I present to you this story, which just shows how much "vigorous debate" that this president, and our media, actually want these days. That would be none. I find this as sickening as I do the recently, quietly floated bill that would repeal or alter the 22nd amendment. You know the one- it limits presidents to two terms.
As a serious question (and I'm not trying to be insulting or snide), is this what voters on the left were hoping for? This is not liberalism. These are not liberal policies. This is shaping up to be statism, and it's frightening to me. To think that a guy like Barney Frank has been appointed as a "Compensation Czar", and is calling for GOVERNMENT control of salaries for executives of private companies, is frightening.
Apparently, everyone forgot that the old, original Czars? Not nice people. It's not a badge of honor to be called a Czar, and really all this appointing of Czars is because this administration cannot find people to appoint to regular cabinet posts- they don't survive the vetting process.
I do not understand how anyone on either side of the political spectrum is ok with the terrifying amount of power and control this administration is seizing domestically, while looking quite inexperienced and inept to the rest of the world- too much idealistic rhetoric in the face of danger.
Case in point? Obama calls for a peaceful solution between Israel and the Palestinians. He expects this magically to happen, and Israel says "Sure, how about a Palestinian state? We're cool with that." But just when you think peace is coming- Palestinians **** the idea, and are outraged.
Whether you're left or right of center, you should be free to make choices and decisions, and state your views and opinions. Complete governmental control over those choices is unfolding. Get mad. **** up. But for now, read this story below, and tell me you still think the media is neutral:
ABC TURNS PROGRAMMING OVER TO OBAMA; NEWS TO BE ANCHORED FROM INSIDE WHITE HOUSE
Tue Jun 16 2009 08:45:10 ET
On the night of June 24, the media and government become one, when ABC turns its programming over to President Obama and White House officials to push government run health care -- a move that has ignited an ethical firestorm!
Highlights on the agenda:
ABCNEWS anchor Charlie Gibson will deliver WORLD NEWS from the Blue Room of the White House.
The network plans a primetime special -- '************ for America' -- originating from the East Room, exclude opposing voices on the debate.
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Late Monday night, Republican National Committee Chief of Staff Ken McKay fired off a complaint to the head of ABCNEWS:
Dear Mr. Westin:
As the national debate on health care reform intensifies, I am deeply concerned and disappointed with ABC's astonishing decision to exclude opposing voices on this critical issue on June 24, 2009. Next Wednesday, ABC News will air a primetime health care reform “town hall” at the White House with President Barack Obama. In addition, according to an ABC News report, GOOD MORNING AMERICA, WORLD NEWS, NIGHTLINE and ABC’s web news “will all feature special programming on the president’s health care agenda.” This does not include the promotion, over the next 9 days, the president’s health care agenda will receive on ABC News programming.
Today, the Republican National Committee requested an opportunity to add our Party's views to those of the President's to ensure that all sides of the health care reform debate are presented. Our request was rejected. I believe that the President should have the ability to speak directly to the America people. However, I find it outrageous that ABC would prohibit our Party's opposing thoughts and ideas from this national debate, which affects millions of ABC viewers.
In the absence of opposition, I am concerned this event will become a glorified infomercial to promote the Democrat agenda. If that is the case, this primetime infomercial should be paid for out of the DNC coffers. President Obama does not hold a monopoly on health care reform ideas or on free airtime. The President has stated time and time again that he wants a bipartisan debate. Therefore, the Republican Party should be included in this primetime event, or the DNC should pay for your airtime.
Respectfully,
Ken McKay
Republican National Committee
Chief of Staff
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ABCNEWS Senior Vice President Kerry Smith on Tuesday responded to the RNC complaint, saying it contained 'false premises':
"ABCNEWS prides itself on covering all sides of important issues and asking direct questions of all newsmakers -- of all political persuasions -- even when others have taken a more partisan approach and even in the face of criticism from extremes on both ends of the political spectrum. ABCNEWS is looking for the most thoughtful and diverse voices on this issue.
