Politics and religion.

**Puckstop31** · 10-01-2008, 06:09 AM

LOL

So much for an impartial moderator at the veep debate.

http://www.wnd.com/index.php?fa=PAGE.view&pageId=76645

Oh and before you rag on WND as a biased source, (which it can be at times) please preorder the book...

http://www.amazon.com/Breakthrough-P.../dp/038552501X

**RICHARD** · 10-01-2008, 08:06 AM

Originally Posted by Puckstop31

LOL

So much for an impartial moderator at the veep debate.

http://www.wnd.com/index.php?fa=PAGE.view&pageId=76645

Oh and before you rag on WND as a biased source, (which it can be at times) please preorder the book...

http://www.amazon.com/Breakthrough-P.../dp/038552501X

Well, I can see that the converstation will be like should BO lose in November with that twit.

WHat royalties are you getting by selling the book?

I can get it in the 99 cent bin at the local Target in Feb!

**Grace** · 10-01-2008, 09:46 AM

Regarding Ifill's book - it's not as though anyone was trying to hide the existence of it. From Politico -

October 01, 2008
Categories: Debates
Ifill's book was no secret

Michelle Malkin and World Net Daily have made a lot of noise today about the fact the Gwen Ifill, the moderator of Thursday's debate, has a new book coming on Inauguration day about Barack Obama and the politics of race -- leading to the front of Drudge.

Fox's Greta Van Susteren reports that the McCain campaign didn't know about it.

"I am stunned….the campaign (actually both) should have been told before the campaign agreed to have her moderate. It simply is not fair -- in law, this would create a mistrial."

But one didn't have to go the lengths of oppo research to find out about a book that was hiding in plain sight on Amazon. Not to mention, She discussed it with Howard Kurtz last month in the Washington Post, in the only profile she's done before the debate. (And I'd imagine someone in the campaign should have read it).

To the extent she can carve out any spare time, Ifill is working on a book called "Breakthrough: Politics and Race in the Age of Obama." She focuses on the Democratic nominee and such up-and-coming black politicians as Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick and Newark Mayor Cory Booker.

"We're very lazy when we think about race in this country," Ifill says. "We try to put it in a box. It's Jesse versus Al, or Jesse and Al versus everyone else," she says, referring to Jackson and Sharpton. "We love simplistic conflict. There's a whole group of people who have Ivy League degrees and immense accomplishments who actually benefited from the things their parents were fighting for."

Regardles, the story's getting major play on cable, especially Fox News.

Speaking with Bill Hemmer, Fox analyst Juan Williams spoke admirably of Ifill as a journalist but admitted that "it looks like she has some investment" in the outcome of the election, and that "there's a perception problem." The FoxNews.com headline: "VP Debate Moderator Pens Pro-Obama Book."

I think Malkin and other critics have a right to raise questions about whether Ifill should be moderating, but at the same time, it's not as if the veteran PBS journalist has been keeping the book under wraps until now. It's also a logical question to ask whether an Obama book would sell better or worse depending on the outcome of the election. I don't think I'm going out on a limb to say that if Obama's sworn in on the Jan. 20 pub date, it will likely sell more copies.

So why is this coming up less than 36 hours before Palin and Biden hit the stage?

By Michael Calderone 09:44 AM

Seems like some were not doing their homework?

**Puckstop31** · 10-01-2008, 10:26 AM

Originally Posted by Grace

Regarding Ifill's book - it's not as though anyone was trying to hide the existence of it. From Politico -

Seems like some were not doing their homework?

Whatever... Not doing homework, whatever.

Do you think it's fair that the moderator for the debate stands to profit from an Obama victory? Do you think there might be just a smidge of bias???

**Grace** · 10-01-2008, 10:38 AM

Originally Posted by Puckstop31

Whatever... Not doing homework, whatever.

Do you think it's fair that the moderator for the debate stands to profit from an Obama victory? Do you think there might be just a smidge of bias???

Makes no difference what I think, nobody will listen to me, or you for that matter. Bias - possibly; but now that this is all over the news, it would seem Ifill would bend over backwards to be fair and balanced.

If anyone had bothered to ask me what I would like to see at a VP Debate - I would like it to be more free-wheeling like that between McCain and Obama; I would like to have seen Rachel Maddow as moderator.

**RICHARD** · 10-01-2008, 10:54 AM

Originally Posted by Grace

I would like to have seen Rachel Maddow as moderator.

