Comments for poligionTODAY http://poligiontoday.wordpress.com Politics, Religion, & Other Current Events Tue, 22 Sep 2009 23:52:31 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 Comment on KEEP DOING YOUR THANG, RICK SANCHEZ by neiltownsend http://poligiontoday.wordpress.com/2009/09/22/keep-doing-your-thang-rick-sanchez/#comment-184 neiltownsend Tue, 22 Sep 2009 23:52:31 +0000 http://poligiontoday.wordpress.com/?p=421#comment-184 While I agree with your claim that all media networks are in some regards biased, I have never seen a network just blatantly lie like FOX News. Sure, some personality might exaggerate a story or present data misleadingly but it seems like FOX News made this claim without even bothering to watch CNN for five minutes. So, honestly, I don't blame Rick Sanchez for going after FOX News as vehemently as he did. Thanks for your comment! While I agree with your claim that all media networks are in some regards biased, I have never seen a network just blatantly lie like FOX News. Sure, some personality might exaggerate a story or present data misleadingly but it seems like FOX News made this claim without even bothering to watch CNN for five minutes. So, honestly, I don’t blame Rick Sanchez for going after FOX News as vehemently as he did. Thanks for your comment!

]]> Comment on KEEP DOING YOUR THANG, RICK SANCHEZ by corvedacosta http://poligiontoday.wordpress.com/2009/09/22/keep-doing-your-thang-rick-sanchez/#comment-183 corvedacosta Tue, 22 Sep 2009 13:06:17 +0000 http://poligiontoday.wordpress.com/?p=421#comment-183 The fact is CNN nor FOX NEWS is a real news organization. They all have their hidden agendas and slimy tricks as well - just as FOX news riled up the crowd. My problem is why is Rick always responding to FOX? He is belittling himself and the network. If you have to respond to FOX it means you are smaller than them. Good points though - CNN. The fact is CNN nor FOX NEWS is a real news organization. They all have their hidden agendas and slimy tricks as well – just as FOX news riled up the crowd.

My problem is why is Rick always responding to FOX? He is belittling himself and the network. If you have to respond to FOX it means you are smaller than them.

Good points though – CNN.

]]> Comment on THE SERIOUS QUESTIONS ABOUT THE HEALTH CARE BILLS by M Smith http://poligiontoday.wordpress.com/2009/08/17/the-serious-questions-about-the-health-care-bills/#comment-181 M Smith Mon, 17 Aug 2009 14:37:20 +0000 http://poligiontoday.wordpress.com/?p=416#comment-181 Generally i think you are on the right track here. One area where i differ in opinion is where you state: "A problem with insurance companies is they lack the motivation to improve the care they give to their customers. The companies have no reason to change their practices and so continue to give mediocre care, because they know people have no were else to go." Actually it is not the insurance companies who provide the care and services - they only provide a means by which to pay for it. Now, yes, there are issues with that: when you submit a claim and a high school educated, non-healthcare professional is the one deciding the viability of your claim... yeah... If you're interested in my take (and i would hope that you are), take a look at my thoughts on this subject: http://dubyavu.wordpress.com/2009/08/15/profits-what-are-they-and-what-do-they-do/ Generally i think you are on the right track here.
One area where i differ in opinion is where you state: “A problem with insurance companies is they lack the motivation to improve the care they give to their customers. The companies have no reason to change their practices and so continue to give mediocre care, because they know people have no were else to go.”
Actually it is not the insurance companies who provide the care and services – they only provide a means by which to pay for it.
Now, yes, there are issues with that: when you submit a claim and a high school educated, non-healthcare professional is the one deciding the viability of your claim… yeah…
If you’re interested in my take (and i would hope that you are), take a look at my thoughts on this subject: http://dubyavu.wordpress.com/2009/08/15/profits-what-are-they-and-what-do-they-do/

]]> Comment on DEATH PANELS, A GOOD IDEA OR A GREAT IDEA? (SATIRE) by chintanfezdesai http://poligiontoday.wordpress.com/2009/08/13/death-panels-a-good-idea-or-a-great-idea-satire/#comment-180 chintanfezdesai Sat, 15 Aug 2009 06:00:06 +0000 http://poligiontoday.wordpress.com/?p=410#comment-180 Ok so one of my friends who read this post said that he thought i was a little serious about it. So again for those who read it, I'm just joking. Ok so one of my friends who read this post said that he thought i was a little serious about it. So again for those who read it, I’m just joking.

