Dear AP...why are you so biased?

First Question: When are you going to ask Barack Obama a hard question?

Who pays you to be so anti Israel?

I suspect this will either be short lived or full of fluff as they ignore serious questions from disgruntled consumers.

Dear Sirs or Madames,

Why are you so blatantly in the tank for Barack Obama, and when did "journalism" be redefined as "The art of becoming the Democrats' lickspittle?"

WHY?

I won't give them my name and hometown. Gonna stay incognito.

TARGET PRACTICE!

Since honeybees are an alien, invasive species in North America, having been introduced by European settlers, why are such dire consequences feared if they're dying off? Wouldn't whatever was here before them just take over the job of pollinating flowers again?

Bob Nichol

Wilmington, N.C.

I guess we should get rid of horses.

Okay.

Here's an easy one:

How come you've gone and banned the use of photos provided by the Pentagon as a result of finding that a photo was photo edited when you've failed to uphold your own editorial standards on literally hundreds of photos from the Middle East that are staged, edited, or otherwise manipulated by the photographer or the AP editors to cast Israel in as bad a light as possible?

re: #9 Ben Hur

I guess we should get rid of horses.

And the wheel.

Once you have sold your credibility, why should anybody bother to listen to you?

Dear Mr AP, Just curious about your layoffs. How many last year? What can your business look for next year? Oh, and can you give the date the "Economy has never been better" story gets published? Just curious.

Dear AP, do you know what "Photoshop" is?

If AP told me the sun rose in the east, I'd stay up all night long just to double-check.

re: #10 lawhawk

Okay.

Here's an easy one:

How come you've gone and banned the use of photos provided by the Pentagon as a result of finding that a photo was photo edited when you've failed to uphold your own editorial standards on literally hundreds of photos from the Middle East that are staged, edited, or otherwise manipulated by the photographer or the AP editors to cast Israel in as bad a light as possible?

Answer: Because... well... oh go fuck yourself!

Taking the time and trouble to ask assumes anticipation of an intelligent answer.

*yawn*

re: #13 pat

Dear Mr AP, Just curious about your layoffs. How many last year? What can your business look for next year? Oh, and can you give the date the "Economy has never been better" story gets published? Just curious.

January 21, 2009. The latest that such an article will run is 100 days thereafter - or about April 15, 2009 - to remind you of your patriotic duty to pay taxes....

I have a feeling that the corporate meeting which prompted this move would have been worthy of a Christopher Guest Mockumentary, a la Spinal Tap or A Mighty Wind.

Let's see how fast they shut this link down....

re: #19 Pastorius

I have a feeling that the corporate meeting which prompted this move would have been worthy of a Christopher Guest Mockumentary, a la Spinal Tap or A Mighty Wind.

Or "Walk Hard. The Dewey Cox Story"

Off topic, The Chicago Tribune is repiorting that President Elect Obama stopped bt Mannys, a famous Chicago Jewish Deli yesterday.
With pictures they report that he ordered three corned beef sadwiches & two slices of cherry pie to go. they further report that people yelled to him, "I love you"
Is this realoly news? They are still pushing this guy.

re: #22 opnion

Off topic, The Chicago Tribune is repiorting that President Elect Obama stopped bt Mannys, a famous Chicago Jewish Deli yesterday.
With pictures they report that he ordered three corned beef sadwiches & two slices of cherry pie to go. they further report that people yelled to him, "I love you"
Is this realoly news? They are still pushing this guy.

And corned beef.

Dear AP,

How much did the operation cost to insert your head up your ass that far?

Howabout..."Hey AP? How does it feel not to matter?"

re: #18 lawhawk

I was hoping for a bit of market timing. Unfortunately I will be in no position to buy on April 15. lol

OT: This was on the Der Spiegel feed. It's both good news and scary:

Pressure Mounts for Entire Chavez Clan

Dear AP- would you be able to maintain operations if the islamists quit subsidizing you?

I guess the AP is struggling to find news out in the real world that they need us to figure out what to write about. If they were really interested in what we have to say regarding criticisms of their editorial situation, they would actually be responsive and adjust their coverage. Instead, the tone is generally one of condescension.

re: #22 opnion

Off topic, The Chicago Tribune is repiorting that President Elect Obama stopped bt Mannys, a famous Chicago Jewish Deli yesterday.
With pictures they report that he ordered three corned beef sadwiches & two slices of cherry pie to go. they further report that people yelled to him, "I love you"
Is this realoly news? They are still pushing this guy.

Pushing? more like ram him down your throat. like that little asian guy in the hot dog eating contests.

re: #24 jcm

Dear AP,

How much did the operation cost to insert your head up your ass that far?

No operation needed. It's a natural position.

Dear AP, how do you sleep at night after your despicable attacks on Sarah Palin?

re: #23 Walter L. Newton

And corned beef.

I wll say this, Obama has good taste in Delis. Mannys is a great place.

re: #29 lawhawk

I guess the AP is struggling to find news out in the real world that they need us to figure out what to write about. If they were really interested in what we have to say regarding criticisms of their editorial situation, they would actually be responsive and adjust their coverage. Instead, the tone is generally one of condescension.

Ssshhhhhhhh...Cognito got unbanned.

re: #34 MandyManners

I guess the beetlejuice rules are in effect?

Dear AP, at what point did you decide that journalistic ethics were out dated and fundamentally flawed?

re: #34 MandyManners

Ssshhhhhhhh...Cognito got unbanned.

Did he?
Or were you teasing lawhawk?

re: #22 opnion

Off topic, The Chicago Tribune is repiorting that President Elect Obama stopped bt Mannys, a famous Chicago Jewish Deli yesterday.
With pictures they report that he ordered three corned beef sadwiches & two slices of cherry pie to go. they further report that people yelled to him, "I love you"
Is this realoly news? They are still pushing this guy.

That probably did happen. One thing I do not disagree with Obama on is his fondness for a good deli. Though I typically order omelets for breakfast at such places instead of waffles, and I prefer apple pie.

re: #30 Spider Mensch

Pushing? more like ram him down your throat. like that little asian guy in the hot dog eating contests.

