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Comment by Irene Wagner on The Festivals of Mars

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 04:27:30 +0000

For a day or so after your last comment, this article could be accessed from the Politics page. Something changed since then, though, because now, when one is on the Politics page and clicks on the link to this article, one is brought to the Administrative Login Page. (I took a different route.)

Comment by Johnna on TV Review: House, M.D. - "Teamwork"

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 04:04:24 +0000

Okay, I know there are a lot of comments for this episode, but I have to say that I don't agree with the general dissatisfaction with this episode. On the contrary, I think that a lot of the major points of the episode can be explained a different way. 1) About Cameron leaving. I absolutely do not believe that House deliberately tried to sabotage Chase and Cameron's marriage. He did what he always does...he reveals the uncomfortable truth, especially when no one else has the guts to bring it up. This did two things. It forced Chase to tell Cameron the truth, and it sent Cameron's moral compass into its biggest tailspin yet. The real reason Cameron leaves is because House has messed with her reality again. She says "there's no way back for either of you" because she misses when things were simple, and studying under House for five years has taught her that "simple" is the last word to describe House. I believe that Cameron will be back someday; maybe when she returns she'll have learned that people are not black and white creatures, and that life cannot be put in a box. 2) Three months in Mayfield does not an unselfish House make. With the expected loss of Chase and Cameron, I find it totally in character that he would try to get his old team back, by any means available. Unfortunately for House, this means that he will use cool medical tests as leverage. His greatest hiring weapon is his unconventional and totally outrageous approach to medicine, after all. How else would he get all those resumes every week without even asking? 3) Lucas is the safe choice, according to Cuddy. But what I find interesting is that for all of House's crossing of personal boundaries, never does he let it leak outside the inner circle. He knows a lot about his team, but can we honestly say that he reveals any of that outside of the people who know them best? The balcony shout (which House told Cuddy was wrong in the kitchen scene of "Epic Fail"), is the only time I can recall House publicly humiliating someone in his inner circle. And really, it's not something that half the hospital hasn't guessed already, what with all the banter going on... All in all, I quite liked this episode. Can't wait to see what happens!

Comment by Jordan Richardson on FOX News Again Uses False Footage to Bolster the Republican Party

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 03:56:26 +0000

In terms of opinion shows, I think those are fair game. I understand why FOX would want Glenn Beck, just as I understand why MSNBC would want Olbermann. But if anyone actually thinks the two shows are comparable (when has Olbermann mimicked the poisoning of a public figure or continually used violent or derogatory language?), I'm not sure what to say. Conservatives might not like the "attitudes" of Olbermann and Maddow, but I honestly can't see how anyone can compare those two with clods like Beck or Hannity. That O'Reilly is the "sensible guy" on FOX these days speaks volumes.

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Sat, 21 Nov 2009 03:56:26 +0000

Comment by Jordan Richardson on FOX News Again Uses False Footage to Bolster the Republican Party

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 03:53:22 +0000

It shouldn't matter what side of the political spectrum FOX News sits on. The daily parade of twisting and lying that goes on at that network should embarrass anyone who cares even a little about truth and integrity. The only reliable conclusion left is that the conservatives touting FOX in this thread and on others don't care too much about truth and integrity. All news organizations manipulate the news in order to suit their demographic. That's part and parcel with having corporate sponsors and thirsting for viewers and ratings. But FOX News does this and then some, purposely turning into a partisan outfit of the mainstream media while simultaneously decrying the "mainstream media." And it's nice to see Dave continue to deflect his own ignorance and bigotry on to others. I'm not sure why I keep expecting him to change.

