Why will no one ask Obama about Soros ? Soros gives big money to NPR . 1-2 days later , they get rid of the Fox guy on a pretext . The White House and CAP and Soros think they’ve scored a victory . It backfires and exposes NPR and the liberals . At least , somebody could ask Gibbs .

Steve:

I don’t think the story has been over-covered (this hasn’t gotten near the attention that some other absurd stories have received) and I don’t think this is the last chapter.

Remember, there will be formal and official calls to defund NPR; the NPR BOD is meeting next week. I would watch for Shiller to be fired. When that happens, the story might disappear from the news, but until then, I wouldn’t mark this as the final chapter.

jhmo

Enough of the NPR business, let’s hope this is it, and back to irrelevance where they were before. You can tell the thing that bothers Williams is the “bigot” implication, and it’s understandable. It’s a huge insult. And we’re talking about a guy who has written 5 books on the civil rights movement. It just makes NPR and Vivian Schiller look that much more cloddish. The Soros money shows exactly what NPR is really all about.

You may not like NPR, but they are hardly “irrelevant.” Far from it in fact. 27 million people a week listen to NPR news programs, more than Rush Limabugh. And they are also one of the last news organizations committed to comprehensive coverage of international news. As James Fallows points out, they have 17 foreign bureaus. So bash NPR all you want, but they are relevant and important.

http://www.theatlantic.com/national/archive/2010/10/why-npr-matters-long/65068/

Also, Williams is loving every second of this. He already cashed in ($2M a year for a contributor’s role!) and appears to be relishing the constant media coverage.

Way to go, Juan!

Suddenly the right loves him. Hilarious.

As Olbermann would say, any disagreement with a black man is racist.

paulmdoro said:
You may not like NPR, but they are hardly “irrelevant.” Far from it in fact. 27 million people a week listen to NPR news programs, more than Rush Limabugh. And they are also one of the last news organizations committed to comprehensive coverage of international news. As James Fallows points out, they have 17 foreign bureaus. So bash NPR all you want, but they are relevant and important. http://www.theatlantic.com/national/archive/2010/10/why-npr-matters-long/65068/

They (NPR) are relevant to you, not to me. You can pay for it, not me.

http://www.wqub.org/media/NPR%20Profile%20stats%202009/NPR%20demographics.pdf

Look at the demographics of the NPR listener and tell me why I shoud pay for some double doctorate holding, birkenstock wearing, low fat latte sipping socialist to hear his daily dose of anti conservative horseshit.

Pay for your own news ya leeches.

paulmdoro said:
Suddenly the right loves him. Hilarious.

We don’t love him, his politics suck. We just respect his right to have stupid beliefs, obviously you tolerant souls don’t. Christ he’s on your side and you still kick the shit outta him. You guys are something else.

timzank said:

Look at the demographics of the NPR listener and tell me why I shoud pay for some double doctorate holding, birkenstock wearing, low fat latte sipping socialist to hear his daily dose of anti conservative horseshit.

Pay for your own news ya leeches.

I’m so glad you don’t engage in ignorance by repeating simplistic stereotypes of NPR listeners. I am nothing like that and neither are the people I know who listen to NPR. You have no idea what you’re talking about and probably haven’t listened to a minute of NPR in your life. Keep that mind closed though. It’s obviously working out well for you.

The left is very strict. Agreeing with them 99% of the time doesn’t cut it.

timzank said:
We don’t love him, his politics suck. We just respect his right to have stupid beliefs, obviously you tolerant souls don’t. Christ he’s on your side and you still kick the shit outta him. You guys are something else.

You and respect should never be used in the same sentence, unless it’s a reference to moronic statements like your one above peddling stereotypes.

writer said:
The left is very strict. Agreeing with them 99% of the time doesn’t cut it.

The right should talk, what with all the calls for litmus tests.

writer said:
As Olbermann would say, any disagreement with a black man is racist.

One man does not represent millions of people and their political thought. I know that’s difficult for some of you to understand though.

paul, you’re confused. Those are for drug tests.

writer said:
paul, you’re confused. Those are for drug tests.

Sure they are. Keep telling yourself that. You sure like to state “the left” a lot and act as if it’s easily defined, with every single person agreeing on every single issue. I imagine you don’t think that about “the right.” It’s no more true of “the left.” It’s a lazy way to argue.

