He failed to make the traditional offerings of Matlock to them. Of course they were offended.

And by journalist you mean blogger for tru TV.

/Would have done the same

You don't think that the hostility was due to you being from truTV, intrepid reporter?

She is not a journalist, and her grammar is abominable.

If they weren't complete and total assholes they wouldn't be Republicans, these days.

Why would anyone care whether or not it was TruTV? I've never even heard of them, much less be upset about them.

No one really wants to support a Mormon.

atleast they aren't bigoted.

If you spent the last six months hearing about the caucus, nothing but political commercials on TV and having candidates call you at all hours you'd be a little touchy about it too

I can see how Republicans would be hostile to anyone from an organization with "True" in its name.

/Didn't it used to be CourtTV?

FTA - The issue of Michelle Bachmann's electability was up for debate. Carol Granger, who spoke on behalf of Bachmann, noted in her speech, "Many pundits say she's not electable, but what do they know? They don't know. Only God knows."


"Whadda them Ivory League leetists know? They ain't God, and if'n you ain' God, we's all equals intellectly and ever' what other way too!!! Well, cept'n the coons, and the wetbacks, and the dirty filthy papists, and the heathen polygamist folk off yonder in Utah with'n their magical jammies!!!

Why, I ain't never seen the inside of but one book, and I's as smart on any subject as anybody what ever lived. So, don't you try to tell me... I know!!!"

Lost Thought 00: Why would anyone care whether or not it was TruTV? I've never even heard of them, much less be upset about them.

They didn't and don't. It's more about modern Republicans deciding they no longer need to even pretend to be civilized people or to treat anyone else with respect. And it's about decades of their masters telling them that the press is somehow evil resulting in a deep seeded animosity toward freedom of the press.

I mean, how dare anyone ask them a question? Their party has a right to power and all others are just un-American pretenders.

Lost Thought 00: Why would anyone care whether or not it was TruTV? I've never even heard of them, much less be upset about them.

They usedare to be calledthe CourtTV. Casey Anthony trial was their primary draw last year.

Maybe they realized these lib "Journalists" are just there to make fun of them. Too bad the old lady didn't punch the teeth out of her stupid face.

technicolor-misfit: FTA - The issue of Michelle Bachmann's electability was up for debate. Carol Granger, who spoke on behalf of Bachmann, noted in her speech, "Many pundits say she's not electable, but what do they know? They don't know. Only God knows."


"Whadda them Ivory League leetists know? They ain't God, and if'n you ain' God, we's all equals intellectly and ever' what other way too!!! Well, cept'n the coons, and the wetbacks, and the dirty filthy papists, and the heathen polygamist folk off yonder in Utah with'n their magical jammies!!!

Why, I ain't never seen the inside of but one book, and I's as smart on any subject as anybody what ever lived. So, don't you try to tell me... I know!!!"

You sound like my ex.

Now having nightmares...

Headso: No one really wants to support a Mormon.

atleast they aren't bigoted.

Christians are scared of Mormons because Mormons have one-upped their ridiculous beliefs and proven that the crazy double-down could still be marketable.

Believe in that nonsensical Christ story? Well, brother, do I have a tale for you!

Bloody William: I can see how Republicans would be hostile to anyone from an organization with "True" in its name.

/Didn't it used to be CourtTV?


Yep... turns out Americans prefer fake reality shows about white trash repo men getting into fights with drunken midgets over getting some insight into our legal system.

P.S. It's not "True." It's "Tru." True is a word, with a clear definition. Tru is a raw phonetic syllable with no meaning whatsoever... so no griping when they blatantly script and stage "actuality" shows.

Lost Thought 00: Why would anyone care whether or not it was TruTV? I've never even heard of them, much less be upset about them.

TruTV is the reboot of Court TV.
Court TV gave us Nancy Grace.
Now we all have a reason to hate on TruTV.

And... that's all I have to say about that.

technicolor-misfit: P.S. It's not "True." It's "Tru." True is a word, with a clear definition. Tru is a raw phonetic syllable with no meaning whatsoever... so no griping when they blatantly script and stage "actuality" shows.

That's true. And I'm having flashbacks.

FTFA: When I asked Fred (who declined to give his last name or divulge his vote) whether there was a conspiracy against Gingrich, he laughed. "The only conspiracy is by Obama to run our country into the ground."

Oh, good. Another Repubican who's treating politics like a football game and not like an adult.

We're just not going to make it as a species.

technicolor-misfit: FTA - The issue of Michelle Bachmann's electability was up for debate. Carol Granger, who spoke on behalf of Bachmann, noted in her speech, "Many pundits say she's not electable, but what do they know? They don't know. Only God knows."


"Whadda them Ivory League leetists know? They ain't God, and if'n you ain' God, we's all equals intellectly and ever' what other way too!!! Well, cept'n the coons, and the wetbacks, and the dirty filthy papists, and the heathen polygamist folk off yonder in Utah with'n their magical jammies!!!

Why, I ain't never seen the inside of but one book, and I's as smart on any subject as anybody what ever lived. So, don't you try to tell me... I know!!!"

Ignorance and certainty are strongly correlated.

Bloody William: I can see how Republicans would be hostile to anyone from an organization with "True" in its name.

/Didn't it used to be CourtTV?



Yes.

TruTV link? No thanks...

gshepnyc: If they weren't complete and total assholes they wouldn't be Republicans, these days.

Came to say this. Couldn't she find at least one person to interview that wasn't a braying jackass?

Huh.

I heard lots of clinging to bibles (but no guns). I saw lots of angry white folks. I saw a bunch of old people. Turns out Iowa IS filled with a bunch of yokels (I'd say 80-85%. The rest of you may be "normal" - for Iowa - but you get drowned out by the stupid).

