Mark B. Morrow Posted November 13, 2009 Share Posted November 13, 2009 Cartman is only slightly less crazy than Beck Warning: NSFW http://www.southparkstudios.com/episodes/251890 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joihan777 Posted November 13, 2009 Share Posted November 13, 2009 Cartman is only slightly less crazy than Beck Warning: NSFW http://www.southparkstudios.com/episodes/251890 How is Beck 'crazy'? From what I've seen he seems like a passionate man who values America highly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grbeck Posted November 13, 2009 Share Posted November 13, 2009 If Beck is so crazy, I wonder why the scalps keep piling up around him... Those opposed to him may find it more productive to keep their own houses in order, so that he won't keep hitting those juicy targets and making them look like idiots. A good start would not be hiring people who look to Chairman Mao for inspiration. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickF1011 Posted November 13, 2009 Share Posted November 13, 2009 If you haven't noticed, South Park makes fun of.....everything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Versa-Tech Posted November 13, 2009 Share Posted November 13, 2009 If you haven't noticed, South Park makes fun of.....everything. Hell Yeah! That's the best part. I could care less if they make fun of someone I like. It's almost a right of passage at this point. If you have more fame than you know what to do with, chances are a characture of yourself will end up on South Park. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RangerM Posted November 14, 2009 Share Posted November 14, 2009 Actually, I thought the episode was halarious. It certainly satirized Beck well. As a person on the right, however, I could not help but notice Wendy's reaction to Cartman's taunting. Rather than fighting it, she treated it as noise, and ultimately played into it, thereby diminishing it. Her response could certainly be contrasted with the Obama Administration's response to Fox News. A fourth-grade (cartoon) character has a better (more mature) reaction/response to criticism than the President of the United States. THAT'S the most important lesson in the whole episode, imo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark B. Morrow Posted November 14, 2009 Author Share Posted November 14, 2009 (edited) Actually, I thought the episode was halarious. It certainly satirized Beck well. As a person on the right, however, I could not help but notice Wendy's reaction to Cartman's taunting. Rather than fighting it, she treated it as noise, and ultimately played into it, thereby diminishing it. Her response could certainly be contrasted with the Obama Administration's response to Fox News. A fourth-grade (cartoon) character has a better (more mature) reaction/response to criticism than the President of the United States. THAT'S the most important lesson in the whole episode, imo. Wendy's writers (not fourth graders BTW) had the benefit of writing the episode AFTER the Obama/Fox kerfuffle. Obama should have treated the Fox Noise nonsense by dismissing it. He is capable of learning from that error. Unlike our last President who never admits an error and never learns anything from the experience. Responding to Beck/Hannity/Limbaugh is like wrestling with a pig. You will get dirty and the pig will enjoy the attention. Edited November 14, 2009 by Mark B. Morrow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cocheese Posted November 14, 2009 Share Posted November 14, 2009 Wendy's writers (not fourth graders BTW) had the benefit of writing the episode AFTER the Obama/Fox kerfuffle. Pretty sad that a cartoon writer is smarter then the POTUS. Obama should have treated the Fox Noise nonsense by dismissing it. But he didn't, which shows what he is made of. Continuing to call it "Fox Noise", just further proves that the people at Fox have a point, and you are scared to death of it. They talk about real issues, while the other networks talk about who is going to pose in Playgirl. All as I can say is, thank God for Fox. At least someone is doing their job He is capable of learning from that error. Doesn't seem like he has. Actually, it does seem like he has learned from any error he has made Unlike our last President who never admits an error and never learns anything from the experience. Something ironic about a Obama fan talking about errors and experience. Responding to Beck/Hannity/Limbaugh is like wrestling with a pig. You will get dirty and the pig will enjoy the attention. These three have been the biggest reason the American people (and the World for that matter) have seen what Obama really is. And that is why the IOC shunned him, and more importantly, why his approval ratings have plummeted. Beck, Hannity and Rush are doing it right. And you can't keep them quiet any longer. Looks like the workers at STAP and Obama will have something in common in 2012; both will be out of a job Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark B. Morrow Posted November 14, 2009 Author Share Posted November 14, 2009 Pretty sad that a cartoon writer is smarter then the POTUS. But he didn't, which shows what he is made of. Continuing to call it "Fox