All Posts Tagged With: "Chris"
Fix Pick: Brooks on the Transition
New York Times columnist David Brooks is reassured by the people with whom President-elect Obama has chosen to surround himself. (By Linda Davidson — The Washington Post) Amid the chaos of Cabinet picks and the whirl of White House staff announcements over the past week, it’s easy to lose sight of the big picture. That […]
23Nov2008 | Ohg Rea Tone | Comments Off on Fix Pick: Brooks on the Transition | Continued
Wag the Blog: Media Bias?
By Chris Cillizza It seems that every social event The Fix attends — and that list includes plane flights, field hockey games and shopping with Mrs. Fix, among others — there is someone who asks about bias in the media. Usually the “inquiry” comes in the form of an assertion — the media is far […]
13Nov2008 | Ohg Rea Tone | Comments Off on Wag the Blog: Media Bias? | Continued
The Final Fix Electoral Map
The Final Fix Electoral Map After two years of following every jot and tittle of a presidential race that has had more twists and turns than this political junkie could have even imagined, we’ve reached the end. Read Full Post Here
3Nov2008 | Ohg Rea Tone | Comments Off on The Final Fix Electoral Map | Continued
Cable Talking Head Conundrum
We find ourselves in a technological quandry. This writer is an amateur politica junkie (is that an oxy moron), or just moronic? Does Oxy imply a clean moron? No matter – today we find ourselves struggling to find real news and intelligent commentary on the cable ‘news’ channels. Wolf Blitzer is just a bore, welcome […]
2Nov2008 | Ohg Rea Tone | Comments Off on Cable Talking Head Conundrum | Continued
Parsing the (Tracking) Poll: Feeling Voters’ Pain
One of the essential character traits in any successful politician is an ability — whether real or feigned — to connect with the hopes and fears of the average voter. Voters tend to like to vote for politicians that they believe are extraordinary (whether that means in terms of charisma, brain power of some other […]
25Oct2008 | Ohg Rea Tone | Comments Off on Parsing the (Tracking) Poll: Feeling Voters’ Pain | Continued
Karl Rove on Palin and election (video)
The Washington Post is very generous in sharing information (well, I guess that is their job). This writer believes that Karl Rove is an excellent example of someone who does things right – but seldom does the right things. This is a man who has successfully shaped American politics the past eight years. This is […]
2Sep2008 | Ohg Rea Tone | Comments Off on Karl Rove on Palin and election (video) | Continued
Matthews and Russert – Laurel and Hardy
Son, Chris Matthews and Tim Russert remind me of the original comedy team of Laurel and Hardy. Russert does not like to do heavy lifting – so he asks questions about driver’s licenses and race and gender. At a recent round table discussion Russert said something about women voters – a female panelist responded that […]
26Jan2008 | Ohg Rea Tone | Comments Off on Matthews and Russert – Laurel and Hardy | Continued
MSNBC Dumbs Down Demographics
Son, The constant harping on polls by demographics is wearing thin. Chris Matthews and Tim Russert have to be two of the worst. The suggestion is that people can only vote for people like themselves. Women vote for women. Blacks vote for blacks. Matthews votes for Russert. This denigration of masses of people based on […]
26Jan2008 | Ohg Rea Tone | Comments Off on MSNBC Dumbs Down Demographics | Continued
Race is perception – why it matters in politics
Son, I am a baby boomer – that generation of people that outnumber the rest of you folks. We grew up with civil rights and anti-war protesting and counter culture movements. Today we are skeptical about those who wish to claim the mantle of leadership for cultural change. Race is always important. We loved Martin […]
26Jan2008 | Ohg Rea Tone | Comments Off on Race is perception – why it matters in politics | Continued
Bill Clinton Supports Hillary
Son, Are you surprised? Is anyone surprised? What are the other spouses doing? But this is Bill Clinton – former President of the United States. Traditionally former presidents have not taken a position until their party nominee is selected – but this is just another example of the historical ramifications of a former First Lady […]
