Today on Lionel - Thursday May 8th
ECONOMISTS, HILLARY’S TROUBLE, and TALK RADIO
Reformed economic hit man, John
Perkins, has a wonderful new book out. The
Secret History of the American Empire: The Truth About Economic Hit Men,
Jackals, and How to Change the World, like Perkins’ first book Confessions
of an Economic Hit Man, reveals how US government policy wreaks havoc on
foreign economies under the banners of fighting poverty, economic development an
other benevolent causes when the real aim is to support US businesses.
On the impact of talk radio, the Obama campaign doesn’t get it. They’re
pushing the possibility that Rush Limbaugh played a serious role in swaying
voters to Hillary in the
THE expert on talk radio, Michael Harrison, publisher of Talkers Magazine will explain why that
is nonsense.
FROM THE ENDLESS CAMPAIGN
Pundits are declaring the democratic race over. But Hillary is proving she's no quitter. She continues to demonstrate just how scrappy, tenacious and determined she is by defying yet another seemingly insurmountable obstacle – the media.
Another media trend in
campaign coverage is the statistical
obsession with demographics. The Democratic vote has
been divided by race, age, education and gender? Is this new, or just new
data? Is this dangerous, or just filler for the 24/7 news cycle?
IN THE MELANGE
Al Sharpton
and 216 of his closest friends were arrested in their attempt to "shut
down” the New York City with civil disobedience in protest over the police acquittals
in the Sean Bell shooting. What would you get arrested over?
The tragic death toll continues
to rise in
JUST BECAUSE
Find out who said, "Will you lick my swizzle stick?"
and other inappropriate comments on-air
on the weather channel that have led to a sexual harassment lawsuit.
And much much more …
Hillary's prospects
shiboleth2 I think she will finish out the primaries because quitting before they are over is like quitting a game before it is over. If she is as smart as I think she is she will concentrate on trying to prove she would be best against McCain by attacking him constantly and consistently. It probably won't work, but it is a worthy endeavor in its own right and will earn her some credit with the party pros. I then agree with the listener who said she would return to the Senate and work on legislation while doing some campaigning for Obama in New York. When Obama returns to the Senate she could be way ahead of him in terms of power and influence.
Here is an interesting mind game. How many of Barak's endorsers would actually be better off if he lost. Prime example of this is Richardson. Then McCaskle, who may well have her own ambitions to be the first woman to serve as President. Do you see where I'm going here?
Hillary of course would be much better off if Obama loses. Not only will that put up this big "I told you so" balloon where everyone can see it (but no one will mention it.) It will eliminate Obama as a candidate.
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By shiboleth2May 8, 2008 - 10:26am