Category: Society & Culture

Eric Boehlert: Where are the consequences for conservative pundits?

http://twitter.com/#!/EricBoehlert/status/272427802190548992

For the sake of argument, let’s agree with Media Matters’ Eric Boehlert for the moment that Peggy Noonan counts as a conservative pundit, albeit one who claimed that conservatives secretly thanked her for consistently slamming the Romney campaign. If that’s the case, Noonan in retrospect is one of the few who got it right, opining back in mid-September:

What should Mitt Romney do now? He should peer deep into the abyss. He should look straight into the heart of darkness where lies a Republican defeat in a year the Republican presidential candidate almost couldn’t lose. He should imagine what it will mean for the country, for a great political philosophy, conservatism, for his party and, last, for himself. He must look down unblinkingly.

And then he needs to snap out of it, and move.

Nevertheless, Boehlert isn’t happy that Noonan isn’t paying the price for being wrong. Her reward, if you can call it that? Being invited back to “Face the Nation” and “This Week.” The Guardian’s Glenn Greenwald wonders if a self-imposed time-out isn’t in order.

@ericboehlert @peggynoonannyc They don’t even take a two-week humility break – they’re right, back more pompous & self-absorbed than ever.

— Glenn Greenwald (@ggreenwald) November 24, 2012

A two-week humility break sounds wonderful. If Barack “I Won” Obama can do it, certainly Peggy Noonan can as well.

You start to understand why EVERY conserv pundit claimed Romney wound win; they knew they’d pay Zero price professionally for botching call

— Eric Boehlert (@EricBoehlert) November 24, 2012

Think abt it: yr ONE job as pundit during election year is to analyze the race. virtually every GOP pundit got it wrong. consequence? none

— Eric Boehlert (@EricBoehlert) November 24, 2012

We’re not sure what consequences are in order. The networks are free to hire and fire as they please, and some fresh blood might invigorate the debate, much as Tea Party candidates have done for the Republican party. But please, let’s not mistake cheerleading for Obama as serious punditry either. Yes, many conservatives were wrong about Romney’s chances of winning, but the Obama administration has been wrong about, well, just about everything. Will the media step up and cover those consequences during a second Obama term?

Read more: http://twitchy.com/2012/11/24/eric-boehlert-where-are-the-consequences-for-conservative-pundits-who-got-it-wrong/

When A Hole Formed In Their Front Lawn, They Had No Idea They’d Find THIS Inside

When you’re out mowing your lawn, the last thing you might expect is for the ground to open up and swallow you whole. But that’s what almost happened to Emma James back in November.

The 45-year-old British woman first noticed an odd dip in her lawn a few months ago, but since then, it’s grown into a full-fledged hole that’s two feet by two feet…

James says she first noticed a small dip in her lawn back in November, but the spot grew and gave way when she poked it with a shovel.

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Today, it’s seven feet deep. Not only is there now a strange abyss in her yard, but from the surface, James can make out several rusty steps leading into the darkness.

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Despite numerous calls to the city and company who built her home, James says no one has been able to offer an explanation for what lies below.

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Hopefully it doesn’t turn out to be some sort of demonic portal to the other side…

(via The Bucks Herald)

Well, that’s terrifying. I think I would try to move out if I found something like that in my front yard. Yikes.

Read more: http://www.viralnova.com/hell-hole/

‘Kudos, Democrats’! Report: These 2 cities account for a ‘jaw-dropping’ murder statistic

Liberal politicians led by President Obama have been telling voters they need to elect more Democrats to fix the problems the country faces. First let’s take a glance at what’s happening in cities Democrats have run for decades:

Wow.

Also, according to liberals, that shouldn’t be happening:

Go figure!

Read more: http://twitchy.com/2016/01/07/kudos-democrats-report-these-2-cities-account-for-a-jaw-dropping-murder-statistic/

Discharged soldier: Tampa Bay getting rid of Kellen Winslow

http://twitter.com/#!/RossTuckerNFL/status/204571395508813824

Here’s some NFL news that came out of nowhere. One of the league’s most dominant tight ends, Kellen Winslow, was on SiriusXM radio early Monday morning and said he will NOT be back with the Bucs for the upcoming season.

Evidently Schiano told Winslow Saturday night that they are going in a different direction, trying to trade him.

— Ross Tucker (@RossTuckerNFL) May 21, 2012

Winslow said Bucs were upset he wasn't working out with them this offseason. Thinks he has a lot left. Caught 75 for 763 last year.

— Ross Tucker (@RossTuckerNFL) May 21, 2012

As soon as the news broke, NFL fans across the world tweeted mixed feelings. Some hope their team tries to acquire his services, while other fans wonder how much Winslow has left in the tank.

Kellen Winslow wants out of Tampa. Guess he feels he can be even less productive somewhere else.

— Angel (@NicCageFight) May 21, 2012

Send Kellen Winslow to the West Coast! He would shine in a west coast offense.

— mitchman (@mitchellboom) May 21, 2012

Wouldn't be that surprising if Seahawks took a look at Kellen Winslow after having Shiancoe, Tamme in for visits earlier.

— Danny Kelly (@FieldGulls) May 21, 2012

Kellen Winslow Jr. Just now realized today he has wasted his career on the Browns and Bucs.

— Charlie Weis (@FakeWeis) May 21, 2012

Bears should want Kellen Winslow because he could be a productive weapon for Cutty. But he's not a blocker and Bears need that at TE.

— DaBearsBlog (@dabearsblog) May 21, 2012

Kellen Winslow is done with the bucs.. I'll gladly take him back in a browns uniform.

— adam paul (@AyeeePeee) May 21, 2012

I wouldnt trade for Kellen Winslow… but i mean if they just gonna cut him id def kick the tires…. Guess Its the GM in me lol

— Ronald T. Shields II (@MrShields2) May 21, 2012

Is Kellen Winslow still any good? Naw he was just a college player

— ViNCE MtZ (@ViNCE__11) May 21, 2012

It would make sense for the New York Giants to try to acquire Kellen Winslow. They can't go into 2012 with just Martellus Bennett.

— Kyle Casey (@kylecasey094) May 21, 2012

In case you’re not familiar with the 28-year-old, he’s most famous for this “I’m a SOLDIER!” rant.

Kellen "im a soldier" Winslow is on the trade market http://t.co/qfHbL085 all time great sound bite #wedontcareboutnobodyexceptthisU

— Kevin Byers (@Kevbro_) May 21, 2012

Waiting for a Kellen Winslow soldier tirade part II.

— Tim Vassilakos (@TeeJayV) May 21, 2012

A soldier with no home? For shame…RT @GerdOzone: Wow, I can't believe Kellen Winslow was told that he's not wanted. LOL.

— Rob Kunz (@RobKunz_) May 21, 2012

(1/2) Guess the soldier is getting discharged. RT@AdamSchefter: Via @RossTuckerNFL, TE Kellen Winslow told Sirius the Buccaneers are try …

— Joshua Collins (@Echo4CharlieJD) May 21, 2012

Read more: http://twitchy.com/2012/05/21/discharged-soldier-tampa-bay-getting-rid-of-kellen-winslow/