Comments on: Losing The Media http://bluecrabboulevard.com/2007/03/24/losing-the-media/ Summum nec metuas diem, nec optes - Marcus Valerius Martialis Thu, 19 Apr 2012 09:00:56 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.4 By: Cadillac Tight http://bluecrabboulevard.com/2007/03/24/losing-the-media/comment-page-1/#comment-57307 Cadillac Tight Thu, 05 Apr 2007 16:24:42 +0000 http://bluecrabboulevard.com/2007/03/24/losing-the-media/#comment-57307 <strong>Democratic media cover: Chipping away?...</strong> Gaius at Blue Crab Boulevard has an interesting follow up to his original post on the Dems losing their media cover: This kind of slam is not usually directed at Democrats these days by the major media. But while the...... Democratic media cover: Chipping away?…

Gaius at Blue Crab Boulevard has an interesting follow up to his original post on the Dems losing their media cover: This kind of slam is not usually directed at Democrats these days by the major media. But while the……

]]> By: Blue Crab Boulevard » The Rise And (Prat)Fall Of Nancy Pelosi http://bluecrabboulevard.com/2007/03/24/losing-the-media/comment-page-1/#comment-57295 Blue Crab Boulevard » The Rise And (Prat)Fall Of Nancy Pelosi Thu, 05 Apr 2007 12:25:53 +0000 http://bluecrabboulevard.com/2007/03/24/losing-the-media/#comment-57295 [...] I warned that the media was sending a serious warning to the Democratic leadership in Congress that they were rapidly running out of media cover. All the signs were there when two major newspapers published editorials critical of the way the supplemental spending bill was being handled. Nancy Pelosi refused to pay attention to the warning signs, however. And today the Washington Post unleashed a broadside at her over her "pratfall in Damascus" - their exact words. HOUSE SPEAKER Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) offered an excellent demonstration yesterday of why members of Congress should not attempt to supplant the secretary of state when traveling abroad. After a meeting with Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad in Damascus, Ms. Pelosi announced that she had delivered a message from Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert that "Israel was ready to engage in peace talks" with Syria. What's more, she added, Mr. Assad was ready to "resume the peace process" as well. Having announced this seeming diplomatic breakthrough, Ms. Pelosi suggested that her Kissingerian shuttle diplomacy was just getting started. "We expressed our interest in using our good offices in promoting peace between Israel and Syria," she said. [...] [...] I warned that the media was sending a serious warning to the Democratic leadership in Congress that they were rapidly running out of media cover. All the signs were there when two major newspapers published editorials critical of the way the supplemental spending bill was being handled. Nancy Pelosi refused to pay attention to the warning signs, however. And today the Washington Post unleashed a broadside at her over her "pratfall in Damascus" – their exact words. HOUSE SPEAKER Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) offered an excellent demonstration yesterday of why members of Congress should not attempt to supplant the secretary of state when traveling abroad. After a meeting with Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad in Damascus, Ms. Pelosi announced that she had delivered a message from Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert that "Israel was ready to engage in peace talks" with Syria. What's more, she added, Mr. Assad was ready to "resume the peace process" as well. Having announced this seeming diplomatic breakthrough, Ms. Pelosi suggested that her Kissingerian shuttle diplomacy was just getting started. "We expressed our interest in using our good offices in promoting peace between Israel and Syria," she said. [...]

]]> By: Blackhawk http://bluecrabboulevard.com/2007/03/24/losing-the-media/comment-page-1/#comment-56864 Blackhawk Tue, 27 Mar 2007 01:20:58 +0000 http://bluecrabboulevard.com/2007/03/24/losing-the-media/#comment-56864 More food for thought: http://www.commentarymagazine.com/cm/main/viewArticle.aip?id=10856&page=all h/t Castle Former Republican: you might find that article interesting. Also, check this post (also h/t Castle): http://themiddleground.blogspot.com/2007/03/what-they-have-wrought-what-they-will.html More food for thought:

http://www.commentarymagazine.com/cm/main/viewArticle.aip?id=10856&page=all

h/t Castle

Former Republican: you might find that article interesting. Also, check this post (also h/t Castle):

http://themiddleground.blogspot.com/2007/03/what-they-have-wrought-what-they-will.html

