I gives high marks to Obama for going on the Smirkonish program

Stinky The Clown

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Thu Aug-20-09 04:22 PM
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I gives high marks to Obama for going on the Smirkonish program

I think it was a good call. Smirkonish got his metaphorical ass handed to him for endorsing Obama. At first. Then it was seen as the right thing to do.

Anyway, he's a center right guy and that puts Obama with the audience he needs to address.

Smart move.

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gateley

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Thu Aug-20-09 04:29 PM
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1. I just saw him on Hardball -- seems like a reasonable guy. I didn't hear

the interview, nor was I aware of who he is. But you're right -- if that's his audience, that's exactly who needs to hear Obama's explanation.

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Stinky The Clown

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Thu Aug-20-09 04:31 PM
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3. He claims to be an independent. His views are right, but not hard right.

I'd shorthand him as a Rockefeller Republican.

Think Chris Shays.

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maxsolomon

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Thu Aug-20-09 04:31 PM
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2. only in a country as rightist as this one is he "center-right"

he's right, the rest of them are just fascists.

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Stinky The Clown

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Thu Aug-20-09 04:33 PM
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4. Hahaha

You're right, of course. Only in America. Wutta country.

I mean ... er ..... you're not right ..... you're correct. Right?

Of course.

:)

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stray cat

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Thu Aug-20-09 05:28 PM
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8. No - Hitler was a facist - don't minimize real facism - either that or move to North Korea

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maxsolomon

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Fri Aug-21-09 11:32 AM
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11. you don't have to be Hitler to be a Fascist

you have to espouse Fascism. and we certainly have that strain in American politics, where corporations have the rights of individuals before the law.

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SingaporeExpat

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Thu Aug-20-09 04:35 PM
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5. Would love to see Obama go on a progressive show to take questions!

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gateley

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Thu Aug-20-09 04:49 PM
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7. Agree -- IF they would let him actually talk. nt

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Tangerine LaBamba

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Thu Aug-20-09 04:35 PM
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6. K&R, because that's how we ride -

but this is exactly what Obama should be doing.

THIS is bi-partisanship, not the bullshit that's failing in Congress.

Speak to their listeners, get the hosts to love you, Mr. President, and you'll reach millions who otherwise would not hear you........

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Mateo

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Thu Aug-20-09 05:58 PM
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9. Smirk

I've seen him from his appearances on "HardBall" and his defense and encouragement of torture is really something to behold. He may have endorsed Obama but I find him to be very callous when it comes to harming other human beings. His reasoning was always if they are not Americans he really sees no problem with torturing and he was always talking about the "Ticking Time Bomb scenario" as if it really worked. Never been a case of it being proven only asserted by defenders of torture who use that argument when they get called out for endorsing barbarianism. I don't think he's a good guy @ all.

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Stinky The Clown

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Fri Aug-21-09 06:55 AM
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10. You completely missed this thread's point.

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Mateo

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Fri Aug-21-09 11:14 PM
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12. missing the point

I respectfully disagree. Yes he endorsed Obama and occasionally makes a reasoned presentation but his views are quite abhorrent when it comes to stuff like torture. Which is a huge red flag for most human beings. What is the point of the thread that I've missed??? Oh let me guess by having the President on his show he provides a way to make Obama's health plan- which by the way he has not signed on to any particular one - more palatable to his working class Joe/Jane audience. I believe that's a suckers bet but after all I'm not smart enough to let go of all the crazy punditry Mr. Smearconish has committed over the years. Thanks for the feedback though.

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Stinky The Clown

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Fri Aug-21-09 11:19 PM
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13. The thread was about Obama going on a show hosted by a right wing talker

It was not about the specific right wing talker.

But you may prattle on if you wish.

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Mateo

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Sat Aug-22-09 12:23 AM
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14. not a specfic right winger

Oh I totally get it now!!!! Disapproving of torture is prattling. OK. If Obama wants to make a better case I think he should be going to some of the RM's like the one they had in California and using that great big ole bully pulpit to let America see(I think millions would watch sans the BS) how this health care issue is real and not a zero sum game of "us vs. them" I don't think Obama has anything to prove to any Right wing talker, name an honest non-demagogic one ? I really can't think of any. Have a wonderful night and thanks for the clarification.

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spanone

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Sat Aug-22-09 01:23 AM
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16. whew...

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TicketyBoo

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Sat Aug-22-09 01:31 AM
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17. Nope, you still didn't get it.

The thread was supposed to be about the President, not Smerconish.

Wise move on the President's part in participating in a venue where he can reach out to some who may not be receptive to the message elsewhere. That is all.

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bevoette

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Sat Aug-22-09 01:19 AM
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15. Smerconish is like a breath of fresh air here...

but that's mostly b/c he comes on after Michael Savage...who scares the bejesus outta me :scared:

i don't even understand how they can be on the same station

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