Letters to the Editor
Brian Griffith
Published Letters: 44
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Knol articles would be citable in Wikipedia articles
[Read the article: Truthiness showdown: Google's "Knol" vs. Wikipedia]
[Read more letters about this article: Here]As the original article states, this would be a boon to editors on Wikipedia looking to properly source articles. As these would by Wikipedia policy be considered primary, verifiable sources with full disclosure as to the credentials of their authors, they'd be fair game to cite and improve a Wikipedia article.
So really I entirely agree with the points made. Wikipedia represents digest-format information with links to more specific source material. Ideally these two sites would be ideal companions to each other, with Wikipedia articles potentially driving traffic to Knols. Taking this view it would be rather silly to think that Google is looking for a "Wikipedia killer" because their supposed rival could well be helping support this new project with referrals and hits.
I certainly think there's room in the virtual marketplace for both sites.
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Electro Robot
[Read the article: High standards at the Washington Post Op-Ed page]
[Read more letters about this article: Here]While it is arguable that these people have a right to say what they like, there is no obligation nor expectation for the Washington Post to grant them respectability by putting them on the Op-Ed page. Indeed, a good case can be made that the Washington Post, major media outlet that it is, has a fair bit of responsibility not to dignify fringe views by airing them in a mainstream forum. Opportunities like these are stepping stones for pundits, as well as the implication that these views are appropriate in the mainstream.
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Irony
[Read the article: High standards at the Washington Post Op-Ed page]
[Read more letters about this article: Here]Of course I also find it odd that Jewish World Review is giving Parker the time of day. While about as conservative as Jewish websites ever get (I mean, they host Mallard Fillmore) you'd think they'd have a few lines they'd rather not cross.
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Electro Robot
[Read the article: High standards at the Washington Post Op-Ed page]
[Read more letters about this article: Here]Again, you're just not getting it. It's really simple. Parker is fully entitled to spew whatever bile she chooses. Glenn is not arguing that point. Nor is he arguing that the Washington Post should somehow be prevented from publishing her screeds. He is arguing, quite simply, that as an otherwise respectable newspaper with wide circulation they should have known better. The reputation of their editorial policy takes a hit as a result. Not a complicated notion at all.
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Oh, wow.
[Read the article: Defending campaign, Clinton cites RFK assassination]
[Read more letters about this article: Here]Just when you think things can't get more ludicrous, she has the nerve to say this while Ted's in the hospital with a brain tumor.
Stay classy, Hillary Clinton.
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@ Jeffersonian
[Read the article: Some of Cindy McCain's tax return released]
[Read more letters about this article: Here]Cindy McCain still chairs the board at her father's company Hensley & Co.
It's how McCain came into enough money to break into politics. She's always been worth more money than him.
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Trouble is...
[Read the article: Argus Leader editor responds to RFK controversy]
[Read more letters about this article: Here]I think a lot of Obama supporters are just a bit frustrated that the echo chamber picks up his verbal gaffes while Clinton's often get a pass.
I mean, we've reached the level of absurdity that is "Sweetiegate" but we're supposed to just let it go when Clinton mentions Bobby Kennedy's assassination while Ted's in the hospital? Misspeaking gets blown out of proportion, but it just seems Obama gets put under the microscope more. Perhaps rightly so, because he is the nominee in all but formalities now.
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Hensley & Co. makes 340 million a year.
[Read the article: Some of Cindy McCain's tax return released]
[Read more letters about this article: Here]So really, it's not surprising between that and her investments (and you can bet there's a boodle of those) she could pull down six million.
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Sajwan
[Read the article: Obama aide predicts final victory after primaries]
[Read more letters about this article: Here]His name was on the ballot, but he removed it. Mostly because Axelrod is a wheeling dealing snake and Obama is a coward.
I'd like to see how you're justifying this. Everyone took themselves off the ballot except Clinton and Mike Gravel. Mike Gravel ferchrissakes. The mysterious bogeyman that is David Axelrod is a meme among Clinton supporters that absolutely baffles me.
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Rather depressing.
[Read the article: Lieberman confirms he's still speaking to Hagee's group]
[Read more letters about this article: Here]One wonders how Joe Lieberman feels now that his sole remaining principle has been reduced to cheering anyone who is pro-Israel, no matter how irrational or repugnant their support may be.
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Oh, there's no doubt about that.
[Read the article: Lieberman confirms he's still speaking to Hagee's group]
[Read more letters about this article: Here]Lieberman's seniority and committee positions have been honored to keep him in the caucus. Once he's no longer the one needed to maintain control of the Senate, it's going to be very lonely for him on both sides of the aisle.
Then again, I do think he's smart enough to know it wouldn't last forever. That might be why he's cosying up to McCain and hoping for a new job.
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Well, gosh.
[Read the article: Obama: General election begins after Tuesday]
[Read more letters about this article: Here]Looks like this comment thread managed to shoot its wad before the Clinton Supporters could even arrive. Oh well, show's over. Let's head off for the pub.
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@ KStone
[Read the article: Obama: General election begins after Tuesday]
[Read more letters about this article: Here]Of all the traits ill-becoming of Clinton supporters, I do think solipsism is becoming my least favorite.
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@ Kstone
[Read the article: Obama: General election begins after Tuesday]
[Read more letters about this article: Here]So? Boo hoo for you. The pro-Obama folks have been claiming victory for months and if Obama himself wants to float another claim on Tuesday, as I said, just add it to the pile.
Case in point. Denial of fundamental obstacles to Clinton's nomination do not a plausible candidacy make. Solipsism. It might have been thought of as plucky or courageous of Clinton and her supporters months ago? Now? It's worn a little thin.
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I find it difficult...
[Read the article: At Rules and Bylaws Committee meeting, Dean calls for unity]
[Read more letters about this article: Here]I find it difficult to take anyone seriously who uses terms like "Nobama" "Obambi" "Waffles" and so forth.
Of course, I likewise find it hard to take anyone seriously who uses terms like "Hellary" "Shrillary" or dare I say it... "Repuglican."
It's just a good barometer as to whether someone is actually bringing something to the debate, or just parroting their preconceived notions.
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@ Brightstar65
[Read the article: Reading the Clinton tea leaves]
[Read more letters about this article: Here]Well, that's the thing. Both Hillary Clinton and her husband have helped a large part of the Democratic party get where they are. They have campaigned tirelessly for other Democrats, and though the strategies of Carville and Penn and McAuliffe proved to not be working for the party in the long run the Clintons had a lot of goodwill towards them and not without good cause.
This is of course what makes Bill Clinton's words ring hollow when he says that his wife was not given her due respect, and was not treated as a serious candidate. Hillary Clinton has been treated with extreme deference, with merit perhaps, but far beyond that which Edwards received, and far beyond what any other candidate would.