tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7536140049505603887.post3469643150624673548..comments2024-01-26T03:26:54.060-05:00Comments on O-pinion: Fair, balanced, and quiet on gunsUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger47125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7536140049505603887.post-18997483030234214472013-03-05T07:04:52.484-05:002013-03-05T07:04:52.484-05:00This network is not going there,” Clark wrote one ...This network is not going there,” Clark wrote one producer on Saturday night, according to a source with knowledge of the exchange. The directive created a rift inside the network. <br /><br /><a href="http://shootingtargets7.com/rifle-targets/" rel="nofollow">shootingtargets7</a><br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00181753070857437581noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7536140049505603887.post-71662284518802903602012-12-19T09:55:17.215-05:002012-12-19T09:55:17.215-05:00herdfan:
Thanks for the update. I was going to ad...herdfan:<br /><br />Thanks for the update. I was going to add a link to that this morning. The New York writer, Sherman, stands by his story, which also includes quotes from Fox personnel, and video evidence seems to back him up.<br /><br /> Peter St. Ongehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01279822925576687217noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7536140049505603887.post-87502993219127912902012-12-18T22:02:19.617-05:002012-12-18T22:02:19.617-05:00I guess the observer didn't see that the netwo...I guess the observer didn't see that the network wide email went to only 3 people concerning a round table discussion on one show. Nice work observer. Check this out from the Hollywood reporter<br /><br />http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/reports-fox-news-barring-discussions-403982herdfan429https://www.blogger.com/profile/17559272283506305397noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7536140049505603887.post-35756850923439395892012-12-18T18:02:39.291-05:002012-12-18T18:02:39.291-05:00Charles - I pretty much agree with all of those &q...Charles - I pretty much agree with all of those "straw men". So do most liberals, and libertarians for that matter. Wiley's assertion that liberals now favor the drone war - which has been vastly expanded under Obama - is incorrect. Along with most everything else he's said in this column today. <br /><br />Libs oppose violation of anybody's their civil rights anywhere. That's kinda' their thing. And a lot of innocents are being killed in the drone war. As war goes, it's fairly clean, but that's like saying water is fairly wet. <br /><br />Pragmatists, however, realize it's a necessary evil to combat the guys that actually DID have something to do with 9/11. Me, I'm a liberal sometimes, a libertarian sometimes, and a pragmatist always. <br /><br />I used to be a conservative most of the time, but today's Republican Party barely resembles the one from 30 or 40 years back. Conservative values used to mean something vastly different from what they do today.Archiguyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13402271358568917397noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7536140049505603887.post-77055684122208050092012-12-18T16:41:02.856-05:002012-12-18T16:41:02.856-05:00Archi,
I always voted AGAINST Bush and Cheney. A...Archi,<br /><br />I always voted AGAINST Bush and Cheney. All the way back to 1980.<br /><br />I've never condoned torture and have spoken out against it repeatedly. I think Bradley Manning is a hero and should be freed. I think the persecution of Julian Assange should end immediately. I think Gitmo should be closed and all prisoners be granted open public trials. Those who committed capital crimes should be executed and those for whom there is insufficient evidence to prosecute or convict should be freed. I think the US should avoid involvement in Libya, Syria, Egypt, Somalia, Yemen, Afghanistan, Okinawa, Iraq, Iran, and everywhere else where our presence merely foments hatred of Americans by easily-recruited men of little hope. And I think Europe, Israel, Japan, Turkey, and our other so-called "allies" should foot 100% of the bill of their own respective national defense infrastructures.<br /><br />Got any other straw men you want me to burn?Charleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04535596429783172752noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7536140049505603887.post-91295938174558016842012-12-18T15:49:50.230-05:002012-12-18T15:49:50.230-05:00John,
That's how liberals operate...
