Looks like I am going to be on Fox News again on Monday (Memorial Day)

[stevenleser]

Topic TBA. As soon as I know the topic, my fellow DUers will hear it here. My opponent will once again be Stuart Varney. You guys know what happened the last time. If I can quote Michael Buffer:

"LET'S GET READY TO RUMBLE!!!!"

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4W1Qpw8rSnE&feature=related

Bring it on!!!!!!

[JI7]

1. interesting, so they book people even before knowing the topic ?

you did well last time. i'm sure you will again even with the idiots talking over you and pushing their bs points.

[stevenleser]

3. I think the reviews of my last two appearances were very good

so they are looking to have me on pretty regularly. I basically told them I will debate anyone, anytime on any subject. I believe I also used the words, Bring It On. ;-)

[joshcryer]

4. Do you at least get paid?

[stevenleser]

6. Nope.

Right now, it is all to fight the good fight. I certainly would be open to the idea, assuming they were willing to let me be me.

[joshcryer]

10. No wonder they keep asking you on. You should write a book.

;)

[WCGreen]

13. Into the Faux Hole....

[eleny]

2. K&R!

[smoochpooch]

5. Hmm, Memorial Day.......I'm sure your opponent will be wrapped in a flag and saying we are less safe

They will be the patriotic ones and you will be the un-American heathen...how dare you!

[stevenleser]

7. To forestall that possibility, I made sure I mentioned that I am former USAF

While it would have made for an interesting gotcha moment to bring that out as a surprise if my patriotism were questioned, I would rather discuss other things than that.

[grantcart]

8. get your shots ahead of time

[Vidar]

9. Be sure to shower eferward.

[stevenleser]

11. I will be on between 4pm and 5pm Eastern Time on "Your World"

I'm still waiting on the topic.

[Phoebe Loosinhouse]

12. Do let us know the topic when you are able to if you can. nt

[quidam56]

14. Good Luck ! What holier than thou patriotic America do they live in ???

Hannity's America sure ain't My America. http://www.wisecountyissues.com/?p=138 Appalachia can't stand any more of their prosperity !

[SpiralHawk]

34. Hannity is just another Republicon Chickenhawk

Fox oughta question his patriotism, as well as the patriotism of the horde of Republicon Chickenhawk Propanda Pimps they pay Mega MoneyBucks to in their ongoing effort to deceive American citizens...

[janx]

15. Why?

In what context?

[stevenleser]

16. I'll find out tomorrow morning and will let you all know...

... I've been on twice before and the reviews were pretty good so they are probably going to be having me on semi-regularly.

[Sheepshank]

17. somehwere along the line

I missed the 2nd interview. I saw your mention of it, and for a couple of days after searched you tube...but nary a sqeak or a lightning strike of a link could I find. At some point I decided it wasn't going to be posted. So asking sweetly...is there a link to the 2nd interview?

[stevenleser]

19. I still havent seen it myself, but a friend has it DVRd and I have ordered an electronic gizmo that.

takes TV/cable and allows you to display and record to PC. This will allow me to post it in the next few days.

[stevenleser]

18. ALERT: The Topic is going to be the signs that the administration is posting regarding the stimulus

The Obama administration is posting signs locally that tell people about what their stimulus money is being spent on locally. They are going to have a right wing radio talk show host from Tennessee and Stuart Varney against me in the segment.

any thoughts?

[joshcryer]

20. Transparency is good, information is good, make fun of Bush's AIG bailout not even having a paper...

...trail.

Knock it home! :)

[stevenleser]

28. Oh that one is beautiful. Is your real first name Josh? If I use it I'll try to quote you

thanks!

[joshcryer]

35. Hah, nah it's all good, no need.

But yes my first name is Josh. :)

[stevenleser]

21. Mike Slater is my opponent

I will be debating Mike Slater (Radio Talk Show host out of Tennessee).
The topic for today is that the Gov't is putting up signs at locations where stimulus projects are going on to make people aware that the project is a stimulus funded project.
See link: http://michellemalkin.com/2009/05/19/stop-spending-my-money-on-porkulus-road-signs/

[joshcryer]

24. Good luck! I think you'll do just fine! :)

[joshcryer]

26. About that link. A small logo does not constitute "taking full credit" for the funding.

These sorts of signs are everywhere with public works projects. The sign would exist regardless, a sticker with the jobs program logo is not hurting anyone and is letting people know that it helped.

They can always go to recovery.gov and see the full breakdown.

