Barry doesn't like her questions...

[airdvr 198]

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"This cancellation is non-negotiable, and further opportunities for your station to interview with this campaign are unlikely, at best for the duration of the remaining days until the election," wrote Laura K. McGinnis, Central Florida communications director for the Obama campaign, according to the Sentinel.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sQXcImQfubM

Please don't dent the planet.

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[jakee 1,257]

Hell I agree with Biden - "Are you joking? Is this a joke?"

Her 'questions' were incredibly partisan (about the only regurgitated talking point she didn't bring up was "Isn't Obama really a muslim"), and the way that she doggedly stuck to a fully scripted set and order of questions rather than actually engaging with Biden made her look amateurish in the extreme. Check the Karl Marx comparison that comes straight after Biden answered her first "spread the wealth around" question - it's a complete non-sequitur, she's ignoring everything that Biden actually says.

There's nothing wrong with asking a candidate tough questions, but the way to do it is actually listen to what the interviewee is saying to you and challenge them on that basis (check out Jeremy Paxman in the UK for some great examples of this), not stick 100% to a pre-chosen list of questions that give you no flexibility to follow how the interview is unfolding. This was very, very poor journalism, IMO.

Do you want to have an ideagasm?

[livendive 8]

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Hell I agree with Biden - "Are you joking? Is this a joke?"

Her 'questions' were incredibly partisan (about the only regurgitated talking point she didn't bring up was "Isn't Obama really a muslim"), and the way that she doggedly stuck to a fully scripted set and order of questions rather than actually engaging with Biden made her look amateurish in the extreme. Check the Karl Marx comparison that comes straight after Biden answered her first "spread the wealth around" question - it's a complete non-sequitur, she's ignoring everything that Biden actually says.

There's nothing wrong with asking a candidate tough questions, but the way to do it is actually listen to what the interviewee is saying to you and challenge them on that basis (check out Jeremy Paxman in the UK for some great examples of this), not stick 100% to a pre-chosen list of questions that give you no flexibility to follow how the interview is unfolding. This was very, very poor journalism, IMO.

What he said. Her approach wasn't journalism so much as journalentertainment, ala the incredibly partisan talk show hosts who aren't so much concerned with getting to the truth as they are with entertaining their fans. See Rush Limbaugh, Al Franken, Ann Coulter, et al. While I think it's perfectly within a campaign's "rights" to go on such shows if they choose (though it would be dumb), it should be their decision, not an ambush pushed to them as a normal interview with the press. This woman seems to have a bright future with FOX news ahead of her.

Blues,
Dave

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[airdvr 198]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FPpuXPPGT0A

Since the original link was lost here it is again.

Joe went on this show expecting some local fluff. SHe probably should have phrased the questions differently but the questions remain.

Joe says the campaign never paid any money to ACORN. Lie.

An Obama spokesman said Federal Election Commission reports would be amended to show Citizens Services Inc. -- a subsidiary of ACORN -- worked in ‘get-out-the-vote’ projects, instead of activities such as polling, advance work and staging major events as stated in FEC finance reports filed during the primary.” (David M. Brown, “Obama To Amend Report On $800,000 In Spending,” Pittsburgh Tribune Review, 8/22/08)

On several occasions Barry has said he wants to "spread the wealth around". Most folks know what that means. Class warfare...the oldest trick in the book. Middle class tax breaks? Getting back the tax breaks they used to have? I'm confused.

Joe still hasn't explained what he meant when he said that we'll need to stick by Barry because it won't be obvious he's doing the right thing.

It's plain to me Biden was not expecting those types of questions and got frustrated.
When he gets flustered he falls back on the old DC twostep.

Please don't dent the planet.

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[masterblaster72 0]

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FPpuXPPGT0A

It's plain to me Biden was not expecting those types of questions and got frustrated.

I don't think Biden seemed frustrated at all...if anything he seemed oddly entertained by the "journalist"'s "questions."

What this video really shows is what a disgrace most tv journalism has become nowadays.

Be humble, ask questions, listen, learn, follow the golden rule, talk when necessary, and know when to shut the fuck up.