It is constant. I don't remember this kind of coverage for other incoming presidents.

re: #35 lawhawk

I guess the beetlejuice rules are in effect?

Yep.

re: #37 pre-Boomer Marine brat

Did he?
Or were you teasing lawhawk?

Yes.

re: #37 pre-Boomer Marine brat

Did he?
Or were you teasing lawhawk?

He did, but he hasn't been very active yet. He probably doesn't want Charles regretting his decision just yet.

re: #41 MandyManners

Yes.

All things being equal, I'm glad.
Contrarians are valuable.

I haven't seen Cog since he got the un-stick.

re: #40 MandyManners

Yep.

Fine. Cognito, Cogntio, Cognito.

re: #34 MandyManners

I even got him a welcome back gift.

I was stuck over on the dead thread, will repost:

Rasmussen Poll just called. Do you think President Obama is doing a good job as president?

I KID YOU NOT

re: #4 Sharmuta

I suspect this will either be short lived or full of fluff as they ignore serious questions from disgruntled consumers.

I fully expect them to accept questions from fellow journalists and label them as "hard hitting".

re: #46 Sharmuta

I even got him a welcome back gift.

you're baaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaad!

why don't they just start doing their job?
and stfu w/ this kind of ridiculous stunt.
answer that.

re: #47 Wishing

I was stuck over on the dead thread, will repost:

Rasmussen Poll just called. Do you think President Obama is doing a good job as president?

I KID YOU NOT

Hilarious.

re: #47 Wishing

I was stuck over on the dead thread, will repost:

Rasmussen Poll just called. Do you think President Obama is doing a good job as president?

I KID YOU NOT

Ha, ha, haaaa... Oh my God! I just don't know what to say.

re: #47 Wishing

I was stuck over on the dead thread, will repost:

Rasmussen Poll just called. Do you think President Obama is doing a good job as president?

I KID YOU NOT

Was there an option for "he is not the President yet."?

re: #37 pre-Boomer Marine brat

Did he?
Or were you teasing lawhawk?

He did, he's back.

re: #46 Sharmuta

I even got him a welcome back gift.

So you are saying that Cognito has the grace of a cat?

:)

re: #50 nyc redneck

Indeed!

re: #54 jcm

He did, he's back.

See my 43.

re: #22 opnion

Off topic, The Chicago Tribune is repiorting that President Elect Obama stopped bt Mannys, a famous Chicago Jewish Deli yesterday.
With pictures they report that he ordered three corned beef sadwiches & two slices of cherry pie to go. they further report that people yelled to him, "I love you"
Is this realoly news? They are still pushing this guy.

We're going back to Camelot with a vengeance, it seems. I'm reminded of a New Yorker cartoon from 1962 (pre-Missile Crisis), showing a husband and wife watching TV with the news announcer saying, "This is a special report. No Kennedy, anywhere, did anything today. Let me repeat that..."

Maybe they think if they make his every movement seem earth-shaking, maybe they'll get the "Change" he promised.

/as opposed to the change out of his pocket.

Have to run. Have a great day, Lizards.

cheers

eon

AP, when did you decide pushing an agenda was more important than reporting just the facts?

re: #47 Wishing

I was stuck over on the dead thread, will repost:

Rasmussen Poll just called. Do you think President Obama is doing a good job as president?

I KID YOU NOT

NPR the other night. People upset Change is not happening fast enough.

No one NPR commentator mentioned, or seemed to know.

OBAMA IS NOT PRESIDENT!

*yet*

re: #46 Sharmuta

I even got him a welcome back gift.

But, it's clean.

Do you think Obama is very liberal, somewhat liberal, somewhat conservative, very conservative.
Should UNDER GOD be removed from the Pledge of Allegiance?
Should students be allowed to opt out from reciting the Pledge of Allegiance?
..ad nauseum

re: #61 MandyManners

Well- it's new. It hasn't been broken in yet, but I imagine it's only a matter of time.

re: #53 Syrah

Was there an option for "he is not the President yet."?

Darn no! I was SOOOOO hoping they would let me text in my answers!

Leno finally made a joke at Obamas expense last night.
It went like if Obama was not going to be president he would be on the no fly list. "Hey, Barack Hussein Obama, over here"
Nothing about his associations etc, just his name.
Of course, the Sarah Palin is an idiot jokes continued.

re: #54 jcm

He did, he's back.

heh..sounds like the trailer to a bad movie..."He's back! and he's an even more condesending prick than before! Cognito Part Deux, The awakening! Now at a right leaning blog near you!"..heh

re: #60 jcm

NPR the other night. People upset Change is not happening fast enough.

No one NPR commentator mentioned, or seemed to know.

OBAMA IS NOT PRESIDENT!

*yet*

Change isn't happening fast enough, but we;ve got a helluva lot of Hope! Heh.

re: #63 Sharmuta

Well- it's new. It hasn't been broken in yet, but I imagine it's only a matter of time.

You forgot the scoop.

re: #46 Sharmuta

i dinged you down for that one last nite. i love cog! i wish he'd hang out more in the lounge.

re: #68 MandyManners

You forgot the scoop.

I have no intention of cleaning it.

re: #57 pre-Boomer Marine brat

See my 43.

Missed it.

I like sparring with Cog....

*so shoot me*

I like have a drink with co-workers, it's usually 4 v. 1 (me being the 1) and they while not admitting defeat give up after a few whacks with the clue bat and fact club.

re: #66 Spider Mensch

heh..sounds like the trailer to a bad movie..."He's back! and he's an even more condesending prick than before! Cognito Part Deux, The awakening! Now at a right leaning blog near you!"..heh

AAIIIYEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!

re: #29 lawhawk

I guess the AP is struggling to find news out in the real world that they need us to figure out what to write about. If they were really interested in what we have to say regarding criticisms of their editorial situation, they would actually be responsive and adjust their coverage. Instead, the tone is generally one of condescension.

They want us to pay when they have us do their jobs for them. PFFFFFFFFT!

re: #70 Sharmuta

I have no intention of cleaning it.

