jcd11235 0 #26 June 23, 2008 QuoteQuoteYes. It's good for ratings. I support your freedom to keep your conspiracy blinders. It's human nature on occasion to not see things clearly if it goes against our expectations. For profit corporations taking actions to maximize profits is a conspiracy? Wow. QuoteI on the other hand prefer to see this interview more simply. Matthews caught a supporter not knowing anything about the track record of the person they're supporting. I got nothing from the interview indicating the interviewee was uninformed about Obama's track record. That's wholly different than being at a loss for words when put on the spot about a team member's individual accomplishments.Math tutoring available. Only $6! per hour! First lesson: Factorials! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
misaltas 0 #27 June 23, 2008 QuoteFor profit corporations taking actions to maximize profits is a conspiracy? Wow. Strawman. Dude, of course for profit corps seek to maximize profits. It's different to believe that is the reason why Matthews asked that question. QuoteI got nothing from the interview indicating the interviewee was uninformed about Obama's track record. Yeah, we know.Ohne Liebe sind wir nichts Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jcd11235 0 #28 June 23, 2008 QuoteIt's different to believe that is the reason why Matthews asked that question. Not at all. It's not a bit unreasonable that he would ask such a question for ratings. QuoteYeah, we know. Forgive me for recognizing the difference between group accomplishments and individual accomplishments.Math tutoring available. Only $6! per hour! First lesson: Factorials! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheAnvil 0 #29 June 23, 2008 No need to forgive! You're still working on it! Vinny the Anvil Post Traumatic Didn't Make The Lakers Syndrome is REAL JACKASS POWER!!!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jcd11235 0 #30 June 23, 2008 Quote No need to forgive! You're still working on it! I already see the difference. Seems pretty basic to me, but it might be pretty complicated after too much tequila. Math tutoring available. Only $6! per hour! First lesson: Factorials! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
likearock 2 #31 June 23, 2008 Quote Quote No need to forgive! You're still working on it! I already see the difference. Seems pretty basic to me, but it might be pretty complicated after too much tequila. Total bullshit. Some people in Congress are more active than others, just like in any other line of work. And that activity can be measured. Taking initiative to sponsor and draft bills is one commonly accepted measure. So is the ability to work across the aisle in order to get things done. The fact that the resulting legislation requires everyone to participate doesn't minimize the efforts of those who took the initiative to begin the process. In short, yes there's group effort but there's individual effort required as well to get legislation passed. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jcd11235 0 #32 June 23, 2008 QuoteTotal bullshit. Some people in Congress are more active than others, just like in any other line of work. And that activity can be measured. Taking initiative to sponsor and draft bills is one commonly accepted measure. So is the ability to work across the aisle in order to get things done. The fact that the resulting legislation requires everyone to participate doesn't minimize the efforts of those who took the initiative to begin the process. In short, yes there's group effort but there's individual effort required as well to get legislation passed. Of course there's an individual effort required. That's true of any team member. However, doing one's job is not typically an individual accomplishment worthy of note in a news interview.Math tutoring available. Only $6! per hour! First lesson: Factorials! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
