Comments on: The horror is getting to Matt Taibbi http://www.scholarsandrogues.com/2007/10/29/the-horror-is-getting-to-matt-taibbi/ Think. It ain't illegal yet... Fri, 10 Feb 2012 02:26:18 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Why, oh why, did you sell out, Matt Taibbi? | Scholars and Rogues http://www.scholarsandrogues.com/2007/10/29/the-horror-is-getting-to-matt-taibbi/comment-page-1/#comment-95442 Why, oh why, did you sell out, Matt Taibbi? | Scholars and Rogues Mon, 18 Jul 2011 23:03:20 +0000 http://www.scholarsandrogues.com/2007/10/29/the-horror-is-getting-to-matt-taibbi/#comment-95442 [...] in articulating my political philosophy, and my fellow scholarly rogue Mike Sheehan scored a hilarious interview with him not long ago. We admire his brazen crass ruthlessness and willingness to say what people [...] [...] in articulating my political philosophy, and my fellow scholarly rogue Mike Sheehan scored a hilarious interview with him not long ago. We admire his brazen crass ruthlessness and willingness to say what people [...]

]]> By: matt_taibbi_cromag_blogger http://www.scholarsandrogues.com/2007/10/29/the-horror-is-getting-to-matt-taibbi/comment-page-1/#comment-65204 matt_taibbi_cromag_blogger Thu, 16 Apr 2009 22:39:18 +0000 http://www.scholarsandrogues.com/2007/10/29/the-horror-is-getting-to-matt-taibbi/#comment-65204 Matt Taibbi is a product of mediocre "education", BDS, and weak genetic material. His Dad was a mediocre reporter for many years and his son is full of angry saws which sound great to other angry idiots, but are ultimately vapid. Matt Taibbi is a product of mediocre “education”, BDS, and weak genetic material. His Dad was a mediocre reporter for many years and his son is full of angry saws which sound great to other angry idiots, but are ultimately vapid.

]]> By: Palin: Symbol of Everything Wrong with Modern US http://www.scholarsandrogues.com/2007/10/29/the-horror-is-getting-to-matt-taibbi/comment-page-1/#comment-58943 Palin: Symbol of Everything Wrong with Modern US Fri, 21 Nov 2008 13:13:34 +0000 http://www.scholarsandrogues.com/2007/10/29/the-horror-is-getting-to-matt-taibbi/#comment-58943 [...] the latest (Oct. 2) issue of Rolling Stone, on sale now but not yet available online, writer Matt Taibbi calls out the American electorate in a major new piece called ‘The Lies of Sarah [...] [...] the latest (Oct. 2) issue of Rolling Stone, on sale now but not yet available online, writer Matt Taibbi calls out the American electorate in a major new piece called ‘The Lies of Sarah [...]

]]> By: Scholars and Rogues » What was Matt Taibbi thinking? http://www.scholarsandrogues.com/2007/10/29/the-horror-is-getting-to-matt-taibbi/comment-page-1/#comment-54325 Scholars and Rogues » What was Matt Taibbi thinking? Fri, 17 Oct 2008 15:18:52 +0000 http://www.scholarsandrogues.com/2007/10/29/the-horror-is-getting-to-matt-taibbi/#comment-54325 [...] see Mike Sheehan’s interview with Matt Taibbi, “The horror is getting to Mike Taibbi.”  Print This Post _qacct="p-157_wZdwZyET2";quantserve(); digg_url = [...] [...] see Mike Sheehan’s interview with Matt Taibbi, “The horror is getting to Mike Taibbi.”  Print This Post _qacct=”p-157_wZdwZyET2″;quantserve(); digg_url = [...]

]]> By: Oh, How Far We’ve Come! « Light in Dark Places http://www.scholarsandrogues.com/2007/10/29/the-horror-is-getting-to-matt-taibbi/comment-page-1/#comment-53318 Oh, How Far We’ve Come! « Light in Dark Places Wed, 24 Sep 2008 14:58:50 +0000 http://www.scholarsandrogues.com/2007/10/29/the-horror-is-getting-to-matt-taibbi/#comment-53318 [...] the latest (Oct. 2) issue of Rolling Stone, on sale now but not yet available online, writer Matt Taibbi calls out the American electorate in a major new piece called ‘The Lies of Sarah [...] [...] the latest (Oct. 2) issue of Rolling Stone, on sale now but not yet available online, writer Matt Taibbi calls out the American electorate in a major new piece called ‘The Lies of Sarah [...]

