Comments on: Where Were the Health Care Questions? http://robertbluey.com/blog/2007/11/29/where-were-the-health-care-questions/ Conservative blogger and journalist with a passion for politics, sports and family Thu, 28 Jan 2010 01:39:19 -0700 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 hourly 1 By: selena http://robertbluey.com/blog/2007/11/29/where-were-the-health-care-questions/comment-page-1/#comment-1939 selena Thu, 13 Nov 2008 09:30:27 +0000 http://robertbluey.com/blog/2007/11/29/where-were-the-health-care-questions/#comment-1939 Great blog, write well and really interesting, thanks for it. Please visite mine Great blog, write well and really interesting, thanks for it. Please visite mine

]]> By: Allen Blevins http://robertbluey.com/blog/2007/11/29/where-were-the-health-care-questions/comment-page-1/#comment-1403 Allen Blevins Sat, 01 Dec 2007 09:03:21 +0000 http://robertbluey.com/blog/2007/11/29/where-were-the-health-care-questions/#comment-1403 Forget the fact that CNN did a lousy job of researching the submitters and especially of bringing in the Hillary ringer to the studio to resubmit his question. The 24 undecided voters got it right when the wondered why no questions on health care. Is it a non-issue as far as CNN is concerned? Assuming all our country's problems have been solved, we need to address the Confederate flag and I certainly need to know if John Edwards has one on his wall!!! With the idiotic choice of questions it seems that CNN wanted to characterize Republicans as gun tottin (what kind of gun do you own and ammunition?), Bible thumpin (Do you believe that every word in this book is the word of God?), rednecks (Confederate flag). CNN would be well advised to hire real journalists who do real homework and research those issues important to us working stiffs. My taxes and my health care costs are rising every year, NAFTA took away my job. China looms as an even more serious economic threat (only candidate I have heard bring that out as an issue is Romney, probably from his business experience). I am stunned that health care and jobs are only issues with the 24 and myself. Glad to know the rest of the country has no problems!!! Next youtube debate they need to tackle the common mans everyday issues like the one they left out from Billy Bob from West Virginia. "You Republicans say you support traditional one man one woman marriage. Does that mean you now approve of my marriage to Billie Jo(who just happens to be my sister and first cousin)? Crappy News Network or Rathergate part 2 Forget the fact that CNN did a lousy job of researching the submitters and especially of bringing in the Hillary ringer to the studio to resubmit his question.
The 24 undecided voters got it right when the wondered why no questions on health care. Is it a non-issue as far as CNN is concerned? Assuming all our country’s problems have been solved, we need to address the Confederate flag and I certainly need to know if John Edwards has one on his wall!!!
With the idiotic choice of questions it seems that CNN wanted to characterize Republicans as gun tottin (what kind of gun do you own and ammunition?), Bible thumpin (Do you believe that every word in this book is the word of God?), rednecks (Confederate flag). CNN would be well advised to hire real journalists who do real homework and research those issues important to us working stiffs. My taxes and my health care costs are rising every year, NAFTA took away my job. China looms as an even more serious economic threat (only candidate I have heard bring that out as an issue is Romney, probably from his business experience). I am stunned that health care and jobs are only issues with the 24 and myself. Glad to know the rest of the country has no problems!!!

Next youtube debate they need to tackle the common mans everyday issues like the one they left out from Billy Bob from West Virginia. “You Republicans say you support traditional one man one woman marriage. Does that mean you now approve of my marriage to Billie Jo(who just happens to be my sister and first cousin)? Crappy News Network or Rathergate part 2

]]> By: Rob Bluey http://robertbluey.com/blog/2007/11/29/where-were-the-health-care-questions/comment-page-1/#comment-1402 Rob Bluey Fri, 30 Nov 2007 14:44:34 +0000 http://robertbluey.com/blog/2007/11/29/where-were-the-health-care-questions/#comment-1402 Thanks for leaving the comment, Phil. I'd just like to clarify that I wanted the candidates to get hard questions about important topics. CNN picked questions stereotypical of Republicans that resulted in a lot of shouting and reciting of talking points. Again, I ask, why weren't there any health care questions chosen? It's one of the most important policy debates taking place in Washington, yet CNN chose to ignore it entirely. Thanks for leaving the comment, Phil. I’d just like to clarify that I wanted the candidates to get hard questions about important topics.

CNN picked questions stereotypical of Republicans that resulted in a lot of shouting and reciting of talking points.

Again, I ask, why weren’t there any health care questions chosen? It’s one of the most important policy debates taking place in Washington, yet CNN chose to ignore it entirely.

]]> By: Phil_in_ny http://robertbluey.com/blog/2007/11/29/where-were-the-health-care-questions/comment-page-1/#comment-1401 Phil_in_ny Fri, 30 Nov 2007 13:34:03 +0000 http://robertbluey.com/blog/2007/11/29/where-were-the-health-care-questions/#comment-1401 I found your blog through New York Times. I have to say, I don't understand what your problem is. As a liberal blogger, I welcome opposing points of view. Why do you guy's (conservative bloggers), get so upset when your candidates get questions concerning issues not related to conservative talking points? Isn't that the whole meaning of debate? To be fair, Democrats received a few conservative questions as well. I found your blog through New York Times. I have to say, I don’t understand what your problem is.