Comment by Glenn Contrarian on FOX News Again Uses False Footage to Bolster the Republican Party

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 03:45:18 +0000

BUT HAS MSNBC HAD EVEN ONE-FIFTH OF THE MISTAKES, MANIPULATIONS, AND LIES THAT FOX NEWS IS PROVEN TO HAVE AIRED? No. So for Dave, Arch, Baronius, et al, MSNBC has a splinter in its eye, but Fox has a doggone log in its eye...because while you're all pointing out the FEW times MSNBC has done anything wrong, you're IGNORING the many, MANY times Fox News has lied and manipulated the news. How many of you understand what the words "a matter of degree" mean? How many of you understand that if you see a guy do something wrong once or twice, but you see another guy do the same thing wrong twenty, thirty times or more, that you go after the GREATER offender FIRST! Oh - but I forGOT! Fox supports the conservatives, so they can twist the news scores of times for every ONE time that MSNBC does. And NO, the ratio of twenty-to-one is NOT an exaggeration.

Comment by Angie B. on TV Review: House, M.D. - "Teamwork"

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 03:24:34 +0000

"Again she offers her hand, and again House refuses it, unable to look her in the eye. It’s an interesting parallel to “Role Model,” but I’m not sure what it says about either Cameron or House." Says: House and Cameron have this strong bond between them. In the beginning of the show, Cameron got out of time because she was the only one who understood the attitude of House and admire him more for this (role model). In addition to protecting herself for love him and not have a solid reaction from him. In the last epsódio, she left disillusioned with him.. that the detox would have changed this part sadist and irresponsible of House with human life and manipulate others. She herself says that she loved him, but no longer see salvation .. It´s a Hameronlink,I know you´re openly huddy, but the shipper is there from the beginning of the series and even with the departure of Morrison (hopefully temporary, we hope), Cameron will always be a balance and challenge to House. And I agree that the stress that House put on chameron wedding is because he sees how weak it is, for both sides see the truth. And is not explained why House tried to kill Chase last season. For those with a shipper and watched the show since started, like me, maybe there. And is the same romantic line of House that you said, only a difference of muse. Regards.

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Sat, 21 Nov 2009 03:24:34 +0000

Comment by get it right on Michael Jackson: Most Overrated Musical Act Ever

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:30:23 +0000

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Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:21:06 +0000

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Comment by zingzing on FOX News Again Uses False Footage to Bolster the Republican Party

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:48:31 +0000

come on, dave. bigotry? where? how? when? i'll flat out give you condescension, but you are quite guilty of that yourself. ignorance... he's more entertainment than actual political commentary, and i think you should easily be able to point to right wing ignorance by this point... so, you can have that one as well. i don't care. but bigotry? against whom? disagreeing with someone and calling them stupid isn't bigotry, no matter how you'd like to define it. of course, you do have a special way with definitions...

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Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:48:31 +0000

Comment by DumFool22 on TV Review: House, M.D. - "Teamwork"

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:48:30 +0000

Celia! I agree with some of what you said about Cuddy. But here are my thoughts: I think the breakdown really scared her though she hates to show weakness just as much as House does. My thoughts are that she did a lot of thinking whilst House was in Mayfield and decided that she has to move on because she needs stability in her life as she is now a mother and she has realised House could not give her that. The iron woman doesn't seem to have any friends (apart from House and Wilson) because her two babies metaphorical and literal (hospital and baby, or maybe three if you include House) had been keeping her mind occupied, House most definitely kept her mind occupied and I think has contributed in a massive way to how smart she has become. With him out of her life for 2/3? Months and the shock to her system from his breakdown, the woman needed comfort (nobody ever seems to comfort her because she always appears so strong and nobody challenges her brain like he does) so she turned to the only male (or even person other than family) that she seems to know of outside of PPTH. Hospitals are a breeding ground for gossip and though they have not shown it I am sure a lot of it has been going on since House has been away. As (sort of) proven in this episode she couldn't confide her feelings to Wilson as he has been unreliable in the past so decided to pursue Lucas because he is outside the zone and thinking it will make her happy. I think, as picked up by Lucas in this episode she did intend to use him/date him until House's return or just long enough to realise what she wants because she didn’t know what to expect when he did return. Now he has returned she doesn’t seem to know what approach to take with him. She is worried about his fragile state of mind and has been trying to be as supportive/non supportive as much as she thinks he needs since he has returned to PPTH to try and find a common ground but the waters she has been haphazardly testing have not given her any clues as he is not playing any games and he has been trying to be a grown up and now has even exposed his true feelings for her (Why? So open now, was he that confident after his stint in Mayfield and his connection with Lydia that he could have Cuddy?). She doesn’t know how to deal with it and doesn’t believe he has changed so has been accepting guidance from speaking to Lucas (A LOT!) it seems. (Lucas knew House for how long?). Will distancing herself from him work? I very much doubt it (spoiler spoiled but we knew it anyway). IMO This Lucas Cuddy relationship is a way of exploring House and Cuddy’s relationship and what they mean to one another, whether it be that they bring them together or they are destined to be alone (especially House) and their jobs are defined as who they are, I don’t know but I will remain a loyal fan throughout the journey. No comment on the other events of this episode, you have all expressed very clearly what it was?

