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LOL - Yes, yes.
I would hope that this doesn't reach all the way to the President, but I'm circumspect as to the prospect of that.
By the way, have you heard the President's commencement speech at Morehouse College? The man can give a speech.
Cheers
Well, I didn't dig that far into it, I just saw the long list of years that had been awarded. You made a fair comment although one could view it from different perspectives. Enjoy your day.
Well, two things. First, this is what the Wikipedia article says: " Established in the 1970s, honours are voted on
So maybe you could expand on your comment?
Second, as to Packard Bell, it was a new company that bought the name: "In 1986, Israeli investors bought the name for a newly formed personal computer manufacturer...."
Two different questions there. 1. Does the company that hosts them make money. 2. Are the awards based on merit. Both appear to be true, and they aren't contradictory. So what if the company that hosts the awards makes money?
As to the 1970s - It's a line from the Wiki article. You focused on the less important part of the sentence.
But since you ask, on a geological timescale, no, but 40 odd years is a big chunk out of the typical person's lifespan. Or do you view it differently?
Please expand on that, I'm curious. Is it the bringing up of topics that don't have the progressive stamp of approval? Using sources that march to a different drummer? Should we only be posting the approved truth or talking point of the day? What a strange notion in a forum post complaining about the alleged politicization of science. Isn't the truth important? Diversity of ideas? Or do we all have to think alike?
I see the date on your poll is May 20 2013.
Fox News poll: Obama ratings dip, voters say government 'out of control' - Published May 21
After a week of revelations about government spying on reporters and the Internal Revenue Service targeting conservatives, most voters feel “like the federal government has gotten out of control and is threatening the basic civil liberties of Americans.”
At the same time, a new Fox News poll finds disapproval of President Obama’s job performance is above 50 percent for the first time in a year, his honesty rating is at a new low and half of voters already think he’s a lame-duck.
More than two-thirds of voters -- 68 percent -- feel the government is out of control and threatening their civil liberties. About one quarter disagree (26 percent).
Nearly half of Democrats (47 percent), as well as large numbers of independents (76 percent) and Republicans (87 percent) feel Uncle Sam is taking liberties with their liberties.
Those who identify with the Tea Party movement, one of the groups targeted by the IRS, are among those most likely to say things are out of control and civil liberties are being threatened: 92 percent of Tea Partiers feel that way.
I would like to think that you value civil liberties enough that you wouldn't stand behind this sort of behavior even if it does have popular support. After all, Nixon enjoyed considerable popular support well into Watergate. What kind of government do you have when the government can select significant segments of the population to disadvantage and harass them based solely on their views regarding the policy they wish to see enacted by peaceful means at the ballot? Normally that sort of behavior is going to come from a country with a different style for the leader, such as Il Duce, El Presidente, or El Caudillo, or perhaps Generalissimo. I'd prefer to not have that sort of language applied to the President of the United States.
Since you enjoy music I was going to have a bit of fun with you by linking this earlier in the post, but I'll play it straight. I enjoyed this:
Arthur Prysock - What a difference a day makes
Salud
A time tested strategy: When there is no good counterargument, attack the source and apply negative moderation.
I take it math isn't your strong suit?
2013 - 197[0..9] > 3
From the Wiki:
Established in the 1970s, honours are voted on by a panel of journalists and newspaper executives.
Really?
You haven't quite got that nailed.
It seems that much of the day to day objection to the Daily Mail isn't necessarily based on the quality of journalism so much as the subject and perspective. It must be comforting to some of the other papers to realize that a clever slogan will result in many people disregarding it.
Interesting thing about the Daily Mail.
Press Awards: Daily Mail leads winners - Wednesday 21 March 2012
Paper lands eight awards, including newspaper of the year, campaign of the year and hat-trick for Craig Brown
Paul Dacre and the Daily Mail had a good night at the 2012 Press Awards, scooping eight prizes including newspaper of the year. . .
However, overall it was the Daily Mail's night, with editor-in-chief Dacre up on stage three times to accept the campaign of the year and Cudlipp awards for the paper's Stephen Lawrence coverage, as well as the newspaper of the year prize.
Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday writer Craig Brown was the biggest individual winner, becoming the first journalist to win three awards in a single night at the UK newspaper industry's annual awards bash on Tuesday.
You know what? I searched for "fail" in the Guardian's story and it doesn't come up. Maybe you've got it?
They both exist to keep deranged Wingnuts angry and stupid so they don't wise up and turn back into Conservatives..
Apparently they succeeded.
But, just for fun, here are some more links.
A Timeline Of The IRS's Scrutiny Of The Right
2011
Dec. 16: Despite being briefed about the matter six months earlier, Lerner does not divulge the flagging of conservative groups when she and others from the IRS meet staff members of the House Ways and Means Committee to discuss the issue, according to the staff's timeline of events.
Tea party groups call IRS process 'nightmare'
Higher-Ups Knew of IRS Case
Reality Check Exclusive: Cincinnati agent giving orders in IRS scandal?
It Didn’t End - The IRS is still stringing conservative groups along
Now I'm curious though, when were you last conservative?
We're all just still waiting on the change to come.
The wait is over, it's here.
A special prosecutor in the IRS matter is inevitable
IRS Official Lois Lerner: 'I Have Not Done Anything Wrong'
IRS tea-party bloodbath continues in Congress, as evidence emerges that IRS's own internal probe ended in May 2012, six months before election, but was hidden from legislators
Report: 'Rogue' IRS Agent Claim Unraveling
Quark! Quark! Beware the quantum duck!