09-04-2008, 06:46
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CNN and its reaction to Gov. Palin
I've post this here and in the John McCain VP thread. Though linked its really a seperate observation.
Last evening as I watched our future Vice President deliver her flawless introduction speech; I was amazed at how unaffected she was and how confidently she present not only herself, but her family, her roots, her knowledge of being underestimated and the opprotunity it presented. It was a beautiful thing to witness. Total control!
After the speech, I was shocked at what occurred on CNN. They did not know what to do. Rather then address what and how she had presented herself, they went on break. Wolf Blizer was tongue tied. He realized that his all-star line up of commentators were confused, befuddled. This illustrious group was caught off guard, they were expecting Dan Quail and were lock and loaded for the kill. Instead they were presented with a Trumanisque persona and they surrendered. Wolf Blizer suggested we watch the band; as they retreated and had to rethink and rewrite their bias opinion counter arguments. CNN WENT ON BREAK. That tells me that its over, she is the real deal and the democratic party is in disarray.
Their media attacked what they have always said was of the most cherished symbols: Women.
And it backfired on them. They tried to attack her experience; and that backfired on them. (I think one of my favorite Mayors put an end to that idea.) They attempted to pigeon hole her as hockey mom, and that backfired on them. What was the line? Lipstick = bull’s-eye.
I would expect over the next nine weeks to see the media focus its attention on any possible scandal that they can inflate, or create while she was Governor of Alaska. I expect them to challenge the past eight years of economic issues and President Bushs leadership. I believe it will be an attempt to refocus their position of attack, linking the McCain ticket to the previous administration. It too will backfire, as the party is no longer the party of George Bush. It is the party of John S. McCain; and John McCain has shown us two remarkable executive dicisions in this election cycle: He was right on the surge and he was right on Governor Palin. Its Done!
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09-04-2008, 08:13
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I think they were expecting a country bumpkin to speak. I think she had one of the best, if not the best speech of both conventions.
She also handled the "opponent" well too, with very good and often humorous remarks.
I noticed before the speech, CNN was taking pot shots at the RNC, so I switched to Fox,
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09-04-2008, 11:28
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Dems have been in an absolute panic including the lib MSM ever since Friday. I heard from a co-worker that CNN did not pick up the RNC audience repsonse during President "W's" speech, so it just had unexplained moments of awkward silence during the speech. No applause, nothing. Dismayed, not surprised.
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09-04-2008, 11:40
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Penn:
I think your review and comments are 'spot on.' 
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09-04-2008, 12:36
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09-04-2008, 14:25
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Penn
After the speech, I was shocked at what occurred on CNN. They did not know what to do. Rather then address what and how she had presented herself, they went on break. Wolf Blizer was tongue tied. He realized that his all-star line up of commentators were confused, befuddled. This illustrious group was caught off guard, they were expecting Dan Quail and were lock and loaded for the kill. Instead they were presented with a Trumanisque persona and they surrendered. Wolf Blizer suggested we watch the band; as they retreated and had to rethink and rewrite their bias opinion counter arguments. CNN WENT ON BREAK.
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Penn,
My wife noticed this --- CNN was showing "country music" during the break, and my wife commented that she had never observed that the lefties at CNN even liked country music.
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09-04-2008, 14:28
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Penn,
My wife noticed this --- CNN was showing "country music" during the break, and my wife commented that she had never observed that the lefties at CNN even liked country music.
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Well, you know CNN.
I am sure that they believe all Republicans are redneck country music fans from flyover country who fall back on religion and guns. 
Anyone else watch the network ratings over the past two weeks? IIRC, MSNBC and CNN were on top last week during the DNC with Fox in last place. This week, with the RNC, it is reversed. I wonder what that says about viewership and political leanings?
TR
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09-04-2008, 14:35
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I refuse to watch CNN and have not watched them since they did a completely bogus 'hatchet job' on CCCs "TAILWIND." 
Richard's $.02 
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09-04-2008, 17:32
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First of all, I truly thought that Gov. Palin's speech was right up there with one of the best ever to come out of a convention.
I turned in to CNN more out of curiosity to see what they would be "discussing" and was surprised to find them beside themselves...what to do, what to do... 
To paraphrase a quote from one of my favorite movies: She shooooots, she scoooooores! 
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09-04-2008, 18:04
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Richard
I refuse to watch CNN and have not watched them since they did a completely bogus 'hatchet job' on CCCs "TAILWIND."
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Yep!
From time to time, I'll surf over to CNN or NBC just to see what drivel they are trying to pass off as "news".
Nice to have an idea of what the Dims think is "news coverage".
Another $.02
Jim
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09-04-2008, 18:24
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Her last name use to be HEATH. I love it.
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09-05-2008, 06:27
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Richard
I refuse to watch CNN and have not watched them since they did a completely bogus 'hatchet job' on CCCs "TAILWIND."
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R: If I recall correctly, getting more difficult, they never issued an apology; or did they?
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09-05-2008, 06:39
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R: If I recall correctly, getting more difficult, they never issued an apology; or did they?
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Soft Target,
I thought I saw something in the Drop about a year or two ago regarding an apology. Maybe someone remembers if I'm right......
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09-05-2008, 07:01
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R: If I recall correctly, getting more difficult, they never issued an apology; or did they?
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They did...after losing a lawsuit brought about by the SFA/SOA...and CNN also fired April Oliver and her editor for their bungling of what should have been a great story of American success and heroism in SEA.
Richard
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09-05-2008, 09:37
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Red Flag 1
Yep!
From time to time, I'll surf over to CNN or NBC just to see what drivel they are trying to pass off as "news".
Nice to have an idea of what the Dims think is "news coverage".
Another $.02
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I quite going over there(CNN) when I started treatment for high blood pressure. No sense adding to the stress on my heart.
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