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May 29, 2013

Everyone Check Under Your Couch Cushions For Loose Change
— JohnE.

This is some pro-level BS peddling right here from Tina Brown:

"The simple reason is focus. Newsweek is a powerful brand, but its demands have taken attention and focus away from The Daily Beast," they wrote. "The story that hasn't been told about The Daily Beast is its strength. Deidre Depke and her team have earned the Webby for Best News site for two years running. Our traffic is up significantly yet again this year. And digital ad sales in a very tough environment are up 30% year to date."

Focus. It's all about focus.

It's nice she's being so honest about this decision. It's not like anyone at the company ever said buying Newseek was a gigantic mistake or anything.

"'I wish I hadn't bought Newsweek, it was a mistake," [IAC chief Barry Diller] told Bloomberg TV in late April, adding that he did not have "great expectationsÂ” for the digital version.

Oh. Well. Too bad about that.

Posted by: JohnE. at 07:36 AM | Comments (203)
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1 You really should have photoshopped the title to Newsweak.

Posted by: buzzion at May 29, 2013 07:38 AM (LI48c)

2 Dear Newsweek Forum, I never thought this would happen to me, but I found a lubricated Newosweek in the bathroom stall at my dentist's office....

Posted by: Big Fat Meanie at May 29, 2013 07:39 AM (Ec6wH)

3 who cares?

Posted by: 1st at May 29, 2013 07:39 AM (UhXzR)

4 I got a quarter.

Posted by: huerfano at May 29, 2013 07:39 AM (bAGA/)

5 I have this used condom I am willing to sell. It is awesome, but, focus.

Posted by: Vashta Nerada at May 29, 2013 07:39 AM (O3C36)

6 A mistake? Dude. It cost you a DOLLAR.

Of course, you could have spent that dollar at Wendy's and gotten WAY more bang for your buck.

Then again, if bang for your buck is what you're after, perhaps you should visit the Philippines.

Posted by: Washington Nearsider at May 29, 2013 07:40 AM (DZqR0)

"It's the third nipple."

Topless Psychic

http://tinyurl.com/qfyaujr

nsfw

Posted by: Mallrats at May 29, 2013 07:40 AM (sHPLZ)

8 So let's pool our resources and buy it.

Posted by: Grey Fox at May 29, 2013 07:41 AM (NUjTM)

9 Pfft, I'd rather have the cardboard tube. Geronimo!!!

Posted by: Raggot the Gerbil at May 29, 2013 07:41 AM (Ec6wH)

10 It's not like anyone at the company ever said buying Newseek was a gigantic mistake or anything. "'I wish I hadn't bought Newsweek, it was a mistake... Is Greg Gutfeld ghost-writing here now?

Posted by: BlueStateRebel at May 29, 2013 07:41 AM (7ObY1)

11 brb rolling around in schadenfreude

Posted by: alexthechick - SMOD. Mmmm. Blondies. at May 29, 2013 07:41 AM (VtjlW)

12 Newsweek's powerful brand is derived from it being a bankrupt loser.

It's marketing, wingnuts.

Posted by: Fritz at May 29, 2013 07:41 AM (UzPAd)

13 Can we buy it just for the pleasure of firing their entire staff, starting with Tina Brown?

Posted by: LibertarianJim (#teamletitburn) at May 29, 2013 07:41 AM (XMDuf)

14 I think they should drill some more holes in the ship to let all of the water out.

Posted by: Mikey NTH - Pirate Scum of Umbar at May 29, 2013 07:41 AM (hLRSq)

15 All Liberal news hack sources deserve to starve to death, dry up and blow away.

Posted by: katya, the designated driver at May 29, 2013 07:41 AM (DoZD+)

16 I suggest an ESOP. The employees deserve it.

Posted by: 10th at May 29, 2013 07:42 AM (UhXzR)

17 Well, Tina will always have a spot on Morning Joe. And its 12 viewers.

Posted by: Jane D'oh at May 29, 2013 07:42 AM (lVPtV)

18 Ok, it's not his bday today. Can I mess with JohnE about actual posting? Although this one did have a photoshop in it. But no gif.

Posted by: BCochran1981 at May 29, 2013 07:42 AM (da5Wo)

19 Buying a lottery ticket with that dollar is a safer investment.

Posted by: Burn the Witch at May 29, 2013 07:42 AM (NcPjb)

20 *checks wallet*

I've got enough to buy Newsweek twenty two times over.

But first Tina will blow me!

Posted by: EC at May 29, 2013 07:42 AM (GQ8sn)

21 >>> Is Greg Gutfeld ghost-writing here now? Ha, I guess that is a Gutfeld riff.

Posted by: JohnE. at May 29, 2013 07:42 AM (nRTou)

22 Now that's some quality JohnE posting! It has photoshop.

Seriously though. If you bought it for a dollar and it's doing pitifully, how exactly do you sell it? What's it's value?

I'll buy it for -$10,000. (but I won't take on any of it's debt). Then I'll just hang the certificate on my wall that says "I own Newsweek" and walk away. That's about all it's worth.

Posted by: tsrblke (work)[/i][/b][/u][/s] at May 29, 2013 07:43 AM (SW3td)

Sorry, the only things I can find are some cookie crumbs, 45 cents (if you count the Canadian quarter), and this key that I have no idea what it fits.

Is that enough?

Posted by: BackwardsBoy, who did not vote for this shit at May 29, 2013 07:43 AM (0HooB)

24 I'm saving my spare change to buy the LA Times. I want that Khalidi tape.

Posted by: Jane D'oh at May 29, 2013 07:43 AM (lVPtV)

25 Maybe they should pull a Hillary and come out as a bi-monthly?

Posted by: t-bird at May 29, 2013 07:44 AM (FcR7P)

26 Brands that are powerful like Newsweek: Solyndra, Enron, Worldcom, Lehman

Posted by: Muad'dib at May 29, 2013 07:44 AM (KjlbF)

27 Jeez, maybe this is what happens when your magazine covers are blatantly trying to troll the right.

Posted by: Shoot Me at May 29, 2013 07:45 AM (qiXMt)

Brands that are powerful like Newsweek

Russell.

Posted by: garett at May 29, 2013 07:45 AM (sHPLZ)

29 A littler old lady only drove it to Satanic Mass once a week. Go ahead. Kick the tires.

Posted by: WalrusRex at May 29, 2013 07:45 AM (Hx5uv)

30 Too big to die with dignity.

Posted by: Bevel Lemelisk at May 29, 2013 07:45 AM (u5ozF)

31 This is probably an obvious point, but a dollar here is not just a dollar. It is a dollar plus operating losses plus assumed liabilities.

I thought Barry Diller was smarter than that.

That said, if it could be structured as an asset deal with no assumed liabilities and seller was responsible for paying severance, it might be kinda interesting.

Put Adam Carolla in charge of new media, give Iowahawk a column, and let Ace be Editor in Chief.

