I wrote a commentary on August 12 concerning LSU and The New Orleans Saints and said this year LSU will start the season with the same problems as last year and after Saturday's defeat I am more convinced than ever LSU's offensive problems are glaring and head coach Les Miles has failed to see the problem and change the offensive nonsense.
Incompetent play calling and selection on offense is a Miles signature that has never been corrected during his 11 years as head coach. The offense is not only boring, it is also predictable. That is good news for LSU's opponents but terrible news for the LSU offense and its fans. Quarterback Harris started off the season where he left off last year over throwing and under throwing receivers and poor quarterback choices at critical times.
Sports writers in New Orleans and Baton Rouge were so sure in their preseason predictions that LSU would be so much more improved than last year. They pointed out that LSU returned the bulk of their starters from last years team both on offense and defense and that would make a difference. Unfortunately, they were willing to forget Miles was also returning. The hype and cliches seem to motivate them which does not allow any objectivity in evaluating the team.
One game does not make a season, but Miles has a record of losing to teams with less talent and being out coached. Plus he has a record of not changing his offensive play calling and play selection. That tells this writer LSU will miss the play offs once again this football season.
This commentary written by Joe Lorio
Wednesday, September 7, 2016
Sunday, September 4, 2016
The Job Market Still Remains Healthy and Positive
The economy created 151,000 new jobs in August according to the U.S. Labor Department and the unemployment rate held at 4.9% It was the 78 straight month of positive job growth and a indication that the job market is still healthy leading into the holiday season. The August job numbers were down from the previous month of July but that is the nature of the economy at the present time.
At this same time in the George W. Bush Presidency for August 2008 the economy lost 84,000 jobs and the unemployment rate stood at 6.1%. The country was deep into recession, the wall street banks were failing and the federal deficit continued to rise rapidly. The fore closure on homes was taking place, median family income was still going down, businesses were failing and there was no end in sight to the downward spiral. By the time President Bush left office in January of 2009, the country suffered the worst of economic times since the great depression of 1929.
The people of America then made the right choice and elected a democratic President named Barack Obama. The new President met the challenge despite opposition from the republicans in congress, a host of conservative journalists and the Fox News Network. And this writer can say that when President Obama leaves office in January 2017, America and its people will be better off than they were in just about every category when President Bush left office almost 8 years ago.
Now in the middle of another Presidential election Donald Trump and his ditto head republicans are trying to down play the success of Obama's leadership and even talking about reversing the progress made the last 8 years. It reminds this writer what the Bush administration did when it followed the Clinton administration's record economy and balanced budgets. Bush proposed a tax cut of $5 trillion because he said the Clinton surpluses over charged the American people and he was going to give the people their money back.
Well, the top 2% got more than their money back from that tax cut while the American people lost their jobs and their homes in the great Bush recession. President Bush reversed all the good that had been accomplished by the Clinton administration for the country and its people. The voters in this Presidential election should be able to see the relationship of what Bush did to what Donald Trump wants to do if elected President.
Understanding the mistakes of the past is still the key to a better future and improving on what works and what is working is the key to long term stability and the rejection of past mistakes.
This commentary written by Joe Lorio
At this same time in the George W. Bush Presidency for August 2008 the economy lost 84,000 jobs and the unemployment rate stood at 6.1%. The country was deep into recession, the wall street banks were failing and the federal deficit continued to rise rapidly. The fore closure on homes was taking place, median family income was still going down, businesses were failing and there was no end in sight to the downward spiral. By the time President Bush left office in January of 2009, the country suffered the worst of economic times since the great depression of 1929.
The people of America then made the right choice and elected a democratic President named Barack Obama. The new President met the challenge despite opposition from the republicans in congress, a host of conservative journalists and the Fox News Network. And this writer can say that when President Obama leaves office in January 2017, America and its people will be better off than they were in just about every category when President Bush left office almost 8 years ago.
Now in the middle of another Presidential election Donald Trump and his ditto head republicans are trying to down play the success of Obama's leadership and even talking about reversing the progress made the last 8 years. It reminds this writer what the Bush administration did when it followed the Clinton administration's record economy and balanced budgets. Bush proposed a tax cut of $5 trillion because he said the Clinton surpluses over charged the American people and he was going to give the people their money back.