[joshcryer]

27. Even the big sign is made with a can of spray paint, mock that they're outraged over a $1 can of...

...spray paint. Remind them that these signs cost pennies compared to the total stimulus funding.

[Aloha Spirit]

30. Wow that's a ridiculous topic

deceptively stupid.
All you have to say is that the agencies are REQUIRED to communicate to the public how they're spending the recovery money..

Here's the OMB's 175 page memo including guidance on reporting how the money is spent (reporting, pages 12-29)....
http://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/assets/memoranda_fy2009/m09-15.pdf

I don't know how much they're going to refer to the link you gave, but here's a page related to that malkin post,
https://www.cfda.gov/index?s=program&mode=form&tab=step1&id=3aa4ef9688d55644ca097e393fb331d9
which is evidence that Malkin doesn't know how to use the internet.
here's Minnesota local projects, found it in about 4 clicks http://www.dot.state.mn.us/federalrecovery/lists/greater-mn-stateaid-projects.pdf

The fact that michelle malkin or whoever couldn't read the internet right proves the point that the public sign was a judicious way to meet the spirit of transparency and *accountability* to the public that's built into the recovery act.
Recovery.gov has the information malkin was looking for, and the site has easy-to-find links to state government websites to track spending.
http://www.recovery.gov/?q=content/state-recovery-page

http://www.mmb.state.mn.us/recovery or http://www.dot.state.mn.us/federalrecovery .. eh... harder to remember at 60 mph.
Many many project details.

Be familiar with ARRA funds from Tennessee...
https://www.cfda.gov/index?s=program&mode=form&tab=step1&id=3aa4ef9688d55644ca097e393fb331d9

Last, I would use acronyms like CDBG, CAP, CPP things like that, keep the host on his toes.

[joshcryer]

38. I think you answered the statements posed in post #36. Thank you. :)

Man these guys are going to be so completely obliterated. Can't wait to see it.

[joshcryer]

22. Here's a nice article about it:

http://corner.nationalreview.com/post/?q=OWVmNTUwMmEwNzMwNGU1NDM5NTNlYmJhNTVkNDM5NmU=

Obama can explain to regular people where their money is going, Bush couldn't and we don't even know where that money went.

[supernova]

23. Have you seen this resource?

When are you supposed to be on, or have I missed it?

You could probably find three or four TN projects to tout:

http://www.stimuluswatch.org/project/by_state/TN

edit: It's a RW blog, but hey all the better, since you'll be on Fox. :silly:

Knock 'em dead! :thumbsup:

[donco6]

29. We've done it for years here in Colorado.

"You Tax Dollars At Work" beside the new school or bridge or whatever. What's wrong with it?

[joshcryer]

36. I thought this was common practice everywhere, I know I saw it in Alabama, too.

They even, on some signs, break it down to the small details, with the various contractors and such.

I live in Colorado, too. :)

[donco6]

39. Yes, exactly. Hope it goes/went well.

I'm in Stapleton.

[joshcryer]

42. Colorado Springs here (the last right wing bastion of CO). :/

Love the weather and the scenery though so I can ignore 'em.

[Tripper11]

25. 2 against one...seems fair

Or, a 1/4 low functioning brain combined versus one fully functioning brain...I think you'll be fine considering your last appearance. ONe thing I hate with these guys is they talk over people, especially when they have a very strong solid point, which is most of the time.
You'll be fine, looking forward to seeing it.

[stevenleser]

31. I know, I take it as a compliment.

And thanks for the encouragement. I can't wait!

[beac]

32. Oh my! I can only imagine the kind of hard core de-lousing you must have to undergo

after spending time in a Fox studio.

You, sir, are brave! :patriot:

[Robeson]

33. Don't sweat it too much. Republicans from Tennessee aren't very bright...

...usually, they only care about taxes, are covert - and sometimes overt - racists, and hate government in general. Hope that helps you with his weak spots.

[grasswire]

37. Americans aren't fools; they like to know where their tax dollars go.

Here's what you say:

Hard-working Americans want to know where their money goes. Americans want transparency. And they are already mad about the billions of dollars that vanished in Iraq corruption under Bush-Cheney, and the trillions that the Wall Street bankers can't explain.

Americans have to pay a share of expenditures every year on April 15. Why shouldn't the government tell taxpayers where the money went? Openness and accountability seem like fiscal conservatism to me!

[RememberWellstone]

40. Wear a tie this time.

Stuart dikwad looked like your school teacher last time...dress up a little bit!:toast:

What would our President do? Classy and professional.

Just my opinion so don't kill me.:spank:

[Hippo_Tron]

41. Do you have a video of the last time?