tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-329507352453931374.post7539924232688454695..comments2024-03-24T18:43:18.706-04:00Comments on Darwinfish 2: Bailing on the Truthbluzdudehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05991272670722362652noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-329507352453931374.post-35348283845141456872010-05-04T18:25:47.219-04:002010-05-04T18:25:47.219-04:00RPM,
That’s one of the things I find so frustratin...RPM,<br />That’s one of the things I find so frustrating about the whole thing… it’s so easy to verify or disprove some of this information, but people won’t do it. It’s much easier to attack the source as biased or unreliable, when it conflicts with one’s biases.<br /><br />Take Snopes, for example. <br /><br />I did a post last April about how Snopes was being labeled as a left-wing mouthpiece because of how often they have to debunk right-wing smears. (http://darwinfish2.blogspot.com/2009/04/in-snopes-we-trust.html ) If the attackers actually went to the site, they’d see that Snopes debunks myths and rumors from ALL sides. It just so happens that most of them come from the right. And what does that say about the state of conservatives, when all they have to offer are wild rumors, innuendo and falsehoods?<br /><br />Thanks for the tip on the Slate article. I just read it and it makes a great deal of sense. I recommend everyone else do so as well.bluzdudehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05991272670722362652noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-329507352453931374.post-13532034147538414742010-05-04T15:37:27.044-04:002010-05-04T15:37:27.044-04:00Did you see this article from Slate? It basically ...Did you see this article from Slate? It basically says that conservatives simply inculcate themselves by consuming the same stuff over and over again. I think he could have pointed out where the liberals go wrong in information gathering a little more, maybe. But in my experience, it's we "liberals" who are actually out there checking the facts, and not accepting what any media choose to spoon feed us. http://www.slate.com/id/2252685/red pen mamahttp://albamaria30.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-329507352453931374.post-68634628805295399442010-05-03T20:44:05.198-04:002010-05-03T20:44:05.198-04:00If I didn't know better, I'd have to refer...If I didn't know better, I'd have to refer to you as "Sybil".<br /><br />Beck is an ass-clown who will say absolutely anything if it will provide red meat for the ignorant right-wing masses. He and The Truth have only a vague passing acquaintance.<br /><br />I bet you get a good workout, watching him, though. I know MY cardio would be going full steam...bluzdudehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05991272670722362652noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-329507352453931374.post-38366211644526572052010-05-03T20:30:41.819-04:002010-05-03T20:30:41.819-04:00Well, there it is...Well, there it is...Cassiehttp://www.whosmydaddy.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-329507352453931374.post-41619368175598790482010-05-03T20:30:19.934-04:002010-05-03T20:30:19.934-04:00Damnit. I made a good comment, but it didn't c...Damnit. I made a good comment, but it didn't crappin' show up. Sigh. <br /><br />It was about Glen Beck and how he's a rightous biggot who was talking about how Obama is a poor leader because he allowed the G20 Summit to get 'out of hand' and that there was blood in the streets. BLOOD IN THE STREETS I tell ya. Well, gosh, doncha-know, I missed it all, only having lived 10 miles from the ruckus. Damn. (By the way, I'm originally from Minnesota, so the doncha-know is OK.)Cassiehttp://www.whosmydaddy.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-329507352453931374.post-48308847659296783002010-05-03T20:27:43.529-04:002010-05-03T20:27:43.529-04:00And seriously, what is up with Glen Beck? Is he th...And seriously, what is up with Glen Beck? Is he the new Limbaugh? He scares me, too. His show was on at the gym today and I just stood there and laughed. He was talking about how there were HUGE G20 summit protests and blood in the streets. BLOOD IN THE STREETS I tell ya. Hmm....I remember living here in the place that it was held and I don't remember seeing much blood. Or much protesting. Apparently the point he was trying to make was that Obama can't keep riots under control. Shame, Obama. Shame!Cassiehttp://www.mamacasshealthnut.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-329507352453931374.post-24951659029849359722010-05-03T18:43:34.547-04:002010-05-03T18:43:34.547-04:00Thanks Cassie,
I find I have to have a political v...Thanks Cassie,<br />I find I have to have a political venting roughly every 10 posts or so or else Pinky has to tackle me before I get to the kitchen knives.<br /><br />And they’re totally a cult… the Cult of Fox “News”. Fox and AM talk radio get them all riled up with inflamed language, half-truths and flat out lies playing on their worst fears, then stand back when crowds go ballistic and say, “It’s not <i>our</i> fault…”bluzdudehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05991272670722362652noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-329507352453931374.post-13238412191065532192010-05-03T07:31:00.714-04:002010-05-03T07:31:00.714-04:00First of all, I love it when you talk politics. Yo...First of all, I love it when you talk politics. You get me all fired up.<br /><br />The problem with these tea partiers is that they are like the doomsday cult. They will follow their leader to their death. And it's sad. I mean, really really sad. How can someone live their lives being completely one sided? I find that reading both sides makes making a decision much easier.<br /><br />But that's just me. I'm not in a cult, you see.Cassiehttp://www.whosmydaddy.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-329507352453931374.post-62434242374209281602010-05-02T18:36:48.676-04:002010-05-02T18:36:48.676-04:00Mundane,