Well, the top 2% got more than their money back from that tax cut while the American people lost their jobs and their homes in the great Bush recession. President Bush reversed all the good that had been accomplished by the Clinton administration for the country and its people. The voters in this Presidential election should be able to see the relationship of what Bush did to what Donald Trump wants to do if elected President.
Understanding the mistakes of the past is still the key to a better future and improving on what works and what is working is the key to long term stability and the rejection of past mistakes.
This commentary written by Joe Lorio
Saturday, September 3, 2016
An About Face For A Conservative Journalist
It finally happened, a conservative journalist Michael Gerson in a Times Picayune editorial of Sept. 2 called out the Fox News Network and Rush Limbaugh for their campaign reporting and support of Donald Trump's pronouncements. Gerson said Fox News needs to be re-launched and re-branded rather than the angry white television personalties who employ perpetual outrage as a business model. He also said a similar unveiling has occured with the right's defining radio personalty, Rush Limbaugh.
Of course any one who has ever tuned in to Fox or Rush and are willing to admit it, knows neither program is "fair and balanced" and that both are right wing shows that devote all their air time to criticize democrats and especially President Obama and Hillary Clinton. And now they have hitched their wagon to Donald Trump. Fox and Rush are masters at trying to divide the country, talking hate, making false statements and negative in tone.
Gerson notes in his article that according to a recent lawsuit, Fox as an institution is apparently operating like a sex-fueled Playboy Mansion like-cult steeped in intimidation, indecency and misogyny. Gerson's article leaves no doubt his comments concern how Fox and Rush have embraced Donald Trump's rhetoric in this Presidential campaign. The real question is why did Gerson take so long to realize the unAmerican attitude of both Fox and Rush.
After all, Fox News and Rush Limbaugh's programs have been selling the same crud since the very beginning and it has been pointed out here in PolitiDose many times. PolitiDose also reported that Fox was selling sex as news long before the lawsuit was filed against Fox. The Fox camera angle on the female hosts with their short skirts, especially their show Outnumbered, reveals the clue to what they are trying to sell.
The bottom line on conservatism as practiced today is so out of line with main street America and what America stands for, it always ends up attacking its own. Fox does not need to be re-launched or re-branded as Gerson says, it need to be broken up like monopolies.
This commentary written by Joe Lorio
Of course any one who has ever tuned in to Fox or Rush and are willing to admit it, knows neither program is "fair and balanced" and that both are right wing shows that devote all their air time to criticize democrats and especially President Obama and Hillary Clinton. And now they have hitched their wagon to Donald Trump. Fox and Rush are masters at trying to divide the country, talking hate, making false statements and negative in tone.
Gerson notes in his article that according to a recent lawsuit, Fox as an institution is apparently operating like a sex-fueled Playboy Mansion like-cult steeped in intimidation, indecency and misogyny. Gerson's article leaves no doubt his comments concern how Fox and Rush have embraced Donald Trump's rhetoric in this Presidential campaign. The real question is why did Gerson take so long to realize the unAmerican attitude of both Fox and Rush.
After all, Fox News and Rush Limbaugh's programs have been selling the same crud since the very beginning and it has been pointed out here in PolitiDose many times. PolitiDose also reported that Fox was selling sex as news long before the lawsuit was filed against Fox. The Fox camera angle on the female hosts with their short skirts, especially their show Outnumbered, reveals the clue to what they are trying to sell.
The bottom line on conservatism as practiced today is so out of line with main street America and what America stands for, it always ends up attacking its own. Fox does not need to be re-launched or re-branded as Gerson says, it need to be broken up like monopolies.
This commentary written by Joe Lorio
Thursday, September 1, 2016
The City of New Orleans Continues To Move Forward Under Mayor Mitch Landrieu
Under the leadership of Mayor Landrieu New Orleans has made great progress in the short time he has served in office. Landrieu was the first Mayor to declare and recognize that violent crime was the city's number one problem and did something about it on all fronts. There is still work to do and Landrieu will not look the other way before he leaves office. Because of the changes made and a realistic city budget process the next Mayor will have the opportunity to see a police force in numbers that is required for a city its size.
The city of New Orleans is the jewel of Louisiana's major cities. The city's economy, construction, new developments, tourist trade and etc. There has been major street repairs and the Task Force the Mayor established to set a long term program to repair and up grade the city's streets and infrastructure will soon be completed. (some parts of the plan have already been completed) The city has also settled the long standing Firemen's Union suit that began long before Landrieu took office and has cost the city millions of dollars.
