http://capitolfaxcom.disqus.com/NoneenThu, 28 Sep 2006 09:09:57 -0000http://capitolfax.com/2006/09/27/abc7-catches-up-to-youtube-story/#comment-18049246<p>Rich --</p><p>You made some prescient remarks regarding the effect of YouTube on TV coverage and its probable future.</p><p>But there are deeper questions which need to be raised about this new media.</p><p>First, the postings will have no semblance of 'fair and balanced' One picture is woeth a thousand words, but which thousand? Most viewers will look at what confirms their own beliefs and flash over the rest. It is better for reinforcement of one's own beliefs than it is for examination of issues. That said, there is already too much emphasis on incidents as opposed to issues.</p><p>Second, the glib will win over the earnest. The rate of communication is limited to 125-130 words per minute -- radio speed -- but amplified by the sight of physical mannerisms. In terms of the printed word, this is eighth grade level. Few media supply the full written word of a speech as they used to do fifty five years ago when I was a puppy. Remember Jim Stockdale, the retired Rear Admiral who was the Veep nominee on the Perot Party ticket? He was an highly intelligent gentleman and an excellent manager who was made to look like a fool by the hot medium staged 'debate.'</p><p>Third, we will be focusing on 'Masters of the Media' rather than the value of their ideas. Ideas are comnplicated things which used to lengthen political debate. Our generation has seen them honed down into policy statements and now briefings and finally sound bites. I think that the underlying thinking on the part of candidate has been foreshortened as well, leaving him or her, as they say, at wits's end. Candidates pick up scripts from handlers. Worse, what we have now is ear candy appealing to specific electoral groups. The 'general good' is no longer in focus. That is a big difference.</p><p>Politicians no longer are able to conjoin their own interests and political well being with the good of the State. -- It is not good that we are XXX billion in debt, but I need taxpayer money to get reelected. --</p><p>Now back to candidate bashing...</p>Truthful JamesThu, 28 Sep 2006 09:09:57 -0000http://capitolfax.com/2006/09/27/abc7-catches-up-to-youtube-story/#comment-18049245<p>Liar Liar Pants on Fire! ARod, POA, Elvis, GoverNOT Hairdo may have another new handle!</p>Arthur AndersenThu, 28 Sep 2006 08:30:38 -0000http://capitolfax.com/2006/09/27/abc7-catches-up-to-youtube-story/#comment-18049244<p>How can a sitting Governor stand there, after all this scrutiny about the $1500 check, and say he's not sure if it was a christening or birthday gift? LLPOF. See if anyone can figure out the acronym</p>outsiderThu, 28 Sep 2006 08:06:00 -0000http://capitolfax.com/2006/09/27/abc7-catches-up-to-youtube-story/#comment-18049243<p>this is old news. let's move on.</p>a friendThu, 28 Sep 2006 02:30:58 -0000http://capitolfax.com/2006/09/27/abc7-catches-up-to-youtube-story/#comment-18049242<p>Yvette made comments about Rod's body language and the perception that he's lying. Just to remind everyone here, there are some people who are extremely skilled at lying (we tend to call them sociopaths), so don't mistake the LACK of those twitching actions that Rod demonstrated for honesty when looking at other pols that get into trouble. They could very well be guilty as all you-know-what. It is just that Rod appears to be either a. horribly bad at pulling it off, or b. just plain nerve-wracked when put on the spot by the press.</p><p>Judy just always seems like a feisty, up-for-whatever's coming her way personality type. And on top of it, she's clearly doing more with less money and working smarter instead of harder.</p><p>But I commend Rod on blowing any gains he may have had as a result of his millions spent on negative attack ads only to see if all go kaput after being put in the hot seat by the press. Hey, if you can't handle the press, how can you handle another term? And for a real test of his face-his-press mettle, by the way, someone should fly Helen Thomas in here. Where is Helen when you need her to do some serious heckling?</p>AngieThu, 28 Sep 2006 00:53:10 -0000http://capitolfax.com/2006/09/27/abc7-catches-up-to-youtube-story/#comment-18049241<p>Bill, you have really hurt my feelings. I know how you despise your All American Idol being referred to as GoverNOT Hairdo or Elvis. But come on man, you went and bought "a copy of the Elvis at Sun Records CD" and gave it to Hot Rod? You are a sell out - and a cheap one at that. Now if you really wanted to make brownie points with your boy, you should have bought The Best of Sesame Street CD and tucked in a check for $1,500.