Comments on: MSNBC – Thursday Blog Round-up

By: Allan

Allan — Sat, 09 Apr 2005 03:33:28 +0000

How about a No-Filibuster-On-Appointments rule? ‘Twould benefit (or hurt) both sides equally in the long run whereas discontinuing it altogether deprives the minority side of a powerful, but rarely used, weapon.

By: ReSoT4eM

ReSoT4eM — Fri, 08 Apr 2005 23:32:02 +0000

Sorry I missed your MSNBC appearance. I think it’s a mistake for the Senate to change the filibuster rules for this case. Republicans will need to use it when they are in the minority, and you must be in the majority to set the rules. Since you asked for shameless blog promotion, click the link to see my blog post on this.

By: Hektor

Hektor — Fri, 08 Apr 2005 00:37:05 +0000

Ms. Barber:

I managed to catch your segment on MSNBC and greatly enjoyed it…was concerned it’d been cut, or run early, since it didn’t start at the scheduled time. Great job, and don’t be so hard on yourself. There’s a saying…”The camera doesn’t blink!” It’s disconcerting to look directly into that glass lens and be completely at ease. We’re hardwired to respond to nonverbal feedback, and you don’t get it flying solo in front of the camera. Those who haven’t tried should do so…it’s a hairy experience the first couple of times. I, noticed you reading from the screen, but I see that all the time from the pros on cable news; I suggest that rather than not reading at all, you just glance at the screen. Forcing yourself to stare straight at the lens throughout the segment will feel unnatural and you’ll look uncomfortable. The screen gives you an acceptable reason to break eye contact with the lens (which helps you), without losing the collegial, conversational structure you’re seeking.

Looking forward to the next one…again, a very good job.

HEKTOR

By: Walter E. Wallis

Walter E. Wallis — Thu, 07 Apr 2005 23:58:10 +0000

since the original meaning of filibuster was to invade a foreign country with a private army, I propose we change the name to “DogintheMangering” to more accurately describe it. Anyway, Jimmy Stewart was probably Gay like all Boy’s Club folk.

By: Renee

Renee — Thu, 07 Apr 2005 23:14:17 +0000

I like the format of your segment La Shawn (3 topics…a comment on a right and a left blog… I think that works pretty good).

By: Right Wing Nut House

Right Wing Nut House — Thu, 07 Apr 2005 23:05:07 +0000

OF HORN TOOTING AND CHEST THUMPING
The most satisfying thing about writing is enjoying the appreciation of of your readers. I know, I know…I watch Charlie Rose too. And all those New York writers who toiled in obscurity for years when asked “what’s the most satisfying thing about wr…

By: DOUBLE TOOTHPICKS

DOUBLE TOOTHPICKS — Thu, 07 Apr 2005 20:31:50 +0000

Misplaced Enthusiasm
UPDATE: LaShawn plans to mention these folks on MSNBC this evening! …It’s hard to know what’s more misguided: Waiting on a sidewalk for a couple of months for a film to open; waiting for this particular film, when the last two in the series have be…

By: Taylor

Taylor — Thu, 07 Apr 2005 20:05:58 +0000

For any newbies out there to the filibuster debate, I have a primer on the nuclear option on my site. It might help put the clear back into nuclear!

By: steve

steve — Thu, 07 Apr 2005 19:51:43 +0000

the fake schiavo memo that you pushed last time?

By: The Political Teen

The Political Teen — Thu, 07 Apr 2005 19:31:31 +0000

Commercial Against Removing the Filibuster (VIDEO)
This is a good commercial, if you haven’t seen it – watch it now.

I don’t think it is a smart move that the Republicans want to remove it. Face it, the right will probably be in power of the House and Senate for atleast the next 10 years. But when…

By: La Shawn

La Shawn — Thu, 07 Apr 2005 18:10:59 +0000

Yes, today at 5:20 p.m. EST.

By: Hektor

Hektor — Thu, 07 Apr 2005 18:09:05 +0000

Ms. Barber:

Is that 5:20 ET today (i.e., Thursday)? Sorry to be so dense.

HEKTOR

By: The Jawa Report

The Jawa Report — Thu, 07 Apr 2005 17:18:06 +0000

Jawalanche
Here are some things I’m reading right now. It’s like The Puppy Blender, only we do in one post what it takes him to do in 20! More. Dead. Terrorists. Tiny little spy planes. No word from Islamic Army in…

By: Renee

Renee — Thu, 07 Apr 2005 17:17:11 +0000

The plague isn’t so bad

Just joking.

By: Alli

Alli — Thu, 07 Apr 2005 17:13:55 +0000

I don’t have MSNBC but I’ll be with you in spirit. good luck.