Mitch Landrieu is a true and serious public servant who cares for the city and its people. He knows how to get the job done, understands the issues and how long range planning is the key to solve problems. It is a way to make sure today's problems do not get kicked down the road.
The theme of Landrieu's campaign when he ran for Mayor was: ONE TEAM, ONE FIGHT, ONE VOICE AND ONE CITY. The Mayor has stayed loyal to that theme and has focused on those things that is making it come true.
This commentary written by Joe Lorio
The city of New Orleans is the jewel of Louisiana's major cities. The city's economy, construction, new developments, tourist trade and etc. There has been major street repairs and the Task Force the Mayor established to set a long term program to repair and up grade the city's streets and infrastructure will soon be completed. (some parts of the plan have already been completed) The city has also settled the long standing Firemen's Union suit that began long before Landrieu took office and has cost the city millions of dollars.
Mitch Landrieu is a true and serious public servant who cares for the city and its people. He knows how to get the job done, understands the issues and how long range planning is the key to solve problems. It is a way to make sure today's problems do not get kicked down the road.
The theme of Landrieu's campaign when he ran for Mayor was: ONE TEAM, ONE FIGHT, ONE VOICE AND ONE CITY. The Mayor has stayed loyal to that theme and has focused on those things that is making it come true.
This commentary written by Joe Lorio
Monday, August 29, 2016
Another First For PolitiDose
The Times Picayune in a article dated 8/28 by Richard Rainey confirmed what was published here first in "PolitiDose" on 8/25 under the title, 2016: The year of Louisiana's great flood. Rainey's article pointed out how much FEMA has improved its service and role in disasters since its Katrina moment. He also commented on what he called a seamless federal response to Louisiana's recent flood. The only information absent from the article was the fact that FEMA also did a good job during the BP Oil explosion and spill in the Gulf of Mexico.
Craig Fugate, FEMA's administrator praised President Obama's transformation of FEMA and his ability to produce the needed increase in funding so FEMA could meet its obligations and responsibility. He also said the President made it very clear that he'd rather err on getting there and not being needed than not being there at all, the article also reported.
So now we have a major newspaper informing the people and recognizing that an important federal agency is working like it should for the benefit of the state and its people in time of need. And yes, understanding the mistakes of the past is still the key to a better future. And despite those voices that try to divide the country, government, under the right leadership does indeed work.
This commentary written by Joe Lorio
Craig Fugate, FEMA's administrator praised President Obama's transformation of FEMA and his ability to produce the needed increase in funding so FEMA could meet its obligations and responsibility. He also said the President made it very clear that he'd rather err on getting there and not being needed than not being there at all, the article also reported.
So now we have a major newspaper informing the people and recognizing that an important federal agency is working like it should for the benefit of the state and its people in time of need. And yes, understanding the mistakes of the past is still the key to a better future. And despite those voices that try to divide the country, government, under the right leadership does indeed work.
This commentary written by Joe Lorio
Sunday, August 28, 2016
Part II: The 2016 Presidential Election: The Economy, Why A Democratic Administration Should Be Elected To Govern The Country.
The U.S. economy, if built on a solid policy foundation can accomplish much; if built on a foundation of ideology it accomplishes very little. And the record is clear that democratic administrations are best at handling the economy. A working economy creates jobs, reduces unemployment, reduces deficit spending and debt and also is the avenue to a balanced budget. It is the engine that drives the need for business expansion because of consumer demands.
The economy, if working properly is a key for fiscal stability; federal revenues will increase and the government will be allowed to take care of its responsibility to the people. The economy is also important for our national security and the ability to keep our country safe because that takes revenue to provide the means to keep the country safe at home and abroad. A good working economy is the part that starts every thing off that we do. The year 2008 is proof of what happens when the economy is not working.
This writer posted a 4 part commentary here in "PolitiDose" titled, The U.S. Economy, Which Party Performs Best dated 1/27/08 that ended with Part IV dated 3/2/08 (Recap and Conclusion) President George W. Bush was still in office at the time of the commentary so his full eight years could not be included but every one knows what happened to the economy and etc., on his watch.
Under President Obama the U.S. economy has performed better; so has the unemployment rate; deficit spending is lower; more jobs have been created by far; America and its people are safer at home and abroad; federal spending has increased at a lower rate than under Bush; the stock market index is up almost 100% and the national debt will see a smaller percentage increase than under Bush. There have been no bank failures of the scope of 2008. And the economy is the best on the world market.