Posted by: Scanner Dan at May 29, 2013 07:46 AM (h5CN9)

32 My Brand!

Posted by: The Powerful at May 29, 2013 07:46 AM (u5ozF)

33 Newsweek's days were numbered once they started to go down my road.

Posted by: Propaganda at May 29, 2013 07:46 AM (Zv1QB)

34 I'll buy it for -$10,000. (but I won't take on any of it's debt).

And therein lies the problem. Newsweek probably has loads of debt, which any purchaser would have to assume. Sort of like buying cheap land for a subdivision on a Superfund site. Otherwise, it would be well worth buying just to fire the staff.

Posted by: pep at May 29, 2013 07:46 AM (YXmuI)

35 Is Tina Brown working on a mullet?

Posted by: Burn the Witch at May 29, 2013 07:46 AM (NcPjb)

You people just don't understand. Newsweek is actually valuable and is regularly used to get out the message that beats us.

But then I wouldn't expect any of you to understand and instead you'll just be insulting.

Posted by: designated jwest comment at May 29, 2013 07:47 AM (LI48c)

37 Tina Brown, Jamie Gorelick, Bob Shrum--all these people who continue to fail, and fail and fail, yet keep getting rewarded with another job.

Posted by: RoyalOil at May 29, 2013 07:47 AM (VjL9S)

38 Hmm, a 2014 Oldsmobile 6000 SUX...or Newsweek....I'd buy that for a dollar!!!

Posted by: Big Fat Meanie at May 29, 2013 07:47 AM (Ec6wH)

39 I guess they still won't answer calls from the Daily Caller, who wants to buy the name but not the employees.

Posted by: Brandon In Baton Rouge at May 29, 2013 07:47 AM (zA7Zp)

40 I got $0.17 and two bottle caps! Does that make me high bidder????

Posted by: Pimp Daddy Welfare at May 29, 2013 07:47 AM (Jls4P)

41 You really should have photoshopped the title to Newsweak.

Posted by: buzzion at May 29, 2013 11:38 AM (LI48c)

Not bad, but I've always preferred Newspeak.

Posted by: mugiwara at May 29, 2013 07:47 AM (W7ffl)

42 A mistake? Dude. It cost you a DOLLAR. Of course, you could have spent that dollar at Wendy's and gotten WAY more bang for your buck. Then again, if bang for your buck is what you're after, perhaps you should visit the Philippines. Posted by: Washington Nearsider at May 29, 2013 11:40 AM (DZqR0) A dollar and assumption of all liabilities. There's the catch. Oh and BC? I saw your work bitching below and I have had more or less that exact conversation multiple times.

Posted by: alexthechick - SMOD. Mmmm. Blondies. at May 29, 2013 07:47 AM (VtjlW)

43 and let Ace be Editor in Chief. Posted by: Scanner Dan at May 29, 2013 11:46 AM (h5CN9) I'm pretty sure the working world frowns upon not showing up until noon.

Posted by: BCochran1981 at May 29, 2013 07:47 AM (da5Wo)

44 Tina Brown, Jamie Gorelick, Bob Shrum--all these people who continue to fail, and fail and fail, yet keep getting rewarded with another job.

According to mr. moo moo, that's the benefit to an Ivy diploma.

Posted by: EC at May 29, 2013 07:47 AM (GQ8sn)

45 Hey, I got yer focus right here,scrunt.

Posted by: Random Jersey Guy at May 29, 2013 07:48 AM (jfWE9)

46 Newsweek is a powerful brand...

No, Coca-Cola is a powerful brand. Newsweek is 3rd rate kittybox liner.

Posted by: AnonymousDrivel at May 29, 2013 07:48 AM (eHIJJ)

47 Koch Bros should buy it. Hire John Bolton, Mark Steyn, Mark Levin and David Burge to write pieces. They could turn it around in 3 weeks.

Posted by: USA at May 29, 2013 07:48 AM (VIaw0)

48
Oh and BC? I saw your work bitching below and I have had more or less that exact conversation multiple times.

But it goes to eleven!

Posted by: EC at May 29, 2013 07:48 AM (GQ8sn)

49 You know with the wait that's about to hit at the Dr.'s offices in the near future, thanks Obamacare!, Newsweek just might have a viable market to shoot for.

Posted by: garrett at May 29, 2013 07:48 AM (sHPLZ)

50 Put Adam Carolla in charge of new media, give Iowahawk a column, and let Ace be Editor in Chief.

Yeah, I can see some problems with dentist's office distribution there. Little Jimmy would be seeing some words his mom would probably rather he didn't.

Posted by: pep at May 29, 2013 07:48 AM (YXmuI)

51 Newsweek's subscriber database peaked in 1993 but it's a top notch fucking player like its editor-in-chief, baby!

Posted by: Fritz at May 29, 2013 07:48 AM (UzPAd)

52 Oh and BC? I saw your work bitching below and I have had more or less that exact conversation multiple times. Posted by: alexthechick - SMOD. Mmmm. Blondies. at May 29, 2013 11:47 AM (VtjlW) I had it twice. Within 5 minutes. Once with my grandfather and once with my dad. *sigh*

Posted by: BCochran1981 at May 29, 2013 07:49 AM (da5Wo)

53 This should save a little bit of money at the doctors office,not having to pay my portion of the Newsweek subscription..

Posted by: That Guy at May 29, 2013 07:49 AM (iPq1D)

54 Yeah, I can see some problems with dentist's office distribution there. Little Jimmy would be seeing some words his mom would probably rather he didn't.

"Mom, what's a squeakhole?"

*car swerves*

Posted by: EC at May 29, 2013 07:49 AM (GQ8sn)

55 Gloating is unbecoming. Excuse me while I unbecome.

Posted by: troyriser at May 29, 2013 07:50 AM (vtiE6)

56 38 Hmm, a 2014 Oldsmobile 6000 SUX...or Newsweek....I'd buy that for a dollar!!! --- Well I DO want something that has leather seats, goes really fast, and gets really shitty gas mileage.

Posted by: Assemblyman Miller at May 29, 2013 07:50 AM (zA7Zp)

57 Love how Tina skips past the crap she has published in Newsweek while at the helm. Nope, not her fault at all.
Sat, there sure are a lot of "focus" problems in the media, then. How else would they excuse the falling subscriptions for NYT, LA Times, etc.?

Posted by: Lizzy at May 29, 2013 07:50 AM (aLkUb)

58 When people start talking about how much sooper dooper awesome equity is still left in a hopelessly bankrupt brand, it's time to bail.

Posted by: Burn the Witch at May 29, 2013 07:50 AM (NcPjb)

59 Well I DO want something that has leather seats, goes really fast, and gets really shitty gas mileage.

Throw in a Blaupunkt.

Posted by: EC at May 29, 2013 07:50 AM (GQ8sn)

60 I like the tacit acknowledgement that The Daily Beast has done just fine even without the benefit of Tina Brown's tender ministrations.

Shoot yourself in the foot much?

Posted by: Waterhouse at May 29, 2013 07:51 AM (irlNU)

61 @39 - "We'll take that plague ship off your hands, after you disinfect it."

Posted by: JEM at May 29, 2013 07:51 AM (o+SC1)

62 We Are All Loser Hacks Now.

Posted by: The Poster Formerly Known as Mr. Barky at May 29, 2013 07:51 AM (qwK3S)

63 54 This should save a little bit of money at the doctors office,not having to pay my portion of the Newsweek subscription.. --- They don't pay for those subscriptions... A relative of mine is in promotions for a public broadcaster. At one point, they were giving away free subscriptions to Newsweek and were getting actively cursed out by the people for even making the offer.