</p>Little EgyptThu, 28 Sep 2006 00:21:29 -0000http://capitolfax.com/2006/09/27/abc7-catches-up-to-youtube-story/#comment-18049240<p>Bill,<br>You're correct....four more years of investigations, indictments and convictions. All for the candidate who offered "no more business as usual". Again, another proud moment for the Illinois voter.</p>Walking WoundedWed, 27 Sep 2006 22:32:24 -0000http://capitolfax.com/2006/09/27/abc7-catches-up-to-youtube-story/#comment-18049239<p>Bobby,<br>About 42 more days and then its<br>FOUR MORE YEARS!<br>...and as far as monday is concerned,<br>Bring it on Judy! Rolling pin and all! Rod will be ready!</p>BillWed, 27 Sep 2006 22:05:53 -0000http://capitolfax.com/2006/09/27/abc7-catches-up-to-youtube-story/#comment-18049238<p>WOW, how embarrassing is this video. I could barely stand to watch it, I was embarrassed for him. Question, Blagojevich kept repeating that MICHAEL ASCARIDIS was ‘like a godfather’ to his kids, if they are as close as he says they are, why isn’t Ascaridis the kids godfather?</p><p>BTW, I totally agree with your article in the September 26, 2006 – Daily Southtown: Voters should know how many federal criminal investigations a governor is hiding before they cast their ballot. I find it odd that Madigan is opposing Alexi Giannoulias, but threw his support behind the Governor considering the number of known federal investigations (not to mention the unknown ones that the Governor refuses to admit to).</p>state worker #1Wed, 27 Sep 2006 21:49:22 -0000http://capitolfax.com/2006/09/27/abc7-catches-up-to-youtube-story/#comment-18049237<p>If the Tusk rumor is true, that's an incredible blow to Team Blago. After Lon, No one else in his office ranks high enough to take the blame for the next screw-up, he'll have to take the responsibility for it himself. Or bring in someone from out of state.<br>What do you call a bus with no wheels?</p>Look mom, it's Mayor DaleyWed, 27 Sep 2006 20:45:58 -0000http://capitolfax.com/2006/09/27/abc7-catches-up-to-youtube-story/#comment-18049236<p>I'm bringing marshmallows. We should live blog it, round by round.</p>GregorWed, 27 Sep 2006 20:39:55 -0000http://capitolfax.com/2006/09/27/abc7-catches-up-to-youtube-story/#comment-18049235<p>Rolling Pin was done as a radio spot, IIRC, using an indignant woman's voice to scold with. I don't recall them using an audio actuality of Topinka, but it is possible one of the press had their microrecorder going. The fact it doesn't seem to stick with the crowd here may indicate it wasn't all that strong, but then again, jedi mind tricks are usually effective only against the weak-minded.</p><p>They won't help Rod on Stormy Monday.</p><p>Youtube may have to uncrate another whole server after that debate.</p>Character is who you are in thWed, 27 Sep 2006 20:33:44 -0000http://capitolfax.com/2006/09/27/abc7-catches-up-to-youtube-story/#comment-18049234<p>I'm late into the convo... are you guys talking about the rolling pin as a lethal weapon commercial?</p>JuiceWed, 27 Sep 2006 20:09:53 -0000http://capitolfax.com/2006/09/27/abc7-catches-up-to-youtube-story/#comment-18049233<p>If you did, Calypso, nobody else did and it's not posted anywhere on the Internet. I also assume someone would've written a story about it by now. So I just don't think you saw it.</p>Rich MillerWed, 27 Sep 2006 18:24:33 -0000http://capitolfax.com/2006/09/27/abc7-catches-up-to-youtube-story/#comment-18049232<p>Rich Miller, I have already seen an ad for the "rolling pin" incident. It was early, I guess.</p>CalypsoWed, 27 Sep 2006 18:21:49 -0000http://capitolfax.com/2006/09/27/abc7-catches-up-to-youtube-story/#comment-18049231<p>Hey, at least he's not threatening to take anyone out by cutting them into little pieces with a weaponized rolling pin.</p>RealClearWed, 27 Sep 2006 18:18:35 -0000http://capitolfax.com/2006/09/27/abc7-catches-up-to-youtube-story/#comment-18049230<p>Did anybody else hear Bradley Tusk is leaving for Citicorps?</p><p>Get off the boat before it sinks ...</p>DeepFriedOnAStickWed, 27 Sep 2006 18:03:29 -0000http://capitolfax.com/2006/09/27/abc7-catches-up-to-youtube-story/#comment-18049229<p>Blago looks terrible in these clips.</p><p>After 26 years out of power, I expected us to have a little patronage, appointments to Boards and Commissions, etc. because frankly we deserved it and the Republicans did 10 times worse in terms of pay to play and jobs to Rutan covered spots.