Comments on: Be of Reasonably Good Cheer http://www.mahablog.com/2006/09/29/be-of-reasonably-good-cheer/ Exposing the ugly truths about the Bush Administration. Sun, 12 Oct 2008 11:59:13 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=1.5.1.3 by: Lance Mannion http://www.mahablog.com/2006/09/29/be-of-reasonably-good-cheer/#comment-36103 Sun, 01 Oct 2006 13:46:07 +0000 http://www.mahablog.com/2006/09/29/be-of-reasonably-good-cheer/#comment-36103 <strong>No more denying the obvious</strong> Bob Woodward’s new book, State of Denial, probably exhibits the same core weakness as all his previous books, but this time out its weakness may be its strength. Woodward, the insider’s insider, practices the ultimate form of access journalism. Imp... No more denying the obvious

Bob Woodward’s new book, State of Denial, probably exhibits the same core weakness as all his previous books, but this time out its weakness may be its strength. Woodward, the insider’s insider, practices the ultimate form of access journalism. Imp…

]]> by: The American Street http://www.mahablog.com/2006/09/29/be-of-reasonably-good-cheer/#comment-36102 Sun, 01 Oct 2006 13:45:33 +0000 http://www.mahablog.com/2006/09/29/be-of-reasonably-good-cheer/#comment-36102 <strong>No more denying the obvious</strong> Bob Woodward's new book, State of Denial, probably exhibits the same core weakness as all his previous books, but this time out its weakness may be its strength. Woodward, the insider's insider, practices the ultimate form of access journalism. I... No more denying the obvious

Bob Woodward’s new book, State of Denial, probably exhibits the same core weakness as all his previous books, but this time out its weakness may be its strength.

Woodward, the insider’s insider, practices the ultimate form of access journalism. I…

]]> by: lafrance http://www.mahablog.com/2006/09/29/be-of-reasonably-good-cheer/#comment-36003 Sun, 01 Oct 2006 03:05:03 +0000 http://www.mahablog.com/2006/09/29/be-of-reasonably-good-cheer/#comment-36003 the wingnuts are even turning up on Amazon. I pre-ordered the book and expect it on monday. I went to Amazon tonight to see if anyone had read it and what the average person has to say in the reviews. 2 wingers who obviously have not even read the book are posting the most negative reviews in hopes of dissuading people from reading the book. It would have been plausable if they actually read it and posted an honest review instead of wingnuttery. But, it shows how the bushbots are out there in force trying to scramble for Dear Leader. the wingnuts are even turning up on Amazon. I pre-ordered the book and expect it on monday. I went to Amazon tonight to see if anyone had read it and what the average person has to say in the reviews. 2 wingers who obviously have not even read the book are posting the most negative reviews in hopes of dissuading people from reading the book. It would have been plausable if they actually read it and posted an honest review instead of wingnuttery.
But, it shows how the bushbots are out there in force trying to scramble for Dear Leader.

]]> by: r4d20 http://www.mahablog.com/2006/09/29/be-of-reasonably-good-cheer/#comment-35988 Sun, 01 Oct 2006 01:26:58 +0000 http://www.mahablog.com/2006/09/29/be-of-reasonably-good-cheer/#comment-35988 <blockquote> I don’t put much faith in a single cultural object having a decisive impact – not because it’s not possible – but because other literary/cultural bombshells (Fahrenheit 9/11; Against All Enemies) failed to have the big effects I anticipated. </blockquote> The rising Pedogate scandal might just finally crack their armor and allow the myriad of littler things, that would otherwise bounce off, to do damage. "Values" is their last bastion - if they get busted covering for a child predator it will be damaging.

I don’t put much faith in a single cultural object having a decisive impact – not because it’s not possible – but because other literary/cultural bombshells (Fahrenheit 9/11; Against All Enemies) failed to have the big effects I anticipated.

The rising Pedogate scandal might just finally crack their armor and allow the myriad of littler things, that would otherwise bounce off, to do damage. “Values” is their last bastion - if they get busted covering for a child predator it will be damaging.

]]> by: wmr http://www.mahablog.com/2006/09/29/be-of-reasonably-good-cheer/#comment-35973 Sat, 30 Sep 2006 23:00:23 +0000 http://www.mahablog.com/2006/09/29/be-of-reasonably-good-cheer/#comment-35973 Bonnie: It's not easy, but if you go to Orcinus and read Mrs Robinson's series "Cracks in the Wall" and "Tunnels and Bridges" (first post <a href="http://dneiwert.blogspot.com/2006/08/cracks-in-wall-part-i-defining.html" rel="nofollow">here</a>),you can find one strategy, albeit a slow one. Bonnie:

It’s not easy, but if you go to Orcinus and read Mrs Robinson’s series
“Cracks in the Wall” and “Tunnels and Bridges” (first post here),you can find one strategy, albeit a slow one.