Donald Trump will not release his tax returns because it will show he paid very little tax or no tax at all and would reveal his dealings with foreign countries. The economy would be tuned to his investments and would end up not working for the people or the country. On the other hand Hillary Clinton has nothing to hide as she has released her tax returns. She has not only paid her share of taxes but there is nothing there to hide.
President Obama's time in office so far has confirmed the 4 Part commentary's conclusion that democratic administrations do perform better for the country and its people than republican administrations.
Note: The below numbers for President George W. Bush's last two fiscal years was not available when the 4 part commentary was written. Below is what happened to the deficit his last two fiscal years.
Fiscal year 2008 ending 9/30/08 $454.8 billion deficit
Fiscal year 2009 ending 9/30/09 $l.42 Trillion deficit The largest single year fiscal deficit that still stands.
This commentary written by Joe Lorio
The economy, if working properly is a key for fiscal stability; federal revenues will increase and the government will be allowed to take care of its responsibility to the people. The economy is also important for our national security and the ability to keep our country safe because that takes revenue to provide the means to keep the country safe at home and abroad. A good working economy is the part that starts every thing off that we do. The year 2008 is proof of what happens when the economy is not working.
This writer posted a 4 part commentary here in "PolitiDose" titled, The U.S. Economy, Which Party Performs Best dated 1/27/08 that ended with Part IV dated 3/2/08 (Recap and Conclusion) President George W. Bush was still in office at the time of the commentary so his full eight years could not be included but every one knows what happened to the economy and etc., on his watch.
Under President Obama the U.S. economy has performed better; so has the unemployment rate; deficit spending is lower; more jobs have been created by far; America and its people are safer at home and abroad; federal spending has increased at a lower rate than under Bush; the stock market index is up almost 100% and the national debt will see a smaller percentage increase than under Bush. There have been no bank failures of the scope of 2008. And the economy is the best on the world market.
Donald Trump will not release his tax returns because it will show he paid very little tax or no tax at all and would reveal his dealings with foreign countries. The economy would be tuned to his investments and would end up not working for the people or the country. On the other hand Hillary Clinton has nothing to hide as she has released her tax returns. She has not only paid her share of taxes but there is nothing there to hide.
President Obama's time in office so far has confirmed the 4 Part commentary's conclusion that democratic administrations do perform better for the country and its people than republican administrations.
Note: The below numbers for President George W. Bush's last two fiscal years was not available when the 4 part commentary was written. Below is what happened to the deficit his last two fiscal years.
Fiscal year 2008 ending 9/30/08 $454.8 billion deficit
Fiscal year 2009 ending 9/30/09 $l.42 Trillion deficit The largest single year fiscal deficit that still stands.
This commentary written by Joe Lorio
Saturday, August 27, 2016
Part I The 2016 Presidential Election: Hillary Clinton, The Steady Presidential Candidate.
Hillary Clinton has been the steady Presidential candidate and nominee through out the process since the race began. There were distractions along the way, some continue at the present time and some will continue simply because she is Hillary Clinton. But she has never strayed from her message of public service or her policy plans if she is elected.
There are those who complain that she does not expose herself to the media very much and there fore afraid to answer questions. Trump even complained about that but he said nothing about the media's love affair with their constant coverage of the Donald. Clinton is doing the right thing by taking her campaign to the people and speaking to the issues. She has been steady as she goes and not prone to the flip-flops of Trump.
The people are the winners because they know where Hillary stands on the issues and that she has the political understanding to be President and Commander in Chief. The latest distraction is the Clinton's Foundation where Trump has tried to make the case that Clinton was playing favorite with some who gave contributions to the Foundation while she was Secretary of State. The State Department shot back that there was no such evidence. It will surely come up in the debates but in the end the people will find that Hillary has more credibility than Trump on every issue.
This week is a good example. Trump has stumbled all week on his immigration plans and his changes have already been changed. Its so bad his supporters are making up excuses trying to show there is no change at all. Yes Hillary Clinton is still the most steady Presidential nominee on the issues and her campaign to the American people and the country and should continue because it is the right thing to do.
