John: I was reading Friday that CBS, once a pioneer in the business, is ending its radio service. This makes me sad, as it is the end of an era and a piece of Americana. Edward R. Murrow, Walter Cronkite, Eric Sevareid, Dan Rather, and Peggy Noonan (as a writer for Rather) all got their starts in CBS Radio. I was once a general manager of a couple of small-town radio stations and still enjoy the magic and intimacy of terrestrial radio. Maybe this is more a question for Bernie, but what are your thoughts and reflections on this news and the future of radio in general?
Easy there. Trump is just into hiring consistency with Gabbard and others to ensue all his cabinet members meet the same standard for competency and never ending ars kissing.
I have said it for a year now, Rubio and Bessent are the only adults in that cabinet room, though I also think Susie Wiles does a decent job under impossible circumstances as Trump's chief of staff.
I find it interesting John that the combined intellect of voting senators is deemed inferior by some writers because the senators vote differently than those writers think they should. Adding support to their positions by using such words as "grossly incompetent" or "checked their spines" as if they are purveyors of unequivocally correct judgement and that most senators voting the "wrong" way are simply ars kissers. The arrogance is underwhelming.
It wasn't about a lack of intellect. It was about a lack of courage. They knew a number of these people weren't fit for the jobs Trump nominated them for, but they confirmed them anyway, because they were scared of Trump ending their political career in their next GOP primary.
Understanding this isn't arrogance. It's called not being in a coma for the last 10 years.
Is is arrogant to be keenly aware of how Trump has been manipulating and reshaping the Republican party since 2020, and then use that knowledge to ascribe motivations to senators who approve outrageously terrible picks for cabinet secretaries? Who does one need to be to express an informed opinion as to not be deemed arrogant by you?
Was he caught out as a liar in regards to discussions with "Iran's Leadership" who flatly deny ever having discussions with his administration (even through back channels)? Or is Iran lying?
Who is responsible for the current airport chaos inflicting misery on travellers? Surely it can't be the government in power??
John: I was reading Friday that CBS, once a pioneer in the business, is ending its radio service. This makes me sad, as it is the end of an era and a piece of Americana. Edward R. Murrow, Walter Cronkite, Eric Sevareid, Dan Rather, and Peggy Noonan (as a writer for Rather) all got their starts in CBS Radio. I was once a general manager of a couple of small-town radio stations and still enjoy the magic and intimacy of terrestrial radio. Maybe this is more a question for Bernie, but what are your thoughts and reflections on this news and the future of radio in general?
Hey at least VOA is back after its closure was ruled as illegal/improper.
Judge Royce Lamberth demanded the administration reopen the broadcaster immediately, noting a lack of a principled basis for the shutdown.
John, what's with your dismay of Tulsi Gabbard?
Beyond her breathtaking incompetence, you mean?
Easy there. Trump is just into hiring consistency with Gabbard and others to ensue all his cabinet members meet the same standard for competency and never ending ars kissing.
I have said it for a year now, Rubio and Bessent are the only adults in that cabinet room, though I also think Susie Wiles does a decent job under impossible circumstances as Trump's chief of staff.
Exactly right. Other than those three, Trump's entire senior staff could easily fit right into a clown car (they even have the shoes for it.)
Maybe I should lose confidence in our Senate's confirmation ability.
It should have been lost when most GOP senators checked their spines at the door when Trump got back in office.
I find it interesting John that the combined intellect of voting senators is deemed inferior by some writers because the senators vote differently than those writers think they should. Adding support to their positions by using such words as "grossly incompetent" or "checked their spines" as if they are purveyors of unequivocally correct judgement and that most senators voting the "wrong" way are simply ars kissers. The arrogance is underwhelming.
It wasn't about a lack of intellect. It was about a lack of courage. They knew a number of these people weren't fit for the jobs Trump nominated them for, but they confirmed them anyway, because they were scared of Trump ending their political career in their next GOP primary.
Understanding this isn't arrogance. It's called not being in a coma for the last 10 years.
Is is arrogant to be keenly aware of how Trump has been manipulating and reshaping the Republican party since 2020, and then use that knowledge to ascribe motivations to senators who approve outrageously terrible picks for cabinet secretaries? Who does one need to be to express an informed opinion as to not be deemed arrogant by you?
Did president Trump just go full TACO with Iran?
Was he caught out as a liar in regards to discussions with "Iran's Leadership" who flatly deny ever having discussions with his administration (even through back channels)? Or is Iran lying?
Who is responsible for the current airport chaos inflicting misery on travellers? Surely it can't be the government in power??