Why do you think the press did not report aspects of his trip that would not be promotional, e.g., that before his Berlin speech there was a rock concert, free beer/food, etc. that contributed *significantly* to drawing the huge crowd?
And why is the mainstream press not reporting the John Edwards story, when the McCain rumors of an affair with a lobbyist got front page play in the NYT? --R andrew strasfogel wrote: > Learning is not automatic - it depends on the intelligence and willingness > to learn of the student. I wish the press had focussed more on what the > world leaders discussed with Obama and their impressions of him. I thought > he handled himself brilliantly and struck just the right balance, given the > spotlight that was on him constantly. > > On Sun, Jul 27, 2008 at 4:32 PM, Scott Ritchey <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > >> Analyzing all this, I come to the following conclusions: >> >> 1. Obama met some troops at some places but not other troops at other >> places. But this is always the case. >> 2. CPT Porter reported what he initially believed to be true but some >> hearsay and some personal opinion were likely involved. >> 3. CPT Porter got "spoken to" after his first email and backpedaled. >> >> So was this tour just a big photo op or was significant learning taking >> place? As a photo op, it was brilliant IMO. Too soon to know about any >> learning. I predict that each reader will predictably interpret the facts >> based on his/her going-in prejudice. But I do not believe that CPT Porter >> simply lied. >> >> Scott Ritchey >> >> -----Original Message----- >> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] >> On Behalf Of Chuck Landenberger >> Sent: Saturday, July 26, 2008 11:15 >> To: Mercedes Discussion List >> Subject: Re: [MBZ] Obooma. again >> >> The Captain Email about Obama not visiting the troops was false..... >> >> Here's the link to Snopes...... >> http://www.snopes.com/politics/obama/afghanistan.asp >> >> >> >> Take care, >> >> Chuck >> >> >> >> >> _______________________________________ >> http://www.okiebenz.com >> For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ >> For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] >> >> To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: >> http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com >> >> > _______________________________________ > http://www.okiebenz.com > For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ > For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > > _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
