tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-974773076690597683.post5753414277196401085..comments2024-03-27T18:00:02.032-04:00Comments on Sardonicky: What's the Matter With IowaKaren Garciahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15612731479365562803noreply@blogger.comBlogger34125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-974773076690597683.post-91612768092163717022016-02-04T10:27:17.015-05:002016-02-04T10:27:17.015-05:00
Clinton blasts Wall Street, but still draws milli...<br />Clinton blasts Wall Street, but still draws millions in contributions http://wpo.st/pSz81<br /><br /><br /><br />Interesting article from the front page of the Washington Post with details of the<br />financial help for her presidential run. Not the behavior of a Progressive.Pearlnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-974773076690597683.post-30464547542510755672016-02-04T09:32:46.088-05:002016-02-04T09:32:46.088-05:00I noticed a photo this morning of Hillary that str...I noticed a photo this morning of Hillary that struck me because it didn't look much at all like Hillary. At first I thought it was due to lack of makeup or something, but it went beyond that into almost facial structure. I couldn't quite place who she looked like but then I noticed the caption that said she was being interviewed by Lena Dunham whose back was to the camera. <br /><br />Hillary is a Shape Shifter!!! She doesn't just shift policy, she shifts her very essence. Scary. <br /><br />(I can't locate the photo right now but if I find it, I'll link it.) <br /><br />Oh, and from that same Bloomberg article, here's another quote apropos to Hillary being Progressive: <br /><br />Cook said of Hillary Clinton, “I think she’s a closeted progressive, and that’s why she’s attracted to Eleanor Roosevelt— but she’s a politician. We can only hope that she comes out of the closet.”<br /><br />Hillary just outed herself!annenigmanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-974773076690597683.post-44910226775776511412016-02-04T08:04:42.168-05:002016-02-04T08:04:42.168-05:00Hillary's religious comments about her beliefs...Hillary's religious comments about her beliefs are almost fundamentalist and she interpret's various biblical statements for her own personal agenda. I found <br />Bernie's explanation of his beliefs very simple and moving and his deep concerns for people genuine contrasting with Hillary's.<br />This kind of questioning of candidates is unique and uncalled for and I think Bernie felt that way.<br />If indeed Hillary channels Eleanor Roosevelt, even for practice, it indicates lack of her own confidence and presentation of self which is what causes people to question her real beliefs which seem to change with the wind according to gathering the most votes.<br />I don't recall any discussion or information about FDR's religious beliefs or Eleanor's which were viewed as personal and private.Pearlnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-974773076690597683.post-72631015556564565382016-02-04T06:22:55.631-05:002016-02-04T06:22:55.631-05:00Bernie is falling for Hillary's bait - Progres...Bernie is falling for Hillary's bait - Progressive vs. Moderate. 'What Difference Does It Makes!?' They're two flavors of 'likable enough'. <br /><br />He, of all people, should stick with the issues instead of labels. After all, he's running as a Democratic despite not being one. He's registered as an Independent despite never voting that way. He identifies as a Democratic Socialist which is undefined by a party. He's a Progressive despite favoring protections for small guns shops which many would consider Moderate. I love Bernie, but he wants to be a Man For All Seasons and a party of none. Or all. <br /><br />If Bernie makes it to the general election, what labels stick to him? It would be 'Progressive' - aka LIBERAL per the media - and 'Socialist' - aka COMMUNIST per the Republicans. <br /><br />Bernie had better get his inner FDR tuned up and turned to full blast soon or people are going to start hearing Hillary intonating like FDR. I actually heard her do that once recently, probably a practice run while she's taking coaching lessons in preparation to go full-bore FDR. We already know Hillary talks to Eleanor: <br /><br />"According to an account published by Bob Woodward, the Washington investigative journalist of Watergate fame, Clinton ‘communed’ with Eleanor Roosevelt in the White House solarium. Jean Houston, an author [Aquarian Conspiracy] with something of the New Age about her, was visiting the First Lady at the White House, and proposed, Woodward writes, that Clinton "search further and dig deeper for her connections to Mrs. Roosevelt." Clinton closed her eyes, and spoke to Roosevelt—and then she spoke as if she were Roosevelt herself. Houston later told the New York Times that this was more “brainstorming” session than séance."