Comments on: Power Line on CBS’ case … again http://hotair.com/archives/2008/03/02/power-line-on-cbs-case-again/ The world’s first, full-service conservative Internet broadcast network Mon, 13 Feb 2012 06:11:37 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: tyouth http://hotair.com/archives/2008/03/02/power-line-on-cbs-case-again/comment-page-1/#comment-986626 tyouth Mon, 03 Mar 2008 12:36:25 +0000 http://hotair.com/archives/2008/03/02/power-line-on-cbs-case-again/#comment-986626 Re. Rather; I wonder that Chris Mathews still features Rather as a member of his panel on "Hardball". One would think that Rather, a journalist shown to be lacking in the most basic journalistic ethics, would be the last person to have on a "hardball" panel (unless "hardball" is not supposed to refer to "the truth, no matter where the truth leads us"). Maybe Chris M. owes Rather for something in the past or is just a friend, throwing Rather a bone. Re. Rather; I wonder that Chris Mathews still features Rather as a member of his panel on “Hardball”. One would think that Rather, a journalist shown to be lacking in the most basic journalistic ethics, would be the last person to have on a “hardball” panel (unless “hardball” is not supposed to refer to “the truth, no matter where the truth leads us”).

Maybe Chris M. owes Rather for something in the past or is just a friend, throwing Rather a bone.

]]> By: jimbo2008 http://hotair.com/archives/2008/03/02/power-line-on-cbs-case-again/comment-page-1/#comment-986183 jimbo2008 Mon, 03 Mar 2008 00:42:05 +0000 http://hotair.com/archives/2008/03/02/power-line-on-cbs-case-again/#comment-986183 Does this not ring of Rathergate? which was ANOTHER CBS slander. Of course, Siegelman CANNOT be guilty of bribery as he was convicted, it's all a Karl Rove plot!! uh huh, RIGHT!!! Does this not ring of Rathergate? which was ANOTHER CBS slander. Of course, Siegelman CANNOT be guilty of bribery as he was convicted, it’s all a Karl Rove plot!! uh huh, RIGHT!!!

]]> By: jimbo2008 http://hotair.com/archives/2008/03/02/power-line-on-cbs-case-again/comment-page-1/#comment-986181 jimbo2008 Mon, 03 Mar 2008 00:37:07 +0000 http://hotair.com/archives/2008/03/02/power-line-on-cbs-case-again/#comment-986181 As former CBS reporter And author of the great MSM expose book, <em>BIAS</em>, Bernie Goldberg would say: Yes, CBS IS biased to the left, but they are so ignorant they don't realize it... yeah, RIGHT!! As former CBS reporter And author of the great MSM expose book, BIAS, Bernie Goldberg would say: Yes, CBS IS biased to the left, but they are so ignorant they don’t realize it… yeah, RIGHT!!

]]> By: DngrMse http://hotair.com/archives/2008/03/02/power-line-on-cbs-case-again/comment-page-1/#comment-986116 DngrMse Sun, 02 Mar 2008 23:17:11 +0000 http://hotair.com/archives/2008/03/02/power-line-on-cbs-case-again/#comment-986116 <em>Danger mouse I don’t want to type 90 pages and I am not alone. daileyck1 on March 2, 2008 at 4:39 PM </em> Yes, I'm sure the other patients at DU are having a wonderful time with all this. But do you think you could give us the condensed version, maybe? This is'nt the first time CBS has screwed the pooch, (unless you're one to believe the TANG memos were legit.....ummm...do you?). Danger mouse

I don’t want to type 90 pages and I am not alone.

daileyck1 on March 2, 2008 at 4:39 PM

Yes, I’m sure the other patients at DU are having a wonderful time with all this. But do you think you could give us the condensed version, maybe? This is’nt the first time CBS has screwed the pooch, (unless you’re one to believe the TANG memos were legit…..ummm…do you?).

]]> By: Akzed http://hotair.com/archives/2008/03/02/power-line-on-cbs-case-again/comment-page-1/#comment-986107 Akzed Sun, 02 Mar 2008 22:58:06 +0000 http://hotair.com/archives/2008/03/02/power-line-on-cbs-case-again/#comment-986107 Haven't watched 60 mins since one of Clinton's rapees was interviewed oh, about ten years ago? That was probably the first time in the ten years before that. Haven’t watched 60 mins since one of Clinton’s rapees was interviewed oh, about ten years ago? That was probably the first time in the ten years before that.

