Comments on: Re: The Non-Empirical Insecurity Of A Faded Empire http://swampland.blogs.time.com/2009/03/03/re-the-non-empirical-insecurity-of-a-faded-empire/ A blog about politics. Sun, 21 Mar 2010 04:27:54 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: euandus2 http://swampland.blogs.time.com/2009/03/03/re-the-non-empirical-insecurity-of-a-faded-empire/comment-page-1/#comment-111857 euandus2 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:23:42 +0000 http://swampland.blogs.time.com/?p=11189#comment-111857 The Economist recently referred to the candidacy of the Belgian prime minister as "comical" while Tony Blair's would be quite good for the EU standing next to the US. While Blair is a good choice as a figure head, the Belgian prime minister is perhaps superior in negotiating common positions (which is necessary in divided Belgium). I have just posted on what might be behind the British position here. http://euandus3.wordpress.com/2009/11/19/228 The Economist recently referred to the candidacy of the Belgian prime minister as "comical" while Tony Blair's would be quite good for the EU standing next to the US. While Blair is a good choice as a figure head, the Belgian prime minister is perhaps superior in negotiating common positions (which is necessary in divided Belgium). I have just posted on what might be behind the British position here. http://euandus3.wordpress.com/2009/11/19/228

]]> By: Photomaniacal » Blog Archive » Worth a look: US press on Brown’s visit to Obama http://swampland.blogs.time.com/2009/03/03/re-the-non-empirical-insecurity-of-a-faded-empire/comment-page-1/#comment-47897 Photomaniacal » Blog Archive » Worth a look: US press on Brown’s visit to Obama Wed, 04 Mar 2009 14:11:00 +0000 http://swampland.blogs.time.com/?p=11189#comment-47897 [...] Amy Sullivan at Swampland recalls that Brown was beaten in the race to an audience with the new president by Tony [...] [...] Amy Sullivan at Swampland recalls that Brown was beaten in the race to an audience with the new president by Tony [...]

]]> By: bloodofpatriots http://swampland.blogs.time.com/2009/03/03/re-the-non-empirical-insecurity-of-a-faded-empire/comment-page-1/#comment-47886 bloodofpatriots Wed, 04 Mar 2009 12:04:24 +0000 http://swampland.blogs.time.com/?p=11189#comment-47886 "way more galling than watching President Sarkozy swagger into the Oval Office" Great pun! "way more galling than watching President Sarkozy swagger into the Oval Office"

Great pun!

]]> By: yogi http://swampland.blogs.time.com/2009/03/03/re-the-non-empirical-insecurity-of-a-faded-empire/comment-page-1/#comment-47727 yogi Tue, 03 Mar 2009 19:42:53 +0000 http://swampland.blogs.time.com/?p=11189#comment-47727 Nice post Cinci, you know there was some commenter over at Curious Capitalist making that same argument last week? - http://curiouscapitalist.blogs.time.com/2009/02/26/the-obama-tax-hikes-begin-gingerly/#comment-13074 Nice post Cinci, you know there was some commenter over at Curious Capitalist making that same argument last week?
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http://curiouscapitalist.blogs.time.com/2009/02/26/the-obama-tax-hikes-begin-gingerly/#comment-13074

]]> By: Paul Dirks http://swampland.blogs.time.com/2009/03/03/re-the-non-empirical-insecurity-of-a-faded-empire/comment-page-1/#comment-47724 Paul Dirks Tue, 03 Mar 2009 19:36:58 +0000 http://swampland.blogs.time.com/?p=11189#comment-47724 As long as we're making fun of moronic reporters: . http://blogs.tnr.com/tnr/blogs/the_plank/archive/2009/03/03/wealthy-idiots-meet-idiot-reporter.aspx . http://www.motherjones.com/kevin-drum/2009/03/moron-day As long as we're making fun of moronic reporters:
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http://blogs.tnr.com/tnr/blogs/the_plank/archive/2009/03/03/wealthy-idiots-meet-idiot-reporter.aspx
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http://www.motherjones.com/kevin-drum/2009/03/moron-day

]]> By: Friar Tuck http://swampland.blogs.time.com/2009/03/03/re-the-non-empirical-insecurity-of-a-faded-empire/comment-page-1/#comment-47718 Friar Tuck Tue, 03 Mar 2009 19:25:19 +0000 http://swampland.blogs.time.com/?p=11189#comment-47718 cinci - As usual, the link is more rewarding than the post. Thanks. cinci -

As usual, the link is more rewarding than the post. Thanks.

