My News
I knew it would happen. I'm not a germ-a-phobe at all but I did think about all those dirty hand rails in the subways that I have been grabbing for the past two weeks. Sure enough I have my first cold in NYC. I suppose it is good to get my body used to all the new stuff floating around. But when I don't even have the energy to blog it's upsetting. But after a little nap and a big cup of tea I feel a little better. All I have to do is order my latex gloves and face mask and I will be ready to go out again.
Yesterday was a HUGE day in news. I really think Harry Reid hit a home run by forcing a closed session of the Senate. I get the feeling that the all important middle ground of America (people unlike me - who have a limited interest in politics and no strong feelings toward one side or another) agree with what Reid did. The Republicans can spin all they want but Americans will not forget all those who have died and all those who have lied. Harry Reid brought that point home and the Republican response to him seems to be making them look even less honest than before.
Amazing isn't it that Tom Delay can more or less pick his own judge? I remember in the 90's when 2 special prosecutors were replaced from investigating Bill Clinton. Why? The first one was a Democrat, the second a moderate Republican. Republicans would not allow it. Finally the Reds insisted that Ken Starr, a hardcore Republican, had to take over the investigation. Then, like now, they got what they want. The word fascism is misused often, but I am proved more and more correct everyday in my description of the Republicans in this way.
So it is appropriate that we learn today that the Bush administration is running secret Soviet style jails in Eastern Europe for "terrorist suspects". The behavior of Republican reads like a cheap political novel. But, the fact that so much of America (although almost no one else in the world), is apathetic to their behavior reminds me more of a frightening work of science fiction.
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You know, when I posted the Aaron Brown story an hour or so ago I thought I might give you all a run down of my favorite news programs during the day. So, want it or not, here it is.
7-10 am - Washington Journal - C-Span
Great guests, impartial hosts and viewer call ins. Sure beats watching dorks wave outside the window of Katie and Matt.
10am - 12pm MSNBC (usually) CNN (sometimes) FOX (rarely)
This is where I usually flip around a lot for the new. From 10 to 12 the news networks seem to think it is time to put on ditsy women and silly men as their news anchors. God, I hate that. I usually stick on one channel until they irritate me, then I change.
12pm-3pm Connected - MSNBC
"Connected" with Ron Reagan and Monica Crowley is usually pretty good. They take the news seriously without devolving into spin or arguments. Ron Reagan is very good and somehow manages to keep his cool when dealing with the right wingers.
3-6pm The Situation Room with Wolf Blitzer - CNN
I have always been a Wolf Blitzer fan and looked forward to this show very much when I heard about it's development. Three hours bouncing from breaking story to story, multiple video screens, etc. For someone with News ADD it seemed like the perfect format. I do wish Wolf would calm down a bit though. He is almost literally breathless with EVERYTHING he say. He can make an upcoming commercial break sound like an incoming missile. Calm down Wolf, the news doesn't need the hype. Jack Cafferty is a lot of fun on this show. He may be the only unpredictable person left in TV news.
6-7pm NewsHour with Jim Lehrer - PBS
A long time favorite. A great way to get deep into the news of the day. An honorable mention goes to Lou Dobbs on CNN who is coming on strong. Here in NY, the NewsHour is on frequently so now I sometimes watch both. (it's nice having TiVo now too!)
7-8pm Hardball with Chris Matthews - MSNBC
He is always breathless too but it seems more natural with him than it does with Wolf. He knows Washington and is a bit like a John McCain of newies - leans to the right but will call out a lie most of the time when he sees it no matter who is trying to tell it.
8-9pm Countdown with Keith Olberman - MSNBC (best news show)
The best of the Prime Time bunch. Some say he is liberal, I say he tells the truth. He calls it like I see it and has a fun time doing it. He is the most like me of anyone on TV right now.
9pm -10pm Mad Money - CNBC
I have been a Larry King fan since he did AM radio in Miami when I was a kid. He was so unpopular that I called in almost every night and to talk to him. (Looking back it was probably my daily, engaging calls that kept him employed!) I watched his career bloom over the years and was happy to see him become such a success. But now that he tends to interview so many show biz people I have lost interest. Also, his questions seem more and more out of touch and it is sadly becoming a pointless hour. Mad Money, the newest show in my line up, is really a treat. The host, Kramer, screams and yells but comes across as a sweet and nice guy. Hard to pull off but he does it. He talks about stocks and financial planning the whole hour and while most of it is way beyond me I still try to catch at least some of his show everyday.
10pm on - pick 'em
By now I am pretty much done with the news. If I still want more I surf around or watch some more C-SPAN
Keep in mind I don't really watch all news everyday - these are just my first picks if I am by a TV and in the mood for news. Some may notice that no program on FOXNews is mentioned. Sorry, but they are pretty much a propaganda channel for the GOP and I have never been that much into Kool Aid. To be fair though there are some FOX News shows I might watch for a while: FOX News Sunday (I like all the Sunday morning shows); Special Report, (but Brit Hume is a timebomb ready to explode from his internal hatred), and the Beltway Boys (a type of Capital Gang but with only two hosts - one on the right and one on the far right).
