These guys never give up, do they? Don Millican of Oxford wrote a computer program which compares texts to see if they were written by the same author. Robert Fox, a Republican, approached him to run Ayers bio and Obama’s through the program. A preliminary check made it seem very unlikely, and on being informed that a full check would cost $10,000, Fox wouldn’t come up with the money.
Not just desperate, but cheap.
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The legacy of Lee Atwater lives on.
This is even better than just “Fox wouldn’t come up with the money”.
MUCH better.
The money quote is as follows:
In other words, they backed out when Millican refused to “cook” the results to their liking.
Palin pranked by 2 DJs. Think she’s speaking with head of state. Can you say MORON?
http://bigdanblogger.blogspot.com/
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/…..40023.html
If two low-wage DJs can trick a potential head of state into believing they are the genuine article, Mossad and other foreign intelligence services must be licking their chops in hopes that “John & Dumber” get elected.
She sounded so much like a star-struck school girl I couldn’t bare to listen. This woman couldn’t negotiate from a position of strength. She exudes: “just happy to be here!”
down to the wire ian, even if mccain has given up, that doesn’t mean the propaganda machine isn’t going to do whatever they can
fox is acting like they are going out of business if mccain doesn’t win, I am hoping there is a fairness doctrine in obama’s agenda, that would destroy any ability fox now enjoys
and rush would be forced into retirement
now that is one damning report, and one man who clearly has some integrity
Chris Cannon — it figures. As a character on the HJC and Oversight he really stands out in my mind. That sneaky, ingratiating smile — once seen in action, never forgotten.
Hi, Ian.
Chris Cannon’s voting record.
The kiss of Darth…Cheney endorses McCain:
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/…..39990.html
Good morning all, Bleary eyed and somewhat ready to get accustomed to the time change. The sleazeth continueth here. Last night when I came there was one of those robo calls on my answering machine letting me know about Obamas distant aunt. This AM some 527 is running a tv ad on Rev Wright.
Ian your post definitely illustrates faux has no interest in persuing news but looking for propoganda. Wouldn’t surprise me if they run with the story anyway.
Yesterday was a beautiful day. Cheney endorses McCain and Sarah makes an absolute fool of herself again.
Aren’t there some more Couric clips we haven’t seen yet?
What ?
Fox News is actually hunting for stuff to attack Obama with ?
I am shocked …
NOT !
She didn’t listen, just talked and giggled.
Mike – the “Obama’s illegal alien aunt” hit the front page of our little worthless daily paper this morning. Is THIS the GOP surprise? I’m sure they’ve had their legions out there lifting up every rock, rug, and piece of furniture to try to find something…anything…that they can put at Obama’s door. Is this the piece de resistence? This is the best they can do? For my money, this is on the scale of Boehner’s ‘chickenshit’ comment.
My understanding of this here computer thingy is somewhat limited but when I first read this earlier it was the # 4 comment. Everytime someone posts a comment it slips in in front of this one. Additionally the time stamp remains the same. It is 5:02 MST here now.
Mornin’ All,
mike – am getting same thing here. thought it was just my sleep disturbed state playin’ tricks on me
I am guessing some posts are moderated
So why does Cheney want to sink McCain?
they needed more then a day for their surprise, they needed their surprise to hit before early voting
they have no surprise left, early voting has obama exit polled to be 19 points ahead, I have an oxdown on it but I don’t think it will be published anytime soon, I have used up my quota for the day
cheney actually believes his endorsement is a good thing
I suppose whoever is voting for mccain will be energized and I suppose his endorsement will get a few more neo cons voting
I think anyone who hates cheney already hates mccain
Best thoughts for Senator Durbin.
the ability to coordinate an October Surprise is indicative of a financially comfortable Party – they no got the cheddar
oh yeah, I’m all broken up about it
OT Sen Durbin’s daughter died at age 40 of congenital Heart disease.
http://cbs2chicago.com/local/d…..54220.html
I noticed some weirdness too, maybe it has to do with the time change?
I didn’t think of that, maybe
So why does Cheney want to sink McCain?
Why did it take me so long to ask the same question?
Maybe the answer is to be found in McLame’s response, in which he answered the question as to whether he would want Cheney’s help and input in the McCrazy Administration (”hell, yeah”).
Cheney asking the rhetorical question to the McCampaign – “who’s yer daddy, bitchez?” (?)
I submitted a comment up thread and everything previous was duplicated> I refreshed and it was fixed. It was hard on the head at the early hour.
I think to many people are perceiving that Cheney is rational.
For my money, this is on the scale of Boehner’s ‘chickenshit’ comment.
what’s the opposite of “seismic”?
If you throw a stone into a pond and it causes no ripples, then…. oh fuck it – more coffee needed.
Chicago is preparing for Obama on Tuesday night. It will certainly be an historic event!
Morning pups, c’mon upstairs. I think there are still some Marion waffles left, but I admit to having maple syrup on my fingers *g*
I don’t get it. Maybe McCain really pissed Cheney off somewhere along the way, and Cheney ain’t gonna let McCain get away with it. Did McCain threaten Cheney with war crimes???
My reading of the Sunday Times story is slightly different. Fox approached Millican, and was willing to pay $10,000 for the full analysis. A preliminary comparison found the suggestion of one author very implausible. Fox & Millican had apparently agreed on the full analysis, but Fox withdrew when Millican insisted that the results be published regardless of the findings. So payment wasn’t the show stopper, disclosure of a negative result was.
Fox News is actually hunting for stuff to attack Obama with ?
No, it’s an individual – Robert Fox, brother-in-law of Utah Republican congressman Chris Cannon. The implication is that Fox went into this at Cannon’s instigation although Cannon is saying it was Fox’s idea.