Lawmaking is a lot like sausage-making......Mundane,<br />Lawmaking is a lot like sausage-making... you don't want to see what goes into it.<br /><br />I think a lot of politicians get into it for the right reasons and actually try to do some good. Then they get to Washington and bump up against the ingrained bureaucracy and realize that there's not much one person can do, certainly not without selling a part (or all) of your soul.<br /><br />I wish I had a solution... even term limits have their own shortfalls.bluzdudehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05991272670722362652noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-329507352453931374.post-66650647447526449102010-05-02T12:22:10.559-04:002010-05-02T12:22:10.559-04:00Right, I mean, the whole problem is that many (mos...Right, I mean, the whole problem is that many (most?) people don't really care about the truth. It's fun to get worked up and to have something to blame all of your problems on, whether or not it's true.<br /><br />The one thing my conservative dad and I agree on is that every single person in politics right now should be ousted and replaced. Except Dennis Kucinich.Unapologetically Mundanehttp://www.unapologeticallymundane.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-329507352453931374.post-34842843489762355552010-05-02T11:22:39.144-04:002010-05-02T11:22:39.144-04:00There was a guy, I knew, who was very down on his ...There was a guy, I knew, who was very down on his luck. One night, he got down on his knees and asked God, "Please, Lord, I've been your humble servant all my life. I've worked on behalf of the poor, I've praised Your name every day, I've tried to make the world a better place. But all I have is bad luck. Could you please, please, <i>please</i> let me hit the lottery?"<br /><br />The night of the big drawing, he watched the TV closely, sure that God was going to grant his wish. But he never won.<br /><br />So he repeated his prayers that night, and every night for a month. Not once did he win the lottery.<br /><br />Finally, he wailed to God, "Why, oh why can you not grant this one wish to your devoted follower?"<br /><br />Moments later, he heard a tremendous crack of thunder, and a stately voice that said, "My child, you have to <i>work</i> with me... buy a <i>ticket</i>!!<br /><br />Sorry, Woman, that's the best I can do... =o)#bluzdudehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05991272670722362652noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-329507352453931374.post-42181903977347164602010-05-01T23:37:22.817-04:002010-05-01T23:37:22.817-04:00Hey, dream a lottery win for me while you're a...Hey, dream a lottery win for me while you're at it!Mileyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16425833336328499166noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-329507352453931374.post-91060231439052477682010-05-01T21:52:14.124-04:002010-05-01T21:52:14.124-04:00One can always dream...One can always dream...bluzdudehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05991272670722362652noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-329507352453931374.post-72832371858813778472010-05-01T21:15:26.089-04:002010-05-01T21:15:26.089-04:00I'd settle for the personal responsibility of ...I'd settle for the personal responsibility of every person in the entire world. <br /><br />That's probably as likely as what you're asking for but I thought I'd throw it out there anyway!Mileyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16425833336328499166noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-329507352453931374.post-90363065885894001582010-05-01T17:48:47.484-04:002010-05-01T17:48:47.484-04:00Woman,
Agreed regarding the greedy bastards.
And ...Woman,<br />Agreed regarding the greedy bastards.<br /><br />And I'd settle for the teabaggers obtaining the basic facts concerning what they're out there yelling about.bluzdudehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05991272670722362652noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-329507352453931374.post-42219514846701741492010-05-01T17:40:57.013-04:002010-05-01T17:40:57.013-04:00I think all politicians are pieces of crap. I may ...I think all politicians are pieces of crap. I may not agree with Obama's policies but I think our "crises" are as a result of decades upon decades of greedy bastards. Hope the tea partiers start going after all of them.Mileyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16425833336328499166noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-329507352453931374.post-52927825273956933652010-05-01T14:09:10.152-04:002010-05-01T14:09:10.152-04:00REALLY SCARED!!!REALLY SCARED!!!Mary Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07436313849372588111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-329507352453931374.post-74043246114413001002010-05-01T14:08:12.202-04:002010-05-01T14:08:12.202-04:00No, have not heard of the "eco-terrorists&quo...No, have not heard of the "eco-terrorists" but they always project a new bogey man to distract and intimidate the fearful "loyalists". They offer a whole smorgasboard from Muslims to immigrants to this sinister president who won't raise our flag in Haiti. Now "environmental eco-terrorists"! OOOOO I'm rally fraided!!Mary Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07436313849372588111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-329507352453931374.post-91869666659625915452010-05-01T13:42:50.804-04:002010-05-01T13:42:50.804-04:00oops, their hands.
Of course, Dogan's column...oops, their hands. <br /> Of course, Dogan's column unleashed a deluge of tea party defenses. "Methinks the partiers doth protest too much". Their strident stupidity says much about their impetus and intent.Mary Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07436313849372588111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-329507352453931374.post-67903170521743862062010-05-01T13:42:07.179-04:002010-05-01T13:42:07.179-04:00It's just so funny watching them try to tap-da...It's just so funny watching them try to tap-dance their way out of any responsibility for this disaster. It's like a kid whining and whining for a bb gun, then when he shoots himself with it, blames the parents for giving it to him.<br /><br />Have you heard the crap about the oil rig collapses being the work of environmental eco-terrorists?<br /><br />They're really reaching, now. But it'll be reported on Fox News and immediately be taken as fact, by their teabagging loyalists.bluzdudehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05991272670722362652noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-329507352453931374.post-55624805099480811272010-05-01T13:35:20.201-04:002010-05-01T13:35:20.201-04:00From Regianald Dogan, a black local columnist in t...From Regianald Dogan, a black local columnist in the Pensacola News Journal, April 15, date of a Tea Party protest rally: "Many of the tea partiers, I believe, are seething because, for the first time in American history, a black man is in the White House. ...race is a subtext of the tea party movement. (They) are perfectly fine with government control and regulation as long as the type of control underpins their personal agenda and beliefs."<br /><br />Tea Party protesters will join the rest of us here as we prepare for the approaching ecological disaster, plan to deal with the unspeakable damage drilling has caused. They will be too busy and thier hands too dirty to point fingers.Mary Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07436313849372588111noreply@blogger.com