Comment by handyguy on Why Can't Eric Holder Answer a Simple Question?

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:47:22 +0000

Well, Mr. Nalle, I have been loudly sympathetic to the rights of Guantanamo prisoners, and so occasionally have you. That doesn't make us 'al Qaeda sympathizers' or 'soft on terrorism' in any broader sense, and it shouldn't disqualify anyone from working at Justice. People who stood up to the imprisonment without charges in Guantanamo are true patriots and defenders of liberty, to use a couple of your fave pet phrases.

Comment by Dave Nalle on Why Can't Eric Holder Answer a Simple Question?

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:44:51 +0000

Handy, we call that "sarcasm" -- you should look it up sometime. Dave

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Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:44:51 +0000

Comment by handyguy on FOX News Again Uses False Footage to Bolster the Republican Party

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:42:42 +0000

I can see why Olbermann irritates conservatives, but he's smart and articulate and funny. Maybe Beck is just the conservative equivalent, but he seems loony and reckless and ridiculous to me.

Comment by Dave Nalle on Why Can't Eric Holder Answer a Simple Question?

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:40:43 +0000

Even worse than Lindsey Graham's useless hostile hypotheticals was Jon Kyl's McCarthyesque reference to "leftist lawyers" sympathetic to Al Qaeda having infiltrated Holder's Justice Department. Yeah, that was bad. They didn't infiltrate, they were invited in. And Holder is defending them and covering for them. Check this article for an example. Dave

Comment by handyguy on Why Can't Eric Holder Answer a Simple Question?

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:40:29 +0000

Dave, you apparently think anything goes in the comments section. That is over the top, even for you. You just embellish and make things up. And now, watch, you'll deny it.

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Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:40:29 +0000

Comment by handyguy on Movie Review: Precious

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:37:45 +0000

Too bad, Sarah, because you'll be missing a very powerful and moving experience. Art doesn't have to be about artificially 'inspirational' characters to be uplifting. The closing title of the movie, "For Precious girls everywhere," hits the audience hard. Lots of sobbing and sniffling in the theater where I saw it today -- some of it coming from me!

Comment by Dave Nalle on Why Can't Eric Holder Answer a Simple Question?

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:36:42 +0000

how so? actually, it's pretty apparent that he's been very patient with those who don't agree with him, to the point that even those that do agree with him are getting a little perturbed with the kid gloves he handles you people with. Yeah, he should just shut down FoxNews and make it illegal to blog negatively about the administration, and put us all on watch lists and no fly lists rather than just thratening it. Dave

Comment by zingzing on FOX News Again Uses False Footage to Bolster the Republican Party

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:34:03 +0000

come on, archie. there's beck.

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Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:34:03 +0000

Comment by handyguy on FOX News Again Uses False Footage to Bolster the Republican Party

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:33:30 +0000

I repeat: Fox News promoted and even branded the April and Sept. tea party protests: "FNC Tax Day Tea Parties" with their own on-air personalities as hosts. If MSNBC has done something equivalent, I'd be interested to hear about it.

Comment by Dave Nalle on FOX News Again Uses False Footage to Bolster the Republican Party

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:33:21 +0000

Have to agree on Olberman. His combination of bigotry, ignorance and condescension is really top drawer. Dave