[GeorgiaDon 340]

What's up with the "Barry" thing? His name is "Barack". Is Barack too foreign sounding for you? Feel the need the whitewash it a little?

Don

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[AWL71 0]

Is it just me or should the emphasis be an the answer instead of the question? If the questions were so ridiculous why couldn't Joe explain them away with a clear coherent answer backed up with facts? Instead he laughed and acted like a school kid instead of answering the question. You lefties get all boogered up when the media actually asks difficult questions that require thought. Where was Katie Couric when you needed her? Katie: "Joe, do you love your wife?" Joe: "I sure do!" Katie: "Thanks for your time. We have learned so much!"

The most terrifying words in the English language are: I'm from the government and I'm here to help.

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You lefties get all boogered up when the media actually asks difficult questions that require thought.

So you think the "journalist" in the video asked difficult questions? The questions were an absolute farce, skewed and loaded up to the point of laughability.

It's interesting what biases do...I saw Biden acting rather tactful and about as respectful as he could have been with that bat-faced reporter (and no I am not voting for Obama/Biden)...you and your pal airdvr see a frustrated child. I believe it's because that's you want to see.

What's scarier is that you perceive this as real journalism. It's not...it's called "being a partisan hack." Huge difference. The former is vital to a healthy democracy...the latter pisses on the democratic process.

Be humble, ask questions, listen, learn, follow the golden rule, talk when necessary, and know when to shut the fuck up.

[Trent 0]

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What's up with the "Barry" thing? His name is "Barack". Is Barack too foreign sounding for you? Feel the need the whitewash it a little?

He used to go by Barry when he was younger and in college I think. It's a pretty normal thing to do to choose a little pet name for someone on the other side... just think back to all the names the left used for Bush.

Oh, hello again!

[jakee 1,257]

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If the questions were so ridiculous why couldn't Joe explain them away with a clear coherent answer backed up with facts?

He did.

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Instead he laughed and acted like a school kid instead of answering the question.

Because the amateurish form of her questioning made it so ridiculous. He countered her question about "spreading the wealth" with a) a denial that they are doing that and b) an explanation of their tax policy. She then asks if he is being a marxist by spreading the wealth around. WTF? After Biden's last reply (which she did not challenge) it is a completely redundant question! Consider this exchange;

Q: I see that your car is blue and white.
A: No, it's yellow.
Q: Police cars are blue and white, why are you trying to pretend to be a police car?
A: Is this a joke? I just told you it was yellow!

How can you possibly answer the second question when your answer to the first has already made it invalid?

Do you want to have an ideagasm?

[billvon 2,412]

OK, let's reverse that.

An interviewer asks you the questions:

"Aren't you embarrassed by the fraudulent actions of ACORN, an organization that John McCain strongly supported?"

"John McCain recently chose Sarah Palin, an inexperienced and incompetent mayor found guilty of ethics violations and having strong ties to a convicted felon, as his vice president. Isn't that a crushing political blunder that will end any chance he has for the presidency?"

"Hitler once called for the 'the annihilation of the Jewish race throughout Europe.' John McCain sought the endorsement of John Hagee, a religious extremist who agrees with Hitler's sentiments about the Jews. Do you feel McCain's endorsement of Hitler's philosophies will resonate with american voters?"

"John McCain recently said he would not 'telegraph' America's intentions or sit down with world leaders, indicating that he will replace diplomacy with ruthless, unwarranted aggression. Do you think that John McCain plunging the US into an unwinnable world war will help America?"

What would your answers be? Would you go back for a second interview?

[AWL71 0]

A keystone of Obama's tax policy is tax credits for the middle class. Problem is they never paid the taxes so the tax refund is a handout, a redistribution of wealth so the question is valid.

The most terrifying words in the English language are: I'm from the government and I'm here to help.

[marks2065 0]

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You lefties get all boogered up when the media actually asks difficult questions that require thought.

So you think the "journalist" in the video asked difficult questions? The questions were an absolute farce, skewed and loaded up to the point of laughability.

It's interesting what biases do...I saw Biden acting rather tactful and about as respectful as he could have been with that bat-faced reporter (and no I am not voting for Obama/Biden)...you and your pal airdvr see a frustrated child. I believe it's because that's you want to see.

