Cincinnati Post Editorial: "Welcome, Mr. President"
Nice balance of support and criticism. I agree with the Post’s position. I don't oppose war, but I want Bush to listen to others beyond his conservative base. Listen to those who want to exhaust action in the UN. Make a big push there. If you fail, you then can still go solo. You might still bring along quite a few more countries if you go that route. I hope Bush does not just beat the war drums. I hope he keeps open the door to diplomacy. I also hope he does not lie and come right out and say he has not "made up his mind" about war. That is as much of a lie as "I did not have sexual relations with that woman..."
Monday, October 07, 2002
Tristate prepares for Bush speech"All four local TV stations were planning live coverage of the speech. Also covering live are MSNBC, Fox, Fox News and CNN." CSPAN also will have coverage.
I am also not surprised that Todd Portune was left off the guest list. I would guess many of city council were also left off. One rumor reported was that Rev. Damon Lynch II was invited via the Urban League. I have no confirmation of that, but this article supports the possiblity of it by indicating that the Urban League did receive an allotment of tickects.
UPDATE: I think the Damon Lynch rumor is far fetched, as most rumors end up being.
I am also not surprised that Todd Portune was left off the guest list. I would guess many of city council were also left off. One rumor reported was that Rev. Damon Lynch II was invited via the Urban League. I have no confirmation of that, but this article supports the possiblity of it by indicating that the Urban League did receive an allotment of tickects.
UPDATE: I think the Damon Lynch rumor is far fetched, as most rumors end up being.
Sunday, October 06, 2002
WCPO-TV, WCPO.com To Broadcast Bush Speech Live
WLWT will also be showing the speech live. WKRC and WXIX had no information on their websites about carrying the speech live. I am still perplexed as to why Bush did not ask for air time. Why does he want the Networks to come for him. On this article it is obvious that FOXNews will cover the speech live. The Fox Network is what I would guess is undecided. There is a baseball game set on Monday at 8:20 PM. That time indicates that Fox plans on covering the speech or at least waiting until the speech ends to increase viewship. C-SPAN will also provide coverage.WCPO-TV, WCPO.com To Broadcast Bush Speech Live
WLWT will also be showing the speech live. WKRC and WXIX had no information on their websites about carrying the speech live. I am still perplexed as to why Bush did not ask for airtime from the networks. Why does he want the Networks to come for him? On this article it is obvious that FOXNews will cover the speech live. The Fox Network is what I would guess is undecided. There is a baseball game set on Monday at 8:20 PM. That time indicates that FOX plans on covering the speech or at least waiting until the speech ends to increase viewership. I cannot locate any international live coverage scheduled.
WLWT will also be showing the speech live. WKRC and WXIX had no information on their websites about carrying the speech live. I am still perplexed as to why Bush did not ask for air time. Why does he want the Networks to come for him. On this article it is obvious that FOXNews will cover the speech live. The Fox Network is what I would guess is undecided. There is a baseball game set on Monday at 8:20 PM. That time indicates that Fox plans on covering the speech or at least waiting until the speech ends to increase viewship. C-SPAN will also provide coverage.WCPO-TV, WCPO.com To Broadcast Bush Speech Live
WLWT will also be showing the speech live. WKRC and WXIX had no information on their websites about carrying the speech live. I am still perplexed as to why Bush did not ask for airtime from the networks. Why does he want the Networks to come for him? On this article it is obvious that FOXNews will cover the speech live. The Fox Network is what I would guess is undecided. There is a baseball game set on Monday at 8:20 PM. That time indicates that FOX plans on covering the speech or at least waiting until the speech ends to increase viewership. I cannot locate any international live coverage scheduled.
Dan Lewis has a campaign going to Free Akili! I don't know if anyone cares who the quarterback for the Bungals really is. Most think the lack of a GM and the coaching staff are the real problem. The score right now is Indy 7 Bungals 0 at the end of 1st quarter so I guess Kinta is not out of it yet.
Dan also has a sports blog at www.dlewis.net.
Dan also has a sports blog at www.dlewis.net.