This commentary written by Joe Lorio
There are those who complain that she does not expose herself to the media very much and there fore afraid to answer questions. Trump even complained about that but he said nothing about the media's love affair with their constant coverage of the Donald. Clinton is doing the right thing by taking her campaign to the people and speaking to the issues. She has been steady as she goes and not prone to the flip-flops of Trump.
The people are the winners because they know where Hillary stands on the issues and that she has the political understanding to be President and Commander in Chief. The latest distraction is the Clinton's Foundation where Trump has tried to make the case that Clinton was playing favorite with some who gave contributions to the Foundation while she was Secretary of State. The State Department shot back that there was no such evidence. It will surely come up in the debates but in the end the people will find that Hillary has more credibility than Trump on every issue.
This week is a good example. Trump has stumbled all week on his immigration plans and his changes have already been changed. Its so bad his supporters are making up excuses trying to show there is no change at all. Yes Hillary Clinton is still the most steady Presidential nominee on the issues and her campaign to the American people and the country and should continue because it is the right thing to do.
This commentary written by Joe Lorio
Thursday, August 25, 2016
2016: The Year of Louisiana's Great Flood
The weather channels reported 24" of rain in a 48 hour period around the Denham Springs-Baton Rouge area and heavy rains around other areas west of New Orleans. Rivers and drainage canals topped their banks and flooding of vast areas caused heavy damage, destruction and even death. The areas affected have been declared a disaster by the President and federal aid and help is already taking place along with the state's emergency departments.
The disaster should remind everyone of the positive things we learned from previous disasters and our failure to correct those things that were left with out action. We learned how FEMA did not respond well to the great flood in New Orleans at the time of Katrina. It is still the subject of many Kartina stories. However, FEMA's response to the BP explosion in the Gulf was a marked improvement under the Obama administration. FEMA's response was also positive and timely to the great flood in Louisiana of 2016. They were on the ground since day one doing what they do best. Claims are already being filed and accepted by FEMA.
Governor Edwards and his administration responded well through out the entire period of the storm and Louisiana's people, those who lost much and those who just wanted to help in time of need stood tall. The Red Cross did its part along with folks who saw that food would be destributed in a timely manner. The federal government and state government has worked well together for the common good.
What Louisiana has failed to learn over the years is the need to take care of our states infrastructure. Many of our drainage canals and rivers need updating to handle such disasters. We build in wetlands without the proper plans to take care of environmental problems, including flooding. Maintenance is mostly non existing and financing is not there. Governor Edwards did take the first step in the budget when he canceled some projects that had been previously approved but not started. He did this to prioritize what was more important so the funds could be used there.
Disasters are a great reminder of how important state and the federal government are in making things whole again and not the bad guy like so many politicians claim. Blame does not get the job done and neither does photo opts. President Obama was right when he said 4, 5 or 6 months from now and there after we still have to be engaged to finish the job of rebuilding the communities affected by the great storm.
This writer has reminded its readers many times that understanding the mistakes of the past is still the key to a better future. I think it is safe to say that Louisiana governor Edwards and President Obama have learned from the mistakes of some of our past leaders and are leading the way for a better future. Now it is up to members of congress and the Louisiana state legislature to provide the funds necessary to complete the recovery from the great Louisiana flood of 2016.
This commentary written by Joe Lorio
The disaster should remind everyone of the positive things we learned from previous disasters and our failure to correct those things that were left with out action. We learned how FEMA did not respond well to the great flood in New Orleans at the time of Katrina. It is still the subject of many Kartina stories. However, FEMA's response to the BP explosion in the Gulf was a marked improvement under the Obama administration. FEMA's response was also positive and timely to the great flood in Louisiana of 2016. They were on the ground since day one doing what they do best. Claims are already being filed and accepted by FEMA.
Governor Edwards and his administration responded well through out the entire period of the storm and Louisiana's people, those who lost much and those who just wanted to help in time of need stood tall. The Red Cross did its part along with folks who saw that food would be destributed in a timely manner. The federal government and state government has worked well together for the common good.
What Louisiana has failed to learn over the years is the need to take care of our states infrastructure. Many of our drainage canals and rivers need updating to handle such disasters. We build in wetlands without the proper plans to take care of environmental problems, including flooding. Maintenance is mostly non existing and financing is not there. Governor Edwards did take the first step in the budget when he canceled some projects that had been previously approved but not started. He did this to prioritize what was more important so the funds could be used there.