Attack ...John,<br /><br />That's how liberals operate...<br /><br />Attack the person or entity because they can't discuss facts.<br /><br />That's why there is a concerted effort by left wingers to use race in every argument they can.Wiley Coyotehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16966764080565903720noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7536140049505603887.post-86291911064432551352012-12-18T15:36:12.107-05:002012-12-18T15:36:12.107-05:00Let's see, when Fox was the only outlet talkin...Let's see, when Fox was the only outlet talking about the Libya embassy attack before the election, they were "politicizing a tragedy..." but when they are the only media outlet unwilling to use the dead bodies of 20 children to justify their attack on the 2nd amendment, you complain?<br /><br />If the attacker had used a machete, would we be having this discussion?<br /><br />PEOPLE kill, the weapon used isn't the issue.Johnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11790338138769707016noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7536140049505603887.post-20755277227291069942012-12-18T15:34:50.992-05:002012-12-18T15:34:50.992-05:00Perhaps the Observer should just be outfront and r...Perhaps the Observer should just be outfront and rename this column<br />"Trolling." <br /><br />Your ongoing attempts to be controversial are surprising... or are they just attempts to increase readership at any cost. <br /><br />Disappointing!Pogohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12662127578674207149noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7536140049505603887.post-13741386557748614132012-12-18T15:20:51.331-05:002012-12-18T15:20:51.331-05:00Archie,
What planet is it you say you're from...Archie,<br /><br />What planet is it you say you're from?<br /><br />You do realize Democrats were against drone strikes under Bush but now support them under Obama?<br /><br />AND railed about wanting Guantanamo closed under Bush but now want it kept open?Wiley Coyotehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16966764080565903720noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7536140049505603887.post-89524952659655762622012-12-18T15:04:03.070-05:002012-12-18T15:04:03.070-05:00It's also amusing to note that if a Republican...It's also amusing to note that if a Republican President were the one ordering these drone strikes, he would be praised by the Right for doing what it takes to protect the Homeland, and most importantly, doing it economically! <br /><br />Just remember how fiercely they defended the Bush administration's condoning of torture to extract information. Now they profess to be sooooo disturbed by targeted drone strikes. <br /><br />Guess they forgot Dick Cheney talking about collateral damage as "you have to break a few eggs to make an omelette". But hey - nobody does hypocrisy and denial like angry conservatives.Archiguyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13402271358568917397noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7536140049505603887.post-80477790835894540022012-12-18T14:59:24.894-05:002012-12-18T14:59:24.894-05:00Drones are good, efficient clean killing machines,...Drones are good, efficient clean killing machines, with the work done by US taxpaying solders. The kids in foreign lands who happen to step in front of these missiles are to blamed for their own deaths. We are the kings of the world and if you disagree with us, you die.<br />Learn it, live it.<br />Signed, Nobel Peace Prize winner.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14702989160611153307noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7536140049505603887.post-47622372347888432552012-12-18T14:51:58.534-05:002012-12-18T14:51:58.534-05:00Charles,
Here's our editorial that was critic...Charles,<br /><br />Here's our editorial that was critical of the administration's drone policy: <br /><br />http://www.charlotteobserver.com/2012/03/08/3078505/us-should-release-opinion-on-killings.html<br /><br />Here's an O-pinion post detailing a prominent columnist's issue with our country's use of drones: <br /><br />http://obsdailyviews.blogspot.com/2012/10/whats-your-voting-dealbreaker.html<br /><br />Thanks,<br /><br />PeterThe Observer Editorial Boardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01152351817031057326noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7536140049505603887.post-86478102907038253722012-12-18T14:48:41.304-05:002012-12-18T14:48:41.304-05:00Archie,
Let's put this in perspective..
Whil...Archie,<br /><br />Let's put this in perspective..<br /><br />While I do not question Obama's grief over this tragedy, his comments during his speech about taking action were pathetic and uncalled for.<br /><br />HIS hometown with HIS buddy Rham as Mayor have some of the toughest gun control laws in the US, yet it is projected 500 people will die in Chicago this year from gun violence. More people than troops killed in Afghanistan.<br /><br />If this preident's idea of gun control is HIS hometown of Chicago, we're in deep sheet.<br /><br />There are so many factors surrounding this issue than the NRA and guns, but many people can't see the forest for the trees as to what they are.Wiley Coyotehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16966764080565903720noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7536140049505603887.post-81417168113874960132012-12-18T14:44:03.679-05:002012-12-18T14:44:03.679-05:00Let's see how many of the MSM outlets will rep...Let's see how many of the MSM outlets will report on this story. Or maybe (very likely) it will be buried.<br /><br />http://washington.cbslocal.com/2012/12/18/cbs-news-fast-and-furious-gun-found-at-site-where-mexican-beauty-queen-killed/Europeanexpathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03679179224450910920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7536140049505603887.post-48269375738693796212012-12-18T14:43:48.641-05:002012-12-18T14:43:48.641-05:00Archie,
