James Carville - "Obama played his cards right on BP" - CNN Buries Article. Coincidence?

[TomCADem]

CNN prominently featured James Carville when he was criticizing the President's intial response to the gulf oil spill. It was consistent with the corporate media narrative that the President Obama, not BP, caused the oil disaster. Likewise, Republican efforts to promote offshore oil drilling (such as Bobby Jindal's sponsorship of the 2006 DOER Act) were never mentioned.

So, with James Carville now offering a postive assessment of President Obama's overall response to the oil spill, you would think that CNN would feature this commentary in prominent fashion? Well, try to find this opinion on CNN's website. The comment came out today, and already it is buried within CNN's website. Coincidence? Or, maybe the story simply does not fit the corporate media approved narrative: Blame the federal government and President Obama. Give Big Oil and Republicans a free pass.

http://www.cnn.com/2010/OPINION/08/05/carville.obama.bp/index.html

So, let's review the bidding: First, the decision to keep the unflappable retired Coast Guard Adm. Thad Allen in place as national incident commander, in spite of considerable opposition from some local politicians, has proven to be wise.

Second, when Attorney General Eric Holder announced a criminal investigation into the BP disaster, it was a demonstration that the Obama administration meant business in dealing with this catastrophe.

Third, the establishment of the $20 billion restitution fund administered by Ken Feinberg was the ultimate statement of the seriousness with which this situation was being addressed by the administration.

Fourth, people who have deep knowledge of the events in the Gulf give substantial credit to Energy Secretary Steven Chu and other experts from government labs who were brought in to assist with the successful capping of the well.

[niyad]

1. "obama played his cards right"?? hey, carville, you idiot, THIS IS NOT A GAME--

this is the life of the gulf ecosystem and ALL its inhabitants. THIS IS NOT A FREAKING CARD GAME.

[TomCADem]

3. So, You Are Now Throwing James Carville Under The Bus? Amazing

Just because Carville strays from the approved corporate media narrative attacking President Obama, and giving Big Oil and Republicans a free pass for among other things blocking legislation lifting the liability cap on oil companies, you now throw James Carville under the bus without any discussion of the points raised by Carville. I recall that James Carville's article criticizing President Obama's early response received numerous (nm) posts, which just goes to show the power of the corporate media.

Is there a board that actually does not give Republicans a free pass on their 24/7 efforts to bring our country to its knees for political gain? Sad.

[niyad]

4. what part of "IT ISN"T A FREAKING GAME" don't you understand?

if you want to refer to it as throwing carville under a bus, you go right ahead (and please find me a bus while you are at it)

believe it or not, I am free to criticize his manner of speaking any time I choose. and the fact that you interpret it as an attack on obama would be amusing if it weren't so sad.

and the fact that you seem to lump me in with a group "giving republicans a free pass" is truly amazing. kindly point out one single post of mine where I have EVER done that.

[TomCADem]

5. So, You Are Saying That The $20 Billion Compensation Fund Is A Game?

Obama hammers BP into agreeing to the fund, Carville approves, and you dismiss this as a freakin game? While you may dismiss President Obama's efforts to help the gulf as a mere game, and Carville's recognition of these efforts as cheap gamesmanship, I cannot disagree more.

As for giving Republicans a free pass, well, here you are "criticizing his manner of speaking" and expressing outrage while ignoring the substance of his article, as well as saying nothing about a Congress full of Joe Bartons and John Boehners who are apologizing to BP for the mean acts of President Obama.

Likewise, Bobby Jindal was often praised on this board consistent with the prevailing media narrative when he sponsored the legislation that deregulated deep ocean drilling when he was in Congress AND demanded authorization for National Guard troops and money, then sat on these assets when he received them. Finally, there is Haley Barbour dismissing the oil spill as nothing more than motor boat sheen.

But does the corporate media call them out? No. Does the corporate media spotlight Republican oppostion to the Democratic Big Oil Anti-Bailout bill? No.

[niyad]

6. yes, because, last I heard, bp hadn't put up any of the money yet.

and, frankly, 20 billion, 5 billion a year for the next 4 years, is bs. it's nothing but smoke and mirrors, given that they are going to get a 10 billion dollar tax break for their "losses".

and, I repeat, show me ONE single post of mine that has ever supported a repuke.

[dipsydoodle]

8. That was however the deal

and it was voluntary anyway. First payment due September'ish this year and balance over 4 years. The only thing likely to disturb that intention would be punitive fines or damages either/both of which BP would be likely to deduct from the $20 million.

[Radical Activist]

2. At least he admitted he was wrong.

That's more than any conservative commentator does. But still, Fuck Off James. For so many reasons.

[DFLforever]

7. He had to do that to get back into the good graces of the

Dems. Otherwise, he would hardly have bothered. I doubt Carville has a sincere bone in his body.