Gee I am sorry if our definition of "liberal" doesn't match your own, or the rest of the planet as you say.
From the view of the voting US citizen there is a distinct "liberal" and "conservative" spectrum which more or less reflects our society. It is a relative term that means something to the average US citizen, so get over it.
When we all start participating in the next "planet" wide election we can iron that out.
So you were driving a Chevy pickup observing George Bush firsthand not serving honorably, when you were involved in a side-impact accident?
Yes, I guess we should stop nitpicking Rather, I mean forging documents to backup your story isn't that bad, is it?
You can't see the bias, I think you are missing the forest because of the trees.
If as you say, There is a large body of evidence to support Bush flaking out on his Gaurd Duty, why did Rather et al have to use forged documents? If there was any real evidence, why would someone risk commiting a felony by presenting fakes, when the "real" evidence is on hand?
Whoa there, IMHO, the majority (not the vast majority) of the American media is way left. You site "Wash Post and Times", how about the CBS, NBC, Boston Globe, and worst of all the New York Times.
If we do away with the EC completely, this will only get worse. The candidates will spend all their time in the 2-3 large urban areas and ignore even more of the country.
Changing the EC to reflect the pop vote within each state may help.
Interesting but irrelevant, seems like political fluff.
I do think it is flawed, though, in that the site offers links to other sites with information on the candidates. People should do their own research without being pointed to any particular list of sites. Opens the door to slanting.
I disagree with your opinion. Doing away with the Electorial College totally in favor of popular vote, would simply shift power in favor of the few states with the highest populations. So instead of the current 4 to 5 battle ground states, you would have New York and California with their large urban population in complete control.
I think we need to change the all or nothing portion of the system, but we cannot do away with it entirely.
How can F911 be considered for an Academy Award consideration for Best Documentary, when it not really a documentary?
Now if there was an award for "Croqumentary", well I think F911 would have a chance.
I think MM needs to lookup the definition of "documentary", and then he can lookup the definition of "journalism" and pass that on to his friends in the mainstream media, like CNN (Clinton News Network).
While, I must admit to not having compiled any hard data, it certainly seems to me that the "moding" system here on Slashdot, seems to be listing to the left.
I would like to see some analysis, after this thread cools down, to see if a pattern appears.
If a pattern indeed appears, in either direction, I would suggest that, at least in the political arena, the "bias" be removed from the system, and all posts are rated equally.
Just a thought.
If there was a "legitimate" challenge to the Florida results, the Dems, along with the main stream liberal media, would have been screaming bloody murder the second it was discovered. Even NYT's, after six months of "digging" couldn't find any credible evidence.
everything in the documentary was 'facts'
How about Moore's accusation that "Bush" allowed members of the Bin Laden family to leave after 911, when Richard Clarke stated clearly that it was his decision to allow them to leave, not Bush's. And he testified to that at the 911 hearings.
That is fact. And Moore has never acknowledged this, and if memory serves he did state that he would pay anyone $10,000.00 if they could find a factual error in his "croqumentary".
Hmmm I wonder if the check is in the mail...
Michael Moore is a very dangerous person, not only is he a KoolAid drinking left-wing nut, he also makes pitchers (pun intended) of his own brand of loony juice. Instead of adding water, though, his recipe calls for a liberal (again pun intended) dose of lies.
I personally don't have a problem with him voicing his opinions, I don't agree with him, but I honestly think he feels he is helping people. (Who I am not quite sure.) However, instead of simply presenting his views, he feels the need to seriously mislead and outright lie to his viewers, which leaves me with absolutely no respect for him.
No matter how noble his intensions, the ends do not justify the means.
This thread was about "Getting Accurate Political Information?", so I don't think you should mention Michael Moore. ("Accurate" and "Michael Moore" in the same sentence do not mix.)
Yes, your right, because if the Aliens see the US dump George Bush for John Kerry, they will decide we aren't smart enough to bother dealing with, and may even destroy our entire planet so our kind won't spread.;-)
Not sure if this is illegal, but it should be. I can see someone wanting there number to not show on caller ID. But to have a fake number show, that's just wrong.
I seems to me that the only one who could accomplish a feat like this could be Al Gore, since he invented it in the first place, he would know best how to disable it.
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Gee I am sorry if our definition of "liberal" doesn't match your own, or the rest of the planet as you say. From the view of the voting US citizen there is a distinct "liberal" and "conservative" spectrum which more or less reflects our society. It is a relative term that means something to the average US citizen, so get over it. When we all start participating in the next "planet" wide election we can iron that out.