What's scarier is that you perceive this as real journalism. It's not...it's called "being a partisan hack." Huge difference. The former is vital to a healthy democracy...the latter pisses on the democratic process.

maybe the question was worded wrong but it is still a valid question. the left would have crucified Palin if she gave the same reaction to the same question. since when is it wrong to ask the hard questions to dems but ok to ask them of the rep side?
what shows me that Biden is a joke is how he answered the question the afterwards said no more interviews of from that station, of course they won't do any more interviews that might question their stance and harm their position to elect the new redistribution and chief, Obama.

[jakee 1,257]

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A keystone of Obama's tax policy is tax credits for the middle class. Problem is they never paid the taxes so the tax refund is a handout, a redistribution of wealth so the question is valid.

Doesn't matter. In the context of the interview the question is absurd and amateurish, because she leaves the earlier answer unchallenged. It deserves to be laughed at.

Do you want to have an ideagasm?

[billvon 2,412]

>maybe the question was worded wrong but it is still a valid question.

OK. So what do YOU think of McCain's support of ACORN and desire for world war?

[masterblaster72 0]

you can see the "journalist" defend her questions in this Yahoo video.

Be humble, ask questions, listen, learn, follow the golden rule, talk when necessary, and know when to shut the fuck up.

[marks2065 0]

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>maybe the question was worded wrong but it is still a valid question.

OK. So what do YOU think of McCain's support of ACORN and desire for world war?

the idea of acorn is a good one but it has used it's power and abilities to sway an election by using tactics that are unlawfull. acorn should be used to help All voters (dem or rep) to register properly and let the people vote according to ther own ideals, not have the ideals presured upon the voters.

as far as the war goes, McCain has voted for and against wars and he understands the cost of war. I don't feel that McCain wants war and he would use many avenues at his disposal to avoid war, but he also will not let our military get stepped on or come home in defeat.
Not all war is bad, i can think of 5 that had positive outcomes for the US and its people. even though the costs were very high, the cost of not fighting would have been alot higher.

imho the diference in the wars over the last 50years is that the enemy was not knocking on our doorsteps. after ww1 and ww2 our government has had the idea that we should extinguish the fire before it gets to our house, unlike the world wars that we didn't get involved until it was almost to late.

i guaruntee that people would see the iraq war differently if the US would have waited until Sadam had taken over the middle east and was threatening europe. this is why everyone rallied behind Bush after 911 because it was on our doorstep but not for Iraq because it had not gotten to our doorstep yet.

[kallend 1,635]

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A keystone of Obama's tax policy is tax credits for the middle class. Problem is they never paid the taxes so the tax refund is a handout, a redistribution of wealth so the question is valid.

Really?

I pay plenty of tax and I'm definitely in the middle class.

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The only sure way to survive a canopy collision is not to have one.

[jakee 1,257]

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i guaruntee that people would see the iraq war differently if the US would have waited until Sadam had taken over the middle east and was threatening europe. this is why everyone rallied behind Bush after 911 because it was on our doorstep but not for Iraq because it had not gotten to our doorstep yet.

And it was never going to. You think Saddam was in a position to take over the ME in 2003?

Do you want to have an ideagasm?

[chuckakers 370]

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What's up with the "Barry" thing? His name is "Barack". Is Barack too foreign sounding for you? Feel the need the whitewash it a little?

Don

Actually Obama was called "Barry" by choice as a younger man. I think "socialist" is a better name.

Chuck Akers
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[Gawain 0]

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Hell I agree with Biden - "Are you joking? Is this a joke?"

Her 'questions' were incredibly partisan

Definitely, but that doesn't make them less valid. It's an easy connection, especially in taxes and "spreading it around" per se. Even if this isn't Sen. Obama's intention (which I believe it is), providing welfare payments, a government spending mandate, to those that essentially pay no federal income tax, funded by the very few that pay more than 70% of the federal income taxes collected isn't a small matter. The fact that these two refuse to answer tough questions about it should be sounding alarms all over the place, but instead they just get a pass....

Folks, search the sound bites out there, the $250,000/year figure has been dropping lately..."$200,000" from Sen. Obama was dropped recently, and Sen. Biden uttered the threshold of "$150,000" as well.