Posted by: Brandon In Baton Rouge at May 29, 2013 07:52 AM (zA7Zp)

64 All Newsweek needs is a green energy grant.

Posted by: WalrusRex at May 29, 2013 07:52 AM (Hx5uv)

65 And therein lies the problem. Newsweek probably has loads of debt, which any purchaser would have to assume. Sort of like buying cheap land for a subdivision on a Superfund site. Otherwise, it would be well worth buying just to fire the staff.

Posted by: pep at May 29, 2013 11:46 AM (YXmuI)

Yeah, I know. But facts make the joke considerably less funny.

I don't know what Newsweek's liabilities were, but it's safe to guess they're in the millions to 10s of millions range.

Having said that, given that it failed HARD FUCKING CORE. He'll be hard pressed to find someone to take upon the liabilities again.

I almost wonder if in the end someone will just be buying the brand itself (they seem to be setting it up for that.)

Posted by: tsrblke (work)[/i][/b][/u][/s] at May 29, 2013 07:52 AM (SW3td)

66 And yet, not one conservative is smart enough to set up a liberal front company to buy ANY print or broadcast media.

Posted by: RoyalOil at May 29, 2013 07:52 AM (VjL9S)

67 I've seen some bad comb-overs before but daaayyyuuummm!

Posted by: Nate in New Orleans at May 29, 2013 07:52 AM (lhX9P)

68 Yeah, I know. But facts make the joke considerably less funny.
I don't know what Newsweek's liabilities were, but it's safe to guess they're in the millions to 10s of millions range.Having said that, given that it failed HARD FUCKING CORE. He'll be hard pressed to find someone to take upon the liabilities again.I almost wonder if in the end someone will just be buying the brand itself (they seem to be setting it up for that.)

Tina could always ask for a bailout. TFG's knob doesn't polish itself.

Posted by: EC at May 29, 2013 07:53 AM (GQ8sn)

69 Mark Steyn should be good today.

Posted by: USA at May 29, 2013 07:53 AM (VIaw0)

70 I almost wonder if in the end someone will just be buying the brand itself (they seem to be setting it up for that.) --- That is what the Daily Caller tried to do last time around and they wouldn't even talk to him because they insisted on selling to a fellow traveler.

Posted by: Brandon In Baton Rouge at May 29, 2013 07:53 AM (zA7Zp)

71 Seriously you guys, they should sell it to the employees for $1. It's the only right(socialist) thing to do.

Posted by: 2nd at May 29, 2013 07:54 AM (UhXzR)

31This is probably an obvious point, but a dollar here is not just a dollar. It is a dollar plus operating losses plus assumed liabilities.

---

Can we just keep passing it around and bankrupting a bunch of pretensious libtards? Like some kind of repeatedly exploding hand grenade?

Posted by: Buzzsaw90 at May 29, 2013 07:54 AM (SO2Q8)

73 BCochran1981: "I'm pretty sure the working world frowns upon not showing up until noon."

Eh. It's a weekly and not a daily. Ace could show up at 3:00 PM every day and still have enough time to pump out enough content for five days. The real problem, however, is there's no comment section. So, for Ace, what would be the point?

Posted by: AnonymousDrivel at May 29, 2013 07:54 AM (eHIJJ)

74 Soooooo "powerful" it sold on the Dollar Menu.

If you could buy a whole shitty magazine, that's (in)famous for creating small fortunes out of large ones, or a McDouble, which would you choose?

Posted by: @PurpAv[/i][/b][/u][/s] at May 29, 2013 07:54 AM (/gHaE)

75 #73 Thanks for reminding me about Steyn!

Off I go to iron and listen to the radio.

Posted by: Miss Marple at May 29, 2013 07:54 AM (GoIUi)

76 How else would they excuse the falling subscriptions for NYT, LA Times, etc.? The American people just aren't smart enough to understand.

Posted by: katya, the designated driver at May 29, 2013 07:54 AM (DoZD+)

Do you see this? -__-

-__- <---- This is my shocked and weepy face.

-__-

Shocked and weepy, that's me.

Posted by: MWR, Proud Tea(rrorist) Party Assault Hobbit [/s][/u][/i][/b] at May 29, 2013 07:55 AM (4df7R)

78 78 Soooooo "powerful" it sold on the Dollar Menu. If you could buy a whole shitty magazine, that's (in)famous for creating small fortunes out of large ones, or a McDouble, which would you choose? --- Depends... do we get fries with that McDouble?

Posted by: Brandon In Baton Rouge at May 29, 2013 07:55 AM (zA7Zp)

79 "65
We Are All Loser Hacks Now.

Posted by: The Poster Formerly Known as Mr. Barky at May 29, 2013 11:51 AM (qwK3S)"

Thread's over.
Close it up.

Posted by: LeBron Steinman at May 29, 2013 07:55 AM (jfWE9)

"The story that hasn't been told about The Daily Beast is its strength. Deidre Depke and her team have earned the Webby for Best News site for two years running.

---------------------------------

Best laugh I've had this morning. You two-peated on the Webby?! Man, what a fucking publishing juggernaut you are! Andi Sullivan AND Meghan McCain - the journalistic coups just keep on coming up in this bitch!

Posted by: Empire of Jeff at May 29, 2013 07:55 AM (CJjw5)

81 Way to raise the price would be to announce that the Koch brothers want to buy it. Course they have too much sense, but the libs would go batshit crazy and raise money to deny the evil Koch brothers.

Posted by: Pay no attention to the man behind the curtain at May 29, 2013 07:55 AM (bj+Nc)

82 OT: Sorry so soon, but I just read a link ( H/T Maggies Farm ) to an AP article on Jihadi in the sahara giving AQ-Central the finger and splintering off to run his own franchise. Actually kinda funny and sobering too.

http://bit.ly/10A3smC

Expense reports, don't respond to calls, not doing our bidding.. the AP found a 4 page AQ letter in Africa with all the inter-agency-AQ strife. Heh

Oh, I'll kick in .25Â¢ for Newsweak..

Posted by: Yip at May 29, 2013 07:56 AM (/jHWN)

83 >>Can we just keep passing it around and bankrupting a bunch of pretensious libtards? Like some kind of repeatedly exploding hand grenade?

Posted by: Buzzsaw90 at May 29, 2013 11:54 AM (SO2Q <<

I think this is a splendid idea. Dollars spent on a vanity purchase of this dog can't be spent on the 2014 congressional races.

Posted by: Muad'dib at May 29, 2013 07:56 AM (KjlbF)

84 Soooooo "powerful" it sold on the Dollar Menu. If you could buy a whole shitty magazine, that's (in)famous for creating small fortunes out of large ones, or a McDouble, which would you choose? --- I'll have to call you back, Charlie. I've got a guy on the other line about some whitewalls.

Posted by: Lou Brown at May 29, 2013 07:56 AM (zA7Zp)

85 Newsweek is a "power brand" like Al Gore is a climate change expert.

Posted by: Manolo at May 29, 2013 07:57 AM (aO1W9)

86 This is my shocked and weepy face.

That also looks like your sleepy face.