Hmm..Writing this up has made me feel better. Perhaps a cold is the least serious of my illnesses I should worry about.
Yesterday was a HUGE day in news. I really think Harry Reid hit a home run by forcing a closed session of the Senate. I get the feeling that the all important middle ground of America (people unlike me - who have a limited interest in politics and no strong feelings toward one side or another) agree with what Reid did. The Republicans can spin all they want but Americans will not forget all those who have died and all those who have lied. Harry Reid brought that point home and the Republican response to him seems to be making them look even less honest than before.
Amazing isn't it that Tom Delay can more or less pick his own judge? I remember in the 90's when 2 special prosecutors were replaced from investigating Bill Clinton. Why? The first one was a Democrat, the second a moderate Republican. Republicans would not allow it. Finally the Reds insisted that Ken Starr, a hardcore Republican, had to take over the investigation. Then, like now, they got what they want. The word fascism is misused often, but I am proved more and more correct everyday in my description of the Republicans in this way.
So it is appropriate that we learn today that the Bush administration is running secret Soviet style jails in Eastern Europe for "terrorist suspects". The behavior of Republican reads like a cheap political novel. But, the fact that so much of America (although almost no one else in the world), is apathetic to their behavior reminds me more of a frightening work of science fiction.
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You know, when I posted the Aaron Brown story an hour or so ago I thought I might give you all a run down of my favorite news programs during the day. So, want it or not, here it is.
7-10 am - Washington Journal - C-Span
Great guests, impartial hosts and viewer call ins. Sure beats watching dorks wave outside the window of Katie and Matt.
10am - 12pm MSNBC (usually) CNN (sometimes) FOX (rarely)
This is where I usually flip around a lot for the new. From 10 to 12 the news networks seem to think it is time to put on ditsy women and silly men as their news anchors. God, I hate that. I usually stick on one channel until they irritate me, then I change.
12pm-3pm Connected - MSNBC
"Connected" with Ron Reagan and Monica Crowley is usually pretty good. They take the news seriously without devolving into spin or arguments. Ron Reagan is very good and somehow manages to keep his cool when dealing with the right wingers.
3-6pm The Situation Room with Wolf Blitzer - CNN
I have always been a Wolf Blitzer fan and looked forward to this show very much when I heard about it's development. Three hours bouncing from breaking story to story, multiple video screens, etc. For someone with News ADD it seemed like the perfect format. I do wish Wolf would calm down a bit though. He is almost literally breathless with EVERYTHING he say. He can make an upcoming commercial break sound like an incoming missile. Calm down Wolf, the news doesn't need the hype. Jack Cafferty is a lot of fun on this show. He may be the only unpredictable person left in TV news.
6-7pm NewsHour with Jim Lehrer - PBS
A long time favorite. A great way to get deep into the news of the day. An honorable mention goes to Lou Dobbs on CNN who is coming on strong. Here in NY, the NewsHour is on frequently so now I sometimes watch both. (it's nice having TiVo now too!)
7-8pm Hardball with Chris Matthews - MSNBC
He is always breathless too but it seems more natural with him than it does with Wolf. He knows Washington and is a bit like a John McCain of newies - leans to the right but will call out a lie most of the time when he sees it no matter who is trying to tell it.
8-9pm Countdown with Keith Olberman - MSNBC (best news show)
The best of the Prime Time bunch. Some say he is liberal, I say he tells the truth. He calls it like I see it and has a fun time doing it. He is the most like me of anyone on TV right now.
9pm -10pm Mad Money - CNBC
I have been a Larry King fan since he did AM radio in Miami when I was a kid. He was so unpopular that I called in almost every night and to talk to him. (Looking back it was probably my daily, engaging calls that kept him employed!) I watched his career bloom over the years and was happy to see him become such a success. But now that he tends to interview so many show biz people I have lost interest. Also, his questions seem more and more out of touch and it is sadly becoming a pointless hour. Mad Money, the newest show in my line up, is really a treat. The host, Kramer, screams and yells but comes across as a sweet and nice guy. Hard to pull off but he does it. He talks about stocks and financial planning the whole hour and while most of it is way beyond me I still try to catch at least some of his show everyday.
10pm on - pick 'em
By now I am pretty much done with the news. If I still want more I surf around or watch some more C-SPAN
Keep in mind I don't really watch all news everyday - these are just my first picks if I am by a TV and in the mood for news. Some may notice that no program on FOXNews is mentioned. Sorry, but they are pretty much a propaganda channel for the GOP and I have never been that much into Kool Aid. To be fair though there are some FOX News shows I might watch for a while: FOX News Sunday (I like all the Sunday morning shows); Special Report, (but Brit Hume is a timebomb ready to explode from his internal hatred), and the Beltway Boys (a type of Capital Gang but with only two hosts - one on the right and one on the far right).
Hmm..Writing this up has made me feel better. Perhaps a cold is the least serious of my illnesses I should worry about.
posted by MQA @ 11/02/2005 07:02:00 PM
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