<br /><br />She spoke as if she were Roosevelt herself? Wow, either she started practicing her intonation skills even then or ... never mind! <br /><br />http://www.bloomberg.com/politics/articles/2015-06-13/hillary-clinton-channels-eleanor-roosevelt-on-the-stumpannenigmanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-974773076690597683.post-26761894411924796502016-02-03T20:46:33.507-05:002016-02-03T20:46:33.507-05:00Here's a great "comment" that follow...Here's a great "comment" that followed a NYT editorial:<br /><br /><br />The Times, in its sweeping editorial endorsement of Hillary Clinton and its brushoff of Bernie Sanders’s candidacy, does not reflect its own newspaper reporting about her actual record.<br /><br />Domestically, Mrs. Clinton supported the deregulation of Wall Street. As senator, she failed to face up to the financial industry’s worsening abuses that took down the economy in 2008. She waited until April 2014 to support the modest, staggered $10.10 per hour minimum wage bill of her Democratic colleagues in Congress.<br /><br />Mrs. Clinton voted for the disastrous war in Iraq. Later, she pressed, against the opposition of Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates, for an unauthorized war on Libya that has led to chaotic violence there and in neighboring countries.<br /><br />Being such a war hawk and Wall Street supporter hardly qualifies for the “confidence and enthusiasm” The Times has bestowed upon her.<br /><br />RALPH NADER<br /><br />WashingtonJay–Ottawahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10360356126450612113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-974773076690597683.post-80538331192170648382016-02-03T19:33:07.295-05:002016-02-03T19:33:07.295-05:00Jay: I think you should warn Bernie about your unh...Jay: I think you should warn Bernie about your unhappy conclusions. However, I am sure he knows and is the reason he is so focused on cleaning up the money in the voting system. Maybe marches in the streets will be more effective than voting. <br />By the way when in Florida, we learned how easily electronic voting machines can have voting results changed and never be replaced. I wonder how this will work next November.<br /><br />I understand the Canadian system is simpler and more foolproof. Agitator Pearlnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-974773076690597683.post-58808548508752111462016-02-03T19:15:12.838-05:002016-02-03T19:15:12.838-05:00During the discussion at CNN preceding the evening...During the discussion at CNN preceding the evening debate, this topic, annenigma, about Hillary following Obama's agenda was brought up and the question of how progressives who don't like Obama's record will vote. And a comment was made like oh, well, this is part and parcel of the voting process which I would have liked discussed more. Perhaps, this means that Cooper may ask that question hopefully getting more out of Hillary which I felt many of the pundits felt was needed. I keep getting a feeling that they are not sure how Hillary will handle these issues if the topics are brought up which could be prove worrisome but to whom wasn't clear.<br /><br />In answer to Wolf's question about how things may go with Bernie tonight, someone stated that Hillary has a far better and stronger set up in many states for getting her message out and contacting people especially since Bernie will not have the young voters as available as now nor her past connections. Wolf also held up a list of items that Bernie is covering and just hearing all these problems was mind boggling but it was treated in a dismissive manner I believe, and of course stating it is a foregone conclusion in New Hampshire but she has better results to expect afterwards.<br />Well, we shall see.<br /><br />Gloria Borger did not seem happy with Hillary's financial connections for money and listed some of them while seeming to admire Bernie's more honest arrangements from lower income voters. I don't think she is in love with Hillary as some of the others.Pearlnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-974773076690597683.post-46754785992007260652016-02-03T19:01:34.824-05:002016-02-03T19:01:34.824-05:00If the first electoral step walks like an Iowa cau...If the first electoral step walks like an Iowa caucus, and the next one struts like a super delegate, and the next is programmed like a paperless voting machine, and the next pledges like an unpledged elector from the Electoral College, and the last step can cancel out all of the above by giving the last word to the Supremes anyway, then just maybe no one really gives a damn which lever you pull on election day.Jay–Ottawahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10360356126450612113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-974773076690597683.post-41674278576430286022016-02-03T17:45:43.287-05:002016-02-03T17:45:43.287-05:00Meredith (and for your information, too, Karen):