I know, because I broke into your house one night just to watch you sleep!

Posted by: EC at May 29, 2013 07:57 AM (GQ8sn)

87 All Newsweek needs is a green energy grant.

Posted by: WalrusRex

"Now printed with slightly recycled toilet paper!"

Posted by: weft cut-loop [/i] [/b] at May 29, 2013 07:58 AM (dwArK)

88 "The story that hasn't been told about the Daily Beast is its strength." Huh. If only Tina Brown had some way..., some ability.., some outlet..., with which to tell that compelling story.

Posted by: LASue at May 29, 2013 07:58 AM (gjIQF)

89 In all seriousness, If the rightwing COULD purchase Newsweek, it might not be a bad thing. We could actually make it a worthwhile and valuable news magazine again, instead of a leftwing mouthpiece.

Posted by: MWR, Proud Tea(rrorist) Party Assault Hobbit [/s][/u][/i][/b] at May 29, 2013 07:58 AM (4df7R)

90 A dollar and assumption of all liabilities. and I think he couldn't fire anyone was the deal.

Posted by: Vote Lord Humungus 2016 at May 29, 2013 07:58 AM (HEa5q)

91 BWAHAHAHAHAHAHA! [cough cough] BWAHAHAHAHA!

Posted by: joncelli at May 29, 2013 07:58 AM (RD7QR)

92 "Newsweek is a powerful brand like..." Sounds like we've got a candidate for the next "Straight Like of the Day" contest on Frank J's site!!

Posted by: Manolo at May 29, 2013 07:59 AM (aO1W9)

93 Let me get this straight- if I spend a dollar, I get the privilege of assuming all their debts. Their only tangible asset is the word "Newsweek" and perhaps its font. And we laugh at the Nigerian email scams!

Posted by: t-bird at May 29, 2013 07:59 AM (FcR7P)

94 I got a quarter.

Posted by: huerfano at May 29, 2013 11:39 AM (bAGA/)

Why did you have to start out with a bid that high? That prices me out of the game

Posted by: TheQuietMan at May 29, 2013 07:59 AM (1Jaio)

95 "Newsweek is a powerful brand like..."

...Brawndo?

Posted by: EC at May 29, 2013 07:59 AM (GQ8sn)

96 Newsweek Twinkies! Newsweek Bandaids! Newsweek Swanky Hot Dogs and Ribs. (That last is my personal favorite.) Newsweek Concierge Services. Featuring reservations, dry cleaning and grocery shopping.

Posted by: Jack at May 29, 2013 07:59 AM (Zv1QB)

97 86 - "AP article on Jihadi in the sahara giving AQ-Central the finger and splintering off to run his own franchise."
*****
Too funny - IowaHawk did a long-running bit on memos amongst jihadis years ago. Now I have to go find it....

Posted by: Lizzy at May 29, 2013 07:59 AM (aLkUb)

98 A dollar and assumption of all liabilities. and I think he couldn't fire anyone was the deal.

Posted by: Vote Lord Humungus 2016 at May 29, 2013 11:58 AM (HEa5q)

-------------------------

He purchased two sandbags with ankle attachments and a cinder block necktie.

Posted by: Empire of Jeff at May 29, 2013 08:00 AM (CJjw5)

You two-peated on the Webby?! Man, what a fucking publishing juggernaut you are!

Is there a more ridiculous name for an award than "the Webby?" And I mean an award that's not deliberately ridiculous, like the Hasty Pudding award or whatever. I mean, "I won the Webby!" sounds like something a three year old would say after a day at preschool.

Posted by: MWR, Proud Tea(rrorist) Party Assault Hobbit [/s][/u][/i][/b] at May 29, 2013 08:00 AM (4df7R)

100 Related: Newsweek still exists?

Posted by: Andy at May 29, 2013 08:00 AM (bxKJf)

101 94 In all seriousness, If the rightwing COULD purchase Newsweek, it might not be a bad thing. We could actually make it a worthwhile and valuable news magazine again, instead of a leftwing mouthpiece.

Posted by: MWR, Proud Tea(rrorist) Party Assault Hobbit at May 29, 2013 11:58 AM (4df7R)

I have some spare change in a coffee can.

Posted by: Tami[/i][/b][/u][/s] at May 29, 2013 08:01 AM (X6akg)

102 He purchased two sandbags with ankle attachments and a cinder block necktie.

It's almost like he wanted to throw his money away.

Posted by: EC at May 29, 2013 08:01 AM (GQ8sn)

103 In all seriousness, If the rightwing COULD purchase Newsweek, it might not be a bad thing. We could actually make it a worthwhile and valuable news magazine again, instead of a leftwing mouthpiece.

Posted by: MWR, Proud Tea(rrorist) Party Assault Hobbit at May 29, 2013 11:58 AM (4df7R)

Imagine bossing around all of those lefties. Get me this..get me that and STFU. It could be fun

Posted by: TheQuietMan at May 29, 2013 08:01 AM (1Jaio)

104 That is what the Daily Caller tried to do last time around and they wouldn't even talk to him because they insisted on selling to a fellow traveler.

Posted by: Brandon In Baton Rouge at May 29, 2013 11:53 AM (zA7Zp)

Well I didn't say WHO. Whether or not the DC is still interested and how desperate they are may depend on how this goes. But I suspect they'll continue to want to sell to a member of the tribe.

Posted by: tsrblke (work)[/i][/b][/u][/s] at May 29, 2013 08:01 AM (SW3td)

105 That also looks like your sleepy face.

I know, because I broke into your house one night just to watch you sleep!

Posted by: EC at May 29, 2013 11:57 AM (GQ8sn)

I knew it!

Note to self - hide mace under pillow.

Posted by: MWR, Proud Tea(rrorist) Party Assault Hobbit [/s][/u][/i][/b] at May 29, 2013 08:01 AM (4df7R)

106 I found nothing but broken dreams encrusted between Tina's pillows

Posted by: couch romancer at May 29, 2013 08:02 AM (I88Jc)

107 Is there a more ridiculous name for an award than "the Webby?" And I mean an award that's not deliberately ridiculous, like the Hasty Pudding award or whatever. I mean, "I won the Webby!" sounds like something a three year old would say after a day at preschool. --- Hey Bulldog! You may have two titles, but do you have two Slammies?!?

Posted by: Zombie Owen Hart at May 29, 2013 08:02 AM (zA7Zp)

108 I'll try to include a clip from the AP - AQ article:

"The list of slights is long: He would not take their phone calls. He refused to send administrative and financial reports. He ignored a meeting in Timbuktu, calling it "useless." He even ordered his men to refuse to meet with al-Qaida emissaries. And he aired the organization's dirty laundry in online jihadist forums, even while refusing to communicate with the chapter via the Internet"

Heh...

Posted by: Yip at May 29, 2013 08:02 AM (/jHWN)

109 Imagine bossing around all of those lefties. Get me this..get me that and STFU. It could be fun

Posted by: TheQuietMan at May 29, 2013 12:01 PM (1Jaio)

It would be, wouldn't it? Especially if you tell them what to cover, and then edit their stories such that they don't come across like leftwing pap, but as actual NEWS.