Oh, it's for him.

re: #66 Spider Mensch

heh..sounds like the trailer to a bad movie..."He's back! and he's an even more condesending prick than before! Cognito Part Deux, The awakening! Now at a right leaning blog near you!"..heh

Smack!

re: #60 jcm

NPR the other night. People upset Change is not happening fast enough.

No one NPR commentator mentioned, or seemed to know.

OBAMA IS NOT PRESIDENT!

*yet*

Mark my words, "rising expectations" are going to be a capital-B Bitch. They might do serious damage to the One.

The AP lost 6 clients last year, one of consequence. That is a serious sign that the current media is in bad trouble. While the specialized news services thrive Reuters and AP continue to slide into oblivion. It may be that the editorilization of news is a desperate attempt to keep clients. But with 50% of the population disagreeing with the editorial stance, they are only driving media sales even more downward.

re: #61 MandyManners

But, it's clean.

Had a cat would walk up to me, look me in the face and give a "meow" it was a particular meow. It meant "clean my litter box or the Persian Carpet gets it."

re: #69 phoenixgirl

i dinged you down for that one last nite. i love cog! i wish he'd hang out more in the lounge.

Hmmm, I guess I wont be climbing your tressel any more..... ;p

re: #60 jcm

NPR the other night. People upset Change is not happening fast enough.

No one NPR commentator mentioned, or seemed to know.

OBAMA IS NOT PRESIDENT!

*yet*

And how many will begin to regret it when He has been after a few months?

re: #76 pre-Boomer Marine brat

Mark my words, "rising expectations" are going to be a capital-B Bitch. They might do serious damage to the One.

And to America as well, I'm afraid.

re: #64 Wishing

Darn no! I was SOOOOO hoping they would let me text in my answers!

Hmm. . .

I wonder who the client is.

re: #78 jcm

Had a cat would walk up to me, look me in the face and give a "meow" it was a particular meow. It meant "clean my litter box or the Persian Carpet gets it."

Smart cat.

re: #77 pat

The AP lost 6 clients last year, one of consequence. That is a serious sign that the current media is in bad trouble. While the specialized news services thrive Reuters and AP continue to slide into oblivion. It may be that the editorilization of news is a desperate attempt to keep clients. But with 50% of the population disagreeing with the editorial stance, they are only driving media sales even more downward.

The truly puzzling part is that they could probably save themselves . . . if they gave up the agenda. They won't, and they've committed suicide because of it.

re: #68 MandyManners

You forgot the scoop.

He's using it (and here's your scoop).

[Link: caulkischeap.files.wordpress.com...]

re: #75 Dark_Falcon

Smack!

ahh, I shouldn't make fun of him when he isn't here, it's not fair. and not nearly as much fun.

re: #76 pre-Boomer Marine brat

Mark my words, "rising expectations" are going to be a capital-B Bitch. They might do serious damage to the One.

Obama is going to run into the brick wall of reality.

re: #77 pat

The AP lost 6 clients last year, one of consequence. That is a serious sign that the current media is in bad trouble. While the specialized news services thrive Reuters and AP continue to slide into oblivion. It may be that the editorilization of news is a desperate attempt to keep clients. But with 50% of the population disagreeing with the editorial stance, they are only driving media sales even more downward.

Whom did they lose?

re: #69 phoenixgirl

Yeah- people who hold our host in contempt are so enjoyable.

re: #79 doriangrey

well! cog cracks me up. i don't agree with him most of the time but he's a good guy. i like diversity in my friends.

re: #78 jcm

Had a cat would walk up to me, look me in the face and give a "meow" it was a particular meow. It meant "clean my litter box or the Persian Carpet gets it."

Reminds me that I need to clean Petey's cage today.

re: #78 jcm

Had a cat would walk up to me, look me in the face and give a "meow" it was a particular meow. It meant "clean my litter box or the Persian Carpet gets it."

Cats communicate what they want to when they want to, they also listen to what they want to, when they want to.

re: #85 Walter L. Newton

ewww, did you have to?

re: #83 Dark_Falcon

Smart cat.

He actually had a bunch of distinctive meows, had me trained. My favorite was at night. The "give me the pillow" meow.

re: #85 Walter L. Newton

He's using it (and here's your scoop).

[Link: caulkischeap.files.wordpress.com...]

I love that cake!

re: #87 jcm

Obama is going to run America into the brick wall of reality.

Fixed.

OT-
I know it's early to go off topic but lawhawk's post re: #10 pretty much says it all. What do y'all think about Geithner for Treasury Secretary? I know he's a Paulson hack but it could be allot worse. I would have preferred this guy, but I'm not President. Given everything Obama said during the campaign and especially the crap he said before he began running, I'm glad he's a liar. I think he'll be a centrist and stand up to Pelosi and Dingy Harry. Also allot of congressmen that got elected two years ago are from conservative states and ran as fiscal conservatives. Everyone wants to be re-elected. I don't think this will be as bad as we all feared.

re: #94 jcm

He actually had a bunch of distinctive meows, had me trained. My favorite was at night. The "give me the pillow" meow.

I sometimes wonder if they keep us as pets.

re: #84 Wyatt Earp

The truly puzzling part is that they could probably save themselves . . . if they gave up the agenda. They won't, and they've committed suicide because of it.

"Report the facts" is no longer taught at j-schools. Now it is all "Change the World!" cow plop.

re: #89 Sharmuta

it was my understanding that our host allowed him back....did i miss something?

re: #90 phoenixgirl

well! cog cracks me up. i don't agree with him most of the time but he's a good guy. i like diversity in my friends.

I dont consider people who are intentionally deceitful and manipulative to be good people. cog is definitely deceitful and manipulative and a damned liar to boot...

re: #87 jcm

Obama is going to run into the brick wall of reality.

But, he and his acolytes will blame Pres. Bush.

re: #97 Rancher

I hope you are right.

My biggest fear is the Court.

re: #22 opnion

Well, they can't have people waking up from the delusion before he officially takes office, now can they?

re: #71 jcm

Missed it.
I like sparring with Cog.....

