Category: Media

AARP: The story was wrong

~ susie ~ 6 Comments

Here’s the statement they released today, disputing the Wall St. Journal story:

WASHINGTON – AARP CEO A. Barry Rand offered the following statement in response to inaccurate media stories on the association’s policy on Social Security:

“Let me be clear – AARP is as committed as we’ve ever been to fighting to protect Social Security for today’s seniors and strengthening it for future generations. Contrary to the misleading characterization in a recent media story, AARP has not changed its position on Social Security.

“First, we are currently fighting some proposals in Washington to cut Social Security to reduce a deficit it did not cause. Social Security should not be used as a piggy bank to solve the nation’s deficit. Any changes to this lifeline program should happen in a separate, broader discussion and make retirement more secure for future generations, not less.

“Our focus has always been on the human impact of changes, not just the budget tables. Which is why, as we have done numerous times over the last several decades, AARP is engaging our volunteer Board to evaluate any proposed changes to Social Security to determine how each might – individually or in different combinations – impact the lives of current and future retirees given the constantly changing economic realities they face.

“Second, we have maintained for years – to our members, the media and elected officials – that long term solvency is key to protecting and strengthening Social Security for all generations, and we have urged elected officials in Washington to address the program’s long-term challenges in a way that’s fair for all generations.
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Yep again

~ susie ~ 2 Comments

What David said. Especially this part:

I feel bad for Weiner but I’d have a lot more respect for him if he’d abandoned the tearful, interminable apology and instead told the press corps, “I’m resigning. This is not because of the sexting, which is legal and none of your business, but rather because I lied about it and got caught, and therefore will never again be able to function as an effective advocate for universal health insurance and other vital legislation that 99 percent of Democrats are too cowardly to touch. So have a nice day and go fuck yourselves.”

Yep

~ susie ~ 1 Comment

What Amanda said.

You know, Weiner’s real sin is that he lied to the media Villagers. You can hear it in their shocked narratives: “He went on all these shows and lied, saying it wasn’t his…”

How dare he? Once again, it’s about the egos of the media tribe. Fatal mistake.

This, as we know, was the real sin of Bill Clinton. Villagers have rules for affairs, and Clinton broke them. And so did Weiner.

Mind you, the Villagers don’t mind when you go on TV and lie to them about reasons to invade another country, or to crash the economy. That’s to be expected.

But when you lie about sex, you’ve insulted their imaginary credibility. It’s all about them.

Virtually Speaking tonight

~ susie

Thursday, June 9 | 8 pm eastern | 5 pm pacific |Virtually Speaking A-Z | Stuart Zechman and Jay Ackroyd| This week in liberalism…. Ideology for liberals. Listen live on BTR. Beginning Friday, June 10 listen here.

Thursday, June 9 | 9 pm eastern | 6 pm pacific | Virtually Speaking w/ Jay Ackroyd | Peter Moskos and Jay Ackroyd discuss “In Defense of Flogging” | Listen live and later on BTR.

This Peter Moskos show should be very interesting, you should try to catch it. This is a very thought-provoking topic, and I want to hear more. (Jay and I discussed it briefly on my show this week.) Basically, he says criminals should have the option of flogging over prison, and it’s not as crazy as it sounds.