"This is ridiculous, Bill. You dedicated an entire article to AG Holder's alleged feelings of remorse, and absolutely no column space to the real story about AG Holder's perjury."

"But, boss-"

"Shut up and do it right or you get to scrub the bathroom with a toothbrush. Again."

Posted by: MWR, Proud Tea(rrorist) Party Assault Hobbit [/s][/u][/i][/b] at May 29, 2013 08:03 AM (4df7R)

110 WTF is with all this liberal bashing? I know it must feel good to some of you, but if conservatives want to succede it's time for soul searching -- not mocking some scrunt like Tina Brown. We need more threads like the last one and more discussions like we had on this morning's Top Headline Comments thread.

Posted by: Ed Anger at May 29, 2013 08:04 AM (tOkJB)

111 Is there a more ridiculous name for an award than "the Webby?" And I mean an award that's not deliberately ridiculous, like the Hasty Pudding award or whatever. I mean, "I won the Webby!" sounds like something a three year old would say after a day at preschool.

Posted by: MWR, Proud Tea(rrorist) Party Assault Hobbit at May 29, 2013 12:00 PM (4df7R)

Still more prestigious than winning a Grammy. Or a Nobel Peace Prize.

Posted by: mugiwara at May 29, 2013 08:04 AM (W7ffl)

112 52 Newsweek's subscriber database peaked in 1993 but it's a top notch fucking player like its editor-in-chief, baby! Posted by: Fritz at May 29, 2013 11:48 AM (UzPAd) Preach it baby!!!!!!!

Posted by: DuMont Television Network at May 29, 2013 08:04 AM (BXLPR)

113 Newsweek... like what's found by the toilet?

Posted by: that big retard at the hospital at May 29, 2013 08:04 AM (gWOtP)

114 He ignored a meeting in Timbuktu, calling it "useless."

======

He's right....those Timbuktu meetings are boondoggles.

Posted by: Tami[/i][/b][/u][/s] at May 29, 2013 08:04 AM (X6akg)

115

Sounds like a buy opportunity for the Koch Brothers. Staff it with Michelle M., S. McCain and a few others and you've got yourself a rocket-propelled subscription base powering a print punch in the face to the liberal mouth organs.

Posted by: Manolo at May 29, 2013 08:04 AM (aO1W9)

116 101 Newsweek Twinkies!

Newsweek Bandaids!

Newsweek Swanky Hot Dogs and Ribs.

(That last is my personal favorite.)

Newsweek Concierge Services. Featuring reservations, dry cleaning and grocery shopping.

Posted by: Jack at May 29, 2013 11:59 AM (Zv1QB)

Why don't we get to the real potential. Newsweek <insert various title from the Top 10 Upscale Names for Houses of Ill Repute>

Posted by: Harrison Bergeron used to be Virginia SoCon at May 29, 2013 08:04 AM (+/C3g)

117 "The list of slights is long: He would not take their phone calls. He refused to send administrative and financial reports. He ignored a meeting in Timbuktu, calling it "useless." He even ordered his men to refuse to meet with al-Qaida emissaries. And he aired the organization's dirty laundry in online jihadist forums, even while refusing to communicate with the chapter via the Internet"

Did he ever use the word "cuntpunt"? Because that would be awesome!

Posted by: EC at May 29, 2013 08:05 AM (GQ8sn)

118 "Shut up and do it right or you get to scrub the bathroom with a toothbrush. Again." Posted by: MWR

He gets a toothbrush? RINO.

Posted by: pep at May 29, 2013 08:05 AM (YXmuI)

119 Still more prestigious than winning a Grammy. Or a Nobel Peace Prize.

Posted by: mugiwara at May 29, 2013 12:04 PM (W7ffl)

...Point.

Posted by: MWR, Proud Tea(rrorist) Party Assault Hobbit [/s][/u][/i][/b] at May 29, 2013 08:05 AM (4df7R)

120 Yip - Under "Zarkman" category at Iowahawk:.

"Yeah, email. I gets me lots and lots of email. Like the two dozen daily spaz-o-grams from those loveable choads I call my direct reports. Questions about the new $50 funeral copay, leave requests, desertion reports on the French twats. Want a taste? HereÂ’s one I got yesterday:

TO: A Zarqawi
FROM: M Abdulraman
SUBJECT: RE: School Bombing Status

Per your request, I investigated lack-of-detonation problem with martyr school attack wave yesterday. Likely cause is C-6 wire, incompatible with 2.3.0 version of InfidelBlaster switch. Or possible electrical short due to urine.

Please advise on next steps.

M Abdulraman
Al Qaeda in Iraq IT Services

Guess what? These are the literate ones.

TO: M Abdulraman
FROM: A Zarqawi
SUBJECT: RE: School Bombing Status

I didnÂ’t ask you for a bunch of goddamn geek jargon, I asked you to FIX IT. Now turn off the Star Trek reruns and get to work if you donÂ’t want a transfer to Martyr Dept."

Posted by: Lizzy at May 29, 2013 08:05 AM (aLkUb)

121 "If you think you're going to go to an Al-Qaeda mixer and just sit around acting stupid, I will cunt punt you!"

Posted by: lincolntf at May 29, 2013 08:05 AM (ZshNr)

122 In all seriousness, If the rightwing COULD purchase Newsweek, it might not be a bad thing. We could actually make it a worthwhile and valuable news magazine again, instead of a leftwing mouthpiece. And rename it Crossbow Monthly.

Posted by: rickb223 at May 29, 2013 08:06 AM (lUXJH)

123 Tina Brown reminds me of a Red-Tailed Hawk I saw this weekend. Only the hawk had a better sense of reality.

No, really.

Posted by: Marcus at May 29, 2013 08:06 AM (GGCsk)

124 WTF is with all this liberal bashing? I know it must feel good to some of you, but if conservatives want to succede it's time for soul searching -- not mocking some scrunt like Tina Brown.
Posted by: Ed Anger

First, until your name is Ace, we do what we like.

Second, "Ridicule is manÂ’s most potent weapon."

Further, "A good tactic is one your people enjoy."

Third, the concern schtick? Yeah, a waste of your time.

Posted by: weft cut-loop [/i] [/b] at May 29, 2013 08:06 AM (dwArK)

125 Put Adam Carolla in charge of new media, give Iowahawk a column, and let Ace be Editor in Chief.
=============
THIS!

Posted by: Astronaut Achmed at May 29, 2013 08:06 AM (YLZSZ)

126 I knew it!

Note to self - hide mace under pillow. Posted by: MWR, Proud Tea(rrorist) Party Assault Hobbit

Hey now! I covered you back up...

...right after I snapped a pic of the two of us.

Posted by: EC at May 29, 2013 08:06 AM (GQ8sn)

127

I found nothing but broken dreams encrusted between Tina's pillows

You aren't looking close enough...

get out the blacklight.

Posted by: garrett at May 29, 2013 08:06 AM (sHPLZ)

128 By the way, Obama ate a dog. Has Newsweek posted the recipe yet?

Posted by: boulder toilet hobo at May 29, 2013 08:07 AM (gWOtP)

129 Mark Steyn in for Rush. Yessss!

Posted by: Jane D'oh at May 29, 2013 08:07 AM (lVPtV)

130 Everyone Check Under Your Couch Cushions For Loose Change

Hey, look, I found $80 million!