I ignored him much of the time, but I recall that he made a post at the top of a thread a few months ago. (I forget what the thread was about.) Cog's comment got 30+ up-dings, rapid-fire. Perhaps one should not automatically discount anyone.

re: #46 Sharmuta

I even got him a welcome back gift.

With all due due respect.

re: #105 pre-Boomer Marine brat

I ignored him much of the time, but I recall that he made a post at the top of a thread a few months ago. (I forget what the thread was about.) Cog's comment got 30+ up-dings, rapid-fire. Perhaps one should not automatically discount anyone.

Even a broken clock....

re: #106 debutaunt

With all due due respect.

LOL!

re: #88 MandyManners

Several media conglomerates and a few papers. The largest conglomerate owns The Plain Dealer.

re: #77 pat

Reuters is a specialized news provider as well - for businesses with business information. That's one of the results of the Thomson Reuters merger - more business information. It's not like AP whose business model is fully under assault and whose clients are finding that they could do better on their own.

re: #105 pre-Boomer Marine brat

IIRC- he was telling Charles what he should post in that comment. Nervy.

re: #90 phoenixgirl

I don't consider someone who goes to another's house just to pick fights with their host as a good guy.

re: #109 pat

Several media conglomerates and a few papers. The largest conglomerate owns The Plain Dealer.

Cleveland?

re: #84 Wyatt Earp

The truly puzzling part is that they could probably save themselves . . . if they gave up the agenda. They won't, and they've committed suicide because of it.

Here is an analogy. The AP is to Journalism like what the UN is to Diplomacy. It is an artificial construct designed to serve as the creature of established organizations that have legitimacy. The firms that established the AP are legitimate because they have shareholders. The UN was founded as a tool for the convenience of sovereign nations. In both cases the Servant has become pretentious and thinks it is now the Master.

CNN asks, Is Obama too fantastic?
Obama's vetting could chase away candidates

As a presidential candidate, the former Illinois senator quickly adopted the nickname "No Drama Obama" for the meticulous level of prudence he applied to nearly every campaign speech, strategy decision and personnel appointment. The result was a nearly two-year-long presidential bid most notable for its seeming lack of a damaging gaffe or embarrassing misstep.

But some political observers say the president-elect's similar caution with respect to recruiting new administration officials and key high-level advisers may be turning away a string of qualified candidates wary of subjecting themselves and their families to the most rigid presidential vetting process on record.

Heh.

re: #77 pat

The AP lost 6 clients last year, one of consequence. That is a serious sign that the current media is in bad trouble. While the specialized news services thrive Reuters and AP continue to slide into oblivion. It may be that the editorilization of news is a desperate attempt to keep clients. But with 50% of the population disagreeing with the editorial stance, they are only driving media sales even more downward.

I saw a piece the other day - from the spinoff links - print media - not just newpapers but mags - are really going to go belly up in 2009 - how much ad space do you think Detroits big 3 buy? Lots. And one ad marketing guy was terrified because they haven't sold ONE ad for 2009.

/world's smallest violin

re: #87 jcm

Obama is going to run into the brick wall of reality.

Think so? Usually, it's best to under promise and over-deliver. So many people have poured so many of their hopes and dreams into this "empty vessel", it will be interesting to see what happens when he does not bring it on home for them? My guess is, they will still worship the ground he walks on, no matter how bad it gets.

re: #100 phoenixgirl

it was my understanding that our host allowed him back....did i miss something?

Sharmuta is referring to the exchange that got Cognito the boot.

Here's a good summary of it.

I sure hope you are right, Rancher. Re: Williams, his newest book/essay looks great:
Liberty and the Tyranny of Socialism . It is available online Here

re: #112 FurryOldGuyJeans

what did i miss? charles allowed him back in.....

re: #115 Killgore Trout

CNN asks, Is Obama too fantastic?
Obama's vetting could chase away candidates

Heh.

Are they turning on CBBHO?

re: #104 toaster_empire

Well, they can't have people waking up from the delusion before he officially takes office, now can they?

No the can't. The MSm has a lot of credibility capital invested in BHO.
They will torture logic & the facts to support him, at least in the short run

re: #100 phoenixgirl

it was my understanding that our host allowed him back....did i miss something?

The fact that Charles is magnanimous doesnt change cog in the slightest. Unlike some others that Charles has allowed to return I seriously doubt that cog is capable of the degree of behavior modification required to prevent his un banning from haunting Charles.

please include your full name and hometown so they can be published with your question. submitted to Helen Jones-Kelley who will give you an anal probing a la Joe The Plumber.

There. Fixed that for ya! No need to thank.

re: #117 Desert Dog

Think so? Usually, it's best to under promise and over-deliver. So many people have poured so many of their hopes and dreams into this "empty vessel", it will be interesting to see what happens when he does not bring it on home for them? My guess is, they will still worship the ground he walks on, no matter how bad it gets.

You see Bush getting blame for he economic woes for the next two years to cover for Obama.

re: #114 lifeofthemind

Darth Vader and Obi Wan....interesting analogy you posited lifeof. :)

re: #115 Killgore Trout

CNN asks, Is Obama too fantastic?
Obama's vetting could chase away candidates

...The result was a nearly two-year-long presidential bid most notable for its seeming lack of a damaging gaffe or embarrassing misstep...

Heh.

The only thing lacking was the MSM's ability to report it. What a bunch of shit.

re: #114 lifeofthemind

Here is an analogy. The AP is to Journalism like what the UN is to Diplomacy. It is an artificial construct designed to serve as the creature of established organizations that have legitimacy. The firms that established the AP are legitimate because they have shareholders. The UN was founded as a tool for the convenience of sovereign nations. In both cases the Servant has become pretentious and thinks it is now the Master.

Which is more inept: The UN or the AP?

Here's a kid who knows what to do with stuff from the AP.

re: #110 lawhawk

I understand that. Reuters is also a lot healthier than AP in general. It has specialized regional distribution throughout The Commonwealth and America. It is a different model than AP.

re: #115 Killgore Trout

I wish him all the luck in the world. It would be great to have an administration totally free of corruption.