So you were driving a Chevy pickup observing George Bush firsthand not serving honorably, when you were involved in a side-impact accident? Yes, I guess we should stop nitpicking Rather, I mean forging documents to backup your story isn't that bad, is it? You can't see the bias, I think you are missing the forest because of the trees.
If as you say, There is a large body of evidence to support Bush flaking out on his Gaurd Duty, why did Rather et al have to use forged documents? If there was any real evidence, why would someone risk commiting a felony by presenting fakes, when the "real" evidence is on hand?
Pundits employeed? Two words for you: Carval and Begala. The are both "unpaid" advisors to the Kerry Campaign, what the heck are they doing on CNN?
Hmm you dislike Fox News for the same reasons I dislike CBS, NPR, CNN, and the New York Times.
re: your sig, by "Draft Dodger" I assume you are referring to Bill Clinton.
Whoa there, IMHO, the majority (not the vast majority) of the American media is way left. You site "Wash Post and Times", how about the CBS, NBC, Boston Globe, and worst of all the New York Times.
...looks like flamebait... Yup it's flamebait.
If we do away with the EC completely, this will only get worse. The candidates will spend all their time in the 2-3 large urban areas and ignore even more of the country. Changing the EC to reflect the pop vote within each state may help.
Interesting but irrelevant, seems like political fluff. I do think it is flawed, though, in that the site offers links to other sites with information on the candidates. People should do their own research without being pointed to any particular list of sites. Opens the door to slanting.
Judges are suppose to interpret the law, not make.
approved improperly So I guess when someone passes by a majority of votes thats "improper". Perhaps you could explain that.
I disagree with your opinion. Doing away with the Electorial College totally in favor of popular vote, would simply shift power in favor of the few states with the highest populations. So instead of the current 4 to 5 battle ground states, you would have New York and California with their large urban population in complete control.
I think we need to change the all or nothing portion of the system, but we cannot do away with it entirely.
Just my opinion.
How can F911 be considered for an Academy Award consideration for Best Documentary, when it not really a documentary? Now if there was an award for "Croqumentary", well I think F911 would have a chance. I think MM needs to lookup the definition of "documentary", and then he can lookup the definition of "journalism" and pass that on to his friends in the mainstream media, like CNN (Clinton News Network).
Sure he got answers, they just happen to be all wrong.
While, I must admit to not having compiled any hard data, it certainly seems to me that the "moding" system here on Slashdot, seems to be listing to the left. I would like to see some analysis, after this thread cools down, to see if a pattern appears. If a pattern indeed appears, in either direction, I would suggest that, at least in the political arena, the "bias" be removed from the system, and all posts are rated equally. Just a thought.
If there was a "legitimate" challenge to the Florida results, the Dems, along with the main stream liberal media, would have been screaming bloody murder the second it was discovered. Even NYT's, after six months of "digging" couldn't find any credible evidence.
everything in the documentary was 'facts' How about Moore's accusation that "Bush" allowed members of the Bin Laden family to leave after 911, when Richard Clarke stated clearly that it was his decision to allow them to leave, not Bush's. And he testified to that at the 911 hearings. That is fact. And Moore has never acknowledged this, and if memory serves he did state that he would pay anyone $10,000.00 if they could find a factual error in his "croqumentary". Hmmm I wonder if the check is in the mail...
Michael Moore is a very dangerous person, not only is he a KoolAid drinking left-wing nut, he also makes pitchers (pun intended) of his own brand of loony juice. Instead of adding water, though, his recipe calls for a liberal (again pun intended) dose of lies. I personally don't have a problem with him voicing his opinions, I don't agree with him, but I honestly think he feels he is helping people. (Who I am not quite sure.) However, instead of simply presenting his views, he feels the need to seriously mislead and outright lie to his viewers, which leaves me with absolutely no respect for him. No matter how noble his intensions, the ends do not justify the means.
This thread was about "Getting Accurate Political Information?", so I don't think you should mention Michael Moore. ("Accurate" and "Michael Moore" in the same sentence do not mix.)
Yes, your right, because if the Aliens see the US dump George Bush for John Kerry, they will decide we aren't smart enough to bother dealing with, and may even destroy our entire planet so our kind won't spread. ;-)
Not sure if this is illegal, but it should be. I can see someone wanting there number to not show on caller ID. But to have a fake number show, that's just wrong.
I seems to me that the only one who could accomplish a feat like this could be Al Gore, since he invented it in the first place, he would know best how to disable it.
This affirms what I have believed for some time. Liberal Feel and Conservatives Think.
IT Geeks have never been able to attract women, sad but true.