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Michelle Malkin is an uber-conservative columnist who's writings, much like her contemporary, Ann Coulter, rarely make any sense. I remember her take on hysterical Washington DC blogger Wonkette, where it sure seemed that Malkin not only didn't get the joke, she also missed the the fact that the story, about a DC congressman's intern blogging about her sexual whiles, had already been done to death.
The thought that Ms. Malkin has no sense of humor is wrong, she has a completely overdone sense of outrage that just overpowers it. She certainly doesn't do well with irony.
Of course, Ms. Malkin is attending a minorities in journalism conference, and she felt she must defend herself and her views. She created a quiz. She calls it the Malkin Media Diversity Test, to ask journalists their opinions. She thinks that she has diverse views, and that this quiz will show that the rest of the media is all liberally biased. The fact is, it shows she's a bigot. (She is Asian, normally I wouldn't point this out, because it is unimportant, but she does have a place at a journalism diversity conference )
Let it be known that she voted YES for each one of the following questions that I
will now answer:
1. I have never voted for a Democrat in my life.
No. I've voted for Democrats and some Libertarians, too. I even voted for Ann Richards for Governor over George W.
2. I think my taxes are too high.
Sort of. I'd like more money, really I would, but thanks to "hidden" taxes, like payroll withdrawals and having property taxes included in my rent, I don't notice it that much. I do want my tax dollars used more responsibly.
3. I supported Bill Clinton's impeachment.
No. Waste of money for a minor thing.
4. I voted for President Bush in 2000.
Yes. I thought he'd be more fiscally conservative than Gore. So much for that.
5. I am a gun owner.
No. My Dad does work in a gun shop, though. I'm neutral about gun ownership. I don't particularly want one, but I'm not going to stop you from legally obtaining one.
6. I support school voucher programs.
Maybe. I think current proposals don't take care of students that despite vouchers, can't economically transfer to a better school, and those poorer schools will never be able to catch up. There's not enough balance.
7. I oppose condom distribution in public schools.
No. I oppose the "abstinence only" approach to sex ed. You end up with stupid kids who get into trouble more often than informed kids who are able to make choices.
8. I oppose bilingual education.
No. I think there should be an emphasis on English programs to help kids succeed, but they'll lear faster starting in the language spoken in the home.
9. I oppose gay marriage.
No. Uhm...DUH. Gay marriage for everybody!
10. I want Social Security privatized.
I do, but I'm fearful that too many people won't understand their options and investment choices. It's no big deal. it won't be there when I'm 70 anyway.
11. I believe racial profiling at airports is common sense.
No. I think we'll end up missing terrorist recruited from other ethnicities, for one. i also think it's just fairer to question everything, and everyone. Sorry that this brings inconvenience to everyone.
12. I shop at Wal-Mart.
No. I hate their stores for many, many reasons, but mostly because their dirty.
13. I enjoy talk radio.
Yeah, I do, but I like listening to a diversity of talk, including NPR. I find most Republican shoes are getting increasingly stupid though (see the link at the bottom of this entry)
14. I am annoyed when news editors substitute the phrase "undocumented person" for "illegal alien."
Actually, yes. I also don't like "Pro Family advocate" for right-wing bigot.
15. I do not believe the phrase "a chink in the armor" is offensive.
Yes. I don't see "chink" in this reference as the racial slur you are trying to imply. It has another meaning.
16. I eat meat.
You betcha. Mmm Beef!
17. I believe O.J. Simpson was guilty.
Yes, but does it really matter anymore. it's been 10 years. Move on.
18. I cheered when I learned that Saddam Hussein had been captured.
I was with Miami Chris that morning, at a hotel. I think I said, "oh, that's interesting". Didn't change much in Iraq, did it? We already overthrew his government.
19. I cry when I hear "Proud to be an American" by Lee Greenwood.
No. Lord, I hate that song.
20. I don't believe the New York Times.
About what? I believe they have a good crossword puzzle. I believe they do a decent job. I don't regularly read their editorial content. Are you mad that they didn't syndicate your column, Ms. Malkin?
So there you are. Twenty questions that must mean I'm a total liberal! I must start raving and stop making sense now! Are there any trees to hug? i don't know how these questions prove I do, or do not have a diversity of thought, but I does show that I do have a wide range of opinions, doesn't it?
