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Kyle and her husband moved to Brookfield in 1986. She became active in local politics and started blogging in 2004. Her focus is primarily on local issues but often includes state and national topics, too. Kyle looks at things from the taxpayers’ perspective in a creative, yet down to earth way, addressing them from a practical point of view.

MSNBC crossed the line

By Kyle Prast
Saturday, Aug 30 2008, 12:02 PM

Last night, Bill O'Reilly was hot under the collar about MSNBC's coverage of McCain's Sarah Palin VP pick. Here is the YouTube clip.

MSNBC really crossed the line by adding the caption, "How many houses does Palin add to the Republican ticket?" under their breaking news bulletin of the event. I also agree with O'Reilly that Tom Brokaw and Brian Williams bear some responsibility here too. By appearing on MSNBC, they lend credence to this type of snide reporting.

Any wonder MSNBC isn't watched by conservatives?

I used to get all my news from NBC; I've watched ever since the Dave Garaway years! The Today Show used to be the first thing I turned on in the morning and I prepared dinner with Tom Brokaw. But over the years, NBC became so biased (and fluffy), I couldn't take it anymore.

In Googling this topic, I came across a new acronym for NBC: New Barack Channel 

By the way, I think it's odd that MSNBC would even raise the house question since Sarah Palin seems so very mainstream American and working class. There doesn't appear to be an elite bone in her body--she loves moose stew and probably doesn't even know what arugula lettuce is! 

 

UPDATE: Sept. 8, 2008 MSNBC just demoted their anchors Olbermann and Matthews to commentators. "The change reflects tensions between the freewheeling, opinionated MSNBC and the impartial newsgatherers at NBC News."

Links: 

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Brookfield7, Fairly Conservative, Betterbrookfield, Mark Levin,   Vicki Mckenna

 

 

Comments

Cindy   

I saw that, too. Those breaking news banners will never be trusted again.

August 30, 2008 12:16 PM

jshaw42   

So how many houses does she add?

Kyle's reply: It appears to be 1, valued at $552,100. The Palin's own some land too with a friend.

August 30, 2008 1:26 PM

Santa's Elf   

But remember that in Alaska, everything but gas is inflated in price. My guess is that her $552K house in Alaska would probably value at 60% of that price in the Milwaukee Metro Area.

She's definitely not an extremely wealthy Joe Biden!

Kyle's reply: Good point Elf. I guess being from the North Pole you are familiar with that area's pricing! :)

Seriously, you are right about things costing more up there. It is rather like Hawaii I think. Transportation is difficult, which is why she has a pilot's license! 

August 30, 2008 4:38 PM

My Two Cents   

We have an acronym for CNN: Communist News Network.  Not too original but it works for us.  We watch Fox News Network because they present both sides of the issue and then we can just shake our heads in bewilderment at the liberal views.  I can't believe the attacks on Gov. Palin.  The Dems must be really worried.

Kyle's reply: I agree the Dems are worried. I have not seen conservatives this excited since Ronald Reagan! 

September 2, 2008 10:45 AM

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