...Meredith (and for your information, too, Karen):<br /><br />The comment re Karen was made in reply to a previous post, decrying the columns of Dowd and Collins. It appeared in the Comments Section of a(nother) vacuous Maureen Dowd column on January 30th: “Here’s the Beauty of Trump.” Both commenters are "Trusted.” <br /><br />Kirk Tofte (Des Moines, IA): “Maureen Dowd and Gail Collins give female journalists a very bad reputation. Each is equally horrible. They are trivial and catty. The New York Times could have any one do their jobs--male or female--and hardly do worse.”<br /><br />MetroJournalist (NY Metro Area): “I vote for Karen Garcia.” <br /><br />A sidelight – Today, when I went back to the column, Tofte’s comment seems to have disappeared. I was able to find “replies” to it but not his original post. When “In reply to . . . “ is clicked, it takes you back to the top, father than to the original post (I’d copied it yesterday, along with Metro Journalist’s reply.) Does this happen often?<br /> <br />Finally, Meredith, I was unaware of the firing of Harold Meyerson by the Washington Post, but it is not surprising. In my lifetime (long), I have never seen a newspaper that had a "Union/Labor/or Workers" section next to its "Business" section. This has been effective in keeping people uninformed and propagandized, resulting in what Karen so well described in her “Chips, Dips, Chains and Whips” piece, and many others.Patricia M.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-974773076690597683.post-81788322414311071372016-02-03T15:25:26.556-05:002016-02-03T15:25:26.556-05:00correction:
Sorry, the win was 2 nights ago but si...correction:<br />Sorry, the win was 2 nights ago but since it dragged on so long it seemed like a final decision yesterday but actually they never really clearly resolved things and I believe Bernie plans to check the raw data. The whole way of computing these votes and delegating delegates (who may vote differently)is very complicated and regarding super delegates who Hillary has many more of (how did she get them) could turn a final decision around. Not very comforting. I think they have spoken in Congress about changing to a total numbers national win in the past which would be more straightforward and easier (Florida would not have been able to influence the Bush win under that system when they hid all those deciding votes in Florida I believe). If anyone has more information on this conundrum would like to learn more about it.Pearlnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-974773076690597683.post-56231310266614864672016-02-03T14:52:32.077-05:002016-02-03T14:52:32.077-05:00I wonder when the corporate-sponsored debate moder...I wonder when the corporate-sponsored debate moderators will ask a question about the TPP. Considering that it's been kept hidden away in the closet along with Bernie, it's not likely to come up now, but it should. <br /><br />Obama will be signing the TPP tomorrow, so it's high time to put Hillary on the spot. How does she square her recent opposition to the TPP with her pledge to preserve, protect, and defend Obama's legacy? What is she willing to do to oppose it? Speak out against President Coattails? Personally, <br /><br />I hope Obama FAILS to arm-twist a ratification vote in Congress before the Presidential elections.annenigmanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-974773076690597683.post-77918960067223410102016-02-03T14:30:26.380-05:002016-02-03T14:30:26.380-05:00I just happened to tune into CNN and Wolf was inte...I just happened to tune into CNN and Wolf was interviewing Bernie Sanders. His questions were very apropos and Bernie did a splendid job. Nothing new in the responses but very clear and concise especially when asked what the differences were between him and Hillary. Wolf then played a portion of her speech where she spoke about her being a progressive and how she was going to win by a landslide. It was not a flattering video of Hillary that was shown and Bernie made some comment about being a progressive one day and a moderate another and then mentioned that the progressives he knew did not vote to go into Iraq, did not hesitate on various decisions he listed that she had, etc. He was in top form and very effective especially in comparison to her grandiose video.<br />His clarity and intelligence really came to the fore and Wolf seemed impressed. When Wolf tried to lead him into condemning Hillary further, Bernie spoke graciously of some things that she does that are admirable (certain organizations helping children etc.) He also was asked about Isis and had a chance to give an abbreviated version of how the Islamic countries must involve themselves in this fight and also made a strong statement about religious bigotry. Bernie was at his effective best on this one on one interview both politically and personally and spoke strongly but not angrily or shouting. I hope it is repeated especially with all the endless coverage of the Republican nuts going on for comparison.<br /><br />The win last night has given him an air of strong confidence and I think he will be speaking out more and more as time goes on and the presidential battle heats up. <br /> Pearlnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-974773076690597683.post-75878326034866932842016-02-03T00:26:21.803-05:002016-02-03T00:26:21.803-05:00