You think that the NRA is the only group ...Archie,<br /><br />You think that the NRA is the only group to "blackmail", your words politicians? Ever heard of unions, pro-abortion groups, etc? <br />.<br />How many babies have been killed by abortions?<br />.<br />I was an NRA member years ago. I plan on rejoining this week.Wiley Coyotehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16966764080565903720noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7536140049505603887.post-34304707108642461212012-12-18T14:43:30.246-05:002012-12-18T14:43:30.246-05:00Peter St. Onge,
Same question to you.Peter St. Onge,<br /><br />Same question to you.Charleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04535596429783172752noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7536140049505603887.post-81344993702210177902012-12-18T14:42:59.424-05:002012-12-18T14:42:59.424-05:00Archi,
How many of the 200 children Obama has kil...Archi,<br /><br />How many of the 200 children Obama has killed with drones can you name?Charleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04535596429783172752noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7536140049505603887.post-47666405652469198612012-12-18T14:37:45.353-05:002012-12-18T14:37:45.353-05:00TexGirl - What possbile difference would CT's ...TexGirl - What possbile difference would CT's guns laws have made in this instance? The shooter's mother was a gun "enthusiast" fond of "target shooting" (with an M-16 knockoff, apparently). She owned 5 guns, all legally registered.<br /><br />The point you're missing is that her son, mentally damaged or not, had easy access to this kind of lethal firepower. If her hobby was gardening instead of gun collecting, maybe her son would have attacked that school armed with a weeding tool instead. And all of those kids would still be alive.<br /><br />THAT is the discussion we need to have, and that the NRA and all of the Congressmen they've essentially blackmailed into doing their bidding is preventing us from having.Archiguyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13402271358568917397noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7536140049505603887.post-81290659839603702292012-12-18T14:35:43.197-05:002012-12-18T14:35:43.197-05:00Archie,
CNN Poll: Only 42% Of Americans Believe O...Archie,<br /><br />CNN Poll: Only 42% Of Americans Believe Obama Is A Citizen...<br /><br />The CNN/Opinion Research Corporation poll was conducted July 16-21, with 1,018 adult Americans questioned by telephone. The survey’s overall sampling error is plus or minus three percentage points.<br /><br />That's Americans, not just a sampling of one group or another.<br /><br />Anything you say about Fox can be said about MSNBCWiley Coyotehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16966764080565903720noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7536140049505603887.post-35794592807415792822012-12-18T14:05:55.205-05:002012-12-18T14:05:55.205-05:00Maybe Murdoch will call for a conversation about Y...Maybe Murdoch will call for a conversation about YouTube.Nckate2012https://www.blogger.com/profile/03738549150531463202noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7536140049505603887.post-52087556716444727722012-12-18T13:58:16.414-05:002012-12-18T13:58:16.414-05:00If CT has some of the toughest gun laws in the cou...If CT has some of the toughest gun laws in the country, why isn't anyone asking why they didn't work? Maybe it's because they don't want to discuss the underlying issues of our ignorance about mental illness?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7536140049505603887.post-80911941475212803172012-12-18T13:25:17.756-05:002012-12-18T13:25:17.756-05:00Archi,
Do a search for "media errors newtown...Archi,<br /><br />Do a search for "media errors newtown" and the first hit is from HuffPo documenting the name and photo errors.<br /><br />And do you know which news organizations were FIRST in getting the name of the killer CORRECT?<br /><br />According to HuffPo, it was The New York Post and Fox News.<br />Charleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04535596429783172752noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7536140049505603887.post-21783708169592156092012-12-18T13:02:59.253-05:002012-12-18T13:02:59.253-05:00Maybe he also knows that a 2 minute video on YouTu...Maybe he also knows that a 2 minute video on YouTube can tell you how to turn a semi-automatic like the Bushmaster in question into a fully automatic killing machine. <br /><br />It's really quite easy. And fun! Imagine all the target-shooting enjoyment if you can squeeze off an entire 30 round clip in less than 2 seconds.Archiguyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13402271358568917397noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7536140049505603887.post-50034778091983157202012-12-18T12:53:31.682-05:002012-12-18T12:53:31.682-05:00Murdoch needs to know that automatic weapons WERE ...Murdoch needs to know that automatic weapons WERE outlawed in 1934.Nckate2012https://www.blogger.com/profile/03738549150531463202noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7536140049505603887.post-18241809401724595542012-12-18T12:50:22.656-05:002012-12-18T12:50:22.656-05:00Kastansia - Wow! Thanks for making my point about ...Kastansia - Wow! Thanks for making my point about low-information voters creating alternate realities. Very helpful.Archiguyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13402271358568917397noreply@blogger.com