All political stuff aside.

What is it with Madcow?

Her adam's apple is second to the the other gal, can't think of her name at the moment- and the weird head bob/jut that she does when she wants to make a point.

She remindes me of a Women's Studies teacher at the local community college. The kind of personr that you see on a campus sidewalk, then cross to the other side of the street because you just don't want to deal with saying 'Good afternoon/morning" to her.

**lizbud** · 10-01-2008, 12:16 PM

Originally Posted by RICHARD

All political stuff aside.

What is it with Madcow?

Her adam's apple is second to the the other gal, can't think of her name at the moment- and the weird head bob/jut that she does when she wants to make a point.

She remindes me of a Women's Studies teacher at the local community college. The kind of personr that you see on a campus sidewalk, then cross to the other side of the street because you just don't want to deal with saying 'Good afternoon/morning" to her.

What's wrong Richard, Rachel doen't show enough cleavage for ya or do
you just try to avoid intelligent women?

Here's something more your style I think......

A nude Sarah Palin.

http://www.chicagotribune.com/entert...0,273867.story

**Grace** · 10-01-2008, 01:51 PM

Originally Posted by RICHARD

All political stuff aside.

What is it with Madcow?

What's not to like, Richard? She is intelligent, polite, self-deprecating, and, I think, attractive.

And what could you possibly find wrong with this -

“I don’t get mad because somebody has a different perspective than me,” she explains. “I get mad at people who are screwing things up in the country, and screwing things up in the world. But if you disagree with me about even serious issues, and you’re willing to debate them with me in a civil way without being insulting, I’m going to enjoy that conversation.”

**lizbud** · 10-01-2008, 04:23 PM

Originally Posted by Puckstop31

LOL

So much for an impartial moderator at the veep debate.

So much for a non biased website. The WND site is a hoot.

**sparks19** · 10-01-2008, 04:31 PM

Originally Posted by lizbud

So much for a non biased website. The WND site is a hoot.

That was already addressed

and is why a link to her book was also posted

**lizbud** · 10-01-2008, 04:56 PM

Originally Posted by sparks19

That was already addressed

and is why a link to her book was also posted

I already know of her book. She's a Obama supporter in her private life.

She is not a political operative & can conduct a debate as well as any
other qualitied news person. She is also well regarded in her field.

**Edwina's Secretary** · 10-01-2008, 06:13 PM

And she writes about Colin Powell in her book. He worked for GWB! It is a right wing conspiracy run amuk!

**RICHARD** · 10-01-2008, 07:14 PM

I KNOW WHAT IT IS ABOUT RM.....

I just figured it out.....

She drops and tilts her head to the left.....That reminds me of some teachers I had.
They had the same thing doing...like to make a point. Check out the Uncle Sam "I WANT YOU!" posters....same thing!

**Puckstop31** · 10-02-2008, 06:23 AM

Originally Posted by lizbud

I already know of her book. She's a Obama supporter in her private life.

She is not a political operative & can conduct a debate as well as any
other qualitied news person. She is also well regarded in her field.

But you cannot deny that she stands to make a profit from an Obama victory. Of course that won't bother YOU, but it bothers a lot of other people.

But in the end, I am prepared for an Obama victory. You lefties are going to get what you always wanted. Full control. Lets see what you can do with it. Ya think civil liberties are crapped on now??? LOL But with you guys it will be "for the children", so it will be OK...

<sigh>

**RICHARD** · 10-02-2008, 08:44 PM

"Can I call you Joe?"

LOLOLOLOLOLOL,
If Dick CHeney is evil,
Joe Biden is --------?

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Main streeters?
Out of touch?

I will be glad when this is all over and I don't hear some of the 'catch phrases'

When people endlessy slip those into a conversation, blog, commentary-it shows just how stupid and brainless they are.

Someone makes a comment with a 'secret password' in it and everyone begins to endlessly parrot the same darn thing over and over again.

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Kathleen Parker came out on MSNBC and was talking about the emails she has recieved from people regarding her 'rant' about SP and how she should step down.

Why do AH who conjure up a-holery in the media get bent when people go nuts over what they post/write/submit?

They have freedom of speech and should put a little thought into the responsibility that goes along with it. Make stupid statements/write a column?
You made it, stand by it and take ownership, KP is another cow that starts to make noise when she thinks she needs to be milked.