The Young Turks

My, how time flies!

posted by EveningStarNM 12/01/2008 11:14:34 PM EST

The last hour of TYT often focuses on young semi-celebrities, some of whom are popular entertainers, many of whom are superfluous do-nothings.  Their sexuality and beauty is usually what has brought them to our attention.

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Open Thread

posted by desertpear 12/01/2008 10:54:25 PM EST

Truck all fixed now.

 

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The Man Who Could Defeat Obama In 2012?

posted by ihavenobias 12/01/2008 08:52:12 PM EST

As you may have already heard, there is a "rising star" in the Republican party named Bobby Jindal. Some Republicans seem to think he gives them the best chance to defeat Obama in 2012.

There's just one small problem with this: Bobby Jindal is a little crazy, or if you prefer more polite language, he's a radical right Christian with extreme beliefs that *should* be unelectable to 2/3 of the country.

I'm not sure what's more disturbing, Jindal's beliefs or the many people trying to defend him in the youtube comments. Which reminds me, if you have a second make sure you rate that video up.

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No Country For Old Hags

posted by KenTX 12/01/2008 07:45:18 PM EST

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Learn me on college football playoff options.

posted by jarett 12/01/2008 07:42:56 PM EST

So, apparently even President-elect Obama is on-board.

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What advice do you have for Cenk and Wendy aka The Uygurs?

posted by FilterThruBS 12/01/2008 07:10:47 PM EST

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Stephen Harper has panicked.

posted by SnowTiger 12/01/2008 05:13:09 PM EST

Prime Minister/Dictator - Stephen Harper is up to his usual Conservative partisan political tricks again.

As such, the Opposition Parites are in serious talks in attempt to join forces .... with any luck they will come to an agreement and get this loser out of office before things get any worse in Canada.

The Following > is a Liberal Party Newsletter I received this weekend. 

Unable or unwilling to take real action to address Canada’s economic crisis, he has insisted on continuing to play partisan games. It has now caught up with him.

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Georgia, Don't Let Me Down

posted by catholicnapkin 12/01/2008 03:36:46 PM EST

Saxby Chambliss continues to attack opponent Jim Martin in ways that would make any honest man blush.

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Cenk and Wendy's Honeymoon Pool

posted by cruzi 12/01/2008 02:31:59 PM EST

Listening to TYT for 3+ years, through two election cycles now, I feel a connection to the show and the other TYT listeners in the forum and the live chat.  

We have laughed together, been outraged together and many of us wept with joy that things might be turning for the better on November 4th.

Cenk has been there with us, telling us the good, the bad and the really ugly as only he can do.  Dave has made it possible for those of us who want to show Cenk & Wendy our gratitude and good wishes for their life together.

Any gift will go towards their Honeymoon in Hawaii! If you give a gift from $5 on up or just want to wish them well please write a short note below.  

And a big heart felt congratulations to Cenk & Wendy on their wedding!!!!

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Final Ruling on the Automaker Bailouts

posted by yturks 12/01/2008 02:27:38 PM EST

During this recent debate about a government bailout of the US auto industry, I have obnoxiously retorted every chance I got that it's not the "auto industry" that is looking for a bailout, it's Chrysler, Ford and GM that are looking for a bailout.  The health of the "auto industry" basically depends on the demand for cars (and the availability of financing to pay for them).  The existence of any particular company (or three) depends on factors unique to that company.  A short, simple Monday New York Times article anticipating this week's Congressional testimony from the Big Three reinforced my thoughts.

Each of the Big Three apparently is in a very different situation.  Chrysler is on the verge of disappearing. The company itself admits that any government money would be needed to run operations for 2009.  Chrysler seems beyond hope, and a bailout for that company seems to be a waste of money.

Ford is in better shape, and has already begun plans to improve its products. Ford will be asking for money as a financial back up.  If Ford is generally doing the right things and needs $9 billion financial backing, sure, I don't object to that as long as they meet other minor but important conditions to make sure they spend money wisely.

General Motors will be presenting a major plan to overhaul the company. This plan will include various cuts, reductions and reorganizations, including, it seems to me, a reduction in workforce.  This one remains a tougher call. One of the passionate arguments heard in favor of a bailout is that if we don't do anything, too many jobs will be lost.  But if the expectations are correct, jobs at GM will be lost even with a bailout.  At the end of the day, considering my antipathy to how the companies have been run for decades, and my bailout fatigue, I say tough luck to GM.

Final rulings: Ford, you are pardoned.  Chrysler and GM, it was nice knowing you.

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Where's the Change we can believe in?

posted by northernlightsdemocrat 12/01/2008 01:53:28 PM EST

Wait, didn't Mr. Obama run on a platform and promises of Change and Hope?  Where's the change?  So far it's all Clinton cronies or a frickin' Clinton.  Where's the change?

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Explosions, Gunfire Erupt In Bangkok

posted by The Agonist 12/01/2008 10:50:52 AM EST

Last night as I lay in bed I heard two loud explosions, about 30 seconds apart, not more than a kilometer away. The explosions were quickly followed by a sustained, ten minute burst of gunfire. This is the second night of gunfire here in Bangkok.

More after the jump. 

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Bangkok: Global Correspondent Update

posted by The Agonist 11/30/2008 10:38:36 PM EST

I will be on the show at 7pm Monday night discussing the situation here in Bangkok and probably more. In the interim there is a solid piece of reporting from the LA Times correspondent based here in Bangkok. Give it a read.

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Cenk's Concerns May be Valid

posted by psyche2 11/30/2008 04:54:53 PM EST

October suprise from 28 or so years ago.

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My Plaxico Burress Theme Song

posted by eallgaier 11/30/2008 08:45:59 AM EST

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