tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6803135128442396638.post8884452877879088491..comments2023-10-31T06:20:45.622-05:00Comments on Raving Black Lunatic: Come On Now, Let's Get RealBig Manhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02510881583909431416noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6803135128442396638.post-9103045725199916992008-10-02T20:34:00.000-05:002008-10-02T20:34:00.000-05:00What about Tom Brokaw's bias? Will they challenge ...What about Tom Brokaw's bias? Will they challenge him, too? <BR/><BR/><A HREF="http://www.dailykos.com/story/2008/10/2/175841/477/209/618121" REL="nofollow">David Plouffe Rolls on Tom Brokaw After McCain's Gwen Ifill Complaint</A>nonie3234https://www.blogger.com/profile/03441839487910865361noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6803135128442396638.post-47339818866517722462008-10-02T14:11:00.000-05:002008-10-02T14:11:00.000-05:00Ifil must have refused to give them the questions ...Ifil must have refused to give them the questions before hand!!!!!!<BR/><BR/>I agree, Big Man. I'm sure you know that Tom Brokaw, who has described himself as a liason b/t NBC and McCain, will be hosting an upcoming debate. Who will protest this? Brokaw made himself look like an incredulous asshole on MTP last weekend by citing a ONE MONTH old poll-that showed McCain leading Obama by some 8 points or whatever-at the end of the show leaving no time for rebuttal. These flipping polls are run everyday. His stunt was deceitful and showed a total lack of journalistic integrity. McCain has consistantly been waaay behind ever since this Wall Street debacle and he knows it. Thus, I can't believe McCain would have the audacity to invoke Ifil's name while having this whopping skeleton in his closet!!!!!!!!!<BR/><BR/>GOP, the hypocrisy knows no bounds.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6803135128442396638.post-2392412687532723792008-10-02T14:01:00.000-05:002008-10-02T14:01:00.000-05:00UppityThe race issues isn't with Republicans. Alth...Uppity<BR/><BR/>The race issues isn't with Republicans. Although they are playing on latent racism, they might make the same complaints if Ifill was a white man or woman. The race issue comes into play with how the issue is reported and handled by the media. If this Tim Russert the issue would have have been laughed off instead of discussed for serveral days. That's the difference. And I think that difference is due to race.Big Manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02510881583909431416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6803135128442396638.post-62299162155918043342008-10-02T13:57:00.000-05:002008-10-02T13:57:00.000-05:00Yes, she is, and the sista has certainly earned he...Yes, she is, and the sista has certainly earned her right to be in her position tonight. However, I know Obama doesn't like to work this way, but he had a chance here to really screw McPalin over. He could have come out late yesterday and said "You know what, I can see your concerns with Ifill, so I've asked her to recuse herself. Instead, (some respected journalist who would potentially crucify Palin on her non-answers) is our choice as moderator." McCain would either have to accept that possible/probable train wreck, or back down, effectively eliminating any avenue to attack Ifill's neutrality, no matter what happens. If he tried to complain about the new choice of moderator, their fear would be unmasked for all America to see.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6803135128442396638.post-61025633163346308842008-10-02T13:15:00.000-05:002008-10-02T13:15:00.000-05:00First, I REALLY don't think this was a race issue....First, I REALLY don't think this was a race issue.<BR/><BR/>This is nothing more than Republican strategy to make it softer for Palin. If they could crucify Ifill, then if Palin just COMPLETELY tanks, they can always use Ifill as a scapegoat. The fact that ideologies and philosophies are made down race lines is the only influence of race in here.<BR/><BR/>My argument in favor of Ifill going forward tonight is that had she written a book about women in politics would we have heard the same outcry? Moreover, I would have bought this argument if they brought it up once the debate schedule was released, but to make an issue out of it two days before the debate is just plain ol' tacky!<BR/><BR/>I categorically don't buy the argument that THIS instance is an exhibit of this countries race problem. Now, I'm with you on NABJ having to do a press release and no one else--but by the same token, there is no National Association of White Journalists. But I understand, these black-only organisations were created out of crisis moments in our country, and we still have to fuckin (oh yeah, I can cuss on this one) be apologists for our own ideologies.<BR/><BR/>Where I'm coming from, just do like Tim Russert--state where we stand and keep on moving. So far, I think Ifill is handling this quite well.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6803135128442396638.post-65982326306782075292008-10-02T12:49:00.000-05:002008-10-02T12:49:00.000-05:00I love Ifill, and the entire Newshour staff, it's ...I love Ifill, and the entire Newshour staff, it's the only news I watch... however, this is some ridiculously juicy ammunition for the right to use as cover for any gaffes Palin makes. She should have recused herself, even if the book is non-partisan. I don't want the right having any talking points like this!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com