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Herbert: The N.R.A. Is Naming Names By Bob Herbert The National Rifle Association doesn't call it an enemies list, but deep in the recesses of the organization's Web site is a long, long compilation of the names of groups and individuals that the N.R.A. considers unfriendly. I'm happy to report that I'm on the list, but my name is truly one among very many. The A.F.L.-C.I.O. is there, and the American Academy of Pediatrics. The Children's Defense Fund and the Lutheran Office for Governmental Affairs are there. The United States Catholic Conference, the U.S. Conference of Mayors and the Y.W.C.A. of the U.S.A. are all there. Among the celebrities on the list are Dr. Joyce Brothers, Candice Bergen, Walter Cronkite, Doug Flutie, Michelle Pfeiffer, Vinny Testaverde, Moon Zappa and the Temptations. Also on the list are the Kansas City Chiefs, Hallmark Cards, the Sara Lee Corporation, Ben & Jerry's, and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City. I'm sure there's a method to the N.R.A. madness, but to tell you the truth, all I can see is the madness. ... Read It Rating: 3 |
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What do they mean by "Talking Points"?
If you've ever wondered what the news pundits mean when they accuse one party or another (or one side or another) of handing out "talking points" that everybody on that side takes its cues from...well, here's an excellent example. In this case it happens to be from the Democrat side of things, but they aren't unique in that practice.
Also, for what it's worth, hardcore talking points come out more often than once a month, or however long Democracy Corps waits between issuing these memos. Real, full-bore talking points come out as often as there's something new to be talking about. Talking points also come in many shapes and sizes. I get an e-mail every couplefew days from each of the Bipartisan parties with some form of topical critique of the other side, or promotion of their own -- sort of a soft, massified form of talking points.
Democracy Corps "Core Message"
Here's an archived copy of the one I just read, dated September 26th, 2003.
Read It Rating: 6
Left/Right Rating: L4
Freedom Rating: 0
Learning Percentage: 10%
September 13, 2003
MoveOn.org PAC Launches “Recall No, Democracy Yes” Campaign in California
I debunked Moveon's 10 Reasons Why the Recall is Wrong over on my main blog. One curiosity I've noticed since is the disparity between their assertion that "a single congressman brought us the recall", and the assertion that the recall is another in a series of efforts by the "national Republican leadership". Are they counting Congressman Darrell Issa as part of that national Republican leadership? I suppose technically he is a "national" leader, being a federal congressman, but he hardly comes to mind when listing the players in the national GOP -- and he's been effectively disappeared in terms of the recall.
Are they alleging that Issa was a willing pawn in a move by higher GOP forces, or that he was an unwilling dupe to a grand plan by Karl Rove? I wouldn't dismiss either possibility, but I'm not clear if that's what they are saying. Are they also saying that the same people who were behind the Clinton impeachment are behind the recall -- and if so, which people? Rove & Co? Again, I don't deny that it could be that way, but if they are going to allege that the dots are connected, I'd like to see the line drawn from dot to dot.
MoveOn.org PAC Launches “Recall No, Democracy Yes” Campaign in California
Wednesday, September 3, 2003—MoveOn.org PAC, the leading Web-based organizer of progressive action, announced a campaign today challenging one million California voters to sign an on-line pledge to vote “no” on the recall ballot in California. Criticizing the recall as the latest example of efforts by the national Republican leadership to undermine democracy, the Internet group that has proven online activists can also be on-the-ground organizers is now throwing its weight into the anti-recall movement.
Read It Rating: 3
Left/Right Rating: L5
Freedom Rating: -2
Learning Percentage: 4%
August 25, 2003
Fox Blocked In Suit Against Al Franken's Book
Newsday.com - Fox Blocked In Suit Against Al Franken's Book
By Patricia Hurtado
STAFF WRITER
August 22, 2003, 9:29 PM EDT
In a scathing opinion, a Manhattan federal judge denied a request by Fox News to block sales of a book by liberal humorist Al Franken that satirizes the network's motto, "Fair and Balanced."
"There are hard cases and there are easy cases," U.S. District Judge Denny Chin told Fox's lawyers Friday. "This is an easy case in my view and wholly without merit, both factually and legally."
Lawyers for the network filed suit earlier this month seeking a preliminary injunction against the sale of the book, which hit stores Thursday. They argued that the title of Franken's book, "Lies and the Lying Liars Who Tell Them: A Fair and Balanced Look at the Right," infringed on the network's trademarked motto and could mislead some into believing that the book was endorsed by Fox.
