MeadiaMatters: Conservative media figures and outlets have falsely claimed a New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM) survey found that 46 percent of primary care physicians would consider leaving their profession if Democrats’ health care reform bill passes. In fact, NEJM says that the 3-month-old email “survey” was not published in or conducted by NEJM. [ READ MORE ]
Two IDIOTS Agree: Hannity, Palin agree health care legislative procedure is “unconstitutional“, “un-American“ Note: One dropped out of college, the other had to attend five different colleges before getting a measely degree in Journalism
Beck purports to analyze how Obama was scarred because both his parents “le[ft] him” for “Marxism“
Beck revives witch hunt to paint Obama advisers as Marxists, Maoists and communists
The Palin debate debacle: Former McCain campaign manager Steve Schmidt revealed that making Sarah Palin a viable vice presidential candidate was an uphill battle, and that Palin believed that her candidacy was “God’s Plan.”
In an interview with the CBS news magazine “60 Minutes,” last weekend, Steve Schmidt described Palin as “very calm and non-plussed” after McCain met with her at his Arizona ranch just before putting her on the Republican ticket.
Schmidt said he asked Palin about her serenity in the face of becoming “one of the most famous people in the world.” He quoted her as saying, “It’s God’s plan.”
Schmidt was interviewed by “60 Minutes” for a segment about the new book about the 2008 presidential race, “Game Change,” by John Heilemann of New York magazine and Mark Halperin of Time magazine.
According to Schmidt, Governor Palin was a total air-head who had no clue as to what led to the breakup of Korea or what caused the world wars or even the functions of the Federal Reserve.
Elsewhere, reports indicate that this GOP DingBat is set to join the shit-hole Fox News — to help spread her lies, while stuffing her crotch with hundreds of thousands of dollars, some brazenly gouged from her equally unschooled, mis-informed, decrepit and bigoted Republican faithful
“I am thrilled to be joining the great talent and management team at Fox News (LIES),” Palin said in a statement posted on the network’s Web site. “It’s wonderful to be part of a place that so values fair and balanced news”. LOL!, … OO00ps ….er, you mean ….fair and balanced Racism, Race-Baiting, Bigotry, SMEARS, LIES & Innuendo
Fox News hired Palin despite her months of pushing false claims and bogus information, including the “Lie of the Year” that the Democrats’ health care bill includes “death panels.”
Welcome To Fox, Mrs. Palin. We’re Sure You’ll Fit Right In
Factually Challenged News Channel Hires Factually Challenged Palin — The New York Times reported that Fox News has hired Sarah Palin as a contributor who “will appear on the network’s programming on a regular basis as part of a multi-year deal” and “will host an occasional series that will run on the network from time to time.” [ READ MORE ]
“At a speech in Wisconsin this week, Sarah Palin noted how the words ‘In God We Trust‘ had been moved to the edge of the new dollar coins. ‘Who calls a shot like that?‘ she reportedly asked, before identifying the change as part of a ‘disturbing trend.‘ Some read this as an implied criticism of the Obama administration, even though the decision to redesign the coins was made by the Republican-led congress in 2005.” [ FromTheWeek.com ]
Sarah Palin may not know anything about foreign policy or economics, but she knows which side of the bread is buttered.
Palin is aware that she must keep her evangelical base happy, that’s why in her speeches she always includes a line that will resonate with the holy rollers.
Fundamentalists believe that the guvmint is at war with Christians, and Palin is feeding into this paranoia by insinuating that Obama was behind the decision to move the words “In God We Trust” to the edge of the new dollar coins.
The decision to redesign the coins was made by the Republican-led Congress in 2005. Obama isn’t behind the move to ban the words “In God We Trust” from our currency.
The press and the intelligentsia are flabbergasted by Palin’s popularity despite her cluelessness about the major issues of the day. They fail to realize that Palin’s supporters don’t expect their Messiah to be an expert on climate change or geopolitics. As long as Palin rails against abortion, sodomites and the conspiracy to ban Christmas, her devotees will stand by her come hell or high water.
America must be faithful to its cherished principle of separation of church and state, the word “god” should be anathema in anything having to do with the government.
If our nation is ever to be free from religious superstition, evangelicals like Palin and more progressive Christians like Obama must both adhere to the principle of separation of church and state.
MediaMatters: The Right-wing Media Spin Cycle: Lie, Terrify, Win, Repeat — Media Matters for America has released a new video demonstrating how the conservative echo chamber operates in the age of President Obama. Conservative activists – aided by Fox News, a political organization disguised as a news network – use distortions, lies, and smear tactics to shape public opinion and influence national policy. [ READ MORE ]
The ‘Rouge‘ book, with a similar name and cover, will be put out by a new company, OR Books, says Publisher’s Marketplace, which says it will be composed of “essays assembled by Nation editors Richard Kim and Betsy Reed.” Joe Kimball/MinnPost.Com
I have little faith in the common sense and intelligence of most Americans, and I have no doubt that Palin’s memoir (penned by a ghostwriter) will sell very well. I will be one of those in the minority who will purchase “Going Rouge” instead of “Going Rogue.”
Sarah Palin exemplifies the superficiality and vanity of American pop culture. A wink, designer glasses, homespun “wisdom“, a fancy wardrobe, a penchant for spitting out photogenic children, a handsome spouse, and a little rouge has taken Palin to the heights of political power.
A collection of rejected Penthouse Forum letters would be more edifying than Palin’s book. Shame on those who buy Palin’s book, may their children grow up to be as enlightened and intelligent as their idol.