]]> By: psikeyhackr http://www.scholarsandrogues.com/2007/10/29/the-horror-is-getting-to-matt-taibbi/comment-page-1/#comment-51792 psikeyhackr Sat, 23 Aug 2008 02:31:38 +0000 http://www.scholarsandrogues.com/2007/10/29/the-horror-is-getting-to-matt-taibbi/#comment-51792 Isn't science supposed to be a Truth Movement? How do you build a 110 story 1360 foot skyscraper without figuring out the distribution of steel and concrete before even digging the hole for the foundation. The NIST report says the the south tower oscillated for FOUR MINUTES after impact and the building deflected by 12 inches at the 70th floor even though the plane hit at the 81st floor. So how much kinetic energy went into deflecting the building? How do you compute how much energy did structural damage without knowing how much merely shook the building? So how is it that the media and structural engineers can't address something as simple as a table specifying the TONS of STEEL and TONS of CONCRETE on every level of buildings designed before the moon landing? The Empire State Building was designed without computers so why can't we get such simple data with all of the computing power we have today? psik Isn’t science supposed to be a Truth Movement?

How do you build a 110 story 1360 foot skyscraper without figuring out the distribution of steel and concrete before even digging the hole for the foundation.

The NIST report says the the south tower oscillated for FOUR MINUTES after impact and the building deflected by 12 inches at the 70th floor even though the plane hit at the 81st floor. So how much kinetic energy went into deflecting the building? How do you compute how much energy did structural damage without knowing how much merely shook the building?

So how is it that the media and structural engineers can’t address something as simple as a table specifying the TONS of STEEL and TONS of CONCRETE on every level of buildings designed before the moon landing? The Empire State Building was designed without computers so why can’t we get such simple data with all of the computing power we have today?

psik

]]> By: I’m A Pundit Too | Carnival of Political Punditry - November 4, 2007 http://www.scholarsandrogues.com/2007/10/29/the-horror-is-getting-to-matt-taibbi/comment-page-1/#comment-8053 I’m A Pundit Too | Carnival of Political Punditry - November 4, 2007 Mon, 05 Nov 2007 12:19:03 +0000 http://www.scholarsandrogues.com/2007/10/29/the-horror-is-getting-to-matt-taibbi/#comment-8053 [...] & Rogues presents The horror is getting to Matt Taibbi posted at Scholars and [...] [...] & Rogues presents The horror is getting to Matt Taibbi posted at Scholars and [...]

]]> By: Connie P. http://www.scholarsandrogues.com/2007/10/29/the-horror-is-getting-to-matt-taibbi/comment-page-1/#comment-7961 Connie P. Thu, 01 Nov 2007 19:31:57 +0000 http://www.scholarsandrogues.com/2007/10/29/the-horror-is-getting-to-matt-taibbi/#comment-7961 Most people in politics today made their money somewhere. Face it they are all rich and getting richer. When I read things posted about Al Gore, many like to post the negatives. I don't care I want Al Gore to run and I want him to choose someone willing to speak 'Truth to Power'. Today! I trust Al Gore to vet anyone he chooses to run with. Everyone has their faults, it depends how involved he was and if it was criminal? No candidate is above reproach. Most people in politics today made their money somewhere. Face it they are all rich and getting richer. When I read things posted about Al Gore, many like to post the negatives. I don’t care I want Al Gore to run and I want him to choose someone willing to speak ‘Truth to Power’. Today! I trust Al Gore to vet anyone he chooses to run with. Everyone has their faults, it depends how involved he was and if it was criminal? No candidate is above reproach.

]]> By: tom rogers http://www.scholarsandrogues.com/2007/10/29/the-horror-is-getting-to-matt-taibbi/comment-page-1/#comment-7947 tom rogers Thu, 01 Nov 2007 11:14:06 +0000 http://www.scholarsandrogues.com/2007/10/29/the-horror-is-getting-to-matt-taibbi/#comment-7947 A great interview of a very trippy guy. Thanks. A great interview of a very trippy guy. Thanks.

