All sarcasm aside, I would really like to see Salon, and especially Joan Walsh, put aside their bias and replace it with some freaking support for the Democratic nominee. And YES, Obama is clearly the nominee at this point. Get over it, and show some love. If we divide ourselves over petty nonsense like this then we're going to end up with eight more years of a Republican in the White House.

Grow up, Joan, and do your job. I am so sick of these snotty little attacks of yours.

I am so glad we have Salon as an alternative to all the other news outlets. American Idol doesn't get enough press anyway. Kudos!

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Seriously, is this really a proper investment of our resources? American Idol?

At least BBC did an article about the lost Japanese parrot that talked his way back home. Now that's info-tainment!

Joan, can you please maybe perhaps use your position to UNITE us Democrats, not divide us?

I am really, really sorry that Hillary isn't going to be president, but GIVE IT UP ALREADY!

And for God's sake, stop making these video blogs from your home. The rest of us have to drive to work and so should you! Let's see a San Francisco landscape behind you instead of your upper-class Marin neighborhood.

Seriously...are you?

Why the sound of Joan Walsh's tears, of course!

GO-bama! GO-bama!

Nope!

Aww, he has to go ponder 'big ideas.'

Meanwhile, the rest of us have jobs.

am lasterest!

...Richardson would have to change his last name to something more hispanic-sounding. American's aren't smart enough to take someone at their word. It's all in the family name. Heck, people still think Obama is a Muslim. Mostly southerners.

I must say I am getting sick of your bias towards Hillary. You need to swallow your pride and show some GENUINE support for Obama and stop acting like he stole the nomination. We have to retake the White House in November and we need Salon's help to do that. Show true support, true priase, and start attacking the real enemy: McCain!

I too am happy to hear Joan giving Obama some support without snarky criticisms or subtle implications that he isn't the right person for the job.

We must unite to claim victory in November. Hillary supporters and Obama supporters must stand together as brother and sister, otherwise crazy old Republican gramps is gonna give us 8 more years of the same.

Go Obama! Go Salon! Go Joan! Go Democrats! Go America!

I don't what is happening to Salon. Some days I feel as though they are turning into a "shock sells" rag. The political agenda is out of whack, and the idea that an article shocks seems to be more important than an article that inspires.

What a joke. The guy literally admits he has no qualifications to be writing reviews like this. I love how Salon's 'tech-review' has turned into this spoiled nobody playing with his Wii and driving around in circles.

And for God's sake, Farad, shave if you are going to do a video blog.

Alright, my opinion is that the fact that you don't even bother to shave and groom yourself for your video blog is akin to turning in a college essay filled with major spelling and grammar errors. It is sloppy, reflects poorly upon the author, and demonstrates a general lack of effort and respect.

What kind of qualification do I expect of someone writing a 'tech' review of the Smart car? As other posters have mentioned, an expertise and history in the field that goes beyond 'leisure driving.' You own response to earlier complaints regarding your ignorance was simply to shrug off the criticisms with a comment of, "I drive a car. That's enough." I doubt very much that some is qualified to write a tech review of the latest Microsoft operating system if their only knowledge of computers is that they have one in the spare room which they use to send emails.

What is so frustrating is that Salon's tech review should be held to high standards, but instead they get a guy who doesn't know his stuff, and worse, doesn't care. You not only don't bother to shave for a video blog, but when someone complains about this you do little more than scoff. You answer criticisms with a shrug and a yawn, and never seem to care that many people have similar problems with your reviews. It would be one thing if you were a political correspondent (no doubt you'd consider yourself qualified for such a job based on the fact you voted...once), but for a tech writer to get such frustration in response to reviews of Apple products, Wii games, and the Smart car is just a joke.

And that is what your reviews are: a joke.

I'm sorry, but what was the point of this?

This just in! iPhone will come out and there will be lines! That is all.

Not very informative or insightful. A new ow standard for sloppy Manjoo.

A few tips for a better 'report' are...

*Tell us something your audience doesn't already know.

*Tell us something that we can actually use. For example, instead of asking US for tips on how to 'beat the iPhone lines' maybe YOU could 'report' to us some actual advice.

*Actually do a little research beyond Apple's press release. More details on just who will be spending $199 vs. $399 might be helpful, and ideas about how to circumvent this would also be nice.

*Perhaps choose an angle or offer commentary that makes this 'report' something more than just an ad for Apple. I mean, honestly, "Relax people, there's plenty of iPhones for all!" Just how much Apple stock do you own? I'm sure these thirty seconds of reporting for Salon just bought you another few dozen shares.

Or at the very least a new iPhone.

She doesn't care about politics, just about seeing her boy McCain get elected president.

And she might just succeed.