Their track record is to increase taxes even on those making well under $100,000/year.

The others in Congress are licking their chops too...Rep. Frank is going out of his mind with stupid-@ss ideas...

Why does anyone, especially now, think the government is going to be a better steward with YOUR money??!!

So I try and I scream and I beg and I sigh
Just to prove I'm alive, and it's alright
'Cause tonight there's a way I'll make light of my treacherous life
Make light!

[airdvr 198]

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A keystone of Obama's tax policy is tax credits for the middle class. Problem is they never paid the taxes so the tax refund is a handout, a redistribution of wealth so the question is valid.

Really?

I pay plenty of tax and I'm definitely in the middle class.

News flash. If you own an aircraft and collectible cars you are most definitely not middle class in this country.

Please don't dent the planet.

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[Gawain 0]

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A keystone of Obama's tax policy is tax credits for the middle class. Problem is they never paid the taxes so the tax refund is a handout, a redistribution of wealth so the question is valid.

Really?

I pay plenty of tax and I'm definitely in the middle class.

And there ladies and gentlemen, is a classic display of an absolute disconnect from real life.

Dr. Kallend, you own a collectible MG TC, have your own airplane...those are not "middle class" in scope. I can't even quantify your professional credentials, but I'm pretty sure that most folks out there would consider close affiliations with Los Alamos National Labs, and Argonne National Labs -- in addition to being a long serving Professor of Physics and Materials Engineering to be quite out of the main stream.

Your accomplishments are not bad, in fact, I don't expect you to justify your choices. I happen to think it's awesome that you can enjoy these things, not many people can appreciate a collectible MG or flying their own aircraft (I love cars, but don't have much interest in being an airplane pilot). In fact, your accomplishments are definitely out of the ordinary and should be complimented and celebrated. You have the ability, and as a result the means, to support the life you choose.

It is pretty silly to try and equate that with some common family in the "rust belt"...

Even better, you admit to paying plenty of taxes, do you really want to pay more? Did you know you can without imposing new tax laws on everyone.

So I try and I scream and I beg and I sigh
Just to prove I'm alive, and it's alright
'Cause tonight there's a way I'll make light of my treacherous life
Make light!

[kallend 1,635]

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A keystone of Obama's tax policy is tax credits for the middle class. Problem is they never paid the taxes so the tax refund is a handout, a redistribution of wealth so the question is valid.

Really?

I pay plenty of tax and I'm definitely in the middle class.

And there ladies and gentlemen, is a classic display of an absolute disconnect from real life.

Dr. Kallend, you own a collectible MG TC, have your own airplane...those are not "middle class" in scope. I can't even quantify your professional credentials, but I'm pretty sure that most folks out there would consider close affiliations with Los Alamos National Labs, and Argonne National Labs -- in addition to being a long serving Professor of Physics and Materials Engineering to be quite out of the main stream.

Your accomplishments are not bad, in fact, I don't expect you to justify your choices. I happen to think it's awesome that you can enjoy these things, not many people can appreciate a collectible MG or flying their own aircraft (I love cars, but don't have much interest in being an airplane pilot). In fact, your accomplishments are definitely out of the ordinary and should be complimented and celebrated. You have the ability, and as a result the means, to support the life you choose.

It is pretty silly to try and equate that with some common family in the "rust belt"...

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I paid $300 for my "collectible car" in 1967 and fixed it up myself, and $10k for the 1968 plane in 1985. It's not exactly a Lear Jet. And I do not own a house. The guy who owns the local dry cleaner makes much more than I do (I know, he was my partner in the plane for some time).

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The only sure way to survive a canopy collision is not to have one.

[wmw999 2,132]

You have to remember, folks, that John is roughly as old as dirt . Which means that with years of reasonable living, on a middle-class income (my father was a college professor -- they're not exactly overpaid), one can have plenty of stuff. And, as long as you limit your use of said stuff, you can use it all as well.

In 1967 his car was just old.

Wendy W.

There is nothing more dangerous than breaking a basic safety rule and getting away with it. It removes fear of the consequences and builds false confidence. (tbrown)