Disasters are a great reminder of how important state and the federal government are in making things whole again and not the bad guy like so many politicians claim. Blame does not get the job done and neither does photo opts. President Obama was right when he said 4, 5 or 6 months from now and there after we still have to be engaged to finish the job of rebuilding the communities affected by the great storm.
This writer has reminded its readers many times that understanding the mistakes of the past is still the key to a better future. I think it is safe to say that Louisiana governor Edwards and President Obama have learned from the mistakes of some of our past leaders and are leading the way for a better future. Now it is up to members of congress and the Louisiana state legislature to provide the funds necessary to complete the recovery from the great Louisiana flood of 2016.
This commentary written by Joe Lorio
Wednesday, August 24, 2016
Donald Trump Has Already Built The Wall
However, the wall is not on the southern border of the United States. The wall Trump has built stands around his own personal life to shield his federal tax return from the public and the news media, and includes his own personal business dealings and debt. Transparency is some thing Trump does not believe in even when he runs for the highest office in the land. But like a good hypocrite, he believes other candidates should be transparent.
The New York Times seems to think China and Mexico hold millions of dollars in Trump debt, countries that trade with American business and where Trump has manufacturing plants where he out sources American jobs. Trump himself also said on national TV he has business dealings with Russia. Since Trump likes to speculate about his opponent, maybe the voters should speculate about Trump's motives of running for President if he should win. Would he use the power of his office against those countries holding his debt and countries he does business with such as Russia. Would he look for a deal to cancel his personal debt? After all, as a business man Trump is known to have some shady dealings.
On the other hand, his opponent Hillary Clinton has been transparent in her federal tax returns for over 30 years, has with stood several investigations by congressional committees controlled by republicans that found no wrong doing and by the FBI investigation that found no wrong doing concerning her private email server. Her testifying before congress for many hours was as transparent as one can get.
Clinton has passed the character test, Trump has failed. Clinton has passed the transparent test, Trump has failed. Clinton has passed the leadership test, Trump has failed. Clinton has paid her fair share in taxes, Trump is on record as saying only stupid people pay taxes. Clinton has proved her leadership in elected office, as Secretary of State and as first Lady bringing health care services to young children, Trump's leadership is about himself. Clinton has proved she is qualified to be President, Trump has not. Clinton has a record of bringing people together, Trump has no such record. Clinton, if elected President will represent all of America as the democratic national convention did, Trump, if elected President will not by his own words.
The wall that Trump already build to hide his business dealings and tax returns is typical of many business people who believe they are above the law. The people can break down that wall in November with a vote for Hillary Clinton.
This commentary written by Joe Lorio
The New York Times seems to think China and Mexico hold millions of dollars in Trump debt, countries that trade with American business and where Trump has manufacturing plants where he out sources American jobs. Trump himself also said on national TV he has business dealings with Russia. Since Trump likes to speculate about his opponent, maybe the voters should speculate about Trump's motives of running for President if he should win. Would he use the power of his office against those countries holding his debt and countries he does business with such as Russia. Would he look for a deal to cancel his personal debt? After all, as a business man Trump is known to have some shady dealings.
On the other hand, his opponent Hillary Clinton has been transparent in her federal tax returns for over 30 years, has with stood several investigations by congressional committees controlled by republicans that found no wrong doing and by the FBI investigation that found no wrong doing concerning her private email server. Her testifying before congress for many hours was as transparent as one can get.
Clinton has passed the character test, Trump has failed. Clinton has passed the transparent test, Trump has failed. Clinton has passed the leadership test, Trump has failed. Clinton has paid her fair share in taxes, Trump is on record as saying only stupid people pay taxes. Clinton has proved her leadership in elected office, as Secretary of State and as first Lady bringing health care services to young children, Trump's leadership is about himself. Clinton has proved she is qualified to be President, Trump has not. Clinton has a record of bringing people together, Trump has no such record. Clinton, if elected President will represent all of America as the democratic national convention did, Trump, if elected President will not by his own words.
The wall that Trump already build to hide his business dealings and tax returns is typical of many business people who believe they are above the law. The people can break down that wall in November with a vote for Hillary Clinton.
This commentary written by Joe Lorio
Sunday, August 21, 2016
Conservative Journalists Are Stepping All Over Themselves.