So can we all agree that Iowa caucus-goers are exactly who we thought they were?

// [dennygreen.jpg]
// nobody's ass is getting crowned

h3cubus: Maybe they realized these lib "Journalists" are just there to make fun of them. Too bad the old lady didn't punch the teeth out of her stupid face.

So just asking about which candidates do you support is an indication that you're going to be the butt of jokes? I've seen onions with thicker skin.

Wise man say. Never touch a woman's Romney Button. You don't know where it's been.

the.squid: And by journalist you mean blogger for tru TV.

/Would have done the same

THIS
If anyone sees your "True TV" badge do you expect them to take you seriously? Considering all of the "real/true" TV shows you have and you're a blogger you are expecting anyone to honestly take you seriously? Really? now THAT is a story.

Wadded Beef: FTFA: When I asked Fred (who declined to give his last name or divulge his vote) whether there was a conspiracy against Gingrich, he laughed. "The only conspiracy is by Obama to run our country into the ground."

Oh, good. Another Repubican who's treating politics like a football game and not like an adult.

We're just not going to make it as a species.

I'm more concerned about the paranoia. Why is Fred so afraid to divulge and additional information, even his last name? I can kinda understand not wanting to say who you voted for, that's certainly your right, but why not even give your last name?

Dr Dreidel

"Turns out Iowa IS filled with a bunch of yokels (I'd say 80-85%)"

Your percentage is a little high, I think. I live in Iowa & we have plenty of thoughtful, erudite people. I concede we have our share of derps, but it's probably closer to 60%.

I've lived all over the U.S., and the yokels have always outnumbered the scholarly.

sabreWulf07: gshepnyc: If they weren't complete and total assholes they wouldn't be Republicans, these days.

Came to say this. Couldn't she find at least one person to interview that wasn't a braying jackass?

In all likelihood she did. She just didn't find writing about them as interesting.

/The only interesting thing about this process to me is the strong and consistent undercurrent of electability *finally* bubbling to the surface.
//The correlation between agreeing with and voting for these candidates is eroding which ironically means that those who vote for the most electable are sure to guarantee their unelectability.
///Ouroboros for president!
////Slashies for veep!

Bartman66: the.squid: And by journalist you mean blogger for tru TV.

/Would have done the same

THIS
If anyone sees your "True TV" badge do you expect them to take you seriously? Considering all of the "real/true" TV shows you have and you're a blogger you are expecting anyone to honestly take you seriously? Really? now THAT is a story.

Yep, paragons of journalistic integrity like that kid who dresses like a pimp would never be rebuffed like that. TruTV just has no credibility...

Headso: Bartman66: the.squid: And by journalist you mean blogger for tru TV.

/Would have done the same

THIS
If anyone sees your "True TV" badge do you expect them to take you seriously? Considering all of the "real/true" TV shows you have and you're a blogger you are expecting anyone to honestly take you seriously? Really? now THAT is a story.

Yep, paragons of journalistic integrity like that kid who dresses like a pimp would never be rebuffed like that. TruTV just has no credibility...

you are right. that guy was and is a clown. whether you agree that acorn was corrupt he went about it like an ass. But come on "real tv" aren't they the ones with the repo guys? and THEY want to be taken seriously?

Bartman66: the.squid: And by journalist you mean blogger for tru TV.

/Would have done the same

THIS
If anyone sees your "True TV" badge do you expect them to take you seriously? Considering all of the "real/true" TV shows you have and you're a blogger you are expecting anyone to honestly take you seriously? Really? now THAT is a story.


Hookers turn tricks, Michael. This was an ILLUSION!

gshepnyc: They didn't and don't. It's more about modern Republicans deciding they no longer need to even pretend to be civilized people or to treat anyone else with respect. And it's about decades of their masters telling them that the press is somehow evil resulting in a deep seeded animosity toward freedom of the press.

I mean, how dare anyone ask them a question? Their party has a right to power and all others are just un-American pretenders.

It's a great way to get Republican voters not to talk to people who disagree with them, too. Any question or statement that doesn't directly support a Republican is a direct threat to their beliefs and should be ignored. Liberal are demons who can't be reasoned with, so don't even try. And never listen to anything the liberal media says. The liberal media of course being anything that isn't Fox, talk radio, or some right wing think tank website.

I have a friend who always posts tons of derp on her wall (now she's on the Ron Paul train but also likes Santorum). She posts all this pro Ron Paul stuff on her wall, but deletes comments from people who disagree. She posted a comment saying "I don't care what you liberals say because I'm never gonna agree with you. I support the free market and nothing will convince me otherwise!"

Propaganda. It works.

I worked as a reporter for years and there are times when it can be frustrating, although I never did political stuff for this very reason. I don't know what this blogger's credentials are, but when I use to work for a business magazine-it was a trade magazine-hi-tech execs at events would kiss my ass when they saw the press badge and name of the pub I worked for. Of course there are those that think the media and reporters are all demons, and that they are all liberal, but I will say that in college I specifically remember the very long speech/lecture from one instructor who said you should always be as impartial as you can, and that he personally has been registered as an independent for the better part of his life. I think he still writes for the San Jose Mercury news.

If you ain't Fox News, get away from me you lame stream lsm media liberal commie bastard.

Oblig (pop)

Why does a journalist need to hold a baby, anyways?

TheShavingofOccam123: I never hear about Iowa college girls. Never see a pic of an Iowa college cheerleader. I figure they must be a lot like minister's daughters...if you know what I mean.

/they must fluff a mean Garfield, if you know what I mean

The My Little Pony Killer: That sounds like the way most MSM journalists deserve to be treated.

Show me where they touched you.

How the media implant their memes .....