Posted by: Penny Pritzker at May 29, 2013 08:07 AM (irlNU)

131 He gets a toothbrush? RINO.

Posted by: pep at May 29, 2013 12:05 PM (YXmuI)

Meh. I'd make him use hsi tongue, but then I'd have to put up with his whiny ass excuses when he calls in sick.

"Waaaah, boss! I'm puking my guts up! The doctor says it's ecoli! Waaaaah!"

"Piker."

Posted by: MWR, Proud Tea(rrorist) Party Assault Hobbit [/s][/u][/i][/b] at May 29, 2013 08:07 AM (4df7R)

132

Try new "Newsweek condoms." You'll never know you've been.... Yowza!!

Posted by: Manolo at May 29, 2013 08:07 AM (aO1W9)

133
"Well I DO want something that has leather seats, goes really fast, and gets really shitty gas mileage."

I do have just the vehicle for you, with fine Corinthian Leather!

Posted by: Ricardo Montalban at May 29, 2013 08:07 AM (6T8Ay)

134 @125 Lizzy.... Yeah, I remember that piece. I love Iowahawk... that's why I'm laughing reading this real deal. It's a long article, but it has so much that is just like what Iowahawk had in his parody... heh

Posted by: Yip at May 29, 2013 08:07 AM (/jHWN)

135 A dollar and assumption of all liabilities. and I think he couldn't fire anyone was the deal. 1. Keep everyone in place that created the liability imbalance. 2. ??? 3. Profit!

Posted by: Burn the Witch at May 29, 2013 08:07 AM (NcPjb)

136 133 By the way, Obama ate a dog. Has Newsweek posted the recipe yet? --- They gave up that schtick a while back. Fuckers wouldn't publish my recipe for spaghetti and Pete's balls.

Posted by: Zombie Jeffery Dahmer at May 29, 2013 08:08 AM (zA7Zp)

137 ...right after I snapped a pic of the two of us.

Posted by: EC at May 29, 2013 12:06 PM (GQ8sn)

You've been watching "When a Stranger Calls Back," haven't you?

Posted by: MWR, Proud Tea(rrorist) Party Assault Hobbit [/s][/u][/i][/b] at May 29, 2013 08:08 AM (4df7R)

138 Your daily reminder: This is a criminal regime.

Posted by: JohnKerryIsADoucheBag at May 29, 2013 08:08 AM (6sqK6)

139 I found nothing but broken dreams encrusted between Tina's pillows Um, that wasn't dreams.

Posted by: rickb223 at May 29, 2013 08:08 AM (lUXJH)

140 And rename it Crossbow Monthly.

Posted by: rickb223 at May 29, 2013 12:06 PM (lUXJH)

The Longbow Report.

Posted by: joncelli at May 29, 2013 08:08 AM (RD7QR)

141 *checks wallet*

I've got enough to buy Newsweek twenty two times over.

But first Tina will blow me!

Posted by: EC at May 29, 2013 11:42 AM (GQ8sn)

Oddly enough, Jim Backus said the same thing on a very special episode of Gilligan's Island.

Posted by: Mary Poppins' Practically Perfect Piercing at May 29, 2013 08:09 AM (zF6Iw)

142 Jane doh thanks for the reminder. Mark steyn!

Posted by: Elizabethe at May 29, 2013 08:09 AM (qPCAa)

143 WTF is with all this liberal bashing? Did you mean to click on Frum Forum or something?

Posted by: Burn the Witch at May 29, 2013 08:09 AM (NcPjb)

144 "Shut up and do it right or you get to scrub the bathroom with a toothbrush. Again."

Posted by: MWR

He gets a toothbrush? RINO.

Posted by: pep at May 29, 2013 12:05 PM (YXmuI)

That reminds of that Monty Python bit with Ken Shabby who cleaned public toilets. When asked if there was any promotion in the job he responded, Oh yeah gov, in 5 years I get a brush

Posted by: TheQuietMan at May 29, 2013 08:10 AM (1Jaio)

145 15 WTF is with all this liberal bashing? I know it must feel good to some of you, but if conservatives want to succede it's time for soul searching -- not mocking some scrunt like Tina Brown. We need more threads like the last one and more discussions like we had on this morning's Top Headline Comments thread. Know what you need, concern troll? To learn to successfully spell "succeed."

Posted by: BlueStateRebel at May 29, 2013 08:10 AM (7ObY1)

146 You've been watching "When a Stranger Calls Back," haven't you?

Posted by: MWR, Proud Tea(rrorist) Party Assault Hobbit at May 29, 2013 12:08 PM (4df7R)

"Ma'am, we've traced the call. It's coming from.....INSIDE YOUR HOME!"

Posted by: EC at May 29, 2013 08:10 AM (GQ8sn)

147 >>> And yet, not one conservative is smart enough to set up a liberal front company to buy ANY print or broadcast media. I think both Daily Caller and Newsmax (? - can't remember, it was a Bozell outfit) tried to bid at the time, but were rejected because they were right-leaning buyers.

Posted by: JohnE. at May 29, 2013 08:11 AM (nRTou)

148 129 WTF is with all this liberal bashing? I know it must feel good to some of you, but if conservatives want to succede it's time for soul searching -- not mocking some scrunt like Tina Brown.
Posted by: Ed Anger

If at first you don't succede, keep on suckin' till you do suck seed.

Posted by: Jerome Horwitz at May 29, 2013 08:11 AM (jfWE9)

149 who's the broad

Posted by: Jones in CO at May 29, 2013 08:11 AM (8sCoq)

150 First, until your name is Ace, we do what we like. Second, "Ridicule is manÂ’s most potent weapon." Further, "A good tactic is one your people enjoy." Third, the concern schtick? Yeah, a waste of your time. Posted by: weft cut-loop But mostly we do what we like.

Posted by: rickb223 at May 29, 2013 08:11 AM (lUXJH)

151 Someone's "concerned."

Posted by: Jane D'oh at May 29, 2013 08:12 AM (lVPtV)

152 I ridicule others so you don't have to.

Posted by: Manolo at May 29, 2013 08:12 AM (aO1W9)

153 Isn't Daily Beast that awesome independent outfit that Holder whined to yesterday about a "creeping sense" that he might have done something wrong when he endorsed baseless accusations that James Rosen was a criminal conspirator to espionage?

Posted by: LASue at May 29, 2013 08:13 AM (gjIQF)

154 In all seriousness, If the rightwing COULD purchase Newsweek, it might
not be a bad thing.

Our consortium needs an inscrutable name, or they'll never sell it to us.

Forward Using Concern and Knowledge for Youth Organization Universal.

Posted by: HeatherRadish™ needs a beer at May 29, 2013 08:13 AM (ZKzrr)

155 Heh...Drudge is all over Weiner...again.

Posted by: dananjcon at May 29, 2013 08:13 AM (jvd3N)

156 Isn't Daily Beast that awesome independent outfit that Holder whined to yesterday about a "creeping sense" that he might have done something wrong when he endorsed baseless accusations that James Rosen was a criminal conspirator to espionage?