21Jan2008 | Ohg Rea Tone | Comments Off on Bill Clinton Supports Hillary | Continued
Chris Matthews is under siege
Son, Chris Matthews is in trouble. He has been making bigoted statements about women in general and Hillary Clinton in particular. His racism flowed out of every sweat pore after the New Hampshire primary. Today he is under siege by the public and the management at MSNBC. The good old boys club of male reporters […]
20Jan2008 | Ohg Rea Tone | Comments Off on Chris Matthews is under siege | Continued
Morning Joe defends Chris Matthews
Son, The MSNBC good old boys club has circled the wagons. Chris Matthews is under fire for his sexist and racist comments during the presidential primaries. Matthews offered a horrible apology on his Hardball show yesterday. Well, I guess he calls it an apology. Matthews said that everything he said was correct and that if […]
18Jan2008 | Ohg Rea Tone | Comments Off on Morning Joe defends Chris Matthews | Continued
Charles Rangel on Hardball, 1-15-08
Son, Something exciting is happening in America. Chris Matthews has Congressman Charles Rangel on his show and they are being civil.. Rangel is beside himself with joy over the prospects of an African-American President. As should we all. Rangel, “We’ve had some terrible political setbacks and …I just hope that Barack Obama is a different […]
16Jan2008 | Ohg Rea Tone | Comments Off on Charles Rangel on Hardball, 1-15-08 | Continued
Pelosi – Mothering of Congress, no smoking
Son, Is Nancy Pelosis the mother figure of Congress? No – this is just another sexist comment by Chris Matthews on Hardball. Pelosi has established some rules about smoking on Capital Hill. Some of the Congressmen are not happy about it. This is an issue that is being address in every legislative body in the […]
16Jan2008 | Ohg Rea Tone | Comments Off on Pelosi – Mothering of Congress, no smoking | Continued
James Clyburn, Charles Rangel, Hardball, 1-15-08
Son, There are some wonderful and competent black leaders in this country. I am surprised that they have allowed Al Sharpton to have any voice. These men, like James Clyburn and Charles Rangel, are extremely competent thoughtful men. Ryburn is on Hardball right now. Of course, given the current political races, these men are asked […]
16Jan2008 | Ohg Rea Tone | 1 comment | Continued
Tim Russert plays the gender card
Son, Tim Russert was ‘interviewing’ Hillary Clinton on Meet the Press this morning. His line of questioning suggested his chauvinism rests just under the surface. Russert asked of Hillary, “What was the moment of greatest adversity for you?” Hillary’s answer, “We all know the answer to that.” Yes we do – and so did Russert. […]
14Jan2008 | Ohg Rea Tone | Comments Off on Tim Russert plays the gender card | Continued
Hillary Clinton with Tim Russert
Son, Tim Russert played his cards at the table of a master. He came up short. But that is why Hillary Clinton is busy running for President and Tim Russert is busy sucking up to his buddy Chris Matthews and the corporate bosses who manage the media. One can almost see Russert thinking, “Oh Boy, […]
13Jan2008 | Ohg Rea Tone | 1 comment | Continued
Tucker Carlson and John Edwards
Son, I was cooking supper and watching Tucker Carlson on the kitchen television. I don’t why I do this to myself. Tucker has a limited intellect and is removed from the real world by hanging to much with Chris Matthews. Tucker was interviewing a John Edwards supporter, I don’t remember who it was. Tucker asked, […]
12Jan2008 | Ohg Rea Tone | Comments Off on Tucker Carlson and John Edwards | Continued
The value of political polls
Son, I have had my own telephone for about forty years. I all that time I have been contacted about two times by political pollsters. I either live in the wrong neighborhood or they don’t care about my demographic. Either way, they have not created many problems for me personally – except when they miscalled […]
12Jan2008 | Ohg Rea Tone | Comments Off on The value of political polls | Continued
Responding to Pollsters