This story won’t end. NPR can only receive taxpayer federal funds based on the premise that NPR offers a full-spectrum of opinion. The firing of Juan was clearly based on his attendance on Fox News shows, the only cable news focused on the Republican/indepdent/libertarian focus.

The bottom line is NPR is likely to lose the ability to obtain taxpayer funds due to its narrow audience focus. That’s the on-going story. If the CEO loses her position, I think the issue dies down. Otherwise, NPR de-funding will continue to be a story. In as belt-tightening environment, PBS and NPR funding issues will probably occur.

The right should talk, what with all the calls for litmus tests.

You’re right, paul.

paul never refers to ‘the right’ in a generalizing manner.

writer said:
paul never refers to ‘the right’ in a generalizing manner.

I certainly try to avoid broad generalizations. Can you find examples of me saying “the right”?

Other than the one that was a response to your broad generalization of course.

And for the record writer, I think you’re an OK guy, and I’m not trying to pick a fight with you. I just really deplore the way so many here constantly generalize “the left.” I do not believe that every single person right of center possesses the exact same thoughts and beliefs about everything. The same is true of those left of center.

I am so sick of hearing from and about Juan Williams–I never cared for him before and even less now!! He has milked it for all it’s worth($$), not just shut up and be Fox News boy toy!! He is not standing on principle, he wants the publicity now to keep him relevent.

Are we done yet?

paulmdoro said:
You may not like NPR, but they are hardly “irrelevant.” Far from it in fact. 27 million people a week listen to NPR news programs, more than Rush Limabugh. And they are also one of the last news organizations committed to comprehensive coverage of international news. As James Fallows points out, they have 17 foreign bureaus. So bash NPR all you want, but they are relevant and important.

http://www.theatlantic.com/national/archive/2010/10/why-npr-matters-long/65068/

LOL!

He cites the Atlantic!

Why not the Daily Worker?

paulmdoro said:
And for the record writer, I think you’re an OK guy, and I’m not trying to pick a fight with you. I just really deplore the way so many here constantly generalize “the left.” I do not believe that every single person right of center possesses the exact same thoughts and beliefs about everything. The same is true of those left of center.

Fine, when you come across someone who is just left of center , let us know, you socialist!

notsofast said:
LOL!

He cites the Atlantic!

Why not the Daily Worker?

He compares The Atlantic to The Daily Worker! Why not go back to school and improve upon your 4th grade reading skills?

paulmdoro said:
paulmdoro says:
October 28, 2010 at 12:40 pm paulmdoro(Quote)
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Sorry, Socialist! America has seen you and your lib hate and policies, and YOU are done!

can wait to hear you scream.

notsofast said:

can wait to hear you scream.

Indeed you can, and you will be waiting a long time.

paulmdoro said:
Indeed you can, and you will be waiting a long time.

Nope! Next Tuesday night!

BTW, is a job still a right?

Is housing, still a right?

paulmdoro said:
Suddenly the right loves him. Hilarious.

Suddenly, he’s been working at Fox News for 13 years. A laugh riot!

notsofast said:
Nope! Next Tuesday night!

BTW, is a job still a right?

Is housing, still a right?

Holy crap man. Learn how to construct a coherent argument and try again. You’re embarrassing yourself.

timzank said:
We don’t love him, his politics suck. We just respect his right to have stupid beliefs, obviously you tolerant souls don’t. Christ he’s on your side and you still kick the shit outta him. You guys are something else.

Hey, he’s a liberal you can have a civil conversation with. What’s not to love?

DonnaK said:
I am so sick of hearing from and about Juan Williams–I never cared for him before and even less now!! He has milked it for all it’s worth($$), not just shut up and be Fox News boy toy!! He is not standing on principle, he wants the publicity now to keep him relevent.

But you’re not sick of talking about him! You don’t have to read Juan Williams posts, you know.

paulmdoro said:
Holy crap man. Learn how to construct a coherent argument and try again. You’re embarrassing yourself.

LOL

people, notice Socialist Paul would not answer the 2 easy questions.

Is a job still a right?

Is housing, still a right?

I guess he is embarrassed to repeat his socialist ideas now that libs will be out of power.

Poor baby1

notsofast said:
LOL

people, notice Socialist Paul would not answer the 2 easy questions.

Is a job still a right?

Is housing, still a right?

I guess he is embarrassed to repeat his socialist ideas now that libs will be out of power.

Poor baby1

I never said a job is a right or that housing is a right. Start making sense. Please. You are a rambling lunatic.