BRONSON: A list of lesser gods we can control
Bronson's column is a humorous attempt at a passive aggressive form of religious bigotry. He slanders pagans. He props up his "god" with his pious ire. Bronson’s diatribe is just a veiled attack on independent thought and a secular way of life. Peter prefers a theocratic form of government. Now to be fair, he wants one were every Christian can worship the same god in any "reasonable" form they wish, but no other religion will be guaranteed. He will tolerate the Jews and some Muslims, but that is about it. I would surmise Bronson considers Atheists to be "godless communists" as well, not even American citizens. I sound like a broken record when I have to constantly point out the religious bigotry Bronson regularly professes, but I cannot let his crusade go unchecked. I have to laugh most though that he had to put in quotes the phrase - right-wing fundamentalist Christians. He can disagree with the claims put at the feet of the that group, but he cannot claim that group does not exist and is not best described with those words. I would bet he shares most of the ideas and beliefs with others who are not so quick to distance themselves with that description. He should not be so timid to embrace his ideological brethren. Wear your badge of bigotry proudly Mr. Bronson. If you can’t do anything else, then at least be honest about where you stand. The fence between right-wing nuts and paleo-conservatives is a very weak fence. It can’t stand your weight very much longer.
Bronson's column is a humorous attempt at a passive aggressive form of religious bigotry. He slanders pagans. He props up his "god" with his pious ire. Bronson’s diatribe is just a veiled attack on independent thought and a secular way of life. Peter prefers a theocratic form of government. Now to be fair, he wants one were every Christian can worship the same god in any "reasonable" form they wish, but no other religion will be guaranteed. He will tolerate the Jews and some Muslims, but that is about it. I would surmise Bronson considers Atheists to be "godless communists" as well, not even American citizens. I sound like a broken record when I have to constantly point out the religious bigotry Bronson regularly professes, but I cannot let his crusade go unchecked. I have to laugh most though that he had to put in quotes the phrase - right-wing fundamentalist Christians. He can disagree with the claims put at the feet of the that group, but he cannot claim that group does not exist and is not best described with those words. I would bet he shares most of the ideas and beliefs with others who are not so quick to distance themselves with that description. He should not be so timid to embrace his ideological brethren. Wear your badge of bigotry proudly Mr. Bronson. If you can’t do anything else, then at least be honest about where you stand. The fence between right-wing nuts and paleo-conservatives is a very weak fence. It can’t stand your weight very much longer.
Miami 31, Cincinnati 26
More evidence of local media bias against Miami, Or just hometown spinning? The web headline for the news article was "Miami 31, Cincinnati 26" with the subheadline of "Victory Bell remains in Oxford" In my print copy of the Enquirer the headline of the same article read "Redhawk trickery topples Bearcats" with the subheadline of "Score on fake field goal swings victory to Miami." I do not mind different headlines for print vs. Internet versions of the article, but the use of "trickery" in the headline sounds like something like the GOP was screaming about the NJ Supreme Court's ruling on the NJ Senate race. I think a better word could have been chosen if they were not trying to imply Miami got an "illegitimate" or “cheap” win. I checked the thesaurus for a better synonym and here were my choices: cheat, chicane, chicanery, double-dealing, fourberie, fraud, hanky-panky, highbinding, and sharp practice. I can only conclude that the headline writer did mean to imply that Miami’s win was either "illegitimate" or “cheap” or even both. I have made comments in the past that there has been a press bias in the Cincinnati media market, but I generally thought of it more as a business choice, like the Post’s reduction in coverage. I will have to rethink my ideas. My friendly jabs at local media outlets about the alleged anti-Miami bias may not continue to be so friendly.
More evidence of local media bias against Miami, Or just hometown spinning? The web headline for the news article was "Miami 31, Cincinnati 26" with the subheadline of "Victory Bell remains in Oxford" In my print copy of the Enquirer the headline of the same article read "Redhawk trickery topples Bearcats" with the subheadline of "Score on fake field goal swings victory to Miami." I do not mind different headlines for print vs. Internet versions of the article, but the use of "trickery" in the headline sounds like something like the GOP was screaming about the NJ Supreme Court's ruling on the NJ Senate race. I think a better word could have been chosen if they were not trying to imply Miami got an "illegitimate" or “cheap” win. I checked the thesaurus for a better synonym and here were my choices: cheat, chicane, chicanery, double-dealing, fourberie, fraud, hanky-panky, highbinding, and sharp practice. I can only conclude that the headline writer did mean to imply that Miami’s win was either "illegitimate" or “cheap” or even both. I have made comments in the past that there has been a press bias in the Cincinnati media market, but I generally thought of it more as a business choice, like the Post’s reduction in coverage. I will have to rethink my ideas. My friendly jabs at local media outlets about the alleged anti-Miami bias may not continue to be so friendly.
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