How carefully will they have to "vet" to make that happen.

I do take comfort that I do not think that he won't be "schtupping" interns.

re: #115 Killgore Trout

Ah, but Obama himself actually survive the so-called most intrusive vetting process in history? I somehow doubt it.

As a general proposition, many people who are supremely qualified to run various government agencies realize that they're better off in the private sector because they don't get subjected to the same level of scrutiny, intrusiveness, and hassles. Some do it for love of country; others do it for the power and prestige that comes down the road...

re: #81 Dark_Falcon

And to America as well, I'm afraid.

That too.

And it'll ultimately damage "the first black President of the United States", which sure as hell won't be a good turn of events. That said, Obama will have (in part) brought it on himself.

/I see a harbinger of classic Greek/Shakespearian tragedy

re: #118 Dark_Falcon

thanks for the time line.

re: #127 Walter L. Newton

The only thing lacking was the MSM's ability to report it. What a bunch of shit.

57 states? Thousands killed by a tornado?

Dear AP:
How is the view from the tower?

re: #131 Fat Bastard Vegetarian

I wish him all the luck in the world. It would be great to have an administration totally free of corruption.

How carefully will they have to "vet" to make that happen.

I do take comfort that I do not think that he won't be "schtupping" interns.

WAB would put a waffle iron upside his head.

re: #103 jcm

I hope you are right.

My biggest fear is the Court.

And foreign policy. Hillary is not too bad, Richardson would've been a little better. At least were not getting the change I feared. Yet. If he gets a second term all bets are off. I'm supposed to be working, I'll check back a little later.

re: #90 phoenixgirl

well! cog cracks me up. i don't agree with him most of the time but he's a good guy. i like diversity in my friends.

Occasionally he's full of diversity.

re: #118 Dark_Falcon

Wow, I was busting his chops last night in fun.......Oh well, it does not take me long to realize when Charles is upset. It's his blog and he is King of the Castle.

I will miss Cognito the Punching Bag

re: #123 doriangrey

i trust that charles knows what he's doing. i like cog. sorry if that offends you.

re: #115 Killgore Trout

I wonder what 'entanglements' would be considered a no-go for the job?

"But political analysts say the Obama team's unprecedented degree of scrutiny could result in several qualified individuals deciding to forgo consideration for a top post. This could especially be true among individuals considered for economic roles in the administration from the private sector who might be more financially entangled than those who have been longtime public servants."

Entangled to what and to whom?
[Link: www.cnn.com...]

re: #132 lawhawk

Ah, but Obama himself actually survive the so-called most intrusive vetting process in history? I somehow doubt it.

As a general proposition, many people who are supremely qualified to run various government agencies realize that they're better off in the private sector because they don't get subjected to the same level of scrutiny, intrusiveness, and hassles. Some do it for love of country; others do it for the power and prestige that comes down the road...

Gee. I wonder which category contains CBBHO.

re: #113 MandyManners

yes, as well as other Ohio papers.

re: #140 Desert Dog

Cognito was banned again?

The local McClatchy rag depends heavily upon AP for world and national "news" of 241 homes in this subdivision, only about 20 take the local paper. They are among the few Dems that live here. They are nice people, and I assume they take it for the sports section and TV schedule. In the last 5 years the circulation decline and layoffs have totaled about 50% locally. One only need take a look at a three year chart for McClatchy to see where the company is headed.

re: #134 phoenixgirl

thanks for the time line.

You are welcome. But give greater thanks to Opilio; he wrote that timeline. I just marked it as a favorite.

AP, suggestion, drop dead. That is all.

re: #140 Desert Dog

Wow, I was busting his chops last night in fun.......Oh well, it does not take me long to realize when Charles is upset. It's his blog and he is King of the Castle.

I will miss Cognito the Punching Bag

Cognito
Cognito
Cognito

/stand by.. :)

Dear AP -

Will you cover the story that today is VICTORY IN IRAQ DAY? Didn't think so, corned beef sandwiches are SO much more important. That is all.

-S-

re: #145 Killgore Trout

i think he's currently unbanned

re: #145 Killgore Trout

Cognito was banned again?

Wha'?

bbiab

re: #131 Fat Bastard Vegetarian

I wish him all the luck in the world. It would be great to have an administration totally free of corruption.

How carefully will they have to "vet" to make that happen.

I do take comfort that I do not think that he will be "schtupping" interns.

Of gosh, I typed won't instead of will. Wasn't Freudian. Was just dumb. I expect that Barack is faithful to his wife.

Say what you like about him, but you have to admit - Cognito sure knows how to sell newspapers.

re: #128 Wyatt Earp

Which is more inept: The UN or the AP?

My vote goes to the UN

Dear AP:

How do you sleep at night, knowing you're the DNC's whore? Booze? Pills? Booze and pills?

re: #135 MandyManners

57 states? Thousands killed by a tornado?

I mean the missteps he has been taking all his life. He misstep into the Marshall dude in the islands, he misstep into Columbia, a socialist-hive, he misstep into Ayers, Recko, this Palestinian, that Kenyan, hell, he's mistep more than Gerald Ford ever thought of misstepping.

re: #120 phoenixgirl

what did i miss? charles allowed him back in.....

Cog has had a very prominent habit of being a raging narcissist coupled with a profound habit of being contrary just to provoke people; forget actually having a contrary opinion based on research and learning. Partisan media defending hack is what I see his prime attributes to be.

re: #151 phoenixgirl

That's what I thought too.

re: #125 jcm

Of course, anything bad will be Bush's, anything good will naturally go for Obama. We kinda did that with Clinton for a while too.....but, in most of those instances, it WAS actually a leftover from the glorious reign of King Willie the First.

I do not see BDS ever leaving the psyche of the left.....there are too many on that side that will take that anger and bitterness to their graves.

re: #156 lifeofthemind

My vote goes to the UN

Difficult choice, though, isn't it?

re: #105 pre-Boomer Marine brat

I ignored him much of the time, but I recall that he made a post at the top of a thread a few months ago. (I forget what the thread was about.) Cog's comment got 30+ up-dings, rapid-fire. Perhaps one should not automatically discount anyone.