]]> by: Donna http://www.mahablog.com/2006/09/29/be-of-reasonably-good-cheer/#comment-35968 Sat, 30 Sep 2006 22:18:37 +0000 http://www.mahablog.com/2006/09/29/be-of-reasonably-good-cheer/#comment-35968 The strong prevailing winds, i.e. trusting in Bush and Republicans, were blowing against the prescient messages of Fahrenheit 9/11 and Against All Enemies......so, at that time, only the folks who were already very centered in themselves had the ability to stand buffeted by that wind and yet think deeply about those messages. Today, the strong prevailing winds are blowing the other direction....so, at this time, Woodward's book, State of Denial, will not only by welcomed by those already centered in themselves, but will be appreciated by the many who once centered themselves in dear leader Bush, but who have lost faith in him. But I agree that the MARK FOLEY news may have a greater impact on all those family-oriented 'values' voters. Instead of hiding in his safe office wanting to 'strengthening the national will' over the Iraq war, I think Bush should strengthen his own will over the Iraq war. I would consider it proof of his strengthened will to fight the war if, for example, he himself would go lead in IRAQ instead of sending others to fight and die. The strong prevailing winds, i.e. trusting in Bush and Republicans, were blowing against the prescient messages of Fahrenheit 9/11 and Against All Enemies……so, at that time, only the folks who were already very centered in themselves had the ability to stand buffeted by that wind and yet think deeply about those messages.

Today, the strong prevailing winds are blowing the other direction….so, at this time, Woodward’s book, State of Denial, will not only by welcomed by those already centered in themselves, but will be appreciated by the many who once centered themselves in dear leader Bush, but who have lost faith in him.

But I agree that the MARK FOLEY news may have a greater impact on all those family-oriented ‘values’ voters.

Instead of hiding in his safe office wanting to ’strengthening the national will’ over the Iraq war, I think Bush should strengthen his own will over the Iraq war. I would consider it proof of his strengthened will to fight the war if, for example, he himself would go lead in IRAQ instead of sending others to fight and die.

]]> by: Bonnie http://www.mahablog.com/2006/09/29/be-of-reasonably-good-cheer/#comment-35966 Sat, 30 Sep 2006 22:14:01 +0000 http://www.mahablog.com/2006/09/29/be-of-reasonably-good-cheer/#comment-35966 I actually thought the Woodward of Watergate died and someone had been impersonating him these past years. I think something that needs to be recognized is the average Americans who are voting for rightwingers and their agenda are brainwashed. A person cannot listen to Limbaugh, Fox news, O'Reilly, etc., day after day after day without it seeping into the brain. And, my psychology readings haven't so far extended to how to unwash the brainwashed. Maybe Maha knows. I actually thought the Woodward of Watergate died and someone had been impersonating him these past years.

I think something that needs to be recognized is the average Americans who are voting for rightwingers and their agenda are brainwashed. A person cannot listen to Limbaugh, Fox news, O’Reilly, etc., day after day after day without it seeping into the brain. And, my psychology readings haven’t so far extended to how to unwash the brainwashed. Maybe Maha knows.

]]> by: moonbat http://www.mahablog.com/2006/09/29/be-of-reasonably-good-cheer/#comment-35935 Sat, 30 Sep 2006 17:25:23 +0000 http://www.mahablog.com/2006/09/29/be-of-reasonably-good-cheer/#comment-35935 LOL, Swami! LOL, Swami!

]]> by: Swami http://www.mahablog.com/2006/09/29/be-of-reasonably-good-cheer/#comment-35926 Sat, 30 Sep 2006 16:57:27 +0000 http://www.mahablog.com/2006/09/29/be-of-reasonably-good-cheer/#comment-35926 I'll take Congessional pedophiles who signed off on the torture bill for one hundred, Alex. I’ll take Congessional pedophiles who signed off on the torture bill for one hundred, Alex.

]]> by: Preston http://www.mahablog.com/2006/09/29/be-of-reasonably-good-cheer/#comment-35921 Sat, 30 Sep 2006 16:01:33 +0000 http://www.mahablog.com/2006/09/29/be-of-reasonably-good-cheer/#comment-35921 Excellent points, Maha. When I read Woodward's earlier books, it just seemed that he had too much access, more than others, and it seemed that he was writing what the administration wanted him to write. I still wonder what he's up to, however. Of course, Woodward likes to have his name in lights. Excellent points, Maha. When I read Woodward’s earlier books, it just seemed that he had too much access, more than others, and it seemed that he was writing what the administration wanted him to write. I still wonder what he’s up to, however. Of course, Woodward likes to have his name in lights.

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