Read It Rating: 3
Left/Right Rating: 0
Freedom Rating: 1
Learning Percentage: 20%
August 16, 2003
Fresno Councilman: 'Use Dirty Bomb to Kill Liberals'
t r u t h o u t - CA Republican | 'Use Dirty Bomb to Kill Liberals'
Fresno council member wrote of using 'dirty bomb' to kill liberals.
By Pablo Lopez and Matt Leedy
The Fresno Bee
(Published Friday, August 15, 2003, 8:50 AM)
Fresno residents and community leaders, outraged by an e-mail message in which City Council Member Jerry Duncan wished he had a "dirty bomb" to kill every liberal in Fresno, called Thursday for his resignation, recall or reprimand.
A crowd that gathered in City Hall also chastised City Council Member Brian Calhoun and his chief assistant, Ann Kloose, who wrote in an e-mail that police should "Cap" members of the Human Relations Commission.
_____ Related item _____
• Read some of the e-mails
The commissioners voted unanimously Thursday to ask City Council President Tom Boyajian to reprimand Duncan. They also want Duncan to formally apologize to the commission and the community at the council's Tuesday meeting.
Full article
Read It Rating: 7.5
Left/Right Rating: 0
Freedom Rating: -2
Learning Percentage: 75%
August 12, 2003
County Counsel denies "Fishing Expedition" in Van Zant's Laptop
This is some local news where I live.
County Counsel denies "Fishing Expedition" in Van Zant's Laptop
By YubaNet
Aug 11, 2003, 08:42
There were no BOS meetings in the past 3 weeks, but behind the scenes, activity was frantic. On July 22, Terry Robinson, campaign worker for Drew Bedwell, filed the following request for public records with the Board of Supervisors:
"Provide the following public record for viewing:
The lap top computer and the entire contents of the lap top computer used by Supervisor Peter Vanzant during board meetings."
The request was forwarded to County Counsel's office, which responded on August 1 with a letter addressed to Robinson stating that the County was unable to comply with his request.
Read It Rating: 2.5
Left/Right Rating: L2
Freedom Rating: 0
Learning Percentage: 65%
July 03, 2003
Leftist Movements: The Hidden Truth behind "Anti-Americanism"
I got this in my e-mail. I have no idea why. I do not adhere to the views expressed here whatsoever. Moreover, I have a major problem with the idea of calling Americans who object to the current aims or methods of America "anti-American". It's extremely lazy thinking, and it's a cheap tactic of distortion, and nothing more than that.
MoveOn.org PAC Launches “Recall No, Democracy Yes” Campaign in California
I debunked Moveon's 10 Reasons Why the Recall is Wrong over on my main blog. One curiosity I've noticed since is the disparity between their assertion that "a single congressman brought us the recall", and the assertion that the recall is another in a series of efforts by the "national Republican leadership". Are they counting Congressman Darrell Issa as part of that national Republican leadership? I suppose technically he is a "national" leader, being a federal congressman, but he hardly comes to mind when listing the players in the national GOP -- and he's been effectively disappeared in terms of the recall.
Are they alleging that Issa was a willing pawn in a move by higher GOP forces, or that he was an unwilling dupe to a grand plan by Karl Rove? I wouldn't dismiss either possibility, but I'm not clear if that's what they are saying. Are they also saying that the same people who were behind the Clinton impeachment are behind the recall -- and if so, which people? Rove & Co? Again, I don't deny that it could be that way, but if they are going to allege that the dots are connected, I'd like to see the line drawn from dot to dot.
MoveOn.org PAC Launches “Recall No, Democracy Yes” Campaign in California
Wednesday, September 3, 2003—MoveOn.org PAC, the leading Web-based organizer of progressive action, announced a campaign today challenging one million California voters to sign an on-line pledge to vote “no” on the recall ballot in California. Criticizing the recall as the latest example of efforts by the national Republican leadership to undermine democracy, the Internet group that has proven online activists can also be on-the-ground organizers is now throwing its weight into the anti-recall movement.
Read It Rating: 3
Left/Right Rating: L5
Freedom Rating: -2
Learning Percentage: 4%
Fox Blocked In Suit Against Al Franken's Book
Newsday.com - Fox Blocked In Suit Against Al Franken's Book
By Patricia Hurtado
STAFF WRITER
August 22, 2003, 9:29 PM EDT
In a scathing opinion, a Manhattan federal judge denied a request by Fox News to block sales of a book by liberal humorist Al Franken that satirizes the network's motto, "Fair and Balanced."
"There are hard cases and there are easy cases," U.S. District Judge Denny Chin told Fox's lawyers Friday. "This is an easy case in my view and wholly without merit, both factually and legally."
