural communities show an amazing lack of understanding for twentieth century American history, and sweeps under the rug a century of labor, civil rights or economic organizing in the US. While the Republicans have been receiving considerable flak from many people over their condescending comments about Barak Obama being... more -
Obermann and Matthews no longer anchors for election coverage.
The word "incendiary" was used, but I personally quite like the fact that they don't take other people's nonsense and, unlike other anchors, occasionally back up their arguments with facts. The word "incendiary" was used, but I personally quite like the fact that they don't take other people's nonsense ... more
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MSNBC Drops Olbermann, Matthews as News Anchors
Wow.... MSNBC is removing Keith Olbermann and Chris Matthews as the anchors of live political events, bowing to growing criticism that they are too opinionated to be seen as neutral in the heat of the presidential campaign. Wow.... MSNBC is removing Keith Olbermann and Chris Matthews as the anchors of live political events, bowing to growing criticism that... more
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Olbermann chastises McCain: Grow up! - Countdown with Keith Olbermann- msnbc.com
Olbermann breakin' it down...again.
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Your Mic is Still On
MSNBC commentator Peggy Noonan definitely did not want you to hear this.
infoMania is a half-hour satirical news show that airs on Current TV. The show puts a comedic spin on the 24-hour chaos and information overload brought about by the constant bombardment of the media. Hosted by Conor Knighton and co-starring Brett Erlich, Sarah Haskins, Ben Hoffman, and Sergio Cilli, the show airs on Thursdays at 10 pm Eastern and Pacific Times and can be found online at current.com/infomania. MSNBC commentator Peggy Noonan definitely did not want you to hear this. ... more
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