Originally posted by scacchipazzoAnd how exactly is Obama squelching dissenting press in the United States? By getting up and just saying he disagrees with what someone is saying? Do you really think the American press is so timid that mere disagreement from the president will send it running for cover?
Chavez has squelched all dissenting press in Venezuela.
Originally posted by sh76Come on Sh...you are smarter than this.
This bizarre new White House strategy of going after Fox News is simply not going to work.
http://www.realclearpolitics.com/video/2009/10/19/rahm_emanuel_on_white_houses_war_with_fox_news.html
http://www.realclearpolitics.com/video/2009/10/18/david_axelrod_fox_news_not_really_a_news_station.html
http://www.realclearpolitics.com/video/2009/10/18/rove_mc ...[text shortened]... is a losing strategy. Back off and try something else. Trust me. Would I steer you wrong?
It's about changing the debate. They are getting hammered on other issues so the best way to regain strength is to start a new debate.
It happens on RHP all the time!
Originally posted by uzlessI'm not sure I agree that Obama is getting hammered in the debate. I think he's actually doing pretty well in the healthcare debate and is on pace to actually get something done.
Come on Sh...you are smarter than this.
It's about changing the debate. They are getting hammered on other issues so the best way to regain strength is to start a new debate.
It happens on RHP all the time!
Yes, Fox news keeps hammering the administration; but it's been that way since Day 1. I don't know what Fox did to reach critical mass to the point that the WH thinks going after them is a good idea.