]]> By: Former Republican http://bluecrabboulevard.com/2007/03/24/losing-the-media/comment-page-1/#comment-56824 Former Republican Sun, 25 Mar 2007 21:39:22 +0000 http://bluecrabboulevard.com/2007/03/24/losing-the-media/#comment-56824 If Pelosi has "veered too far left" why do you think she has done that? If you think that Pelosi is not acting in accordance with what she judges best for the US, but rather for political gain, please explain why her political judgment is so poor. She is not a fool, and I am sure you don't really think she is in the pay of Al Qaeda. My own opinion, for what it's worth, is that she like many other Americans has concluded that the war is doing grave damage to America and that an orderly withdrawal is the least bad solution. No question, pulling out would probably result in disasters. Staying in is probably going to result in disasters. When faced with alternatives that are all bad, it is not helpful to point out that one of the alternatives is bad. You have to decide which alternative is the least bad. I am sure Pelosi is perfectly aware of the political risks you point out of "veering too far left." Therefore, IMHO, she is displaying more political courage than we usually see. She has chosen to take the risks, in the best interest of the country. If Pelosi has “veered too far left” why do you think she has done that? If you think that Pelosi is not acting in accordance with what she judges best for the US, but rather for political gain, please explain why her political judgment is so poor. She is not a fool, and I am sure you don’t really think she is in the pay of Al Qaeda.

My own opinion, for what it’s worth, is that she like many other Americans has concluded that the war is doing grave damage to America and that an orderly withdrawal is the least bad solution. No question, pulling out would probably result in disasters. Staying in is probably going to result in disasters. When faced with alternatives that are all bad, it is not helpful to point out that one of the alternatives is bad. You have to decide which alternative is the least bad.

I am sure Pelosi is perfectly aware of the political risks you point out of “veering too far left.” Therefore, IMHO, she is displaying more political courage than we usually see. She has chosen to take the risks, in the best interest of the country.

]]> By: Pirate's Cove http://bluecrabboulevard.com/2007/03/24/losing-the-media/comment-page-1/#comment-56788 Pirate's Cove Sun, 25 Mar 2007 12:59:07 +0000 http://bluecrabboulevard.com/2007/03/24/losing-the-media/#comment-56788 <strong>Sorta Blogless Sunday Pinup...</strong> And a happy Sunday to all! This pinup is obviously by Gil Elvgren, with a little help. It's almost that time for sun and fun at the beach, don't ya think? What's happening out there? Blogs for Bush has an incredible video about "How ... Sorta Blogless Sunday Pinup…

And a happy Sunday to all! This pinup is obviously by Gil Elvgren, with a little help. It's almost that time for sun and fun at the beach, don't ya think?
What's happening out there?

Blogs for Bush has an incredible video about "How …

]]> By: crosspatch http://bluecrabboulevard.com/2007/03/24/losing-the-media/comment-page-1/#comment-56778 crosspatch Sat, 24 Mar 2007 19:25:22 +0000 http://bluecrabboulevard.com/2007/03/24/losing-the-media/#comment-56778 I saw a Pelosi staffer at the Big 5 sporting goods frantically searching for a paddle. Wonder what all that was about. Mentioned something about Schidt Creek or something. I couldn't find it on the map. I saw a Pelosi staffer at the Big 5 sporting goods frantically searching for a paddle. Wonder what all that was about. Mentioned something about Schidt Creek or something. I couldn’t find it on the map.

]]> By: syn http://bluecrabboulevard.com/2007/03/24/losing-the-media/comment-page-1/#comment-56776 syn Sat, 24 Mar 2007 18:02:15 +0000 http://bluecrabboulevard.com/2007/03/24/losing-the-media/#comment-56776 Those freshman Democrats who won their seats on a campaign of 'anti-corruption' will have to come up with some good explanation for having betrayal their constituents. Those freshman Democrats who won their seats on a campaign of ‘anti-corruption’ will have to come up with some good explanation for having betrayal their constituents.

]]> By: feeblemind http://bluecrabboulevard.com/2007/03/24/losing-the-media/comment-page-1/#comment-56764 feeblemind Sat, 24 Mar 2007 16:48:43 +0000 http://bluecrabboulevard.com/2007/03/24/losing-the-media/#comment-56764 I hope you are right, but I don't share your optimism. I hope you are right, but I don’t share your optimism.

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