Bill Clinton: Bernie Sanders Is No Obama http://n...<br />Bill Clinton: Bernie Sanders Is No Obama http://nbcnews.to/1QYQxET via @nbcnews<br /><br /><br /><br />He now has trouble talking and what he is saying is arrogance in speaking about Bernie. This should encourage people to fight even harder to get rid of the Clinton dynasty. It is really sad to see his physical deterioration but I have no respect for him politically. Voters should remember his wife relies on his wisdom.Pearlnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-974773076690597683.post-65501591629759939672016-02-02T22:58:39.426-05:002016-02-02T22:58:39.426-05:00Patricia M...i'd like to read the nyt commente...Patricia M...i'd like to read the nyt commenter who wants to replace dowd/collins with Karen. Or has anyone else seen it? I’ve long felt the Times needs more and improved woman writers. And I’ve said so in my comments. The Times is way behind the times in their number and quality of women columnists. Those 2 are just silly—no other word for them. <br /><br />The op ed page is getting to be a wasteland, sadly. More evident lately. The readers are showing their negative opinion of it too, especially criticizing Krugman. That’s something at least. <br /><br />Did you read that the Washington Post fired Harold Meyerson, the columnist who more than any others, addressed issues of working people, labor unions, and income inequality?<br />Meredith NYCnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-974773076690597683.post-74656886210746813892016-02-02T17:24:47.560-05:002016-02-02T17:24:47.560-05:00I'm on record at this site saying American vot...I'm on record at this site saying American voters were, at best, 'uninformed.' Well, maybe I used harsher words. I now retract those statements. Look forward (cough, cough). I also shunned the word "hope" after BO redefined it as "No, we can't."<br /><br />In comes Bernie Sanders. In our cynicism we suspected he was sheepdogging for the DNC in return for a plum job in the cabinet of Hillary the Anointed. I now believe he's hungry for power and is reaching for the whole enchilada. He has served as a loud alarm bell, and people are waking up, even to sit through the deadening muddle of a thousand Iowa caucuses.<br /><br />If Hillary won last night, how come so many in her entourage are speaking like the defeated? Look at the before and after pictures of the same campaign workers watching caucus results streaming into Clinton headquarters. Early in the evening, open mouths to cheer with hands held high and fingers splayed; later, they watch the same big screen in shock with their fingers gripping themselves. <br /><br />Got a minute? First, see the photo from the Chozick piece Anne linked, above. Then the same people in this article:<br />http://www.nytimes.com/2016/02/02/us/bernie-sanders-hillary-clinton-democratic-iowa-caucus.html?emc=edit_th_20160202&nl=todaysheadlines&nlid=48169905&_r=0 <br /><br />The DNC's spinners behind desks say, no, no, Iowa is insignificant. In any event Hillary really did win. An example of such winspin can be found in Krugman's latest blog post.<br />http://krugman.blogs.nytimes.com/2016/02/02/iowa-as-a-media-focal-point/?module=BlogPost-Title&version=Blog%20Main&contentCollection=Opinion&action=Click&pgtype=Blogs&region=Body <br /><br />So remember this: Hillary herself and her cause have not been defeated. The problem is/was her organization, which wasn't tuned properly; or the strategy, which wasn't right for 2016; or maybe the Friends of Bill should have been called in sooner; or maybe Hillary's too cerebral, as distinct from that white-haired, arm-waving emoticon; or maybe it was the approaching winter storm. Whatever, get this straight: the problem isn't/wasn't Hillary.<br /><br />Oh, and get this straight too: the problem most certainly isn't/wasn't whatisname (I-VT) and his message.Jay–Ottawahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10360356126450612113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-974773076690597683.post-36820728837948391202016-02-02T16:35:58.030-05:002016-02-02T16:35:58.030-05:00Jay: this is the man who wrote the article you lik...<br />Jay: this is the man who wrote the article you liked and his background. <br />sounds great and could be new blood adding to the reporting this year.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><em>Times</em> moves Patrick Healy over to 2016 beat http://politi.co/15xdES9 Pearlnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-974773076690597683.post-34835222156357664152016-02-02T16:13:17.384-05:002016-02-02T16:13:17.384-05:00Annenigma: I see you mentioned the above in your c...Annenigma: I see you mentioned the above in your comment and I missed it. So the writer has indeed seen the light which will be an effective voice. I wonder whether the nytimes will continue to print her articles after this revelation.Pearlnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-974773076690597683.post-23277099134530876672016-02-02T16:08:25.273-05:002016-02-02T16:08:25.273-05:00