"ABCNEWS alone will select those who will be in the audience asking questions of the president. Like any programs we broadcast, ABC News will have complete editorial control. To suggest otherwise is quite unfair to both our journalists and our audience."
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As a serious question (and I'm not trying to be insulting or snide), is this what voters on the left were hoping for? This is not liberalism. These are not liberal policies. This is shaping up to be statism, and it's frightening to me. To think that a guy like Barney Frank has been appointed as a "Compensation Czar", and is calling for GOVERNMENT control of salaries for executives of private companies, is frightening.
Apparently, everyone forgot that the old, original Czars? Not nice people. It's not a badge of honor to be called a Czar, and really all this appointing of Czars is because this administration cannot find people to appoint to regular cabinet posts- they don't survive the vetting process.
I do not understand how anyone on either side of the political spectrum is ok with the terrifying amount of power and control this administration is seizing domestically, while looking quite inexperienced and inept to the rest of the world- too much idealistic rhetoric in the face of danger.
Case in point? Obama calls for a peaceful solution between Israel and the Palestinians. He expects this magically to happen, and Israel says "Sure, how about a Palestinian state? We're cool with that." But just when you think peace is coming- Palestinians **** the idea, and are outraged.
Whether you're left or right of center, you should be free to make choices and decisions, and state your views and opinions. Complete governmental control over those choices is unfolding. Get mad. **** up. But for now, read this story below, and tell me you still think the media is neutral:
ABC TURNS PROGRAMMING OVER TO OBAMA; NEWS TO BE ANCHORED FROM INSIDE WHITE HOUSE
Tue Jun 16 2009 08:45:10 ET
On the night of June 24, the media and government become one, when ABC turns its programming over to President Obama and White House officials to push government run health care -- a move that has ignited an ethical firestorm!
Highlights on the agenda:
ABCNEWS anchor Charlie Gibson will deliver WORLD NEWS from the Blue Room of the White House.
The network plans a primetime special -- '************ for America' -- originating from the East Room, exclude opposing voices on the debate.
MORE
Late Monday night, Republican National Committee Chief of Staff Ken McKay fired off a complaint to the head of ABCNEWS:
Dear Mr. Westin:
As the national debate on health care reform intensifies, I am deeply concerned and disappointed with ABC's astonishing decision to exclude opposing voices on this critical issue on June 24, 2009. Next Wednesday, ABC News will air a primetime health care reform “town hall” at the White House with President Barack Obama. In addition, according to an ABC News report, GOOD MORNING AMERICA, WORLD NEWS, NIGHTLINE and ABC’s web news “will all feature special programming on the president’s health care agenda.” This does not include the promotion, over the next 9 days, the president’s health care agenda will receive on ABC News programming.
Today, the Republican National Committee requested an opportunity to add our Party's views to those of the President's to ensure that all sides of the health care reform debate are presented. Our request was rejected. I believe that the President should have the ability to speak directly to the America people. However, I find it outrageous that ABC would prohibit our Party's opposing thoughts and ideas from this national debate, which affects millions of ABC viewers.
In the absence of opposition, I am concerned this event will become a glorified infomercial to promote the Democrat agenda. If that is the case, this primetime infomercial should be paid for out of the DNC coffers. President Obama does not hold a monopoly on health care reform ideas or on free airtime. The President has stated time and time again that he wants a bipartisan debate. Therefore, the Republican Party should be included in this primetime event, or the DNC should pay for your airtime.
Respectfully,
Ken McKay
Republican National Committee
Chief of Staff
MORE
ABCNEWS Senior Vice President Kerry Smith on Tuesday responded to the RNC complaint, saying it contained 'false premises':
"ABCNEWS prides itself on covering all sides of important issues and asking direct questions of all newsmakers -- of all political persuasions -- even when others have taken a more partisan approach and even in the face of criticism from extremes on both ends of the political spectrum. ABCNEWS is looking for the most thoughtful and diverse voices on this issue.
"ABCNEWS alone will select those who will be in the audience asking questions of the president. Like any programs we broadcast, ABC News will have complete editorial control. To suggest otherwise is quite unfair to both our journalists and our audience."
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