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Comment on Is Fox News Helping the Democrat Party? by Fiona

Fiona — Mon, 03 Dec 2012 18:53:58 +0000

I don’t watch Fox for the same reason I don’t watch the MSM. It is all about ratings and has become infotainment. Journalists, whether print or other media – “don’t do math” or history I might add. We stopped watching CNN in the 80′s when we were stationed in countries where the cute little girl reporters were flown in to make their report at the airport and everybody would look at one another and ask – WHAT country is she in? If you know anything in detail, all you can see from most news reports is that the reporters have no idea what they are talking or writing about. Way too much time is spent on the affairs of entertainers and advertising. Fox seems to have acquired a fairly large audience with the poor little lost white girl approach and their audience pays the bills. I can’t for the life of me figure out how CBS keeps paying the bills with a declining share of audience. Anybody who really wants to know what is going on is on the internet – no playing games – and reading and thinking for themselves.

Re: your comments below on the TEA party and republicans: When I first enter a room in this largely Democrat County, I announce that I am the evil Republican in the room. It helps keep the in-group bashing of the out-group down to a minimum. You know I used to wonder at the cognitive dissonance of my grandfather, who had strong opinions about Jews, n*ggers and other groups which applied only to the people he didn’t know – those he was personally acquainted with were exceptions of course. I don’t wonder about this any longer – this attitude apparently is not confined to persons who have only a third grade education.

Comment on To the Tea Party: by mens cyber monday north face deals specials denali jackets grey

mens cyber monday north face deals specials denali jackets grey — Thu, 22 Nov 2012 03:42:45 +0000

Does your blog have a contact page? I’m having problems locating it but, I’d like to shoot you an email. I’ve got some ideas for your blog you might be interested in hearing. Either way, great blog and I look forward to seeing it expand over time.

Comment on We are not the Tea Party; We are the Free Party by Sara

Sara — Wed, 14 Nov 2012 11:43:35 +0000

Took me so an hour to read. the title was perfect.

Comment on To the Tea Party: by online timer

online timer — Wed, 14 Nov 2012 11:32:19 +0000

I needed to thank you for this wonderful read!! I absolutely enjoyed every bit
of it. I have you book marked to look at new things you post…

Comment on To the Tea Party: by Russell

Russell — Mon, 12 Nov 2012 20:32:19 +0000

If a Republican politician has a history of even slight compromise on abortion, leniency toward Mexican immigrants, openness to a discussion on civil unions, enthusiasm for social policies that benefit inner city blacks, etc. that politician will be murdered by those in the news media who have taken it upon themselves to represent the conservative movement. As a result Republican candidates must take extreme stands on social issues to get elected. This leaves the party in a death spiral because each of these issues very much influences a large and growing voting block.
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> We have effectively alienated the young, the socially liberal, the African American, the Latin American, and many females. You will argue this but whatever the argument the numbers tell the truth. The party is the victim of the leftist as well as the right leaning media. Each perpetuates the stereotypes to which this blogger refers. This affects votes. Is there any basis for these stereotypes?
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> It is the responsibility of our elected officials to represent ALL Americans. It is time for the Republican party to explain to the inner city blacks exactly how their economic policies can help them. Is it even on our minds and in our discussions? If we can turn the economy around will we then use our prosperity to help educate their children? Or does this just mean bigger yachts for wall street bankers and bigger homes and SUV’s for our suburban constituents? And will you please explain to a poor single inner city mother how reducing taxes on extremely rich people will help her child escape their oppressive poverty. It might, but the message doesn’t make sense to the voter and the talking heads on both sides perpetuate this. If you were in this setting wouldn’t the message that Obama is going to give you something be more appealing than complete disinterest? Does the Republican party represent a poor single black inner city mother of three? Or do we just judge her? We need to represent her and we need to communicate to her how we can help. She votes.
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> Republican be honest – don’t you think these inner city folks just need to work harder? Aren’t they just a bunch of Acorn enthusiasts? Shouldn’t we just ship these criminal Mexicans out of the country? That is my understanding from Fox News. What is the Republican message to these people? Do we even care? Does our party represent them at all? From what I see on MSNBC AND Fox nothing is being said to encourage the African American and urban vote and this holds true for the young, Latino, gay, female, and others. I look at the voter map of blue and red. Who brainwashed us that Republicans don’t care about the blue and should not directly address their issues? Why do we give up those votes? Are the stereotypes accurate?
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> I am an old white guy and it is easy for me to vote Republican but this is a government for the people and by the people and the PEOPLE are no longer a bunch of old white guys. Let’s represent them and address their issues. All people groups will be helped by strong conservative fiscal policy but extreme social policy and rhetoric will prevent us from ever having the opportunity.
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> I think this blogger is onto something.

Comment on We are not the Tea Party; We are the Free Party by trumpetofreason

trumpetofreason — Mon, 12 Nov 2012 18:42:17 +0000

Thanks, Martha. Much appreciated.

Comment on About by Martha Goudey

Martha Goudey — Sun, 11 Nov 2012 18:53:06 +0000

But who are you?

Comment on We are not the Tea Party; We are the Free Party by Martha Goudey

Martha Goudey — Sun, 11 Nov 2012 18:51:35 +0000

This is a really important discussion, and although I “got it,” first read through, apparently others didn’t. It will be important for you to continue to refine this message, because you are spot on.

Comment on About by Amedar Consulting Group

Amedar Consulting Group — Sun, 11 Nov 2012 06:38:13 +0000

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Comment on To the Tea Party: by jabbathetutt

jabbathetutt — Sat, 10 Nov 2012 19:08:32 +0000

Listen, I’ve believed for decades that the GOP ought to have its license as a political party revoked for incompetence and not actually acting like a political party. The answer is to one, show that the stereotype is wrong and two, that it’s the Democrat Party that is the party of racism and incitement of hatred. And three that Freedom brings people together, that it’s Freedom that creates goodwill across racial, class and religious differences. It’s the socialism of the Democrat Party that creates hatred. It always had.

As soon as the Tea Party arose, it was immediately smeared as racist by Janeane Garafolo which spread up to Nancy Pelosi. The media jumped in with lies.

Your Free Party will be smeared next. Giving up and agreeing to the lies and smears is not a solution.