]]> By: Mike Sheehan http://www.scholarsandrogues.com/2007/10/29/the-horror-is-getting-to-matt-taibbi/comment-page-1/#comment-7890 Mike Sheehan Wed, 31 Oct 2007 00:28:26 +0000 http://www.scholarsandrogues.com/2007/10/29/the-horror-is-getting-to-matt-taibbi/#comment-7890 "I'd say Taibbi is the voice of a generation, but I don't think his generation cares about having a voice." Ouch, Russ. But you're essentially right. "I came across the following from an interview with another great reporter-commentator, Chris Floyd" Great anecdote! “I’d say Taibbi is the voice of a generation, but I don’t think his generation cares about having a voice.”

Ouch, Russ. But you’re essentially right.

“I came across the following from an interview with another great reporter-commentator, Chris Floyd”

Great anecdote!

]]> By: Russ Wellen http://www.scholarsandrogues.com/2007/10/29/the-horror-is-getting-to-matt-taibbi/comment-page-1/#comment-7882 Russ Wellen Wed, 31 Oct 2007 00:06:42 +0000 http://www.scholarsandrogues.com/2007/10/29/the-horror-is-getting-to-matt-taibbi/#comment-7882 Connie, re Chuck Hagel representing us and not corporations: That may be who he is today but, according to Wikipedia. . . <blockquote>He co-founded Vanguard Cellular, a mobile phone manufacturer that made him a millionaire several times over. He also served as CEO of American Information Systems Inc. (AIS), a voting machine manufacturer, which changed its name to Election Systems & Software (ES&S) in 1997."</blockquote> ES&S is one of those coming under fire for possible voter fraud. Connie, re Chuck Hagel representing us and not corporations: That may be who he is today but, according to Wikipedia. . .

He co-founded Vanguard Cellular, a mobile phone manufacturer that made him a millionaire several times over.

He also served as CEO of American Information Systems Inc. (AIS), a voting machine manufacturer, which changed its name to Election Systems & Software (ES&S) in 1997.”

ES&S is one of those coming under fire for possible voter fraud.

]]> By: Connie P. http://www.scholarsandrogues.com/2007/10/29/the-horror-is-getting-to-matt-taibbi/comment-page-1/#comment-7842 Connie P. Tue, 30 Oct 2007 14:47:42 +0000 http://www.scholarsandrogues.com/2007/10/29/the-horror-is-getting-to-matt-taibbi/#comment-7842 I think it is time for an American Party. I would like to see Al Gore re-elected with Chuck Hagel as his running mate. After watching Chuck Hagel on Real Time with Bill Maher and googling him on youtube, I decided their voices would be heard. A Democrat and Republican running together might wake Americans from their slumber. Most Americans don't have time to seek out information on the web, they still get their news from mainstream media and think they are hearing news, not spin and propoganda. I think it's time America gets United. We need two strong candidates, with strong voices. Al Gore and Chuck Hagel could bring good Democrats and good Republicans to the table. Right now it's hard to distinguish the two parties anyway. Maybe two voices representing Americans who lead by example, instead of going-along to get-along for their particular parties. We need Americans who represent us, not corportations. I think it is time for an American Party. I would like to see Al Gore re-elected with Chuck Hagel as his running mate. After watching Chuck Hagel on Real Time with Bill Maher and googling him on youtube, I decided their voices would be heard. A Democrat and Republican running together might wake Americans from their slumber. Most Americans don’t have time to seek out information on the web, they still get their news from mainstream media and think they are hearing news, not spin and propoganda. I think it’s time America gets United. We need two strong candidates, with strong voices. Al Gore and Chuck Hagel could bring good Democrats and good Republicans to the table. Right now it’s hard to distinguish the two parties anyway. Maybe two voices representing Americans who lead by example, instead of going-along to get-along for their particular parties. We need Americans who represent us, not corportations.

]]> By: Russ Wellen http://www.scholarsandrogues.com/2007/10/29/the-horror-is-getting-to-matt-taibbi/comment-page-1/#comment-7841 Russ Wellen Tue, 30 Oct 2007 13:30:41 +0000 http://www.scholarsandrogues.com/2007/10/29/the-horror-is-getting-to-matt-taibbi/#comment-7841 Great questions, Mike. (I'd say Taibbi is the voice of a generation, but I don't think his generation cares about having a voice.) I came across the following from an interview with another great reporter-commentator, Chris Floyd, who worked in Moscow at the same time as Taibbi: <blockquote>Taibbi was a great reporter, a big, honking goon of a guy who'd ride with the police and get down in the real Moscow dirt. He used to make fun of me because I wore this black shirt with a pink tie. I had about four changes of clothes altogether while I was there, living out of a couple of suitcases, so he started calling me "Cheap Trick," because he thought I looked like one of the singers from that old band. Which I suppose tells you something about his musical tastes." Great questions, Mike. (I’d say Taibbi is the voice of a generation, but I don’t think his generation cares about having a voice.)

