It really depends on which side of the fence you are on.. To me, most any of Obamas understandings of issues is way off base... And to those on the left, anything they don't agree with is labeled flaky...

 

OK, let me ask you. Do you think the swine flu outbreak happened because there was a Democrat president? If I was talking to you at a party or ballgame and said that to you, would you perhaps walk away saying "what a flake!" ? Isn't there a difference between that and having a different view on health care reform?

Well, since you won't answer my question (posed either indirectly or directly)

 

Obama-Civil Rights Attorney, State Senator 97-04, US Senator 05-08, President 08-present

Bachmann-Tax Attorney (IRS), State Senator 00-05, US Representative-06-Present

 

Both have histories of community activism.

 

I fail to see "way more experienced".

Her education and business experience place her above Obama.. She has a stronger grasp on issues of the economy and how it works than Obama.. Her committee work on financial services has been outstanding.. She has also worked on foreign service and intelligence committees.. In short, she has worked hard during her terms and gained lots of experience... On the other hand Obama rarely showed up even to vote in his 2 years.. Much less better himself..

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Your question was less genuine than Wallace's question to Bachmann.

Whatever ... I asked a question, one you declined to answer. Don't lecture me on what's genuine and what's not.

Let me answer! Not if they're conservative, a woman, considered a Tea Party candidate and running for president.

Bachmann doesn't misspeak ... she makes wacky, out-there statements designed to help her appear to the right-wing lunatic fringe. Some of you guys don't want to acknowledge that.

Regarding having more experience can someone cite key legislation she authored that has passed? Critics claim her only success is getting re-elected. Cammando?

Whatever ... I asked a question, one you declined to answer. Don't lecture me on what's genuine and what's not.

It wouldn't matter, you already made up your mind, as usual. It doesn't matter what you think is genuine to me, it matters what I think is genuine and that wasn't a genuine question. Deal with it.

Bachmann doesn't misspeak ... she makes wacky, out-there statements designed to help her appear to the right-wing lunatic fringe. Some of you guys don't want to acknowledge that.

That doesn't give Wallace the right to be disrespectful and he wouldn't do that to a male candidate. That's what you don't want to acknowledge.

That doesn't give Wallace the right to be disrespectful and he wouldn't do that to a male candidate. That's what you don't want to acknowledge.

 

He was doing his job. The same job the media did when they let Trump know that all of his dirty laundry was going to be aired if he ran for president. We haven't seen him since the Correspondent's Dinner when Obama roasted him.

 

The best interviewer in all of media IMO is Howard Stern, the King of All Media. No one gets more out of am interviewee than Howard Stern whether it is a politician, actor, musician, adult film star, Denise Richards or a wack packer. He asks all of the questions mainstream media is afraid to ask and he isn't afraid to push the envelope to deliver a great interview. For me, Howard Stern has set the bar in what I want when I hear an interview. People know what they are getting into when they sit down to be interviewed by Howard Stern. Wallace is no Howard Stern when it comes to interviewing.

 

There is also the pre-interview process where the interviewee is made aware before filming or recording of what type of interview it will be and the type of questions that will be asked so the guest can properly prepare and a smooth interview can take place. People can say Wallace was disrespectful because Bachmann is a woman...blah blah blah. What was she expecting? She could have declined the interview or maybe she thought she could handle his questions or his line of questions. He may not have told her he was going to use the word flake but I am certain she knew beforehand that she would get a chance to address her perception in the form of a question. Has she claimed to have been ambushed by Wallace? She should have been better prepared. I think he asked a fair and legitimate question and he shouldn't have apologized. That's weak, Chris Wallace. Weak.

OK, let me ask you. Do you think the swine flu outbreak happened because there was a Democrat president? If I was talking to you at a party or ballgame and said that to you, would you perhaps walk away saying "what a flake!" ? Isn't there a difference between that and having a different view on health care reform?

 

 

Excellent post.

 

 

 

The floor is all yours cammando.....you avoided this question last night.

He was doing his job. The same job the media did when they let Trump know that all of his dirty laundry was going to be aired if he ran for president. We haven't seen him since the Correspondent's Dinner when Obama roasted him.

 

The best interviewer in all of media IMO is Howard Stern, the King of All Media. No one gets more out of am interviewee than Howard Stern whether it is a politician, actor, musician, adult film star, Denise Richards or a wack packer. He asks all of the questions mainstream media is afraid to ask and he isn't afraid to push the envelope to deliver a great interview. For me, Howard Stern has set the bar in what I want when I hear an interview. People know what they are getting into when they sit down to be interviewed by Howard Stern. Wallace is no Howard Stern when it comes to interviewing.

 

There is also the pre-interview process where the interviewee is made aware before filming or recording of what type of interview it will be and the type of questions that will be asked so the guest can properly prepare and a smooth interview can take place. People can say Wallace was disrespectful because Bachmann is a woman...blah blah blah. What was she expecting? She could have declined the interview or maybe she thought she could handle his questions or his line of questions. He may not have told her he was going to use the word flake but I am certain she knew beforehand that she would get a chance to address her perception in the form of a question. Has she claimed to have been ambushed by Wallace? She should have been better prepared. I think he asked a fair and legitimate question and he shouldn't have apologized. That's weak, Chris Wallace. Weak.

 

Rockmom had it right (I'm going to go throw up now. ). The question itself is a valid one. The way he worded it was unprofessional. He could have asked the same question without name calling.

 

PP, would you be okay with Matthews or any other reported asking President Obama if he's an idiot because they feel his policies do more harm than good to the country?

Rockmom had it right (I'm going to go throw up now. ).....

 

:lol: I'm printing this out, blowing it up and framing it!

 

 

 

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Rockmom had it right (I'm going to go throw up now. ). The question itself is a valid one. The way he worded it was unprofessional. He could have asked the same question without name calling.

 

PP, would you be okay with Matthews or any other reported asking President Obama if he's an idiot because they feel his policies do more harm than good to the country?

I for one wouldn't . Even if you don't respect the person holding the Office ,You must respect the Office and asking the President if he is an idiot is certainly showing disrespect to the Office of the President .

I for one wouldn't . Even if you don't respect the person in the Office ,You must respect the Office and asking the President if he is an idiot is certainly showing disrespect to the Office of the President .

 

But asking a member of the US Congress if they're a flake (a nice way of saying an idiot) is okay? Shouldn't they respect that office as well?

But asking a member of the US Congress if they're a flake (a nice way of saying an idiot) is okay? Shouldn't they respect that office as well?

That's what we've both been saying but it seems to be getting ignored.