]]> Comment on DEATH PANELS, A GOOD IDEA OR A GREAT IDEA? (SATIRE) by Fred Elledge http://poligiontoday.wordpress.com/2009/08/13/death-panels-a-good-idea-or-a-great-idea-satire/#comment-179 Fred Elledge Fri, 14 Aug 2009 11:39:23 +0000 http://poligiontoday.wordpress.com/?p=410#comment-179 The sad thing about Sarah is that she doesn't even realize how vacuous she is. It's an embarassment to the Republican party but certainly a source of amusement to many. We should all send one big thank you to John McCain for giving her the spotlight. Personally, I think she should go back to Alaska, face her ethics investigations and be a good mommy to Trig. The sad thing about Sarah is that she doesn’t even realize how vacuous she is. It’s an embarassment to the Republican party but certainly a source of amusement to many. We should all send one big thank you to John McCain for giving her the spotlight. Personally, I think she should go back to Alaska, face her ethics investigations and be a good mommy to Trig.

]]> Comment on THE PARTY OF FAMILY VALUES STRIKES AGAIN by jaehwan http://poligiontoday.wordpress.com/2009/06/24/the-party-of-family-values-strikes-again/#comment-174 jaehwan Mon, 29 Jun 2009 06:45:55 +0000 http://poligiontoday.wordpress.com/?p=393#comment-174 Neil, good point, and a very interesting topic. Another example is Angelina Jolie. She broke up Brad and Jen's marriage--totally wrecked a great marriage and destroyed the life of an innocent woman--and we still only hear about how she beautiful she is, how successful she is, how she gives so much to charity, and how she has shown her selflessness by adopting kids from around the world. (As a side note, I think <a href="http://www.theimproper.com/Template_Article.aspx?IssueId=4&ArticleId=2102</a> may someday be the most powerful Asian American in the world. But I digress.) My view is this--different games have different rules. People expect a lot more of their political and religious leaders. They're the ones who make the rules, and therefore people feel that they should live with rules and restraint. Plus, because politicians rely on public trust and public focus to get things done, it's hard to complete political work when surrounded by drama. It's almost expected with athletes and movie stars. No one is going to stop watching Paris Hilton because she has an embarrassing videotape, nor will people stop watching Kobe for infidelity. Michael Jackson had some embarrassing issues towards the end of his life, but most people will look beyond that. The reason is that these people are entertainers. Some provide leadership, i.e. everyone likes Mike, but it's mostly entertainment. If it were pure leadership, which politicians and religious leaders practice, these athletes and movie stars would all have problems--not because they'd be anything less as people, but rather because the rules for religious and political leaders are more stringent. I think business leaders are almost in the same category as religious and political leaders. Maybe it's this: if you have a title that sets you apart as a leader--CEO, Governor, Cardinal, Reverend--people expect more. Neil, good point, and a very interesting topic. Another example is Angelina Jolie. She broke up Brad and Jen’s marriage–totally wrecked a great marriage and destroyed the life of an innocent woman–and we still only hear about how she beautiful she is, how successful she is, how she gives so much to charity, and how she has shown her selflessness by adopting kids from around the world. (As a side note, I think <a href="http://www.theimproper.com/Template_Article.aspx?IssueId=4&ArticleId=2102 may someday be the most powerful Asian American in the world. But I digress.)