Geez what a heartless bitch.
Oh, yeah. Wonkette has another interestingstory about right-wing idiot Michael Savage. you might want to check the depraved things that "human rights" means to him!
The thought that Ms. Malkin has no sense of humor is wrong, she has a completely overdone sense of outrage that just overpowers it. She certainly doesn't do well with irony.
Of course, Ms. Malkin is attending a minorities in journalism conference, and she felt she must defend herself and her views. She created a quiz. She calls it the Malkin Media Diversity Test, to ask journalists their opinions. She thinks that she has diverse views, and that this quiz will show that the rest of the media is all liberally biased. The fact is, it shows she's a bigot. (She is Asian, normally I wouldn't point this out, because it is unimportant, but she does have a place at a journalism diversity conference )
Let it be known that she voted YES for each one of the following questions that I
will now answer:
1. I have never voted for a Democrat in my life.
No. I've voted for Democrats and some Libertarians, too. I even voted for Ann Richards for Governor over George W.
2. I think my taxes are too high.
Sort of. I'd like more money, really I would, but thanks to "hidden" taxes, like payroll withdrawals and having property taxes included in my rent, I don't notice it that much. I do want my tax dollars used more responsibly.
3. I supported Bill Clinton's impeachment.
No. Waste of money for a minor thing.
4. I voted for President Bush in 2000.
Yes. I thought he'd be more fiscally conservative than Gore. So much for that.
5. I am a gun owner.
No. My Dad does work in a gun shop, though. I'm neutral about gun ownership. I don't particularly want one, but I'm not going to stop you from legally obtaining one.
6. I support school voucher programs.
Maybe. I think current proposals don't take care of students that despite vouchers, can't economically transfer to a better school, and those poorer schools will never be able to catch up. There's not enough balance.
7. I oppose condom distribution in public schools.
No. I oppose the "abstinence only" approach to sex ed. You end up with stupid kids who get into trouble more often than informed kids who are able to make choices.
8. I oppose bilingual education.
No. I think there should be an emphasis on English programs to help kids succeed, but they'll lear faster starting in the language spoken in the home.
9. I oppose gay marriage.
No. Uhm...DUH. Gay marriage for everybody!
10. I want Social Security privatized.
I do, but I'm fearful that too many people won't understand their options and investment choices. It's no big deal. it won't be there when I'm 70 anyway.
11. I believe racial profiling at airports is common sense.
No. I think we'll end up missing terrorist recruited from other ethnicities, for one. i also think it's just fairer to question everything, and everyone. Sorry that this brings inconvenience to everyone.
12. I shop at Wal-Mart.
No. I hate their stores for many, many reasons, but mostly because their dirty.
13. I enjoy talk radio.
Yeah, I do, but I like listening to a diversity of talk, including NPR. I find most Republican shoes are getting increasingly stupid though (see the link at the bottom of this entry)
14. I am annoyed when news editors substitute the phrase "undocumented person" for "illegal alien."
Actually, yes. I also don't like "Pro Family advocate" for right-wing bigot.
15. I do not believe the phrase "a chink in the armor" is offensive.
Yes. I don't see "chink" in this reference as the racial slur you are trying to imply. It has another meaning.
16. I eat meat.
You betcha. Mmm Beef!
17. I believe O.J. Simpson was guilty.
Yes, but does it really matter anymore. it's been 10 years. Move on.
18. I cheered when I learned that Saddam Hussein had been captured.
I was with Miami Chris that morning, at a hotel. I think I said, "oh, that's interesting". Didn't change much in Iraq, did it? We already overthrew his government.
19. I cry when I hear "Proud to be an American" by Lee Greenwood.
No. Lord, I hate that song.
20. I don't believe the New York Times.
About what? I believe they have a good crossword puzzle. I believe they do a decent job. I don't regularly read their editorial content. Are you mad that they didn't syndicate your column, Ms. Malkin?
So there you are. Twenty questions that must mean I'm a total liberal! I must start raving and stop making sense now! Are there any trees to hug? i don't know how these questions prove I do, or do not have a diversity of thought, but I does show that I do have a wide range of opinions, doesn't it?
Geez what a heartless bitch.
Oh, yeah. Wonkette has another interestingstory about right-wing idiot Michael Savage. you might want to check the depraved things that "human rights" means to him!
