I just finished listening to John Kerry on "The Tom Joyner Show"

[CatWoman]

for all of you who are not familiar, Tom Joyner is the radio voice of most of the African American community.

I was very impressed with John, as was Tom Joyner's staff.

He gave a big belly laugh when Tom's staff lamented the thought of Clarence Thomas becoming the next chief justice :D

But what I didn't like was the way the interview started. Tom came out the gate asking why Kerry isn't fighting back against the Bush attack machine.

I know John is fighting back, and you know it, but what bothers me is that the uninformed American -- those who depend on cable for news -- fall prey to the "filter".

I watched that filter at work last night on Aaron Brown's show.

These people just make shit up, and all of their reporting tends to have a pro Bush slant.

Kerry has to find other ways of getting his messages out.

[Leilani]

1. What was Kerry s response to the question?

I think there may be a difference of opinion on fighting back.

Also, going on the offense first, will prevent needing to be on defense.

[CatWoman]

3. he responded that he IS fighting back

and that he wasn't going to let someone with five deferments define security for him.

[cthrumatrix]

6. good answer ....only if the media will cover this

[LTR]

2. Was he on this morning?

Bummer, I get Tom Joyner in this market. Joyner's pretty good. He appeals to a black audience, but he is the biggest name in black radio syndication, and he does a lot in the communities. And he's a leftie. Bill Clinton used to go on his show.

Good move on Kerry's part. Screw Imus. Nobody listens to that crabby bastard anyway.

[CatWoman]

4. Yes -- he was on from about 9:05 until 9:20 or so.

[southlandshari]

7. Tom Joyner is no "liberal" or "conservative"...

He is a thinking, objective person who (thank God) has a national forum for his thoughts and opinions. Just like the Congressional Black Caucus, Joyner is a voice in the wilderness these days. If only more of "White America" would tune in to him, and more of "Black America" would follow his outstanding advice and VOTE!!!

[seabeyond]

5. convince the nation, kerry is being, in disarrey, the party

is in panic, upset with kerry, discouraged. they are not happy with kerry. not man enough, doesnt fight enough

i have had it with media telling me how i feel without asking me.

screw em, i am gun ho about kerry it is the media i am disgusted with

telling me, how much i think bush is a man. come talk to me, i will tell you what kind of "man" i think bush is. have always seen him as. likeable my ass. bush is one i would stay away from or sneer at if sitting in a bar having a beer with him

[cheshire]

8. I'll bet Bush wasn't asked nor would he have the balls to do that. whaaaaa

[Cha]

9. You did a Great job of summarizing, Cat!

Here's a link to the show with Kerry and Tom Joyner..

http://www.tomjoyner.com/site.aspx/tjms/missed/index

[CatWoman]

10. Thanks, Zidzi

:hi:

[Tarheel_Dem]

11. hi Catwoman....

i heard the same interview this a.m. Have you noticed that Tavis Smiley's commentaries, of late, seem really anti-kerry? i think maybe sometimes he goes overboard not to appear biased, maybe? in his commentary, prior to going on a two week vacation, he posed the question, "what if black america stayed home on election day"? that was pretty much the last straw for me, i think i felt betrayed. because tavis knows full well, what the USSC may look like if we get another four years of (*).

maybe, i'm just being overly sensitive? :shrug:

[southlandshari]

12. I think Smiley is anti-bullshit

if anything. I am so, so, so impressed with the very few media reps (whether anchors, "reporters", or commentators) who will step up and call it like they see it, especially when it may mean criticism (or praise) of ALL candidates wherever it is merited.

If you listened to his segment on this morning's show, Tavis started out with a couple of tough (but fair) questions he would ask Kerry if given the chance. And he ended up with a dead-on summation of Bush that was hilarious AND scathing.

Follow the link and listen, everyone. This is good stuff too often dismissed by the mainstream.

[CatWoman]

13. sorry, I missed Tavis

but I'll keep this in mind.

I need to catch all of the broadcasts, and not keep flipping the dial.

:hi:

[southlandshari]

14. Tavis Smiley comments on Zidzi's link above

It's not too late to listen!

[CatWoman]

15. I will -- listening to Mike Malloy right now

[southlandshari]

16. I give up

Still can't believe there are only a handful of us at DU interested in what's on the TJMS. I would have thought if nothing else, any Democratic strategist worth their salt would be monitoring Tom and Tavis and would jump into a thread like this.

Oh well, I was still very happy to enjoy today's Tom Joyner show with a few kindred spirits! Have a good night, everyone...

[faithnotgreed]

17. i wanted very much to listen through the link given here but

i have a mac and so it tells me that my os cant work with this internet address

im disappointed because i know these guys are important voices