Their newspaper columns, radio and television shows have always been about bashing the democratic party and telling the people how the republican party and its elected officials are best for America for accomplishing any and everything. There were no facts to back the position up but that was not a problem for their fairy tale narrative. They and their party created the conditions for Donald Trump to emerge as the party's Presidential nominee and now those journalists are in a tizzy.
They are now blaming the republican party for not taking care of the public's business, not following through on their policies, not listening to the people's needs or changes to the make up of the electorate, etc. etc. and the list goes on and on. They are now openly opposed to a number of republicans who have been in congress for many years who failed to lead the party.
Erick Erickson, the conservative journalist in a Times Picayune article of 8/21/16 writes the following: THE REPUBLICAN ESTABLISHMENT IS MUCH CLOSER TO WALL STREET THAN MAIN STREET. IT IS CYNICAL ABOUT THE STATE OF THE NATION, WHILE GIVING LIP SERVICE TO THE GREATNESS OF THE COUNTRY. THEY LONG AGO STOPPED BEING DRIVEN BY PASSION FOR THE NATION AND INSTEAD ARE DRIVEN BY PASSION FOR POWER. That is an astounding statement considering Erickson should have acknowledged that long ago about his party. The democrats have been saying that for years and so have the voters.
Those conservative journalists are actually more at fault than their party because they control more air and newspaper time than republican officials and have greatly expanded the republican lies and misinformation given to the people and they do it willingly. Like the republican party, they can not acknowledge the good things that have taken place on the democratic watch. Instead, their constant negative reporting on issues, especially the most important ones have left many Americans looking for a savior and this year it is Donald Trump.
They and their party supported Donald Trump and the birther claim against President Obama and were silent the whole time Trump was using extreme language against the President and others. After all, they and their party did the same thing to President Clinton, Hillary Clinton and other democrats over a long period of time. They now find themselves between a rock and a hard place made of their own doing and are lashing out at the republican party and Donald Trump, their partners in every thing negative. Their reports have become self serving and are pitiful in nature because they still can not admit the role they played in helping the party to create the Donald.
And like Donald Trump, the party conservative journalists will continue their extreme personal attacks against the President and Clinton because like Trump, the big lie is who they are and what they stand for. The negative reporting will also continue because that is also who they are and their true feelings as conservatives. They can not see the America every one else knows exist. And that really is a sad thing.
This commentary written by Joe Lorio
They are now blaming the republican party for not taking care of the public's business, not following through on their policies, not listening to the people's needs or changes to the make up of the electorate, etc. etc. and the list goes on and on. They are now openly opposed to a number of republicans who have been in congress for many years who failed to lead the party.
Erick Erickson, the conservative journalist in a Times Picayune article of 8/21/16 writes the following: THE REPUBLICAN ESTABLISHMENT IS MUCH CLOSER TO WALL STREET THAN MAIN STREET. IT IS CYNICAL ABOUT THE STATE OF THE NATION, WHILE GIVING LIP SERVICE TO THE GREATNESS OF THE COUNTRY. THEY LONG AGO STOPPED BEING DRIVEN BY PASSION FOR THE NATION AND INSTEAD ARE DRIVEN BY PASSION FOR POWER. That is an astounding statement considering Erickson should have acknowledged that long ago about his party. The democrats have been saying that for years and so have the voters.
Those conservative journalists are actually more at fault than their party because they control more air and newspaper time than republican officials and have greatly expanded the republican lies and misinformation given to the people and they do it willingly. Like the republican party, they can not acknowledge the good things that have taken place on the democratic watch. Instead, their constant negative reporting on issues, especially the most important ones have left many Americans looking for a savior and this year it is Donald Trump.
They and their party supported Donald Trump and the birther claim against President Obama and were silent the whole time Trump was using extreme language against the President and others. After all, they and their party did the same thing to President Clinton, Hillary Clinton and other democrats over a long period of time. They now find themselves between a rock and a hard place made of their own doing and are lashing out at the republican party and Donald Trump, their partners in every thing negative. Their reports have become self serving and are pitiful in nature because they still can not admit the role they played in helping the party to create the Donald.
And like Donald Trump, the party conservative journalists will continue their extreme personal attacks against the President and Clinton because like Trump, the big lie is who they are and what they stand for. The negative reporting will also continue because that is also who they are and their true feelings as conservatives. They can not see the America every one else knows exist. And that really is a sad thing.
This commentary written by Joe Lorio
Subscribe to:
Posts
(
Atom
)