I hereby declare a week long moratorium on all political news that is dispersed through the Fourth and Fifth Estate ; by this I mean newspapers, magazines, network and cable television, radio, streaming video, and blogs. I command Arriana Huffington, Kos, Slate, et al, to go on a weeklong vacation, preferably where they can get some sun. Effective, immediately, Fox is banished off the air; in fact, they will be shut down indefinitely as punishment for crimes against truth. Imagine, a week without the smarmy presence of Sean Hannity and his ever-changing cast of airheads. Gosh, we would be free from the nasally harangue of Greta and the bottom feeding antics of Nancy as well) All right...no John Stewart for me even though everyone knows he's just a comedy show...right?
No Glen Beck, no Katie regurgitating manufactured "facts", no Stephen Colbert coddling cracker musicians , no foolish John McCain campaign videos, no using my campaign donations to counter his nonsense, no Paris Hilton videos , though I have to say you were the high point of the week, dear.
Alma Sove from San Diego
August 12, 2008 at 07:54 PM
Amen, Candace! When you read this message in a week's time, just know you've inspired a sense of relief in reading your call to rest. Time to head outdoors, interact with live people, and listen to other people's stories and the ocean's waves. Enjoy your seven days!
Matthew C. Scallon
August 13, 2008 at 07:44 PM
My dad used to call this time in a presidential campaign the Silly Season. More or less, it's Washington press corps' attempt to justify their paychecks coupled with the surliness derived from staying in Washington in August.
Tom Lushnia from San Diego, CA
August 14, 2008 at 12:08 AM
It's so sad that when we now have the capability of communicating in every which electronic way, it seems that everyone has forgotten how to express an original idea and instead, reaches for some worn cliche or code-worded phrase.
I find it almost intolerable watching the Olympic games due to pathetic banter of the commentators. They insist on over-hyping one or two athletes and ignoring al of the others. I was happy to see some rowing and volleyball on late night coverage. it was such a relief after having the activities of those miniature "16 year old" girls display their lack of sportsmanship.