]]> By: jayackroyd http://swampland.blogs.time.com/2009/03/03/re-the-non-empirical-insecurity-of-a-faded-empire/comment-page-1/#comment-47717 jayackroyd Tue, 03 Mar 2009 19:24:52 +0000 http://swampland.blogs.time.com/?p=11189#comment-47717 Last sunday's bobblehead summary is up. http://bit.ly/vIpgD . Always a must read. Last sunday's bobblehead summary is up. http://bit.ly/vIpgD
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Always a must read.

]]> By: billiecat http://swampland.blogs.time.com/2009/03/03/re-the-non-empirical-insecurity-of-a-faded-empire/comment-page-1/#comment-47715 billiecat Tue, 03 Mar 2009 19:20:15 +0000 http://swampland.blogs.time.com/?p=11189#comment-47715 gunny - better apologize to Rush, or he might <i>criticize</i> you on the <i>radio</i>! Oh, heavens! gunny - better apologize to Rush, or he might criticize you on the radio! Oh, heavens!

]]> By: cincinnatus est exterminata! http://swampland.blogs.time.com/2009/03/03/re-the-non-empirical-insecurity-of-a-faded-empire/comment-page-1/#comment-47714 cincinnatus est exterminata! Tue, 03 Mar 2009 19:19:56 +0000 http://swampland.blogs.time.com/?p=11189#comment-47714 Why are you print 'journalists' afraid of Rush but not the teevee people? . Main Entry: jour·nal·ism Pronunciation: \ˈjər-nə-ˌli-zəm\ Function: noun Date: 1828 1 a: the collection and editing of news for presentation through the media in a way that furthers corporate America's agenda and protects it's interests . Wealthy Idiots Meet Idiot Reporter http://blogs.tnr.com/tnr/blogs/the_plank/archive/2009/03/03/wealthy-idiots-meet-idiot-reporter.aspx Why are you print 'journalists' afraid of Rush but not the teevee people?
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Main Entry:
jour·nal·ism
Pronunciation:
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1 a: the collection and editing of news for presentation through the media in a way that furthers corporate America's agenda and protects it's interests
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Wealthy Idiots Meet Idiot Reporter
http://blogs.tnr.com/tnr/blogs/the_plank/archive/2009/03/03/wealthy-idiots-meet-idiot-reporter.aspx

]]> By: gysgt213 http://swampland.blogs.time.com/2009/03/03/re-the-non-empirical-insecurity-of-a-faded-empire/comment-page-1/#comment-47707 gysgt213 Tue, 03 Mar 2009 19:10:36 +0000 http://swampland.blogs.time.com/?p=11189#comment-47707 Amy-Just attempting to get a comment from mainstream reporters concerning Rush's comments that you are all just: . Rush just called you mainstream media types: . These mainstream media people, the drive-bys inside the Beltway ... They are butt boys for the Obama administration" . What is your reaction? How does it feel to be call a butt boy by Rush? Where were you when Rush called you out? Are you afraid that if you respond Rush will attack you again? Aren't you afraid that a failure by you and your fellow reporters to respond to Rush will be seen by his 22 million listners as Rush is right? . http://mediamatters.org/countyfair/200903030017?show=1 Amy-Just attempting to get a comment from mainstream reporters concerning Rush's comments that you are all just:
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Rush just called you mainstream media types:
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These mainstream media people, the drive-bys inside the Beltway ... They are butt boys for the Obama administration"
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What is your reaction? How does it feel to be call a butt boy by Rush? Where were you when Rush called you out? Are you afraid that if you respond Rush will attack you again? Aren't you afraid that a failure by you and your fellow reporters to respond to Rush will be seen by his 22 million listners as Rush is right?
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http://mediamatters.org/countyfair/200903030017?show=1

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