Midweek Politics 08.30.2006 - Perez Hilton, Professor Arthur Brooks, more...

[dpakman91]

This Week on Midweek Politics with David Pakman:


Total Running Time: 56:17

This Week's Topics:

--Perez Hilton of Celebrity gossip juicy celebrity rumors Hollywood gossip blog from Perez Hilton joins us to discuss the world of gossip journalism, and how it compares to "traditional" journalism, and much more about his now infamous website.

--Professor Arthur Brooks from Syracuse University discusses his article "The Fertility Gap," which suggests that conservatives having more children than liberals will eventually make it difficult for Democrats to win elections.

--Neil Cavuto says that the British "have a tradition of wanting to live," as opposed to American liberals.

--Conservatives have been suggesting that a Democratic victory in November's midterm elections could be "a victory for the terrorists."

--Ann Coulter throws a fit, ripping off her microphone and walking off the set when she doesn't have good answers for Kirsten Powers' questions about Osama Bin Laden being out and about.

--Canadian journalist Mark Steyn, guest hosting for Rush Limbaugh, refers to the Vietnamese as "gooks," proving he's clearly a worthy substitute host for Rush.

--Bill O'Reilly indicates he believes the US is in a war not only against terrorist, but also the far left.

--Rush Limbaugh claims that the obesity crisis in the US was caused by liberals and "the left."

--CNN anchor Kyra Philipps' microphone was accidentally left on during a speech by President Bush, and picked up her conversation while she was in the restroom.

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[dpakman91]

I have to admit, the interview with Perez Hilton was...well, not what I expected. Prof. Brooks was really interesting though, the guy knows his stuff.

[Ardentfrost]

lol, the Perez Hilton interview was so weird.

[Ardentfrost]

I really liked the Arthur Brooks interview. Dude has a very interesting viewpoint.

[dpakman91]

Originally Posted by Ardentfrost

I really liked the Arthur Brooks interview. Dude has a very interesting viewpoint.

yeah, he really did seem pretty unbiased. given that the wsj editorial page is conservative, i assume he was, and judging by the article, i assumed that as well. but, after the interview, and talking to him off the air shortly, it doesn't necessarily seem that way.

[dpakman91]

and yes, the perez hilton interview was very strange

[Ardentfrost]

Originally Posted by dpakman91

yeah, he really did seem pretty unbiased. given that the wsj editorial page is conservative, i assume he was, and judging by the article, i assumed that as well. but, after the interview, and talking to him off the air shortly, it doesn't necessarily seem that way.

I honestly couldn't tell from listening to him. I started out thinking one way, but then he'd say stuff for the other way.

Especially toward the end when he said how democrats need to be careful what they wish for as far as the Mexican vote is concerned... it was like he didn't want them to make that mistake, whereas most conservatives would be glad that the democrats are making a mistake.

Then he also said that Republicans are being stupid about the Mexican situation, though he did say when they finally get wise to it, they'll be able to exploit a possible advantage.

[6SpeedTA95]

talking about the fertility gap I see...I read a few articles on this a few weeks ago

[motivez]

I'll be finally checking this out tonight, busy week

[6SpeedTA95]

Originally Posted by motivez

I'll be finally checking this out tonight, busy week

It's a pretty good one...I'd especially like your thoughts on the fertility gap...thats almost deserving of its own thread.

[dpakman91]

Originally Posted by 6SpeedTA95

It's a pretty good one...I'd especially like your thoughts on the fertility gap...thats almost deserving of its own thread.

I really think this wed could be the best in a while...i've got new CNN prank calls, the rush limbaugh "niggaraguan" stuff, interview with medea benjamin, and also an interview with walid shoebat, the former PLO terrorist.

[6SpeedTA95]

Originally Posted by dpakman91

I really think this wed could be the best in a while...i've got new CNN prank calls, the rush limbaugh "niggaraguan" stuff, interview with medea benjamin, and also an interview with walid shoebat, the former PLO terrorist.

[motivez]

FINALLY have a chance to listen

[motivez]

I don't think that skit was in bad taste.. it was obviously about Lost. It might have been offensive to some considering the days events, but

[motivez]

Whoever this guy Cavuto is talking to ->

Exactly what I said in the other thread, defending those ideals is the most important thing we can do when it comes to defending America.. without them, we're not a country worth defending

[motivez]

@ Hannity.. that tactic is so old

"Some people", ie, no one, but he's going to put it out there to make people question whether or not it will be a victory for terrorists.

Then, he backs up that false assertion with his own made up facts and accusations.. but I agree, it's a tired argument that people see right through.

[motivez]

Yeah, "blame Clinton". It's pretty sad that's the best Coulter can come up with.

I like how Powers talked over her and just ignored her.. She needs to be marginalized

And "swimmingly" is probably true if you want to compare it to Iraq.. .. but that's pretty damn relative.

[motivez]

I have no idea who this Perez Hilton guy is.. but I'm not really too much into celebrity gossip stuff

[motivez]

Wow, "the gooks in Vietnam"... ?

Did Rush have anything to say about that when he returned, or is it like you said, an appropriate guest host?

[motivez]

Wow, Liberals are to blame for obesity? Is there any ridiculous thing they wont try to blame on the left?