Hillary Clinton Campaign, Unnerved by Iowa, Brace...<br />Hillary Clinton Campaign, Unnerved by Iowa, Braces for New Hampshire http://nyti.ms/205dwhT <br /><br /><br /><br />Another good article in the NYtimes today: quite critical of Hillary. Karen it is becoming safer to read some of the articles in the Times these days as some of the writers seem to have changed some of their snotty attitudes if I can correctly recall their previous ones.Pearlnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-974773076690597683.post-40534046361566058942016-02-02T14:19:19.089-05:002016-02-02T14:19:19.089-05:00Hi Patricia,
I guess I should be ashamed to admit...Hi Patricia,<br /><br />I guess I should be ashamed to admit that I've been mostly skipping the NYT opinion section lately. It's a wasteland of partisan/establishment talking points, for the most part. But - I am not ashamed to admit I am flattered that a reader would recommend me for a columnist gig! <br /><br />Karen Garciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15612731479365562803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-974773076690597683.post-84004211218689312122016-02-02T13:54:13.666-05:002016-02-02T13:54:13.666-05:00Karen - Did you note the commenter in an opinion p...Karen - Did you note the commenter in an opinion piece (on I believe) last Saturday or Sunday who nominated you as a columnist, replacing Dowd and Collins in the NYT. His comment was trending when I read it. Patricia M.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-974773076690597683.post-24399675291030785152016-02-02T13:40:53.805-05:002016-02-02T13:40:53.805-05:00Here's one of the best takes on Hillary's ...Here's one of the best takes on Hillary's performance that I've read, and it's by Amy Chozick who has written so many puff pieces for and about Hillary - up to now. Be sure to read the whole thing slowly so you can savor every word! It's delicious. <br /><br />'Hillary Clinton Campaign, Unnerved by Iowa, Braces for New Hampshire'<br /><br />http://www.nytimes.com/2016/02/03/us/politics/democratic-race-iowa-clinton-campaign.html?action=click&pgtype=Homepage&clickSource=story-heading&module=span-abc-region&region=span-abc-region&WT.nav=span-abc-regionannenigmanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-974773076690597683.post-15764737978887403952016-02-02T13:01:57.254-05:002016-02-02T13:01:57.254-05:00Open the second article in this morning's digi...Open the second article in this morning's digital Times, "Little Separates Bernie...." Then go to the "Readers' Picks." Without exception the entire first page (till you get to "Read More"), is for Bernie, plus a sharp comment now and then for the Times' biased coverage.<br /><br />Iowa? Surprise! Nothing the matter there at all. Think I'll send him a little check for last night's entertainment.Jay–Ottawahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10360356126450612113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-974773076690597683.post-6841047740687570752016-02-02T12:31:26.556-05:002016-02-02T12:31:26.556-05:00I saw a great comment elsewhere: 'Guess Hillar...I saw a great comment elsewhere: 'Guess Hillary will have to cry in New Hampshire again.'annenigmanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-974773076690597683.post-74679281872819054852016-02-02T11:24:51.052-05:002016-02-02T11:24:51.052-05:00Well, at least the NYtimes can no longer ignore Be...Well, at least the NYtimes can no longer ignore Bernie. In fact they published some fairly decent articles about his feat. The results were far better than I had hoped for and exposed some of the tricky things happening at the end (coin tossing, inadequate reports from precincts, etc.). I think Bernie should demand a recount and investigation of some of the reports of casual handling of returns (with videos taken by voters)in order to create better care taken of voting results in future.<br /><br />A good night, especially loss of strength of Trump.<br /><br />Wonder what Krugman will have to say about it all. Good comment from you Karen - this should inspire further interesting reports as the race heats up and we need the usual translations from your columns. I am sure the attacks on Bernie will increase as things enroll.<br /><br />Pearlnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-974773076690597683.post-34014008794665275872016-02-02T11:11:59.260-05:002016-02-02T11:11:59.260-05:00P.S.
Krugman wrote a blog=post moaning that both ...P.S.<br /><br />Krugman wrote a blog=post moaning that both he and Hillary lack "the uplift thing" that he attributes to Bernie's popularity. He continues attacking the mythical Bernie Bros who are nipping at his heels like rabid little terriers. <br /><br />My response:<br /><br />"If it's 'the uplift thing' that you think that you lack, Mr. Krugman, there's always the Bernie Bra. It'll do wonders to counter your tired, sagging arguments for why No, We Can't."Karen Garciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15612731479365562803noreply@blogger.com