Noise", just further proves that the people at Fox have a point, and you are scared to death of it. They talk about real issues, while the other networks talk about who is going to pose in Playgirl. All as I can say is, thank God for Fox. At least someone is doing their job Doesn't seem like he has. Actually, it does seem like he has learned from any error he has made Something ironic about a Obama fan talking about errors and experience. These three have been the biggest reason the American people (and the World for that matter) have seen what Obama really is. And that is why the IOC shunned him, and more importantly, why his approval ratings have plummeted. Beck, Hannity and Rush are doing it right. And you can't keep them quiet any longer. Looks like the workers at STAP and Obama will have something in common in 2012; both will be out of a job Keep drinkin' the Fox Cool-Aid and dreamin' Cocheese Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RangerM Posted November 14, 2009 Share Posted November 14, 2009 (edited) Wendy's writers (not fourth graders BTW) had the benefit of writing the episode AFTER the Obama/Fox kerfuffle. Obama should have treated the Fox Noise nonsense by dismissing it. He is capable of learning from that error. We would hope that the "Leader of the Free World" would exhibit some level of wisdom. Instead, he decided to filter Fox News' correspondents from any/all Administration interviews. I give him credit for not trying to rescind Fox's White House press pass, however his response (decree) to criticism (presumably "only" from Fox, btw) was one of "Screw you guys, I'm going home" (to keep with the South Park motif) Unlike our last President who never admits an error and never learns anything from the experience. Don't you get tired of comparing? How long do you think you/Obama can rely on this "Bush was worse" stuff? How do the actions of his predecessor justify Obama's actions regarding this particular situation? Responding to Beck/Hannity/Limbaugh is like wrestling with a pig. You will get dirty and the pig will enjoy the attention. And cowering to (or running from), instead of confronting, the criticism makes one look weak. Obama has committed to a Fox interview, btw. I'm not sure if it was before or after Anita Dunn's resignation, but I'm really curious as to the coincidence. Edited November 14, 2009 by RangerM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cocheese Posted November 14, 2009 Share Posted November 14, 2009 Keep drinkin' the Fox Cool-Aid and dreamin' Cocheese And keep blaming Fox or Bush for all of Obama's failures. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shrkfan00 Posted November 15, 2009 Share Posted November 15, 2009 I liked Mark better when he only commented on cars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suv_guy_19 Posted November 15, 2009 Share Posted November 15, 2009 (edited) Yes, Mark is a horrible person for not agreeing with the majority viewpoint on this site. As for people blaming Fox for Obama's failures, I don't think that happens at all. We do blame them for the shoddy piece of work that they call journalism. Edited November 16, 2009 by suv_guy_19 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edstock Posted November 16, 2009 Share Posted November 16, 2009 Beck, Hannity and Rush are doing it right. And you can't keep them quiet any longer. "And you can't keep them quiet any longer" You mean, they're going to get louder? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark B. Morrow Posted November 16, 2009 Author Share Posted November 16, 2009 I liked Mark better when he only commented on cars. Shrkfan, You are certainly entitled to ignore any of my opinions you don't agree with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
napfirst Posted November 16, 2009 Share Posted November 16, 2009 We would hope that the "Leader of the Free World" would exhibit some level of wisdom. Instead, he decided to filter Fox News' correspondents from any/all Administration interviews. I give him credit for not trying to rescind Fox's White House press pass, however his response (decree) to criticism (presumably "only" from Fox, btw) was one of "Screw you guys, I'm going home" (to keep with the South Park motif) Don't you get tired of comparing? How long do you think you/Obama can rely on this "Bush was worse" stuff? How do the actions of his predecessor justify Obama's actions regarding this particular situation? And cowering to (or running from), instead of confronting, the criticism makes one look weak. Obama has committed to a Fox interview, btw. I'm not sure if it was before or after Anita Dunn's resignation, but I'm really curious as to the coincidence. I'm looking forward to Mark's spin on the success of the new Sarah Palin book, due out tomorrow......I'm sure he has some unbiased insights as to why it will be a bestseller........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grbeck Posted November 16, 2009 Share Posted November 16, 2009 I'm looking forward to Mark's spin on the success of the new Sarah Palin book, due out tomorrow......I'm sure he has some unbiased insights as to why it will be a bestseller........ In all fairness, there are probably enough true believers on both sides of the aisle to make any book by one of their favorites a best-seller. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cocheese Posted November 16, 2009 Share Posted November 16, 2009 We do blame them for the shoddy piece of work that they call journalism. So when they were coving Ft Hood, while the other networks were taking about who's going to appear in next month's Playgirl, it was "shoddy" journalism? Is it "shoddy" journalism when their talk shows offer guest spots to people with differing views and allow them to have their say, while other networks only book people who agree with their own beliefs? Fox is number 1 for a reason. And as much as you and the clown in the Oval Office can fight it, the reality ism they are number 1 because they are the best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suv_guy_19 Posted November 16, 2009 Share Posted November 16, 2009 I'll say again, just because you're popular doesn't mean you're good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
napfirst Posted November 17, 2009 Share Posted November 17, 2009 I'll say again, just because you're popular doesn't mean you're good. And I'll say again...your logic is flawed........makes no sense whatsoever Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suv_guy_19 Posted November 17, 2009 Share Posted November 17, 2009 So do you think that China is better than the United States...I mean, all those people live there. Or maybe, Toyota really is the best car company in the world? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grbeck Posted November 17, 2009 Share Posted November 17, 2009 I'll say again, just because you're popular doesn't mean you're good. But when something - be it a car, television show, news network, restaurant - IS popular, dismissing it out of hand like that won't work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grbeck Posted November 17, 2009 Share Posted November 17, 2009 So do you think that China is better than the United States...I mean, all those people live there. Or maybe, Toyota really is the best car company in the world? The China example is not really applicable to the example of Fox News...there is a difference between choosing to live in a country, and living there because that is where you were born, and that is where most of your contacts and family members are. Virtually all of the people who live in China were born there. They didn't "choose" to be born there. And, yes, Toyota is the best car company in the world. Even Alan Mulally has admitted as much through his actions and his statements. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark B. Morrow Posted November 17, 2009 Author Share Posted November 17, 2009 I'm looking forward to Mark's spin on the success of the new Sarah Palin book, due out tomorrow......I'm sure he has some unbiased insights as to why it will be a bestseller........ How successful is it really when all the major booksellers are discounting it from 28.99 to 8.99? Walmart.com dropped price from list price of $28.99 to $10, then to $9 and below as other retailers matched it. On October 15, Walmart.com began offering preorders of Going Rogue, along with nine other new book releases, for $10. After Amazon.com reportedly matched the price, Walmart.com "str[uck] back, slashing its prices to $9" [AOL Daily Finance, 10/16/09]. Amazon also dropped its price to $9 [buzzflash.com, 10/19/09]. Target.com joined in the price war, prompting Walmart.com to drop its price further [The New Yorker, 11/9/09]. By November 5, Walmart.com was selling the book for $8.98, Target.com was selling it for $8.99, and Amazon was selling it for $9. The respective retailers were still selling the book at those prices as of November 16. All three retailers give the book's list price as $28.99. There are also bulk purchases: Newsmax ties book offer to its magazine. As early as October 2, according to a Newsmax email sent to its mailing list, the right-wing website offered Going Rogue for $8.95 along with four free issues of Newsmax magazine, a price later dropped to $4.97. The offer links to a page on the Newsmax website explaining that there is a $5.95 shipping and handling charge for the book, and if the subscriber fails to cancel the magazine after the free subscription runs out, the "subscription will renew automatically at the low annual price of $39.95 by charging [your] credit card or [your] checking account." Newsmax also offered Going Rogue for free with the purchase of a $49.95 one-year subscription to Newsmax magazine. http://mediamatters.org/research/200911160066 $8.99 is below cost. If Palin's book were really that popular why would they be willing to lose money on it? I don't remember Harry Potter being discounted upon release. That can't be profitable. That said, I'm sure there are plenty of Palin loyaltists who will be happy to pick it up at fire sale prices to generate volume and I would expect it to be right at the top of the Best Seller's list. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edstock Posted November 17, 2009 Share Posted November 17, 2009 It'll be a hot item in next Spring's yard sales . . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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