]]> By: daileyck1 http://hotair.com/archives/2008/03/02/power-line-on-cbs-case-again/comment-page-1/#comment-986032 daileyck1 Sun, 02 Mar 2008 21:39:31 +0000 http://hotair.com/archives/2008/03/02/power-line-on-cbs-case-again/#comment-986032 Danger mouse I don't want to type 90 pages and I am not alone. Danger mouse

I don’t want to type 90 pages and I am not alone.

]]> By: Immolate http://hotair.com/archives/2008/03/02/power-line-on-cbs-case-again/comment-page-1/#comment-985972 Immolate Sun, 02 Mar 2008 20:59:30 +0000 http://hotair.com/archives/2008/03/02/power-line-on-cbs-case-again/#comment-985972 People understand "forged memo used to indict the current president during his campaign for reelection". "Crazy woman making up stories about a former presidential advisor when said president is not running for anything" isn't quite as compelling. Based on that, I doubt this story gets a fraction of the traction (poetry alert!) that Memogate got, or that CBS is held to account for it as they were for that fiasco. Correct me if I'm wrong. It would be fun if I was. It is a shame that CBS continues to squander their brand after such an opportunity for introspection. People understand “forged memo used to indict the current president during his campaign for reelection”. “Crazy woman making up stories about a former presidential advisor when said president is not running for anything” isn’t quite as compelling. Based on that, I doubt this story gets a fraction of the traction (poetry alert!) that Memogate got, or that CBS is held to account for it as they were for that fiasco. Correct me if I’m wrong. It would be fun if I was.

It is a shame that CBS continues to squander their brand after such an opportunity for introspection.

]]> By: DngrMse http://hotair.com/archives/2008/03/02/power-line-on-cbs-case-again/comment-page-1/#comment-985899 DngrMse Sun, 02 Mar 2008 19:58:26 +0000 http://hotair.com/archives/2008/03/02/power-line-on-cbs-case-again/#comment-985899 <em>It is not so much a rebuttal as frustration of idiocy</em> And yet, you can't quite bring yourself to expand on this idiocy....that you alone can see. It is not so much a rebuttal as frustration of idiocy

And yet, you can’t quite bring yourself to expand on this idiocy….that you alone can see.

]]> By: MayBee http://hotair.com/archives/2008/03/02/power-line-on-cbs-case-again/comment-page-1/#comment-985895 MayBee Sun, 02 Mar 2008 19:55:24 +0000 http://hotair.com/archives/2008/03/02/power-line-on-cbs-case-again/#comment-985895 CBS realized the problem with their TANG story was that the evidence they offered was quickly debunked. They learned their lesson, like any smart organization, and this time simply offered no proof whatsoever. CBS realized the problem with their TANG story was that the evidence they offered was quickly debunked. They learned their lesson, like any smart organization, and this time simply offered no proof whatsoever.

]]> By: SPQR http://hotair.com/archives/2008/03/02/power-line-on-cbs-case-again/comment-page-1/#comment-985872 SPQR Sun, 02 Mar 2008 19:39:39 +0000 http://hotair.com/archives/2008/03/02/power-line-on-cbs-case-again/#comment-985872 You are right, daileyck1, that your comment was not a rebuttal. And yes, we are frustrated with idiocy. That of CBS' idiocy and malignity. But your contribution is unimpressive. You are right, daileyck1, that your comment was not a rebuttal.

And yes, we are frustrated with idiocy. That of CBS’ idiocy and malignity. But your contribution is unimpressive.

]]> By: daileyck1 http://hotair.com/archives/2008/03/02/power-line-on-cbs-case-again/comment-page-1/#comment-985864 daileyck1 Sun, 02 Mar 2008 19:33:43 +0000 http://hotair.com/archives/2008/03/02/power-line-on-cbs-case-again/#comment-985864 It is not so much a rebuttal as frustration of idiocy It is not so much a rebuttal as frustration of idiocy

]]> By: DngrMse http://hotair.com/archives/2008/03/02/power-line-on-cbs-case-again/comment-page-1/#comment-985836 DngrMse Sun, 02 Mar 2008 19:14:47 +0000 http://hotair.com/archives/2008/03/02/power-line-on-cbs-case-again/#comment-985836 <em>God you people are stupid. daileyck1 on March 2, 2008 at 12:58 PM </em> What a stinging rebuttal! God you people are stupid.

daileyck1 on March 2, 2008 at 12:58 PM

What a stinging rebuttal!

