Rising Hegemon
Why was the national media obsessively covering the Delaware debate? It wasn't exactly Lincoln versus Douglas.
You have to wonder if they just are determined to try to show that crazy people are not crazy and you're actually the crazy one, or they actually hate Republicans enough to only show the crazy ones?
Or as most of the nation (well a small fraction actually) who watched the debate asked, "who's the boring bald guy next to the crazy lady?"
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It's all about buzz and where to find it.
Mister T isn't doing anything of late....
The media hoped that seven Chilean minors would emerge from O'Donnell's cavernous head.
They've blown up the tea party to allow the angry to associate themselves there, but they don't want anyone they support to actually win, as that would upset the republican/democrat circle jerk.
Better that any upstarts get crushed, so it can be said that America is happy with it's political system.
Besides, she's a wacko, and they make good tv.
Why does the media cover high speed car chases in California with helicopters and live coverage?
Because the news media makes most of its ratings (and money) covering freakshows that bring in eyeballs.
It's kind of like NASCAR - there really aren't enough die-hard fans who just like the thrill of the cars going around the track in circles at high speed. The thing that sells tickets and brings in TV viewers is the idea that maybe, just maybe, this will be the race where someone wrecks himself up real good.
It wasn't exactly Lincoln versus Douglas.
Wowser. I came across the debate at CNN while flipping through channels. I was almost immediately transfixed. When they cut away to the miner's rescue (a great and momentous occasion) I started a frantic search for more - I was hooked.
Thank you CSPAN for being there with the fix. When it was over I went to MSNBC to hear Larry O'Donnell (no apparent relation) talk about it.
In short, It was THE BEST extended SNL skit ever. EVAR! And I've watched all the best original stuff.
It could only have been Lincoln v, Douglas if Douglas had been driving a clown car and squirted water from a giant sunflower on his lapel during debates.
I don't care what the naysayers naysay, I'm going back for more.
Because they are morally obligated to document every profundity issuing from the mouth of a teabagger. People who actually know WTF they are talking about? Not so much.
Red State's assessment of the debate:
When it comes to the most important qualities we look for in a senator—good ideas, leadership ability, intelligence, articulateness, strong principles, a compelling vision for the future, and the like—Christine O’Donnell stood out as the better choice for Delaware voters during last night’s debate.
You can't argue with teh stupid. I rest my case.
According to a headline on cnn.com: "Christine O'Donnell gave as good as she got in Wednesday's debate with Chris Coons for Delaware's U.S. Senate seat."
Oy. Really... fucking oy. I guess weer all crazee now.
I wondered the very same thing and then got hit with all sorts of crap from different sides saying "well it's what the people demand" (BULLSHIT! And so what? Kids want candy for dinner too, does that mean you give it to them?), and then "we have to expose the nuts in the GOP, ignoring them does no good" but of course no one has noticed that the media is not making fun of this woman they are MAINSTREAMING her craziness.
Honestly I just give up. I really do.
reddyrooster:
Yes ABC News had a poll up this morning wonder who won the debate last night, O'Donnell or Coons? Yes this is how you mainstream the crazy.
Just, shoot me now. Really.
Have you forgotten the famous debate when Lincoln said" I am not a vampire, I'm you."
tea infused jazz hands.
be prepared for idiotocracy.
One word (kinda): Infotainment.
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