Lawyers for the network filed suit earlier this month seeking a preliminary injunction against the sale of the book, which hit stores Thursday. They argued that the title of Franken's book, "Lies and the Lying Liars Who Tell Them: A Fair and Balanced Look at the Right," infringed on the network's trademarked motto and could mislead some into believing that the book was endorsed by Fox.
Read It Rating: 3
Left/Right Rating: 0
Freedom Rating: 1
Learning Percentage: 20%
August 16, 2003
Fresno Councilman: 'Use Dirty Bomb to Kill Liberals'
t r u t h o u t - CA Republican | 'Use Dirty Bomb to Kill Liberals'
Fresno council member wrote of using 'dirty bomb' to kill liberals.
By Pablo Lopez and Matt Leedy
The Fresno Bee
(Published Friday, August 15, 2003, 8:50 AM)
Fresno residents and community leaders, outraged by an e-mail message in which City Council Member Jerry Duncan wished he had a "dirty bomb" to kill every liberal in Fresno, called Thursday for his resignation, recall or reprimand.
A crowd that gathered in City Hall also chastised City Council Member Brian Calhoun and his chief assistant, Ann Kloose, who wrote in an e-mail that police should "Cap" members of the Human Relations Commission.
_____ Related item _____
• Read some of the e-mails
The commissioners voted unanimously Thursday to ask City Council President Tom Boyajian to reprimand Duncan. They also want Duncan to formally apologize to the commission and the community at the council's Tuesday meeting.
Full article
Read It Rating: 7.5
Left/Right Rating: 0
Freedom Rating: -2
Learning Percentage: 75%
August 12, 2003
County Counsel denies "Fishing Expedition" in Van Zant's Laptop
This is some local news where I live.
County Counsel denies "Fishing Expedition" in Van Zant's Laptop
By YubaNet
Aug 11, 2003, 08:42
There were no BOS meetings in the past 3 weeks, but behind the scenes, activity was frantic. On July 22, Terry Robinson, campaign worker for Drew Bedwell, filed the following request for public records with the Board of Supervisors:
"Provide the following public record for viewing:
The lap top computer and the entire contents of the lap top computer used by Supervisor Peter Vanzant during board meetings."
The request was forwarded to County Counsel's office, which responded on August 1 with a letter addressed to Robinson stating that the County was unable to comply with his request.
Read It Rating: 2.5
Left/Right Rating: L2
Freedom Rating: 0
Learning Percentage: 65%
July 03, 2003
Leftist Movements: The Hidden Truth behind "Anti-Americanism"
I got this in my e-mail. I have no idea why. I do not adhere to the views expressed here whatsoever. Moreover, I have a major problem with the idea of calling Americans who object to the current aims or methods of America "anti-American". It's extremely lazy thinking, and it's a cheap tactic of distortion, and nothing more than that.
Fresno Councilman: 'Use Dirty Bomb to Kill Liberals'
t r u t h o u t - CA Republican | 'Use Dirty Bomb to Kill Liberals'
Fresno council member wrote of using 'dirty bomb' to kill liberals.
By Pablo Lopez and Matt Leedy
The Fresno Bee
(Published Friday, August 15, 2003, 8:50 AM)
Fresno residents and community leaders, outraged by an e-mail message in which City Council Member Jerry Duncan wished he had a "dirty bomb" to kill every liberal in Fresno, called Thursday for his resignation, recall or reprimand.
A crowd that gathered in City Hall also chastised City Council Member Brian Calhoun and his chief assistant, Ann Kloose, who wrote in an e-mail that police should "Cap" members of the Human Relations Commission.
_____ Related item _____
• Read some of the e-mails
The commissioners voted unanimously Thursday to ask City Council President Tom Boyajian to reprimand Duncan. They also want Duncan to formally apologize to the commission and the community at the council's Tuesday meeting.
Full article
Read It Rating: 7.5
Left/Right Rating: 0
Freedom Rating: -2
Learning Percentage: 75%
County Counsel denies "Fishing Expedition" in Van Zant's Laptop
This is some local news where I live.
County Counsel denies "Fishing Expedition" in Van Zant's Laptop
By YubaNet
Aug 11, 2003, 08:42
There were no BOS meetings in the past 3 weeks, but behind the scenes, activity was frantic. On July 22, Terry Robinson, campaign worker for Drew Bedwell, filed the following request for public records with the Board of Supervisors:
"Provide the following public record for viewing:
The lap top computer and the entire contents of the lap top computer used by Supervisor Peter Vanzant during board meetings."
The request was forwarded to County Counsel's office, which responded on August 1 with a letter addressed to Robinson stating that the County was unable to comply with his request.
Read It Rating: 2.5
Left/Right Rating: L2
Freedom Rating: 0
Learning Percentage: 65%
