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Mon, 14 Jan 2008 02:17:27 +0000

[...] unknown wrote an interesting post today.Have a look for your self, Here’s an excerpt, read the full story at the blog… the level of issues analysis and thoughtful debate found on Brodkorb’s blog, Minnesota Democrats Exposed (10), he’d better count on negative politics working. Otherwise, he’d be out of a job.” Source: Star Tribune, January 10, 2008 … [...]

By: Scooter Fibby

Scooter Fibby — Sun, 13 Jan 2008 02:38:09 +0000

It’s the unswerving hypocrisy of hyping the minor flaws of Minnesota Democrats, while ignoring the larger issues of the day, that consistently amazing me.

MDE’s like the National Enquirer with an Internet bullhorn: disgusting, incredible, appeals to the simple, and facts are optional.

By: Free Cheese

Free Cheese — Fri, 11 Jan 2008 15:59:39 +0000

All I want is some free cheese!

By: Cash N Carey

Cash N Carey — Fri, 11 Jan 2008 01:40:58 +0000

The Star keeps recycling DFL talking points, their circulation keeps dropping and their advertising keeps sagging. Good thing there is welfare Tim. We wouldn’t want you to have to do some honest work for a living.

By: loris

loris — Thu, 10 Jan 2008 22:23:01 +0000

Who broke the Entenza scandal? Who broke the Ritchie scandal (and don’t kid yourself, what he did is absolutely scandalous)?

Wasn’t the Star Tribune. It was MDE.

By: Mark Peterson

Mark Peterson — Thu, 10 Jan 2008 21:08:54 +0000

Exactly

By: Elton

Elton — Thu, 10 Jan 2008 19:54:50 +0000

Mr. Peterson, how is MDE “negativity at it’s worst”? Is it because this blog points out the many failings of the DFL? Come on, you guys need to read this stuff so you can learn from your mistakes! If you try you to could move up in the world and become a Republican, I know it worked for me!

By: Stonewall Jackson

Stonewall Jackson — Thu, 10 Jan 2008 19:48:03 +0000

Peterson:

His name is spelled “O’Brien” not “O’Brain” as in something you don’t have half of.

By: Mark Peterson

Mark Peterson — Thu, 10 Jan 2008 19:25:26 +0000

Tim O’Brian is spot on. MDE is negativity at it’s worst. Most of you are just to dumb to understand O’Brian’s point. How’s that for negative??

By: loris

loris — Thu, 10 Jan 2008 18:46:29 +0000

So exposing what public officials do is negative politics. Is that the standard?

Because I think the Star Tribune, and every media organization, has a vested interest in doing that.

By: Tim O'Brien

Tim O'Brien — Thu, 10 Jan 2008 18:11:17 +0000

The issue isn’t negative politics. That has always been and will always be with us. To me, I found it funny that the proprietor of a blog called “Minnesota Democrats Exposed” would whine about negative politics. That’s all.

By: Michael B. Brodkorb

Michael B. Brodkorb — Thu, 10 Jan 2008 18:01:27 +0000

Tim: Thanks for visiting Minnesota Democrats Exposed again. Do you think Nick Coleman engages in negative politics?

Thanks again for leaving a comment, you’re always welcomed on Minnesota Democrats Exposed.

By: Pete

Pete — Thu, 10 Jan 2008 17:07:39 +0000

I guess the one bright spot is he didn’t deny that the DFL used negative campaign tactics. I just wish they wouldn’t complain about negative campaigning when they do so much of it themselves. But I guess that is just their nature.

By: Tim O'Brien

Tim O'Brien — Thu, 10 Jan 2008 16:53:05 +0000

Yes, I would.

By: kb

kb — Thu, 10 Jan 2008 16:31:40 +0000

So here’s a more serious question: Would Tim call the TNR piece on Ron Paul’s newsletters “negative politics”? Just wondering.

By: Newton

Newton — Thu, 10 Jan 2008 16:29:22 +0000

Now now people. The Star and Tribune folks were probably too busy lying about their circulation numbers, plageurizing from the NY Times, and stealing files from the Pioneer Press.

Lying and theft can be hard work.

By: Pat Shortridge

Pat Shortridge — Thu, 10 Jan 2008 16:17:28 +0000

Is this high praise from Tim “we never get any letters to the editor from conservatives” O’Brien? Tim “the Censor” O’Brien?

What a delicious irony to be called out for lacking analysis and thoughtful debate by a guy who works for the Strib. Does he read Nick Coleman or the editorial page of his paper?

I’ve seen more thoughtful analysis written in spray paint on the underside of bridges.

By: loris

loris — Thu, 10 Jan 2008 15:10:46 +0000

Is this Michael’s job? I don’t see a lot of ads on this site. Certainly not enough to sustain a guy with two kids.

He must work for Halliburton.

By: Dumbing it Down for the Left

Dumbing it Down for the Left — Thu, 10 Jan 2008 14:53:48 +0000

What an awesome marketing piece the Trib has given you.

Not an Emmy, but nonetheless. . .

Congrats!