Katie Couric: Meddling Mother-In-Law
Katie Couric knows what's best for the Edwards' family. She sounds like a meddling mother-in-law with her carefully worded questions prefaced on what "some people" might say. The translation is clear: "How dare you pull attention away from more viable Democrats!"
Shhhhh - Heartless Conservative Is Just a Myth
The MSM seems to accept as a given that conservatives are self-centered, uncaring individuals. "Compassionate conservative? Don't make me laugh!" Here's an article that shows whose heart is in the right place:
Philanthropy Expert: Conservatives Are More Generous
Another Great David Zucker Political Ad
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Headline or Word Game?
Yahoo! News feature screen capture, 10/26/2006
Look at the description of this featured Yahoo! news story:
Study shows 39 million gallons of fuel are used each year for every extra pound of passenger weight. [ed. - emphasis added]Common sense would hold that the main headline itself is true, but the lead-in is impossible. Of course, the linked article - Weight gain means lower gas mileage - says nothing so crazy. In fact:
The lost mileage is pretty small for any single driver. Jacobson said the typical driver — someone who records less than 12,000 miles annually — would use roughly 18 fewer gallons of gas over the course of a year by losing 100 pounds. At $2.20 per gallon, that would be a savings of almost $40.
That's $40 saved per year per 100 pounds lost if gas is $2.20 per gallon. NOT "39 million gallons of fuel are used each year for every extra pound of passenger weight." [ed. - emphasis added]
DOH!!!
And what about the headlines of related interest? Compare:
Exxon posts $10.49 billion profit
OR
Exxon Forced to Accept Unnecessary Profits
By Decadent Overweight Drivers
I'm fascinated that Yahoo! believes that overweight drivers will be most motivated to lose weight in the hopes of preventing Exxon from making more profits. A more compelling spin might be to point out how oil profits assist terrorists. But then, consider this:
Y! Health: Eat more, weigh less?
OR
Heavy Groceries Defeat Hopes For Gas Savings
GOP Straw Poll
Best Political Ad
Reportedly, this political ad was made by David Zucker of "Airplane" fame. It portrays former Secretary of State Madeline Albright being nicey-nice to America's enemies. It's enough to make Bill Clinton shake his finger and yell at journalists!
Goodbye, Steve Irwin
Terri and Steve Irwin with tortoise
So sorry for you to leave so soon. So many times I've faced the choice between sheer madness and switching the channel; so many times you've been there for me. Thank you, Steve! Terri and the kids are in my prayers.
Conversion Video
No compulsion to religion?
Much more at Hot Air, thanks to Allahpundit.
Fox News Journalists Freed After Kidnapping In Gaza
Palestinian Prime Minister Ismail Haniyeh (left), of Hamas, talks with freed
journalists Steve Centanni (center) and Olaf Wiig (right) in Gaza, 8/27/06
AP: Fox News Crew Freed After Gaza Ordeal
Wonderful news! Centanni and Wiig are safe. Sounds like it got pretty dicey: I heard Centanni say on Fox News that they were forced to write and write about their lives and experiences. And then they were forced to convert to Islam at gunpoint! YIKES!!!
So it is just very happy news that they are free and safe. Isn't it interesting that Hamas thought about how Palestinians will be seen by the world and made the right decision. Maybe this could happen more.