Some here scroll over him but acknowledge it when he makes sense.

re: #155 Spare O'Lake

Say what you like about him, but you have to admit - Cognito sure knows how to sell newspapers.

*spew*

Coffee all over my laptop, damn you!
ROFL

Over an hour and a half now stuck on 52% and it is moving stuff around. Can I get paid to watch this?

re: #145 Killgore Trout

Cognito was banned again?

re: #118 Dark_Falcon

Sharmuta is referring to the exchange that got Cognito the boot.

Here's a good summary of it.

Looks like it

With all the Clintonites, it is difficult to see how the Obama administration with be corruption free. No administration ever started with the taint of corruption as fast as Clintons. Travelgate, the FBI files and enemy list, etc. Then we shall see the Chicago pols next. But what really scares me are the second tier appointments. This is where the loons will go.

re: #165 lifeofthemind

Over an hour and a half now stuck on 52% and it is moving stuff around. Can I get paid to watch this?

?

re: #145 Killgore Trout

Cognito was banned again?

Just checked, still alive and on probation.

re: #141 phoenixgirl

i trust that charles knows what he's doing. i like cog. sorry if that offends you.

ROTFLMAO.... You never offend me... I'm just surprised that you like cog, he really is a insufferable condensing pompous ass....

re: #168 Walter L. Newton

Defragging Disk

AP,

What do you expect your role in the Obama administration will be?

re: #161 Desert Dog

Of course, anything bad will be Bush's, anything good will naturally go for Obama. We kinda did that with Clinton for a while too.....but, in most of those instances, it WAS actually a leftover from the glorious reign of King Willie the First.

I do not see BDS ever leaving the psyche of the left.....there are too many on that side that will take that anger and bitterness to their graves.

True, the previous POTUS usually has a carry over of policy effects.

However this time the economic woes can be traced very accurately to the CRA. A problem which Bush attempted to address in each of his budgets but was blocked each time by the (D)s in congress.

re: #171 Fat Bastard Vegetarian

Defragging Disk

Ok. Take a week in Mexico.

OT: Happy VI Day!

How about a VI Day thread?

re: #168 Walter L. Newton

?

Blathered on the last thread, I've been defragging my desktop after it failed to boot, still at it after over 3 hours!

re: #118 Dark_Falcon

Sharmuta is referring to the exchange that got Cognito the boot.

Here's a good summary of it.

As well as every other exchange. It wasn't an isolated incident, you know.

re: #165 lifeofthemind

Over an hour and a half now stuck on 52% and it is moving stuff around. Can I get paid to watch this?

I asked previously but missed your answer.

How much free space on the drive?

re: #170 doriangrey

{dorian}

re: #166 Desert Dog

Looks like it

No, that's what got him banned in the first place. Charles has since revoked that ban, and Cognito is currently allowed to post.

re: #169 FurryOldGuyJeans

Ah, thanks. It's tough to keep up with the drama here on some days.

re: #168 Walter L. Newton

?

Windows defragging a HD.

Dear AP, When the Fairness Doctrine Police come after you, who are you gonna call?

re: #176 lifeofthemind

Blathered on the last thread, I've been defragging my desktop after it failed to boot, still at it after over 3 hours!

Got it. Take a week in Mexico, you'll have time.

Saw a great ad during the break of the 1st quarter of the Mich. OSU game..
Laughed my ass off
It's Ozzy and nobody could understand a word he is saying so he has to text them his words.
Finally..after all this time Madison Ave has finally come up with a reason to text.

re: #131 Fat Bastard Vegetarian

I wish him all the luck in the world. It would be great to have an administration totally free of corruption.

How carefully will they have to "vet" to make that happen.

I do take comfort that I do not think that he won't be "schtupping" interns.

I hope he doesn't 'schtupp' us.

I'd go out but the damn thing can't be left or it will go into standby I think, also the dog is unhappy now

re: #178 jcm

I asked previously but missed your answer.

How much free space on the drive?

91%

re: #182 FurryOldGuyJeans

Windows defragging a HD.

Yup, classic example of a oxymoron.....

re: #188 lifeofthemind

91%

How large is the drive?

re: #183 Syrah

Dear AP, When the Fairness Doctrine Police come after you, who are you gonna call?

Ghostbusters!

Man, guys.

re: #115 Killgore Trout

CNN asks, Is Obama too fantastic?
Obama's vetting could chase away candidates

Heh.

Who knows, he just might surprise us. He may decide that his lefty friends were fine for THEN, but this is NOW, and he has a country to run.
Please God.

re: #186 debutaunt

I hope he doesn't 'schtupp' us.

Some people find him attractive. But, yeah. No thanks.

Do I get the banning stick for creating the world's dullest thread?

re: #192 Cognito

COG!

From the examples, the kind of questions AP wants, are basically that they want to act like Google Lite, not what you'd *think*, that they might try to establish a dialog with their readers and, like, enter the twenty-first century for media. Nope, and y'know why? OK, I'll tell ya why, because they've never done it that way, sure, but also because doing so would make their bias that much clearer, and perhaps to their credit, in some tiny deference to their long-abandoned ideals, they don't want to do that. Don't even want to make it clear to themselves, perhaps. Dear AP, what do you want to be, when you grow up?

re: #181 Killgore Trout

Ah, thanks. It's tough to keep up with the drama here on some days.

You should have been here last night/this early morning when we had some LGF2 troll show up (last open thread for details).

re: #192 Cognito

Man, guys.

Speak the devils name and there he is.....

re: #192 Cognito

Woman, ladies.

Good afternoon, Lizards.

What percentage of your staff aprrove of Bilal Hussein's actions? 75% 90%?

re: #190 doriangrey

How large is the drive?

120 GB

re: #192 Cognito

Man, guys.

Cog! Hey there.

re: #181 Killgore Trout

Ah, thanks. It's tough to keep up with the drama here on some days.

