Just because Dick Cheney says something does not mean it’s newsworthy.
At least, counter the person being interviewed or — at a minimum — conclude your report with helpful / informative facts.
As a perfect example . . .
Cheney told POLITICO.com, “There is no reason for an American president to bow to anyone. Our friends and allies don’t expect it, and our enemies see it as a sign of weakness.”
I’ll give Politico an ounce of credit, but only an ounce — They did report on both sides of the issue, at least presenting varying perspectives on President Obama’s Asia trip.
Senator Lieberman, take the weekend. Heck, take Monday, too, if you need to. But, please, PLEASE, decide which Party you want to be a part of and show allegiance to.
It’s not just that you’re wasting my time, though — believe me — you are. It’s that I worry about you. I mean, you’re a Senator for God’s sake. You’re one of the most powerful people in the Country. And you can’t seem to make your mind up about which Party you want to be a part of — Gosh, that has got to be stressful!
My suggestion is simple — Senator Reed, it’s time to do what the Public wants, and the Public wants a Public Option.
It’s really as simple as that, and as simple as it is, I’ve decided to feature an A Suggestion article on a more regular basis. Rather than trying to drive to a particular solution (or take the time to explain the intricacies of a particular point by writing a lot), I’m just going to point out the simple and obvious and make A Suggestion on a more regular basis. They’ll all be here on LittleDEM, but they’ll also circulate [ more . . . ]