]]> By: andycanuck http://hotair.com/archives/2008/03/02/power-line-on-cbs-case-again/comment-page-1/#comment-985801 andycanuck Sun, 02 Mar 2008 18:51:36 +0000 http://hotair.com/archives/2008/03/02/power-line-on-cbs-case-again/#comment-985801 CBS: truly the network of the unblinking eye. CBS: truly the network of the unblinking eye.

]]> By: THE CHOSEN ONE http://hotair.com/archives/2008/03/02/power-line-on-cbs-case-again/comment-page-1/#comment-985743 THE CHOSEN ONE Sun, 02 Mar 2008 18:06:36 +0000 http://hotair.com/archives/2008/03/02/power-line-on-cbs-case-again/#comment-985743 God you people are stupid. daileyck1 on March 2, 2008 at 12:58 PM Wow, you really explained the how/why/when/where of your point so elequantly, that I feel priveledged to share the same thread. God you people are stupid.

daileyck1 on March 2, 2008 at 12:58 PM

Wow, you really explained the how/why/when/where of your point so elequantly, that I feel priveledged to share the same thread.

]]> By: daileyck1 http://hotair.com/archives/2008/03/02/power-line-on-cbs-case-again/comment-page-1/#comment-985738 daileyck1 Sun, 02 Mar 2008 17:58:35 +0000 http://hotair.com/archives/2008/03/02/power-line-on-cbs-case-again/#comment-985738 God you people are stupid. God you people are stupid.

]]> By: THE CHOSEN ONE http://hotair.com/archives/2008/03/02/power-line-on-cbs-case-again/comment-page-1/#comment-985725 THE CHOSEN ONE Sun, 02 Mar 2008 17:48:11 +0000 http://hotair.com/archives/2008/03/02/power-line-on-cbs-case-again/#comment-985725 Do I believe that Karl Rove would want and did get dirty information on this guy? Answer: YES Do I believe Karl Rove would be dumb enough to leave a trail right to his front door? Answer: No Do I believe that Karl Rove would want and did get dirty information on this guy? Answer: YES Do I believe Karl Rove would be dumb enough to leave a trail right to his front door?
Answer: No

]]> By: Dave Shay http://hotair.com/archives/2008/03/02/power-line-on-cbs-case-again/comment-page-1/#comment-985721 Dave Shay Sun, 02 Mar 2008 17:46:56 +0000 http://hotair.com/archives/2008/03/02/power-line-on-cbs-case-again/#comment-985721 This CBS story is missing an important element: it doesn't include hiring actors to stage an Islamophobia event at a NASCAR race that "Karl" attended in a "Red State". The 60 Minutes crew must be slacking off a little. Were they impacted by the Hollywood writers' strike? This CBS story is missing an important element: it doesn’t include hiring actors to stage an Islamophobia event at a NASCAR race that “Karl” attended in a “Red State”. The 60 Minutes crew must be slacking off a little. Were they impacted by the Hollywood writers’ strike?

]]> By: Cold Steel http://hotair.com/archives/2008/03/02/power-line-on-cbs-case-again/comment-page-1/#comment-985702 Cold Steel Sun, 02 Mar 2008 17:25:38 +0000 http://hotair.com/archives/2008/03/02/power-line-on-cbs-case-again/#comment-985702 bigred on March 2, 2008 at 12:10 PM The more they air this tripe the more it sticks. This consistent conspiratorial drone becomes conventional wisdom. The conventional wisdom then gets re-written into curriculum. The curriculum then is accepted as fact. Media elites wind up controlling history through monopolizing the dissemination of language. I agree with Bigred, they do get caught sometimes (memogate, etc.) but that's because they jumped the gun too quickly. When they're pressed for time, it's harder to build "facts" or "evidence." When they have a lot of time, the constant droning makes up for lack of evidence. bigred on March 2, 2008 at 12:10 PM

The more they air this tripe the more it sticks. This consistent conspiratorial drone becomes conventional wisdom. The conventional wisdom then gets re-written into curriculum. The curriculum then is accepted as fact. Media elites wind up controlling history through monopolizing the dissemination of language. I agree with Bigred, they do get caught sometimes (memogate, etc.) but that’s because they jumped the gun too quickly. When they’re pressed for time, it’s harder to build “facts” or “evidence.” When they have a lot of time, the constant droning makes up for lack of evidence.