Heh, same with me. Was never ever a soap opera watcher. Perhaps this is my penance.

re: #192 Cognito

Man, guys.

Told you!
Hi Cog..What's new? Welcome back..

re: #192 Cognito

Man, guys.

Well met, friend. Pardon the posting of that timeline. I just wanted to clear up what had transpired.

re: #182 FurryOldGuyJeans

Windows defragging a HD.

in a metaphor, software playing pocket pool.

AP, why won't you go away?

re: #205 pre-Boomer Marine brat

MWAH!

re: #56 Sharmuta

Indeed!

i guess i'm feeling kind of pugnacious today.
lol

re: #188 lifeofthemind

91%

Free space? 91%? Something else is up. With that much free space Defrag should be long done by know. If it was 9% free space it would bog defrag down as it doesn't have as much space to swap stuff around.

You might want to check the Drive's Self-Monitoring Analysis and Reporting Technology (SMART) status and run a full up hardware check.

re: #180 Dark_Falcon

No, that's what got him banned in the first place. Charles has since revoked that ban, and Cognito is currently allowed to post.

Ahh, that's good, I like Cognito. I don't agree with him many times, but he is not a bad guy

re: #150 Dr. Shalit

Dear AP -

Will you cover the story that today is VICTORY IN IRAQ DAY? Didn't think so, corned beef sandwiches are SO much more important. That is all.

-S-

that's what I'm sayin'!

re: #203 lifeofthemind

120 GB

Could be worse, but yea Walter is right... Specially if windows is using the same drive as a pagefile...

re: #192 Cognito

Man, guys.

Welcome back.
Without meaning in any way to sound patronizing, ... be reasonable.

re: #210 goddessoftheclassroom

MWAH!

I saw that...................

re: #159 FurryOldGuyJeans

Cog has had a very prominent habit of being a raging narcissist coupled with a profound habit of being contrary just to provoke people; forget actually having a contrary opinion based on research and learning. Partisan media defending hack is what I see his prime attributes to be.

Sharm does a very funny impression of him!

re: #192 Cognito

Man, guys.

wh'zup?

re: #203 lifeofthemind

120 GB

Small HD with 9% used.....finish some time after 20 January 2009. ;)

re: #210 goddessoftheclassroom

Hey Goddess! Amherst yesterday, didn't have time to stop at the Briar Patch though (sigh).

I think I read that the show is going well, how are your nerves?

re: #212 jcm

Free space? 91%? Something else is up. With that much free space Defrag should be long done by know. If it was 9% free space it would bog defrag down as it doesn't have as much space to swap stuff around.

You might want to check the Drive's Self-Monitoring Analysis and Reporting Technology (SMART) status and run a full up hardware check.

agreed jcm..If you can't boot it all starts at sector 1 of the HD..

Dear AP- how does it feel to intellectually rape the American electorate?

re: #210 goddessoftheclassroom

MWAH!

good afternoon, goddess . . . . How's by you?

re: #218 debutaunt

Sharm does a very funny impression of him!

When I first "saw" her schtick I was momentarily concerned he had commandeered her account. ;)

OT ~

Charles, are we going to have a Victory in Iraq Day thread?

Many thanks, praises and heartfelt prayers to those who helped set the Iraqi's free and who have been instrumental in improving their country.

re: #201 goddessoftheclassroom

Good afternoon, Lizards.

Welllllllll ... MWAH! ... HELLO THERE !

re: #172 gearhead

AP,

What do you expect your 'payback' role in the Obama administration will be?

/expanded upon

re: #167 pat

With all the Clintonites, it is difficult to see how the Obama administration with be corruption free. No administration ever started with the taint of corruption as fast as Clintons. Travelgate, the FBI files and enemy list, etc. Then we shall see the Chicago pols next. But what really scares me are the second tier appointments. This is where the loons will go.

OK, let me second something like what Wishing already said @ #193, that sure, Clinton put the loons in functional positions but Obama, perhaps, wants to be some kind of technocrat, it seems. I have little faith that he has the faintest idea of how to actually achieve anything that he wants, quite the opposite, but with the possible exception of Holder, so far his nominees are far more boring than they are lunatic.

Um, except for that one other, of course, and you know of whom I speak but dare not mention her name.

re: #217 doriangrey

I saw that...................

Shhh! Here's the next one!

re: #173 jcm

True, the previous POTUS usually has a carry over of policy effects.

However this time the economic woes can be traced very accurately to the CRA. A problem which Bush attempted to address in each of his budgets but was blocked each time by the (D)s in congress.

Well, the Dems are usually the ones causing gridlock and blocking necessary reforms. Then, they sit there in dismay and shock when things don't get done, and promptly blame it on the Republicans. What will be their excuse now? I am afraid of the coming legislation and subsequent laws Prez. O will sign. Hopefully, the power drunk Pelosi/Reid axis will get into a pissing contest with the new whipper-snapper that got himself elected. Then, they will spend more time fighting each other rather than running our entire country off a cliff.

re: #210 goddessoftheclassroom

MWAH!

There are two possible meanings -- one is salacious -- the more likely is scary.

re: #232 pre-Boomer Marine brat

There are two possible meanings -- one is salacious -- the more likely is scary.

LOL

re: #194 Fat Bastard Vegetarian

Some people find him attractive. But, yeah. No thanks.

I meant us as in US.

re: #231 Desert Dog

Well, the Dems are usually the ones causing gridlock and blocking necessary reforms. Then, they sit there in dismay and shock when things don't get done, and promptly blame it on the Republicans. What will be their excuse now? I am afraid of the coming legislation and subsequent laws Prez. O will sign. Hopefully, the power drunk Pelosi/Reid axis will get into a pissing contest with the new whipper-snapper that got himself elected. Then, they will spend more time fighting each other rather than running our entire country off a cliff.

