Accuracy in Media? Consider the Source!!!

Recently acquired talking points from Moveon.org by Nita Chaudhary regarding Gov. Sarah Palin.

The interesting thing about the supporting links was that they referenced sister organization for verification:

MoveOn.org

MoveOn is a Web-based, grassroots political network that organizes "electronic advocacy groups" of online activists around specific issues; raises money for Democrat candidates through rock concerts and other entertainment events; generates political ads; and wins young recruits through its appeal to the Net-savvy, MTV subculture.

Thinkprogress.com

Think Progress is a "project" of the American Progress Action Fund (APAF), a "sister advocacy organization" of the John Podesta-led Center for American Progress (CAP) and CAP's entities such as Campus Progress. It also draws freely on the resources of the George Soros-funded Media Matters website edited by David Brock.

Nita Chaudhary

Bio: Nita Chaudhary, Campaign Director at MoveOn.org Political Action: Nita leads MoveOn’s campaigns on the Iraq War, Constitutional Liberties as well as running the fundraising program for MoveOn’s 2008 electoral effort. In the past she was the Director of Online organizing for the DNC. She’s also held several positions at People for the American Way, including Media Research Analyst, Web Editor, and Online Organizer.

Just another example of media control of questionable information presented to the Voter as objective and sourced. Watch for their talking points on TV and in print. Consider the Source!!! Three other key alerts to watch for are George Bush, Chaney, and Karl Rove. (These organizations destroy people to promote their Kook Ideas.)

The good news is that Sarah Palin's selection caught them off guard, and now they have exposed themselves for who they really are.

Thank you Sarah Palin and John McCain.

For the record, I tend to agree with Sarah Palin over John McCain on the issues where they differ.

Informed Voters can take back America by holding the Liberal Media accountable for the information they present as fact that they obtain from "The Left Wing Kooks."

Part of Kook Email:

Here are a bunch of points you might want to include in your letter:

Palin recently said that the war in Iraq is "God's task." She's even admitted she hasn't thought about the war much—just last year she was quoted saying, "I've been so focused on state government, I haven't really focused much on the war in Iraq." 1, 2
Palin has actively sought the support of the fringe Alaska Independence Party. Six months ago, Palin told members of the group—who advocate for a vote on secession from the union—to "keep up the good work" and "wished the party luck on what she called its 'inspiring convention.'" 3
Palin wants to teach creationism in public schools. She hasn't made clear whether she thinks evolution is a fact.4
Palin doesn't believe that humans contribute to global warming. Speaking about climate change, she said, "I'm not one though who would attribute it to being manmade." 5
Palin has close ties to Big Oil. Her inauguration was even sponsored by BP. 6
Palin is extremely anti-choice. She doesn't even support abortion in the case of rape or incest. 7
Palin opposes comprehensive sex-ed in public schools. She's said she will only support abstinence-only approaches. 8
As mayor, Palin tried to ban books from the library. Palin asked the library how she might go about banning books because some had inappropriate language in them—shocking the librarian, Mary Ellen Baker. According to Time, "news reports from the time show that Palin had threatened to fire Baker for not giving "full support" to the mayor." 9
She DID support the Bridge to Nowhere (before she opposed it). Palin claimed that she said "thanks, but no thanks" to the infamous Bridge to Nowhere. But in 2006, Palin supported the project repeatedly, saying that Alaska should take advantage of earmarks "while our congressional delegation is in a strong position to assist." 10
The plain fact of the matter is that Sarah Palin did a bang-up job delivering a Karl Rove-style political attack speech last night. That makes her a skilled politician but it doesn't make her views any more palatable for voters. Americans don't really want another far-right, anti-science ideologue in the White House.

Please help get the word out about where Sarah Palin really stands on the issues.

http://pol.moveon.org/lte?campaign_id=95&id=13709-10460318-fIqtbVx&t=4
Thanks for all you do.

–Nita, Ilyse, Wes, Karin and the rest of the team

P.S. If you haven't seen it, check out the Daily Show clip on Palin. It's worth a watch
http://www.moveon.org/r?r=24753&id=13709-10460318-fIqtbVx&t=5

Sources
1. "Palin: Iraq war 'a task that is from God'," Associated Press, September 3, 2008
http://www.moveon.org/r?r=24701&id=13709-10460318-fIqtbVx&t=6

2. "Palin wasn't 'really focused much' on the Iraq war," ThinkProgress, August 30, 2008
http://www.moveon.org/r?r=24702&id=13709-10460318-fIqtbVx&t=7

3. "The Sarah Palin Digest," ThinkProgress, September 4, 2008
http://thinkprogress.org/palin-digest/

4. "McCain and Palin differ on issues," Associated Press, September 3, 2008
http://www.moveon.org/r?r=24703&id=13709-10460318-fIqtbVx&t=8

5. Ibid

6. The Sarah Palin Digest," ThinkProgress, September 4, 2008
http://thinkprogress.org/palin-digest/

7. Ibid

8. Ibid.

9. "Mayor Palin: A Rough Record," Time, September 2, 2008
http://www.moveon.org/r?r=24704&id=13709-10460318-fIqtbVx&t=9

10. The Sarah Palin Digest," ThinkProgress, September 4, 2008
http://thinkprogress.org/palin-digest/

Quote of the Day

One blogger described her as "Margaret Thatcher with five kids and a Klondike drawl" while Jonah Goldberg of the conservative "National Review" enthused: "She was put on this earth to do two things: kill caribou and kick butt. She's all out of caribou."