Daily Beast is where Meggie Mac ~~writes~~ scribbles at.

Posted by: EC at May 29, 2013 08:13 AM (GQ8sn)

157 I knew it!
Note to self - hide mace under pillow.
Posted by: MWR, Proud Tea(rrorist) Party Assault Hobbit

I trust I'm not the only Moron who pictures MWR sleeping not with a spray can of mace under her pillow, but a full on Medieval mace with spikes and everything.

Posted by: mugiwara at May 29, 2013 08:13 AM (W7ffl)

158

For my Newsweek purchase bid, I would like to offer this 100% solid dogshit loaf, 12 ounces, fresh, with [fake] gold sprinkles.

Do I win? Do I? Do I?

Posted by: Sharkman at May 29, 2013 08:13 AM (03IDC)

159 I wouldn't bash a liberal. Throat chop, yes. Bash, no.

Posted by: Manolo at May 29, 2013 08:14 AM (aO1W9)

160

I'll have to call you back, Charlie. I've got a guy on the other line about some whitewalls.

Nice Major League reference.

Posted by: Count de Monet at May 29, 2013 08:14 AM (BAS5M)

161 @164: You waaaayyyy over-paid.

Posted by: Manolo at May 29, 2013 08:14 AM (aO1W9)

162 Forward Using Concern and Knowledge for Youth Organization Universal.

Posted by: HeatherRadishÂ™ needs a beer at May 29, 2013 12:13 PM (ZKzrr)

Moving Forward To Progress, Inc.

Posted by: MWR, Proud Tea(rrorist) Party Assault Hobbit [/s][/u][/i][/b] at May 29, 2013 08:14 AM (4df7R)

163 I trust I'm not the only Moron who pictures MWR sleeping not with a spray can of mace under her pillow, but a full on Medieval mace with spikes and everything.

Posted by: mugiwara at May 29, 2013 12:13 PM (W7ffl)

Of course. I assumed that was implied. *dignified sniff*

Posted by: MWR, Proud Tea(rrorist) Party Assault Hobbit [/s][/u][/i][/b] at May 29, 2013 08:15 AM (4df7R)

164 In other news, AoSHQ spokespersons deny the site is being paid to mention the Daily Beast multiple times each day.

Posted by: BurtTC at May 29, 2013 08:15 AM (TOk1P)

165 I just heard a hilarious bit on Glenn Beck's radio show about Chris Christie and Barky's beach date in Jersey yesterday, complete with The Fat Guy winning a bear for The Wee Won. I don't normally listen to radio unless driving or something major is happening (and then I listen to Rush), but this had me laughing in car, their description of Jake and The Fat man's date on beach, lipstick on Barky's collar, the adoring gaze of the governor looking at The Won, their hands in their pockets,and their hand-holding and walk on beach date. Good stuff that must make the WH insane. Love it.

Posted by: ChristyBlinky is thankfully not the Duchess of Alba at May 29, 2013 08:15 AM (baL2B)

166 I trust I'm not the only Moron who pictures MWR sleeping not with a spray can of mace under her pillow, but a full on Medieval mace with spikes and everything.

Matches her comforter too.

Posted by: EC at May 29, 2013 08:16 AM (GQ8sn)

167 If the rightwing COULD purchase Newsweek, it might not be a bad thing. All Ace has to do is have an alternate header for this site, call it "News d'Week" and, voila! You've got your Newsweek and someone else still holds the bag.

Posted by: t-bird at May 29, 2013 08:16 AM (FcR7P)

168 WTF is with all this liberal bashing? I know it must feel good to some of you, but if conservatives want to succede it's time for soul searching -- not mocking some scrunt like Tina Brown.

We need more threads like the last one and more discussions like we had on this morning's Top Headline Comments thread.

Posted by: Ed Anger at May 29, 2013 12:04 PM (tOkJB)

Let me get this straight: you're scolding the rest of us for making sport of Newsweek's hilarious decline? 'It's time for soul-searching'? Really? To be sure, soul-searching and navel-gazing and ruthless introspection and self-criticism all have their place...for losers. Winners, on the other hand, go at the enemy with a smile, knowing nothing gets under a bad guy's skin like scorn and ridicule. Derision is our friend.

Posted by: troyriser at May 29, 2013 08:16 AM (vtiE6)

169 Conservatives need to get their hands on Newsweek and simply run it like a real investigative magazine. Not overtly Conservative just run it fairly and let the chips and stories fall where they may. That will allow it to build a solid reputation for good reporting and then we can slowly shift towards a more conservative bent.

Posted by: southdakotaboy at May 29, 2013 08:16 AM (Baypg)

170 So explain to me why a group of conservative investors isn't looking to buy this magazine?

Whatever low opinion you have about the magazine, it's ubiquitous in waiting rooms across America. It's still a household name.

Seems like a no-brainer to me.

Posted by: McAdams at May 29, 2013 08:16 AM (z74ya)

171 I don't normally listen to radio unless driving or something major is happening (and then I listen to Rush), but this had me laughing in car, their description of Jake and The Fat man's date on beach, lipstick on Barky's collar, the adoring gaze of the governor looking at The Won, their hands in their pockets,and their hand-holding and walk on beach date.

So Christie the power bottom?

Posted by: EC at May 29, 2013 08:17 AM (GQ8sn)

172

Everyone Check Under Your Couch Cushions For Loose Change

Hey, look, I found $80 million!

Posted by: Penny Pritzker at May 29, 2013 12:07 PM (irlNU)

Piker!!

Posted by: Jon Corzine at May 29, 2013 08:17 AM (BAS5M)

173 Need a shell corporation name? Teleological Research Organization, Logistics Lobby.

Posted by: Brother Cavil, totally not NSA at May 29, 2013 08:17 AM (fMiHM)

174 @171: I wonder if Michelle knows he's got a thing for fat white guys? That might explain the "extended vacation" plans. I'm just sayin...

Posted by: Manolo at May 29, 2013 08:17 AM (aO1W9)

175 Forward Using Concern and Knowledge for Youth Organization Universal. ISWYDT.

Posted by: rickb223 at May 29, 2013 08:18 AM (lUXJH)

176 Need a shell corporation name?

Teleological Research Organization, Logistics Lobby.

Posted by: Brother Cavil, totally not NSA at May 29, 2013 12:17 PM (fMiHM)

No one's ever going to call it that.

Posted by: Agent Phil Coulson at May 29, 2013 08:18 AM (GQ8sn)

177 -__-

Shocked and weepy, that's me.

Posted by: MWR, Proud Tea(rrorist) Party Assault Hobbit at May 29, 2013 11:55 AM (4df7R)

---

I didn't realize you were asian

Posted by: Buzzsaw90 at May 29, 2013 08:18 AM (SO2Q8)

178

Know what you need, concern troll? To learn to successfully spell "succeed."

It is spelled like this: S A R C A S M

Posted by: Grey Fox at May 29, 2013 08:18 AM (NUjTM)

179 In OTHER other news, Tina Brown's surgery makes her look younger... but still ugly.

Posted by: BurtTC at May 29, 2013 08:19 AM (TOk1P)

180 They will not allow it to be sold to conservatives... just like before. The purchaser must be a fellow-traveler to get it on the cheap.... if conservatives want it, they'll have to overpay and that's not worth it.