]]> By: bigred http://hotair.com/archives/2008/03/02/power-line-on-cbs-case-again/comment-page-1/#comment-985685 bigred Sun, 02 Mar 2008 17:10:50 +0000 http://hotair.com/archives/2008/03/02/power-line-on-cbs-case-again/#comment-985685 The worst part is, there will never been any retribution for CBS airing this ridiculous story. There will be no apology. There will be no follow-up by the MSM other than FOX. And the nonsense will continue. It is just further proof that you can run an untrue, slanderous story about any Republican and get away with it. Memogate was the rare exception. The worst part is, there will never been any retribution for CBS airing this ridiculous story.

There will be no apology. There will be no follow-up by the MSM other than FOX.

And the nonsense will continue.

It is just further proof that you can run an untrue, slanderous story about any Republican and get away with it.

Memogate was the rare exception.

]]> By: pueblo1032 http://hotair.com/archives/2008/03/02/power-line-on-cbs-case-again/comment-page-1/#comment-985670 pueblo1032 Sun, 02 Mar 2008 16:57:19 +0000 http://hotair.com/archives/2008/03/02/power-line-on-cbs-case-again/#comment-985670 Does anyone still take this "SHOW" seriously?? I stopped watching this tripe about 15 yrs ago. Does anyone still take this “SHOW” seriously?? I stopped watching this tripe about 15 yrs ago.

]]> By: THE CHOSEN ONE http://hotair.com/archives/2008/03/02/power-line-on-cbs-case-again/comment-page-1/#comment-985626 THE CHOSEN ONE Sun, 02 Mar 2008 16:28:20 +0000 http://hotair.com/archives/2008/03/02/power-line-on-cbs-case-again/#comment-985626 How can we really settle this? I know, have a trial with evidence and stuff. Have these guys called Lawyers try to persuade a group of citizens called Jurors. Finally, after it's all over have let these jurors who have listened to the evidence and stuff return a decision called a verdict. How can we really settle this? I know, have a trial with evidence and stuff. Have these guys called Lawyers try to persuade a group of citizens called Jurors. Finally, after it’s all over have let these jurors who have listened to the evidence and stuff return a decision called a verdict.

]]> By: Rusty Bill http://hotair.com/archives/2008/03/02/power-line-on-cbs-case-again/comment-page-1/#comment-985615 Rusty Bill Sun, 02 Mar 2008 16:19:24 +0000 http://hotair.com/archives/2008/03/02/power-line-on-cbs-case-again/#comment-985615 I must have missed the original report on this, as well as the earlier RatherGate scandal. Probably because I have not paid any attention to the so-called "mainstream media" in over twenty-five years. As an Air Force veteran, I grew tired of references to Lockheed C-141 <em>Starlifter</em> transports as "bombers", <em>Spruance</em>-class destroyers as "battleships" and .50-cal machineguns as "cannon". If the MSM couldn't pick up a <em>Jane's</em>, call a local recruiter or even spend two minutes on the then-nascent Web to get these simple facts correct, how could I trust them on more esoteric subjects like economics, politics and foreign policy? So I turned off my TV and let lapse my subscriptions to <em>Time</em>, <em>Newsweek</em> and <em>U. S. News and World Report</em>, as well as my local newspaper. Since then, I have gotten all my news from the Web, courtesy of our fair hostess Michelle, Charles Johnston over at LGF, the PowerLine guys and others. As far as I am concerned, the MSM has become a nightmare combination of <em>National Enquirer</em> and the Democratic Party publicity office. I must have missed the original report on this, as well as the earlier RatherGate scandal. Probably because I have not paid any attention to the so-called “mainstream media” in over twenty-five years.

As an Air Force veteran, I grew tired of references to Lockheed C-141 Starlifter transports as “bombers”, Spruance-class destroyers as “battleships” and .50-cal machineguns as “cannon”. If the MSM couldn’t pick up a Jane’s, call a local recruiter or even spend two minutes on the then-nascent Web to get these simple facts correct, how could I trust them on more esoteric subjects like economics, politics and foreign policy?

