- : "It's the Surname, Stupid!"
The Most Important Photograph You Will Ever See
It has been said that we went in space to explore but what we really discovered was ourselves. This is perhaps one of the most famous images taken during our lunar exploration period. The picture is just a few months...more »
Posted on July 23, 2008 2:44 AM
Destructive Forces of Success (Part #1: The Math)
Be forewarned: this blog is about some very uncomfortable topics (not the least of which are mathematically based), but if they can’t be introduced at TPM, how are we going to introduce them to the American public?It is not coincidental...more »
Posted on July 22, 2008 1:42 AM
The USSR had the US beat all along
One of the problems of the upcoming economic crisis we will face (regardless of who wins the White House) is that we are woefully unprepared for it.The duel demons of the end of cheap energy (peak oil) and the devaluation...more »
Posted on July 6, 2008 4:25 AM
A Primer on Dealing with Congress (just the fax)
So, there you are. You have a special rant about the US Government you need to get off your chest. Rather than bug your co-workers in a needless political discussion -- besides, you already know you are correct, don't you?...more »
Posted on July 3, 2008 3:59 AM
A dream... flying away
I recently blogged talking about how we will need a real rail system to cover the country to allow the country stay as a county.The blog got a mere 18 recommends, which actually isn't too bad for these larger issue...more »
Posted on June 21, 2008 2:21 AM
Railroading An Issue
Anyone notice in Josh's new vid, he takes a cab to the book signing event? I mean, this is point to point transport in NYC, probably one of the best cities in the country for rail connections. And he took...more »
Posted on June 18, 2008 2:05 PM
Are you as fed up with TPM as I?
How nice! On the TPM homepage, the lead article concerns itself whether the media was "fair" to Hillary or not.And buried on the front page, and not even an ElectionCentral post as I write this, is the fact that Al...more »
Posted on June 16, 2008 4:20 PM
Hillary Clinton: Inner Thoughts
Hillary Clintons' endorsement speech today was well delivered and it certainly left no chance for the record to misinterpret her stated commitment for Obama.While others are talking about how it was "all about me", I had a different impression:She has...more »
Posted on June 7, 2008 5:15 PM
Content of their character...
You can already feel it starting here at TPM:McCain is doddering. He's old. Senile. Can't make a speech.However, we can turn this all around:Obama is green. Empty suit. And... yes... black.You see? To go after the GOP nominee with meaningless...more »
Posted on June 4, 2008 5:09 PM
A Tale of Two Speeches
Could there be any more difference between Hillary and Obama? Tonight underscored, once again, major differences.Hillary, of course, didn't even acknowledge that Obama won. She insinuated she was the leader of 18 million people (really? polling indicates a serious buyers'...more »
Posted on June 3, 2008 10:41 PM
-
The strategy is actually rather brilliant.
Years of naval grazing have led to the notion that polls are "news".
So now you can almost write your story around whatever "news" you like -- in this case a push poll.
FNC can now lead off their news hour with "Nearly half of Americans polled claim that their friends and neighbors are scared of Barack." I think this "story" will run for weeks.
One culture takes one more step down into decadence...
Next step: why even bother taking the polls themselves? Why not just make up numbers? Perhaps someone will at least hold Fox to disclose their sampling techniques, etc.
Posted at July 24, 2008 5:05 PM in response to Fox News Poll: Do You Have A Neighbor Who Says Obama "Scares Them"?
-
So far as we know.
Posted at July 24, 2008 5:01 PM in response to Fox News Poll: Do You Have A Neighbor Who Says Obama "Scares Them"?
-
This wasn't meant to be a game of gotcha. Your posts have the ring of "authority" -- therefore it's especially important to get the simplest of facts correct, else how can we be sure of your more complex judgements?
By the way, it was Michael Powell, just to refresh your memory. The Internet is just a click away.
Posted at July 24, 2008 12:18 PM in response to CBS Violates the Airwaves - Do Something
-
Regarding the FCC:
Tankard's info is woefully out of date. Powell hasn't been a commissioner for a while. And unlike his claim of 3 commissioners, there are 5.
For up to date information:
http://www.fcc.gov/commissioners/
Posted at July 24, 2008 11:55 AM in response to CBS Violates the Airwaves - Do Something
-
Let's not forget that pictures are worth 1000 words -- and can be warped as well:
http://www.cs.dartmouth.edu/farid/research/digitaltampering/
Posted at July 24, 2008 3:25 AM in response to CBS Violates the Airwaves - Do Something
-
Sure looks like Bush on the wall in the Vanity Fair one to me!
Posted at July 24, 2008 2:20 AM in response to Vanity Fair Counters The New Yorker's Cover With One of Their Own
-
Yes, no one yet has ever been able to copy the US entertainment industry, the Hollywood type.
I do think, however, that often there are serious challenges for the entertainment provided by Washington DC. Fortunately, we do remain strong contenders.
Posted at July 23, 2008 8:00 PM in response to Obama in Berlin
-
I disagree. Congress and the FCC have a lot of oversight -- just see the craziness about wardrobe malfunctions. Congressional pressure is a valuable tool (in addition to others, including the ones you mentioned).
Who knows? Maybe the fairness doctrine goes back in place. Pendulums do swing both ways.
Posted at July 23, 2008 7:57 PM in response to CBS Violates the Airwaves - Do Something
-
Hi Evainne -- I shared something of my chatland experience to you on your thread, hope you get a chance to see it. Search for "9:43" and you will find it immediately.
If you want to be soothed philosophically, might I suggest my most recent blog with you? It's a cleansing of the palette of sorts...
Posted at July 23, 2008 7:53 PM in response to Come on, PUMAs, Hillary Is Totally Not 44
-
Good to see I was able to coax you out of "retirement", laurajordan! Who needs God when you got that picture, right? ;-)
Thanks for sharing your insights.
Posted at July 23, 2008 7:49 PM in response to The Most Important Photograph You Will Ever See