I LOVE this guy! He tells it like it is.

PSA From Zo

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7-tV4LNTRGU

paulmdoro said:
never said a job is a right or that housing is a right.

You sure did!

Now you are lying!

notsofast said:
You sure did!

Now you are lying!

You are one sad, strange person. Obviously it doesn’t matter what I say. Regardless, you will foam at the mouth, rant and rave, and say whatever pops into that tiny brain. I’ve read expert opinion on people like you. They claim people like you have serious emotional problems. I think they are right.

paulmdoro said:
paulmdoro says:
October 28, 2010 at 1:23 pm paulmdoro(Quote)

Bawahaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa

paulmdoro said:
I’ve read expert opinion on people like you. They claim people like you have serious emotional problems.

Shorter paul: Maddow told me about people like you!

Big Eddie said:
Why will no one ask Obama about Soros ? Soros gives big money to NPR . 1-2 days later , they get rid of the Fox guy on a pretext . The White House and CAP and Soros think they’ve scored a victory . It backfires and exposes NPR and the liberals . At least , somebody could ask Gibbs .

Soros is doing his own thing which appears to be a billionaire giving to progressive candidates and causes. Why would Obama become involved? Obama isn’t a Republican who is willing to be purchased by any corporation or rich individual to pass whatever corporate relief or welfare they want of don’t want. The more Republicans get from the wealthy and corporations with hidden identities, the more they will make certain the middle class collapses and they get to pick up the money. Since Eisenhower, every Republican President has been a douche bag.

Pablo said:
Shorter paul: Maddow told me about people like you!

You trust her?

The Juan Williams story is getting old real fast. I supported Williams in his fight against NPR, but there are more important stories on the plate.

The first order of business for the newly elected Republican majority will be getting PBS & NPR out of the public trough. They are both platforms for DNC baloney-slicing and Bill Moyers BS. The principle of having public TV when there are literally a thousand alternatives is anachronistic—harking back to the three big network days. PBS & NPR can get along with their donations from Soros and other ultra-left hedge-fund billionaires.

timzank said:
They (NPR) are relevant to you, not to me. You can pay for it, not me. http://www.wqub.org/media/NPR%20Profile%20stats%202009/NPR%20demographics.pdf Look at the demographics of the NPR listener and tell me why I shoud pay for some double doctorate holding, birkenstock wearing, low fat latte sipping socialist to hear his daily dose of anti conservative horseshit. Pay for your own news ya leeches.

oh my god i couldnt have said it better! thank you.

murphy0071 said:
Soros is doing his own thing which appears to be a billionaire giving to progressive candidates and causes. Why would Obama become involved? Obama isn’t a Republican who is willing to be purchased by any corporation or rich individual to pass whatever corporate relief or welfare they want of don’t want. The more Republicans get from the wealthy and corporations with hidden identities, the more they will make certain the middle class collapses and they get to pick up the money. Since Eisenhower, every Republican President has been a douche bag.

douche bag?? is that the best you can do? how pathetic.

mandatory drug testing for all 545 decision makers representing the taxpayers of this once great country….

America is bleeding out my fellow Americans !!!!!!

UNITY…..

HONEST DIFFERENCES OF VIEWS AND HONEST DEBATE ARE NOT DISUNITY…. THEY ARE THE VITAL

PROCESS OF POLICY-MAKING AMONG FREE MEN….. FREE MEN IS MEANS AN AWFUL LOT TO ME.

WHEN WAS THE LAST TIME YOU VISITED A NATIONAL CEMETERY ?????

AS A VETERAN, I DO IT AT LEAST ONCE A YEAR….. THIS IS THE ONLY REASON I VOTE !!!!!!

SOLIDARITY….. REMEMBER LECH WALESA ?????????

IT ONLY TAKES ONE SNOWFLAKE TO START AN AVALANCHE…… AMEN

justanotherconservative said:
douche bag?? is that the best you can do? how pathetic.

What’s pathetic is your belief in simplistic stereotypes of NPR listeners. If you don’t like it (which you obviously don’t even though I doubt you’ve ever tuned in), don’t listen, but really when you talk about something you clearly possess no knowledge of, you come across as an ignorant ass.

“But after the Restoring Sanity rally, the NPR story likely gets pushed to the backburner, for good.”
Dream on Alice! Wonderland’s around the corner!

Just remembered this bit Glenn Beck did when NPR was covering Ted Kennedy last year.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QPmczKV66IY&feature=related