Williams brings Fox spin to NPR, says passing a Democrats-only health bill is "literally what would be called a nuclear option"

Doing extra parttime work at NPR,Mr Williams do you have a tip on things to come that you are not telling???

I was listening to an NPR broadcast about healthcare reform about three weeks ago. The guests they brought to discuss to disguss the topic; one hack from the Cato institute, and another hack from the Cato institute. A very illuminating discussion ensued, of course.

If only the liberal NPR would put on two Ayn Rand institute "scholars", then they'd be Fair And Balanced.

Juan,

Who are your sources for this disinformation? Think hard...

I suggest it's time for pundits to do what reporters do: Openly keep a notebook or journal. When you hear something of interest, write down the statement or phrase, who said it, and where you heard it in the presences of the source. Later, you can refer back to your notes to see who fed you a line or a concept.

Over [a very brief period of] time you'll quickly discover which sources have been feeding you disinformation and which have had their facts straight. Sources who don't want you write something down obviously have problems.

Also, a reporter's notebook is very rarely subpoenaed. (See Judith Miller.)

If pundits behaved as though their editor were going to quiz them on their sources and verifying the information they'd be a much more thoughtful and less effective disinformation sources.

Hey Williams, when you get your head out of your bottom and smell the roses, you might find out the GOP has been obstructing since 7:51 PM PST Nov 4 2008. that is their strategy along with hurling accusations of naziism and sociallism ( communism ) Although veiled, it manifests itself in lunatics bringing weapons to presidential events. Who is the anarchist vs real americans.

As I said elsewhere, the true disgrace was when Williams said that passage of a HCR bill with only Democratic support (i.e. what most of us know as 'majority rule') would represent the bill being "shoved down our throats".

Those are the exact words he used. I kid you not.

Juan Williams is a disgrace, and the patsies at NPR are too cowardly to get rid of him. A self-respecting news organization should establish a "no consorting with FOX" policy. Precious little self-respect in journalism today.

"Nuclear Option" are the "NEW" buzz words by Republicans to "scare" Americans some more about the HealthCare Reform Bill. Americans should just tell these Republicans that 'the only thing to fear, is fear itself' not the HealthCare Reform Bill, LOL.

You know, someone should ask these Republicans will they (or Family Members not in Congress) sign up for ANY of the HealthCare (whatever) when passed. We bet "yes" will be their answer. If so, then Republicans are doing just like they did with the American Recovery & Reinvestment Act (Stimulus Bill) which ALL but three "opposed". Why? And why is MSM letting Republicans get away with this?

Republicans, if you (or Family Members not in Congress) are going to sign up for HealthCare (whatever) when passed, then why are you "scaring" GrandMa & GrandPa? Please explain. Hmmm, LOL.

Since when is a simple majority "ramming something through"? 51 votes wins in the Senate. Period.

This was a complete crock. Williams claims that passing with 51 votes means the bill loses its moral authority? He has to be joking??

Here's the link to the segment on NPR:
http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=112134916

"literally" really???

"Literally?"

"You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means."