The problem is that we do have problems that need addressing. So we'd still get hurt, just not as bad.

re: #231 Desert Dog

Well, the Dems are usually the ones causing gridlock and blocking necessary reforms. Then, they sit there in dismay and shock when things don't get done, and promptly blame it on the Republicans. What will be their excuse now? I am afraid of the coming legislation and subsequent laws Prez. O will sign. Hopefully, the power drunk Pelosi/Reid axis will get into a pissing contest with the new whipper-snapper that got himself elected. Then, they will spend more time fighting each other rather than running our entire country off a cliff.

Whatever happens, I get the feeling it's bend over and spread 'em for the next couple of years.

re: #217 doriangrey

I saw that...................

Should I have waited until I was alone with her?

re: #236 jcm

And not one kiss or an "I Love You" either

re: #212 jcm

Free space? 91%? Something else is up. With that much free space Defrag should be long done by know. If it was 9% free space it would bog defrag down as it doesn't have as much space to swap stuff around.

You might want to check the Drive's Self-Monitoring Analysis and Reporting Technology (SMART) status and run a full up hardware check.

Where in XP is the SMART reader? It is moving files around I can see that in the graphic

re: #236 jcm

Whatever happens, I get the feeling it's bend over and spread 'em for the next couple of years.

Or it could turn out that Obama is just a manipulative politician who pandered to everyone to get elected and really does want to do what is best for America. Not very likely but boy would it turn out to be a hoot....

re: #230 goddessoftheclassroom

Shhh! Here's the next one!

... meanwhile, under a nearby railroad trestle, shivering in the cold ...

re: #236 jcm

Whatever happens, I get the feeling it's bend over and spread 'em for the next couple of years.

Congress is acting like the rapist telling the victim to cooperate and enjoy the violence or it will get worse.

re: #237 pre-Boomer Marine brat

Should I have waited until I was alone with her?

You really that brave?

re: #234 debutaunt

I meant us as in US.

Howabout neither

re: #221 Fat Bastard Vegetarian

Hey Goddess! Amherst yesterday, didn't have time to stop at the Briar Patch though (sigh).

I think I read that the show is going well, how are your nerves?

{FBV}

The show was great, but the read drama occurred afterwards.

The father of one of my techies called me a "selfish, self-centered asshole" and said that I shouldn't be allowed to work with students.. He claimed that he sat in on rehearsals when I didn't know any parents were there and he "saw what I did." He said that his son "loved me and was always defending me" (from what, I wanted to ask). He told me he wanted "to ruin my evening like I ruined his son's."

I must admit that I was terribly upset and need to cry for awhile. I did tell the kid in question before the show (in a calm voice--I wasn't angry at all) that although he's done a good job, he talks and goofs off at times and is distracted or distracting and cues are missed, and that if he messed up the show, he wouldn't be working in any more of my productions, Evidently that made him cry.

I've already called my principal, so I hope this doesn't get out of hand.

re: #230 goddessoftheclassroom

{GOTC}

Update to the prayer list.

The foster daughter we got back in July went to live with extended family.

She did well while with us. She caught up on her growth 50th percentile to 75th in just 5 months. She is a sweetheart and we miss her.

re: #239 lifeofthemind

Where in XP is the SMART reader? It is moving files around I can see that in the graphic

It is a separate software utility that in on the CD that came with the HD when you bought it. Been a long time since I last installed a HD so I could be wrong about what HD makers are doing now.

re: #242 FurryOldGuyJeans

Congress is acting like the rapist telling the victim to cooperate and enjoy the violence or it will get worse.

Now 0bama has proposed a huge public works project. Take out your wallets, lizards.
And a CCC equivalent will give a good camouflage for re-education camps.

re: #235 Dark_Falcon

The problem is that we do have problems that need addressing. So we'd still get hurt, just not as bad.

Sometimes the "cure" is worse than the "disease". I am not getting warm and fuzzy feelings about the direction of this bailout nonsense. Granted, the private sector has made many mistakes, got greedy and lost too many bets. But, turning things over to the Feds is the last thing we need. I can see the usual bureaucratic efficiency coming to the banking and automobile industries and I wince in fear.

re: #245 goddessoftheclassroom

Oh, nutz. How old is that kid? 14?

re: #243 doriangrey

You really that brave?

*temble*
*whimper*
... No

/notice the change ... (-:

re: #246 jcm

Now you are what I wold call a good guy. God bless you.

re: #252 Sharmuta

Err- would. PIMF.

re: #239 lifeofthemind

Where in XP is the SMART reader? It is moving files around I can see that in the graphic

Should be in the hardware manger and check the drives. Don't have an XP machine handy or I'd look.

re: #249 Desert Dog

Sometimes the "cure" is worse than the "disease". I am not getting warm and fuzzy feelings about the direction of this bailout nonsense. Granted, the private sector has made many mistakes, got greedy and lost too many bets. But, turning things over to the Feds is the last thing we need. I can see the usual bureaucratic efficiency coming to the banking and automobile industries and I wince in fear.

Here's a picture for that.

re: #240 doriangrey

Or it could turn out that Obama is just a manipulative politician who pandered to everyone to get elected and really does want to do what is best for America. Not very likely but boy would it turn out to be a hoot....

Obama will do what is good for special interests and big money. Mccain would have done what is good for special interests and big money.

That is the sole reason anymore for the existence of the federal government.

If something happens that is actually good for us, it is not by design, it is just collateral effects.

re: #246 jcm

{GOTC}

Update to the prayer list.

The foster daughter we got back in July went to live with extended family.

She did well while with us. She caught up on her growth 50th percentile to 75th in just 5 months. She is a sweetheart and we miss her.

Yay, foster dad!

re: #246 jcm

{GOTC}

Update to the prayer list.

The foster daughter we got back in July went to live with extended family.

She did well while with us. She caught up on her growth 50th percentile to 75th in just 5 months. She is a sweetheart and we miss her.

{jcm}
God bless you and your family for the love and care you give. Prayer list updated appropriately.

re: #248 Kosh's Shadow

Now 0bama has proposed a huge public works project. Take out your wallets, lizards.
And a CCC equivalent will give a good camouflage for re-education camps.

CCC didn't need the camouflage....they admitted what the real purpose of the camps were, collectivism.