So I turned off my TV and let lapse my subscriptions to Time, Newsweek and U. S. News and World Report, as well as my local newspaper. Since then, I have gotten all my news from the Web, courtesy of our fair hostess Michelle, Charles Johnston over at LGF, the PowerLine guys and others.

As far as I am concerned, the MSM has become a nightmare combination of National Enquirer and the Democratic Party publicity office.

]]> By: volsense http://hotair.com/archives/2008/03/02/power-line-on-cbs-case-again/comment-page-1/#comment-985598 volsense Sun, 02 Mar 2008 15:48:52 +0000 http://hotair.com/archives/2008/03/02/power-line-on-cbs-case-again/#comment-985598 It is hard to believe that the National Enquirer has become the standard bearer for news organizations and the New York Times and CBS have to desperately strive to keep up with them. The truth to a liberal is not whether something is true or not, but what you wish the truth to be. It is hard to believe that the National Enquirer has become the standard bearer for news organizations and the New York Times and CBS have to desperately strive to keep up with them. The truth to a liberal is not whether something is true or not, but what you wish the truth to be.

]]> By: Rick http://hotair.com/archives/2008/03/02/power-line-on-cbs-case-again/comment-page-1/#comment-985597 Rick Sun, 02 Mar 2008 15:48:21 +0000 http://hotair.com/archives/2008/03/02/power-line-on-cbs-case-again/#comment-985597 <blockquote>How this relates to the 2008 voting cycle is quite flimsy. CBS must enjoy losing credibility and advertising. Since this is a discussion on crazy conspiracies, I blame this on Andy Rooney—this has fossilized cook/nutjob written all over it. Cold Steel on March 2, 2008 at 9:59 AM</blockquote> That's what I'm trying to figure out - they must truly believe Rove/Bush will play a big part in the 08 election. Either that, or this is payback to Bushco for the TANG fiasco, and they think it will somehow spill over to McCain and the Repubs. Anyway you look at it, it's going to blow up in their face...again. Can't wait to see who they'll fire this time.

How this relates to the 2008 voting cycle is quite flimsy. CBS must enjoy losing credibility and advertising.

Since this is a discussion on crazy conspiracies, I blame this on Andy Rooney—this has fossilized cook/nutjob written all over it.

Cold Steel on March 2, 2008 at 9:59 AM

That’s what I’m trying to figure out – they must truly believe Rove/Bush will play a big part in the 08 election. Either that, or this is payback to Bushco for the TANG fiasco, and they think it will somehow spill over to McCain and the Repubs. Anyway you look at it, it’s going to blow up in their face…again.

Can’t wait to see who they’ll fire this time.

]]> By: Cold Steel http://hotair.com/archives/2008/03/02/power-line-on-cbs-case-again/comment-page-1/#comment-985548 Cold Steel Sun, 02 Mar 2008 14:59:51 +0000 http://hotair.com/archives/2008/03/02/power-line-on-cbs-case-again/#comment-985548 With National Enquirer leaking Clinton's it's-not-sexcapade and CBS repeatedly releasing nut-job rantings, have the two organizations officially switched mission statements? My favorite issue with this story is relevance. CBS goes after a 2002 Alabama-gubernatorial election and Karl Rove's supposed influence. Didn't they get the memo that the puppetmaster is now working Newsweek and guest spots on Fox? How this relates to the 2008 voting cycle is quite flimsy. CBS must enjoy losing credibility and advertising. Since this is a discussion on crazy conspiracies, I blame this on Andy Rooney---this has fossilized cook/nutjob written all over it. With National Enquirer leaking Clinton’s it’s-not-sexcapade and CBS repeatedly releasing nut-job rantings, have the two organizations officially switched mission statements? My favorite issue with this story is relevance. CBS goes after a 2002 Alabama-gubernatorial election and Karl Rove’s supposed influence. Didn’t they get the memo that the puppetmaster is now working Newsweek and guest spots on Fox? How this relates to the 2008 voting cycle is quite flimsy. CBS must enjoy losing credibility and advertising.

Since this is a discussion on crazy conspiracies, I blame this on Andy Rooney—this has fossilized cook/nutjob written all over it.

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