Just read a long article listing the planned wall-to-wall network coverage of this inauguration with amazement. Then checked the reader comments and realized many Americans will be engaged in more constructive past times for the next few days:
>Reader Comments to:
Networks prepare for inauguration
Submitted by: Timothy L. Pennell
1/18/2009 6:39:33 AM PT
So what are you saying? That Chris Mathews will be showing up wearing a CONDOM? He does that NOW.
Submitted by: Stand up Chuck!
1/18/2009 6:18:13 AM PT
So 4 years ago all we saw and heard about was the lavish parties that republicans were throwing (Privately paid to the tune of about 40 mil) and how horrible it was to do such a thing in light of the war and an economy that the media continually trashed dispite constant growth quarter over quarter. BUT NOW, OH everything has changed and spending nearly 3 times the amount of Bush is great, its wonderful, it's just what the world needs. And all the media that bashed Bush 4 years ago is utterly silent (hear the crickets?) and in fact are lining up to be as big a part of the circus as possible! The war is still going on and (Obama plans to expand the Afghan theater) and the economy is well...worse. What a complete and total joke.
Submitted by: deb b.
1/17/2009 11:36:05 PM PT
This is how we conduct public spectacles during the worst economic downturn in decades. If I hear one more time that it's being done for 'the people', my head will most assuredly explode. I am embarrassed for Obama and the Democrats but I won't say 'I told you so' just yet. I'd rather quietly pray that our country will not go to hell in a jet-powered handbasket under Obama's watch.
Submitted by: Gregor
1/17/2009 8:03:41 PM PT
That a lot of effort for just about 50% of the viewing public, if not less.
Submitted by: SkumChiken skumchiken@yahoo.com
1/17/2009 3:57:44 PM PT
Not watching. Sorry Nets, I'm sick of reality shows :)
Submitted by: Ben Smith
1/17/2009 1:45:14 PM PT
Spokane, WA
For the first time in my adult life I am disappointed in my country. I don't think I can stomach watching this media nightmare. This isn't the transfiguration, it's just a lousy coronation of a media-elected nobody. There is going to be SO much disappointment in this country when the voters figure out what they really did...
Submitted by: Htos1
1/17/2009 10:21:17 AM PT
USA A+
Yaaaawwwwwwwnnnnn,oh,excuse me!You were saying?Oh yeah,inauguration.I'm going to be working, same as every inauguration since '93.
Submitted by: Michael Taricani
1/17/2009 7:30:31 AM PT
Conn Sales
It's amazing how the media thinks the entire US population has glazed over eyes for a man with no known accomplishments in life. You would think this guy saved earth from destruction by aliens. I bet the ratings are low all over plus it all screams of hypicrisy...the people who voted him in wanted "someone for the common people". Instead it is the most expensive and lavish inauguration in history--nearly 3 times the cost of Bush's. They will spend $150 million while people are complaining about "the rich". Hey liberals...your guy is one of the "rich" and is taking donations from all kinds of Corp CEOs(clever how he says no donations from Corps while he gladly takes it..$50,000 a pop... from CEOs like Steve Ballmer of Microsoft, etc) So if Ballmer expenses it that means it came from a Corp!!! And look at the celebrities giving $50,000 each like Speilberg, Hanks, etc. Many Americans will stop patronizing their movies if hard earned hourly dollars go to things like this. Why not spend some of that money on helping people?? Isn't that what liberals want from high paid CEOs??? It's all a joke.
Submitted by: Jeff
1/17/2009 4:57:25 AM PT
Unbelievable the hubris and arrogance of the liberals. This article mentions every news organization but FOX. And FOX will probably out rate CNN and MSNBC as usual.
Submitted by: Jake
1/17/2009 4:38:02 AM PT
CBS - Corporation of Barack Sycophants NBC - Natinal Barack Channel ABC - All Barack Channel Need I say more.
Submitted by: bpjam
1/16/2009 7:40:24 PM PT
las vegas writer
Princess Dianas' corpse is embarrassed by this level of media whoring. 9/11 didn't get this much coverage. Simulcast in Starbucks and movie theatres? Can we just go ahead and admit that there is no such thing as an election anymore - it's just American President (Idol) from now on. Why bother learning about issues when we can just choose whoever looks best in board shorts?
Submitted by: Dennis McGowan
1/16/2009 7:29:36 PM PT
Oregon
I for one will not be watching this tax payer funded mess.
Submitted by: billbrady
1/16/2009 6:52:06 PM PT
Springerville, AZ
I'm unplugging the radio and TV for the coronation. Wake me up in 3 years and let me know if it all worked out alright..............OK.........? ? ?< |