I came across the following from an interview with another great reporter-commentator, Chris Floyd, who worked in Moscow at the same time as Taibbi:

Taibbi was a great reporter, a big, honking goon of a guy who’d ride with the police and get down in the real Moscow dirt. He used to make fun of me because I wore this black shirt with a pink tie.

I had about four changes of clothes altogether while I was there, living out of a couple of suitcases, so he started calling me “Cheap Trick,” because he thought I looked like one of the singers from that old band. Which I suppose tells you something about his musical tastes.”

]]> By: Mike Sheehan http://www.scholarsandrogues.com/2007/10/29/the-horror-is-getting-to-matt-taibbi/comment-page-1/#comment-7826 Mike Sheehan Tue, 30 Oct 2007 01:30:55 +0000 http://www.scholarsandrogues.com/2007/10/29/the-horror-is-getting-to-matt-taibbi/#comment-7826 Thanks all... It was a thoroughly enjoyable experience. Just glad a pie wasn't involved. Thanks all… It was a thoroughly enjoyable experience. Just glad a pie wasn’t involved.

]]> By: Brad J. http://www.scholarsandrogues.com/2007/10/29/the-horror-is-getting-to-matt-taibbi/comment-page-1/#comment-7825 Brad J. Tue, 30 Oct 2007 00:46:36 +0000 http://www.scholarsandrogues.com/2007/10/29/the-horror-is-getting-to-matt-taibbi/#comment-7825 Excellent interview. Thanks, Mike. <em>S&R: Under what circumstances would you ever run for office? Taibbi: Jesus. Me? I could never run for office. I once wrote an article called “God Can Suck My Dick.”</em> If he were making this up, it would still be funny. The fact he's not made me howl. Excellent interview. Thanks, Mike.

S&R: Under what circumstances would you ever run for office?

Taibbi: Jesus. Me? I could never run for office. I once wrote an article called “God Can Suck My Dick.”

If he were making this up, it would still be funny. The fact he’s not made me howl.

]]> By: Indigowatcher http://www.scholarsandrogues.com/2007/10/29/the-horror-is-getting-to-matt-taibbi/comment-page-1/#comment-7820 Indigowatcher Mon, 29 Oct 2007 22:12:07 +0000 http://www.scholarsandrogues.com/2007/10/29/the-horror-is-getting-to-matt-taibbi/#comment-7820 Sounds like this Taibbi fellow knows how to live an exciting, interesting life. I'd be willing to bet that he has more wisdom in his pinky finger than the entire Bush administration combined. Real wisdom comes from experiences, right? Sounds like this Taibbi fellow knows how to live an exciting, interesting life. I’d be willing to bet that he has more wisdom in his pinky finger than the entire Bush administration combined. Real wisdom comes from experiences, right?

]]> By: Jim Booth http://www.scholarsandrogues.com/2007/10/29/the-horror-is-getting-to-matt-taibbi/comment-page-1/#comment-7810 Jim Booth Mon, 29 Oct 2007 19:43:40 +0000 http://www.scholarsandrogues.com/2007/10/29/the-horror-is-getting-to-matt-taibbi/#comment-7810 Great stuff, Mike. Taibbi is one of the few guys I've seen interviewed who probably does deserve to be elected to office. Great stuff, Mike. Taibbi is one of the few guys I’ve seen interviewed who probably does deserve to be elected to office.

]]> By: Dr. Denny http://www.scholarsandrogues.com/2007/10/29/the-horror-is-getting-to-matt-taibbi/comment-page-1/#comment-7804 Dr. Denny Mon, 29 Oct 2007 17:02:51 +0000 http://www.scholarsandrogues.com/2007/10/29/the-horror-is-getting-to-matt-taibbi/#comment-7804 Well done, Mike. A terrific read. Well done, Mike. A terrific read.

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