Now It's Time to Play Wac Um

Now It's Time to Play Wac Um (Liberal)

The Liberal Media and Liberal Pundits have to watch their step now.

Every time they pop up with an inaccurate accusation or analysis, it's time to Wac Um, again:

Now that the bias and credibility have been exposed, it's time to Wac Um with truth and reality, again.

When they talk about change, Wac Um with Senator/Governor vs Senator/Senator.
When they talk about speech writer, Wac Um with "What do you think about the life story"
When they talk about experience, Wac Um with Lawyer,Community Organizer/Senator vs Senator/mayor, governor, military ...
When they talk about past, Wac Um with Aires, Wright, plagiarism,
When they talk about family, Wac Um with pictures and background. The family service to this country can't be overstated.
When they talk about Patriotism, Wac Um with being proud of their service.
When they talk about American Dream, Wac Um with Gov. Palin's life and Sen. McCain's survival.
When they talk about Energy, Wac Um with Alaska and the need for more of all kinds.
When they talk about accomplishments, Wac Um with the Senate record and House record under Democrat control.
When they talk about budget, Wac Um with House Record on Funding Bills.
When they talk about Bush, Wac Um with Dem. House and Dem Senate.
When they talk about Rich, Wac Um with the American Dream.
When they talk about Fund Raising, Wac Um with Government Funding Campaign.
When they talk about Special Interest, Wac Um with who it is that represents Unions.
When they talk about Big Oil, Wac Um with the need for energy, vs the need for Big Entertainment.
When they talk about Immigration, Wac Um with History of America and Rule of Law.
When they talk about Iraq, Wac Um with winning.
When they talk about Iran, Wac Um with security.
When they talk about the little people, Wac Um with Palin family lives in real America and shares many of their thrills and challenges.
When it's time to work across Party Lines, Wac Um with welcome to the party of less government control.

What a Game: Wac Um Again

Feel free to add your Wac Um topic and response

Obama's Answer on Experience

Obama's answer on experience: But I'm such a great campaigner! by Ed Morrissey.

AC: Some Republican critics say, you don’t have the experience to handle a situation like this [Hurricane Gustav]. They’ve in fact said that Governor Palin has more executive experience as mayor of a small town and as governor of a big state like Alaska. What’s your response?

BO: Well, you know, my understanding is that, uh, Governor Palin’s town of Wasilly [sic] has, uh, 50 employees, uh, uh, we’ve got 2500, uh, in this campaign. I think their budget is maybe $12 million a year. Uh, uh, we have a budget of about three times that just for the month. Uh, so I think that, uh, our ability to manage large systems, uh, and to, uh, execute, uh, I think has been made clear over the last couple of years. Uh, and certainly, in terms of, uh, the legislation that I’ve passed just dealing with this issue post-Katrina, uh, of how we handle emergency management. The fact that, uh, many of my recommendations were adopted and are being put in place, uh, as we speak indicates to extent to which we can provide the kinds of support and good service that the American people expect.

Link:
A Negotiator Without Preconditions by James P. Lucier

Palin Nomination Already Successful

One key thing the Palin nomination has done for the Voter is expose the control and bias The Liberal Media has on our election process.

I don't know about you, but it has been painfully apparent to me, as never before, the extent and influence The Liberal Media has used to destroy Sarah Palin and try to select their candidate for this VP position. It is more obvious than ever who is behind the success of Obama. Even the Clinton machine couldn't overcome The Liberal Media to expose Obama's lack of qualifications.

With the The Liberal Media challenging Palin's qualifications so vigorously, it has exposed how little the media covered Obama's qualifications, and that The Liberal Media didn't want to expose it then, and still don't. What else are they controlling and keeping from the Voter?

The Media has selected both top nominees from the Republican and Democrat Party's. We will see if they can select the remainder of the ticket and continue to control their policies.

Now, it is easier than ever before for the observant Voter to see and judge the extent The Liberal Media controls your views and positions on different issues.

The Educated Voter can now determine which media to trust, if any. Keep in mind that many, many working voters don't have the opportunity and time to observe this Media in enough detail to become Educated. This too is a challenge for The Educated Vote.

The next question is, To What Extent are the Political Parties Involved in this Subversive Effort, and who else?

Experience and Qualifications The Voter Can Believe In!

Now that Main Stream Media is finally interested in Experience and Qualifications isn't it time to finally resolve the matter on C-Span or Fox News by having a real debate between the President Elect and the VP Selection of the opposite party.

Can you imagine McCain debating Biden, and Obama debating Palin, with the debate about Experience and Qualifications?

Each candidate could answer what America means to them.
Each candidate could answer what accomplishments they bring to the Office.
Each candidate could address their associations that have given them experience that have formed their views for America.
Each candidate would have to stand on their own, not depend on handlers and The Media, as is the case now.

How do you think the candidates would fare?
Who really is qualified to be President of the United States?
Do facts really matter to the voter?

Value of Ethanol?

Valued associate of my blog submitted the the following posting for consideration:

Without Ethanol, Gasoline Prices Would be Even Higher

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