My view is this–different games have different rules. People expect a lot more of their political and religious leaders. They’re the ones who make the rules, and therefore people feel that they should live with rules and restraint. Plus, because politicians rely on public trust and public focus to get things done, it’s hard to complete political work when surrounded by drama. It’s almost expected with athletes and movie stars.

No one is going to stop watching Paris Hilton because she has an embarrassing videotape, nor will people stop watching Kobe for infidelity. Michael Jackson had some embarrassing issues towards the end of his life, but most people will look beyond that. The reason is that these people are entertainers. Some provide leadership, i.e. everyone likes Mike, but it’s mostly entertainment. If it were pure leadership, which politicians and religious leaders practice, these athletes and movie stars would all have problems–not because they’d be anything less as people, but rather because the rules for religious and political leaders are more stringent.

I think business leaders are almost in the same category as religious and political leaders. Maybe it’s this: if you have a title that sets you apart as a leader–CEO, Governor, Cardinal, Reverend–people expect more.

]]> Comment on THE PARTY OF FAMILY VALUES STRIKES AGAIN by jaehwan http://poligiontoday.wordpress.com/2009/06/24/the-party-of-family-values-strikes-again/#comment-173 jaehwan Mon, 29 Jun 2009 06:42:37 +0000 http://poligiontoday.wordpress.com/?p=393#comment-173 I think Ahmadinejad may have popped a bottle of champagne too... :) I think Ahmadinejad may have popped a bottle of champagne too… :)

]]> Comment on THE PARTY OF FAMILY VALUES STRIKES AGAIN by neiltownsend http://poligiontoday.wordpress.com/2009/06/24/the-party-of-family-values-strikes-again/#comment-171 neiltownsend Sun, 28 Jun 2009 01:25:08 +0000 http://poligiontoday.wordpress.com/?p=393#comment-171 I think Governor Sanford was the only person happy to see two Generation X symbols die on the same day. I think Governor Sanford was the only person happy to see two Generation X symbols die on the same day.

]]> Comment on THE PARTY OF FAMILY VALUES STRIKES AGAIN by neiltownsend http://poligiontoday.wordpress.com/2009/06/24/the-party-of-family-values-strikes-again/#comment-170 neiltownsend Sun, 28 Jun 2009 01:23:48 +0000 http://poligiontoday.wordpress.com/?p=393#comment-170 You know, I can't help but think about the double standard between politics and sports when it comes to adultery. When a politician's licentiousness is discovered, there are immediate cries for resignation. When an athlete commits adultery, he's easily forgiven. I'm a Lakers fan and thus a fan of Kobe Bryant, but I can't ever recall thinking the team should release him when his extramarital affair was discovered. Perhaps most noteworthy, Kobe kept winning and the fans easily forgave him. If a governor is doing a good job, does it really matter whether he's being adulterous or not? Do people care more about results or the persons themselves? What are your thoughts? You know, I can’t help but think about the double standard between politics and sports when it comes to adultery. When a politician’s licentiousness is discovered, there are immediate cries for resignation. When an athlete commits adultery, he’s easily forgiven. I’m a Lakers fan and thus a fan of Kobe Bryant, but I can’t ever recall thinking the team should release him when his extramarital affair was discovered. Perhaps most noteworthy, Kobe kept winning and the fans easily forgave him. If a governor is doing a good job, does it really matter whether he’s being adulterous or not? Do people care more about results or the persons themselves? What are your thoughts?

]]> Comment on THE PARTY OF FAMILY VALUES STRIKES AGAIN by sekanblogger http://poligiontoday.wordpress.com/2009/06/24/the-party-of-family-values-strikes-again/#comment-169 sekanblogger Sat, 27 Jun 2009 15:37:20 +0000 http://poligiontoday.wordpress.com/?p=393#comment-169 At least the damned thing went at light speed! The whole thing played out in one freakin' day. What an efficient fuck-up, in any case. At least the damned thing went at light speed!
The whole thing played out in one freakin’ day.

What an efficient fuck-up, in any case.

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