Posted by MikeT23 on 8/21/2011 8:52:00 PM (view original):
HE'S GOT WILL'S NEWSPAPER IN THAT BAG!!!

Posted by swamphawk22 on 8/21/2011 9:24:00 PM (view original):

Posted by willgibson on 8/21/2011 4:12:00 PM (view original):

Posted by MikeT23 on 8/21/2011 10:54:00 AM (view original):

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Posted by MikeT23 on 8/20/2011 8:32:00 PM (view original):
swampy is somewhat on track.  I'm getting the "I'm too educated to watch TV news" from will.

I think I said it earlier but you can find **** on the tube, on the radio and in any number of print sources.   Get the information from wherever and do what you need to do with it. 

That's funny because I'm getting a "here's why lefties can play second base" vibe from you.

They can.  They won't do it very well but they can.   Of course, someone with a narrow view of the world, someone who thinks TV is an evil news source with no redeeming value, wouldn't think they could.

loll -- yes, that's exactly what I said. 

Look, it's fine if you want to drive a Chevrolet rather than a Mercedes, that's your choice. Or have their kids attend community college rather than an Ivy League school. But this whole notion that all information sources are created equally is about as plausible as a lefty playing second base. 

I don't think television news is evil -- I think most of it is a waste of time that can be occasionally amusing. Much like some of the posters in this thread.

loll -- yes, that's exactly what I said. 

Look, it's fine if you want to limit your news sources rather than expand your possibilities, that's your choice.   But, as has been said numerous times, what you do with the information you glean is up to you.  Without doubt, some people say "Glenn Beck said it, it must be true" while others worship Jon Stewart or believe every word Media Matters prints.   However, it's patently ridiculous to say "I don't use this form of media because it's slanted."    That really comes off as unintelligent and narrow-minded.   I don't think you are but that's how it sounds.   Personally, I don't care if you watch TV.  I don't care if you even own a TV.   I just think it's silly to dismiss it as a legitimate news source.

No it wasn't what I said but you appear to be well versed in making it up as you go along. But anyway you are correct that I do limit my choices. That's something most adults do because they do have a limited amount of time so they make decisions based on the quality of service or product they receive, which is information in the case of media. I pay to subscribe to different newspapers and magazines rather than buying cable packages that include FOX and MSNBC. I make that choice based on past experience. It's a win-win for me because not only am I limiting myself in exposing to ******* like Rush, Beck, Olbermann, I'm not subsidizing the salaries of said mike chimps.

Obviously, given the amount you post in this forum, you've clearly got more time on your hands than I do as well as develop your skills at sophistry. You've not yet articulated how you bother to inform yourself, which, given your insights, doesn't surprise me.

In the meantime, I'll give you an example of why I make the choices that I do. Here's a link to a recent post by Jennifer Rubin on Paul Ryan, touting his presidential prospects. You'll note several links to different forms of media including a very good debate between New York Times columnist David Brooks and Ryan at the American Enterprise Institute. Whatever your position on Ryan or opinion on Brooks, ******* like Rush, Olbermann, Beck and others don't get invited to these grown-up political events. That's because policy makers recognize they are entertainers rather than serious pundits. You'd be better off watching South Park, something that I quite enjoy. Not only are they more entertaining, you will be treated to far more insights than a month of listening to Rush.

Are you saying you dont have cable TV?

Also you do seem to have a little arrogance about news. I once saw a debate between Alan Dershowitz and Alan Keyes about the topic of religion in America. It went for a few minutes longer than forever and they actually had to close them down to get them to stop talking. It was brillant. Of course it was an all academic discussion.

The rality of American politics is process is important. Cable TV covers the process, Newspapers cannot react like that. It is like the joke I made about the Dow going up while you are reading about it going down. There is almost nothing you cant find somewhere on TV, while there are many things you cannot get from Papers.

Internet trumps TV for the same reason.

BASIC CABLE HERE ON LONG ISLAND DOESN'T OFFER MSNBC

IN LAS VEGAS, FOX WAS ******** ABOUT  BEING SHUT OUT BY SOME SYSTEMS

FOX BUSINESS CHANNELL HAS BEEN AN EPIC FAILURE

Posted by willgibson on 8/21/2011 11:06:00 PM (view original):

Posted by MikeT23 on 8/21/2011 7:17:00 PM (view original):
There's a lot going on in Libya right now.  But you can read about it tomorrow when your newspaper reaches you!

No, no, no. Libya can wait. I'm a lot more worried about what you think about me, Mike. 

I thought you guys were against getting into other countries' business unless they were a direct threat to the US.    Is Libya a direct threat to the US?

KILLED MORE AMERIKANS THAN OTHER TERRORIST NATION IN THE WORLD

Posted by antoncresten on 8/22/2011 6:44:00 AM (view original):
OBAMA TOOK DOWN ANOTHER DICTATOR WITH CUNNING.

DUBYA WOULDA DONE IT COWBOY STYLE AND DRAGGED US INTO A 10 YEAR QUAGMIRE

Posted by swamphawk22 on 8/22/2011 1:45:00 AM (view original):
I was wondering what cable package you get that does not have MSNBC and Fox News.
They are on any package you would get.

I cannot make you watch TV. I think anyone who develops their world opinon from only Newspapers and Magazines is going to not get the feel for what America actually thinks. Your views are going to be knowledgable, but it is like reading the boxscore of a ballgame and not the recap. You will not capture the tension and flavor of life.

Posted by MikeT23 on 8/22/2011 6:39:00 AM (view original):
FWIW, I've already said I don't care if you watch or even own a TV.  I'm not trying to convince you of anything.   Have you rec'd your newspaper today?  What's going on in Libya?

Nice.   Were you drinking your imported cappuccino from a tiny cup when you started catching up on today's news?

Seriously, your pompous "I'm better than anyone who watches TV news" attitude is ridiculous.   I've decided to block you simply because I'm just not interested in your arrogant blather.   Good day.