As a liberal blogger, I welcome opposing points of view. Why do you guy’s (conservative bloggers), get so upset when your candidates get questions concerning issues not related to conservative talking points? Isn’t that the whole meaning of debate?

To be fair, Democrats received a few conservative questions as well.

]]> By: The CNN/YouTube debacle, Pt. 2 (hey!) [Karl] http://robertbluey.com/blog/2007/11/29/where-were-the-health-care-questions/comment-page-1/#comment-1398 The CNN/YouTube debacle, Pt. 2 (hey!) [Karl] Fri, 30 Nov 2007 07:35:20 +0000 http://robertbluey.com/blog/2007/11/29/where-were-the-health-care-questions/#comment-1398 [...] Robert Bluey this morning: At a time when CNN had an opportunity to shine as host of last night’s Republican [...] [...] Robert Bluey this morning: At a time when CNN had an opportunity to shine as host of last night’s Republican [...]

]]> By: Rob Bluey http://robertbluey.com/blog/2007/11/29/where-were-the-health-care-questions/comment-page-1/#comment-1404 Rob Bluey Fri, 30 Nov 2007 05:26:54 +0000 http://robertbluey.com/blog/2007/11/29/where-were-the-health-care-questions/#comment-1404 I think we would probably agree more than disagree, Jim. I call myself a conservative, not a Republican. I don't care to associate with people who are unwilling to grapple with the big issues (health care) and won't stand on principle on the smaller ones (earmarks). I think we would probably agree more than disagree, Jim. I call myself a conservative, not a Republican. I don’t care to associate with people who are unwilling to grapple with the big issues (health care) and won’t stand on principle on the smaller ones (earmarks).

]]> By: Jim Hiscott http://robertbluey.com/blog/2007/11/29/where-were-the-health-care-questions/comment-page-1/#comment-1405 Jim Hiscott Fri, 30 Nov 2007 05:18:02 +0000 http://robertbluey.com/blog/2007/11/29/where-were-the-health-care-questions/#comment-1405 Theoretically, I understand your frustration about the apparent lack of coverage on a wider range of topics. And, yes, there are serious issues beyond those that you mentioned that do need to be addressed, and should, for they are far more serious then guns, gays, taxes, faith, and abortion. However, as a former Republican of 30 years, I left the party because all they care about are using wedge issues to avoid serious discussion about major issues, wanting to continue to cut taxes instead of working on solutions to the serious issues of containing health care costs, continued support for a war started with a lie to the American people, global warming, and a shrinking middle class. The party is stuck in 1952 and does not have a creative idea in it's grasp on dealing with reality. Since the party only blathers on about how abortion, gays, and immigrants are ruining this country ad naseum, why would you expect questions on anything else? It is a party that governs by fear. It is party that is myopic, moribund, deceitful, not to mention, hateful. People get what they ask for. Theoretically, I understand your frustration about the apparent lack of coverage on a wider range of topics. And, yes, there are serious issues beyond those that you mentioned that do need to be addressed, and should, for they are far more serious then guns, gays, taxes, faith, and abortion. However, as a former Republican of 30 years, I left the party because all they care about are using wedge issues to avoid serious discussion about major issues, wanting to continue to cut taxes instead of working on solutions to the serious issues of containing health care costs, continued support for a war started with a lie to the American people, global warming, and a shrinking middle class. The party is stuck in 1952 and does not have a creative idea in it’s grasp on dealing with reality. Since the party only blathers on about how abortion, gays, and immigrants are ruining this country ad naseum, why would you expect questions on anything else? It is a party that governs by fear. It is party that is myopic, moribund, deceitful, not to mention, hateful. People get what they ask for.

]]> By: Bluey Blog | RobertBluey.com » An All-Around Bad Night for CNN http://robertbluey.com/blog/2007/11/29/where-were-the-health-care-questions/comment-page-1/#comment-1399 Bluey Blog | RobertBluey.com » An All-Around Bad Night for CNN Thu, 29 Nov 2007 21:57:10 +0000 http://robertbluey.com/blog/2007/11/29/where-were-the-health-care-questions/#comment-1399 [...] you think the criticism of CNN’s question selection at last night’s Republican debate is harsh, just wait until you read the following letter [...] [...] you think the criticism of CNN’s question selection at last night’s Republican debate is harsh, just wait until you read the following letter [...]

]]> By: Some Thoughts on CNN/YouTube Debate » The Bivings Report http://robertbluey.com/blog/2007/11/29/where-were-the-health-care-questions/comment-page-1/#comment-1400 Some Thoughts on CNN/YouTube Debate » The Bivings Report Thu, 29 Nov 2007 21:29:13 +0000 http://robertbluey.com/blog/2007/11/29/where-were-the-health-care-questions/#comment-1400 [...] selected from thousands submitted via YouTube by ordinary citizens. The gist of the controversy is that people are questioning the editorial process CNN used to select the questions and CNN’s [...] [...] selected from thousands submitted via YouTube by ordinary citizens. The gist of the controversy is that people are questioning the editorial process CNN used to select the questions and CNN’s [...]

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