Posted by: Yip at May 29, 2013 08:19 AM (/jHWN)

181 >So explain to me why a group of conservative investors isn't looking to buy this magazine? cuz no one reads magazines anymore

Posted by: Jones in CO at May 29, 2013 08:19 AM (8sCoq)

182 >>> So explain to me why a group of conservative investors isn't looking to buy this magazine? 1. They already killed off their print version 2. Last time they refused to allow a conservative bid.

Posted by: JohnE. at May 29, 2013 08:19 AM (nRTou)

183 Forward Using Concern and Knowledge for Youth Organization Universal.

Sustainability Committee for Open Accessible Multicultural Furtherance

Posted by: Waterhouse at May 29, 2013 08:20 AM (irlNU)

184

So explain to me why a group of conservative investors isn't looking to buy this magazine?

Maybe they are but aren't going to announce it to the world.

Posted by: Grey Fox at May 29, 2013 08:21 AM (NUjTM)

185 First, until your name is Ace, we do what we like. Why not? It worked great in 2012! Second, "Ridicule is manÂ’s most potent weapon." Jeebus! Everybody knows that only works for Democrats. Whenever conservatives do it they're relegated to whack-job status, particularly by their fellow party members. Please don't tell me you're too stupid to understand that! Further, "A good tactic is one your people enjoy." We all enjoyed reminding how Barry ate a dog. But compared to Romney's pet carrier the tactic worked like shit. So I'd say history proves you wrong on that count. Third, the concern schtick? Yeah, a waste of your time. Somebody better start caring more about winning elections more than winning razzing contests.

Posted by: Ed Anger at May 29, 2013 08:22 AM (tOkJB)

186

If conservatives bought it, conservatives would subscribe to it. If conservatives subscribe to it, conservatives would have it in their hands. If conservatives have it in their hands, they will roll it up tightly and thrust it into the solar plexus' of every liberal they see. Therefore, liberals should move quickly to buy Newsweek to keep this Weapon of Mass Media away from conservatives. Or else.

Posted by: Manolo at May 29, 2013 08:22 AM (aO1W9)

187 Here is a radical idea for Newsweek: become actual journalists like Sharyl Atkisson; realize the job of journalism is to expose government scandals to prevent tyranny from occurring - no matter which side has the scandals.

Wow - another obvious solution that hacks never seem to be able to find.

Posted by: [/i] An Observation at May 29, 2013 08:22 AM (ylhEn)

188 Those 10 membersÂ—including Congressional Native American Caucus cochairs Tom Cole and Betty McCollumÂ—announced Tuesday they sent letters earlier this month to Redskins owner Dan Snyder, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell, and FedEx Chairman and CEO Frederick Smith pushing for a change to the team's name.

... rename them to the Washington Felons or the Washington Prevaricators

Posted by: Daniel Boone at May 29, 2013 08:23 AM (e8kgV)

189 That's exactly what Snyder should do, offer to change it to the Washington Tyrants in honor of the bullying bullshit he's had to endure.

Posted by: lincolntf at May 29, 2013 08:24 AM (ZshNr)

190 @194: I guess they'll be going after red skin potatos next. Sigh....

Posted by: Manolo at May 29, 2013 08:24 AM (aO1W9)

191 The Washington Nancys

Posted by: Yip at May 29, 2013 08:25 AM (/jHWN)

192 194 Those 10 membersÂ—including Congressional Native American Caucus cochairs Tom Cole and Betty McCollumÂ—announced Tuesday they sent letters earlier this month to Redskins owner Dan Snyder, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell, and FedEx Chairman and CEO Frederick Smith pushing for a change to the team's name. ... rename them to the Washington Felons or the Washington Prevaricators --- Snyder promptly told them to go fuck themselves. I don't like him much, but I did agree with that position.

Posted by: Zombie Jeffery Dahmer at May 29, 2013 08:28 AM (zA7Zp)

193 Somebody better start caring more about winning elections more than winning razzing contests.

Posted by: Ed Anger at May 29, 2013 12:22 PM (tOkJB)

You tell 'em, champ. With your serious mien and weighty gravitas, I'm sure you're just the man the RNC is looking for to manage their next presidential campaign. No, seriously, I mean it: they hire fun happy creative guys just like you to write speeches and make campaign ads. You'll make a fortune even if we lose--which we will--and then you can hit the talking heads circuit and blame the loss on those darned radicals in the base.

Posted by: troyriser at May 29, 2013 08:29 AM (vtiE6)

194 Change the team name from "The Washington Redskins" to "The Redskins" - I seem to remember Bud Adams doing that with the Houston Oilers.

Posted by: [/i] An Observation at May 29, 2013 08:34 AM (ylhEn)

195

Those 10 membersÂ—including Congressional Native American Caucus cochairs Tom Cole and Betty McCollumÂ—announced Tuesday they sent letters earlier this month to Redskins owner Dan Snyder, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell, and FedEx Chairman and CEO Frederick Smith pushing for a change to the team's name.

... rename them to the Washington Felons or the Washington Prevaricators

A modest proposal: change the name (slightly) to the "Washington Reds." It's certainly appropriate whenever there's a Democrat Administration.

Posted by: Jay Guevara at May 29, 2013 08:48 AM (IDSI7)

196 I didn't find any coin, but I did find a french fry, three cheetos, and a couple of juju fruits. Gotta talk with the Missus anbout her house-cleaning.

Posted by: Exceptionally Mediocre at May 29, 2013 08:50 AM (ZKGJl)

197 I'll buy THAT for a dollar.

Posted by: Max Entropy at May 29, 2013 08:51 AM (IrqIo)

198 This is great news. As soon as Newsweek is sold Tina can devote all her time to destroying Beast. Sooner the better.

Posted by: Alan at May 29, 2013 09:13 AM (2Xz1E)

199 In the olden days I used to buy Newsweek at the grocery store and read it. I think they should publish it again on paper but give it away for free. That might get me to pick one up. Because I'm completely unaware of its existence on the web. It's a non-entity.

Posted by: Cornfusedyetagain at May 29, 2013 09:18 AM (8XYwJ)

200 I was cleaning up the house the other day & came across some old VHS movies including The Santa Clause and the Corey Haim classic "Watchers"........seems like a fair trade for Newsweek.

Posted by: land of sky blue water at May 29, 2013 09:21 AM (JoIcn)

201 "Focus. It's all about focus."

And the 'narrative'. Don't forget the almighty 'narrative.'

Posted by: Ted at May 29, 2013 09:58 AM (rLWJ8)

202 "1 You really should have photoshopped the title to Newsweak."

Newspeak?

Posted by: Ted at May 29, 2013 09:59 AM (rLWJ8)

203 If they went after the corrupt, criminal Obama administration hammer and tongs, they could turn that baby around in three months. Not gonna happen, though. So, farewell, Weak News.

Posted by: Somewhat Sorry To Offend You at May 29, 2013 10:36 AM (bAR0K)

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