Son, I have had my own telephone for about forty years. I all that time I have been contacted about two times by political pollsters. I either live in the wrong neighborhood or they don’t care about my demographic. Either way, they have not created many problems for me personally – except when they miscalled […]
12Jan2008 | Ohg Rea Tone | Comments Off on Responding to Pollsters | Continued
Clinton and Obama expose Media Bigots
Son, This election is probably shaping up to one of the most important ever for understanding our ‘good old boy media.’ All of those old men are harping on race and feminism. It is as if they cannot grasp issues of charisma, or hope, or ideas, or anything of substance. Pat Buchanan was just on […]
9Jan2008 | Ohg Rea Tone | Comments Off on Clinton and Obama expose Media Bigots | Continued
Chris Matthews, Racist, Chauvinist
Son, The star of Chris Matthews has risen. Now we can see who he really is. And it is not pretty. Clinton scored a huge comeback in New Hampshire. Matthews explanation – “…the New Hampshire voters lied to the pollsters. They lied about voting for a black man because they were embarrassed… Hillary did not […]
9Jan2008 | Ohg Rea Tone | 8 comments | Continued
Chris Matthews and Dee Dee Myers
Son, Chris Matthews has made a fool of himself again – he will never admit it – but that is what he does. Dee Dee Myers, the press secretary under Bill Clinton, said that one year ago Hillary Clinton was not billed as the front runner. She claimed that the success of her campaign put […]
9Jan2008 | Ohg Rea Tone | 3 comments | Continued
Media Hosts Fail in Presidential Debates
Son, Is our inept Media driving foreign policy? Do we rely on celebrity Media Hosts to define important issues? I hope not. Because the Media Hosts are so infatuated with themselves that they are not aware of a big world and real issues that have real consequences. I hearken back to the Democratic Debate. Time […]
28Dec2007 | Ohg Rea Tone | Comments Off on Media Hosts Fail in Presidential Debates | Continued
Qualities of an American President?
Son, This is a redraft of a previous post. The previous post focused on Ron Paul – but while writing that post I realized there are bigger issues at stake. Ron Paul is running for the Republican nomination for President of the United States. ON the surface it seems entirely remarkable that this man of […]
26Dec2007 | Ohg Rea Tone | Comments Off on Qualities of an American President? | Continued
The Rise of Ron Paul
Son, Ron Paul is running for the Republican nomination for President of the United States. ON the surface it seems entirely remarkable that this man of little logic is having so much success, both in admiring fans and his ability to raise money. He is worth looking at – not because of his ideas – […]
26Dec2007 | Ohg Rea Tone | 3 comments | Continued
The politics of admitting mistakes
Son, Several candidates for President have long histories. Many of them have run for other offices like Senator, or Governor, or Mayor. In the process of seeking those offices they necessarily catered to the limited population of their respective ambitions. Romney and Giuliani were pro-choice. Giuliani has been married three times. Huckabee raised taxes. Clinton […]
4Dec2007 | Ohg Rea Tone | Comments Off on The politics of admitting mistakes | Continued
Chris Matthews on Morning Joe
Son, Chris Matthews has lost complete touch with reality. Matthews is the host of the MSNBC program Hardball. They call it Hardball because Matthews is supposed to be asking the hard questions. That was probably true – a couple of years ago. On Morning Joe this morning, MSNBC’s Joe Scarborough, Joe and Matthews were talking […]
29Nov2007 | Ohg Rea Tone | Comments Off on Chris Matthews on Morning Joe | Continued
Media Hosts fail as Celebrities
Son, A tragedy has befallen American Journalism. Cable and satellite feeds have created monster celebrities in the field of journalism. Everyone wants to be Walter Cronkite. The problem is that hey have not earned the stature. Wolf Blitzer, Chris Matthews, Tim Russert, Bill O’Reilly, Shawn Hannity, Rush Limbaugh, to name a few. These people have […]
25Nov2007 | Ohg Rea Tone | Comments Off on Media Hosts fail as Celebrities | Continued