</p><p>My problem with Blago: how stupid could you be? He is a good politician. If JBT or JRyan had accepted $1,500 from a man whose wife later went to work for the state, he'd be all over it. That kind of graft is unacceptable, childhood friends or not.</p><p>Further, I thought he and his east coast advisors would be a little more subtle with the patronage and the boards. If they didn't know how, they should have kept a few top Republicans around to show them the way. Heck, he probably kept Levine on board for that reason. Why couldn't he do so within CMS and hiring? He showed he wanted to be bipartisan in the begining. I'm sure there would have been Republicans who could have shown them the way for the right position and salary.</p><p>His actions have all been too cute by a half. In an attempt to look tough he fired those high level Republicans all at once to show there was a new sheriff in town. Why couldn't he have fired them one at a time over a period of time? Same result-no controversy.</p><p>Now by accepting this money he looks the same as Ryan. Dishonest graft just like George Ryan. And he got caught. Again, he thought he was too slick. Honest graft like board and commission appointments and patronage I don't think many in this state have a problem with. $1,500 people have a big problem with. What's worse, it's easy to understand.</p><p>Blago is screwing everything up for the Democratic Party.</p>MinionWed, 27 Sep 2006 18:02:30 -0000http://capitolfax.com/2006/09/27/abc7-catches-up-to-youtube-story/#comment-18049228<p>Speaking of answers to the press, anyone catch Tony Rezko's comments to Carol Marin in today's Sun-Times?</p><p>He called her back while "traveling from London to the Middle East on..business."</p><p>Among the questions:</p><p>When's the last time he and Blagojevich spoke?</p><p>"I don't want to get into that," he answered.</p><p>Still friends?</p><p>"I don't want to get into that."<br>--------------------------------------------------<br>Bill, looks like the Blago bus may be emptying out, between those jumping off and those getting thrown under. Tony is smart enough to know which choice to make.</p><p>PS: Rich I've heard, FWIW, that there is no video of the rolling pin incident. Agree that it would be out there already if Blago &amp; co. had it.</p>Arthur AndersenWed, 27 Sep 2006 17:42:24 -0000http://capitolfax.com/2006/09/27/abc7-catches-up-to-youtube-story/#comment-18049227<p>Bill - Of course the point is to NOT answer the questions. He wouldn't want his statements to the press to contradict with those he gave to the Feds.</p>BluefishWed, 27 Sep 2006 17:10:58 -0000http://capitolfax.com/2006/09/27/abc7-catches-up-to-youtube-story/#comment-18049226<p>Bill. Have you checked inside the Gov's head for dust bunnies? Just wondering.</p>Buck FlagojevichWed, 27 Sep 2006 17:07:52 -0000http://capitolfax.com/2006/09/27/abc7-catches-up-to-youtube-story/#comment-18049225<p>For Bill's benefit:</p><p>obfuscate - verb <br>To make dim or indistinct: <br>Synonyms: becloud, bedim, befog, blear, blur, cloud, dim, dull, eclipse, fog, gloom, mist, obscure, overcast, overshadow, shadow</p>AngelwingsWed, 27 Sep 2006 17:06:44 -0000http://capitolfax.com/2006/09/27/abc7-catches-up-to-youtube-story/#comment-18049224<p>Bill. As I tell my children. Look it up.</p><p>It's obvious that Hot Rod thought he had the press in his control, until...</p><p>He walked out, burped out his prepared and scripted remarks (typical crud, try to throw mud back at JBT). When that didn't work, because the press wanted answers, he got knocked off his script. Then it was all a big crash and burn. He kept feebly trying to get back to that script, but the big bad press corps wouldn't let him. Awwww!</p><p>With no script that boy is lost. Get him off the stage before he hurts himself. Wow. Not much going on upstairs there.</p><p>But. Wasn't it fun to watch.</p>Buck FlagojevichWed, 27 Sep 2006 17:06:16 -0000http://capitolfax.com/2006/09/27/abc7-catches-up-to-youtube-story/#comment-18049223<p>Bill, you really get under their skin. Keep up the good work.</p><p>4 more years!</p>B HicksWed, 27 Sep 2006 16:58:26 -0000http://capitolfax.com/2006/09/27/abc7-catches-up-to-youtube-story/#comment-18049222<p>Midstate<br>Don't forget she also has come up with new ways to say co-inc-i-dince. Since that is what everything is with this bunch, large donation and then a few weeks later you get appointed to some state board, co-inc-i-dence!</p>OneManWed, 27 Sep 2006 16:55:33 -0000