Comments on: WaPo Was Trying To Sell What…? [UPDATED]

By: graywolf

graywolf — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 02:33:54 +0000

I’m SHOCKED SHOCKED…
We all know how thoroughly corrupt the press is – lining up to give Obama a BJ.
This is just the logical next step.

By: jbjd

jbjd — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 17:11:25 +0000

Yes, but, it’s like when my special needs child does well on his report card. I am not surprised; but I am no less pleased. So, with the WaPo, I am not surprised; but I am no less disappointed.

By: jbjd

jbjd — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 15:37:14 +0000

The WaPo can do nothing to ‘fix’ this because it goes to the very nature of their existence. It’s like Presidential Press Secretary Robert Gibbs trying to rehabilitate his office after advising reporter Chip Reid during a press conference, he could have asked a question during BO’s town hall by sending in an email as a private citizen.

By: Mary Miller

Mary Miller — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 15:19:56 +0000

I think I have read enough of your comment to infuriate me. Just what gives you the right to call anyone a ‘right-wing loon’?
Sarah Palin has been honest and forthcoming since she was introduced on the national stage. Left wingers have made up so much trash about her, her children and her beliefs that I am sick over it. It is scary that all of us are exposed to this nonsense.
Please try, if it is possible for you, to keep to a relevant discussion-look at her record-not what others would have you believe. If this country had examined Obama’s record we would not be in this mess begging for our rights..watching a politician bankrupt our country, its morals and ideology in one swift shot. All the while calling Hillary and Bill Clinton racists-all the while bowing to the King of Saudi Arabia-and giving you hard earned money away to welfare ‘folks’ to buy votes when ACORN money is not enough.
You call Sarah Palin names? Get a life or learn to read.

By: HC123

HC123 — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 14:11:40 +0000

“As publisher it is my job to ensure that we adhere to standards that are consistent with our integrity as a news organization.”

Pandering and whoring are entirely consistent with the integrity of the WaPo. Not fit as a bin liner if you ask me.

By: creeper

creeper — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 14:01:50 +0000

I would guess the residents of Alaska are applauding her decision and looking forward to no further legal bills paid out of their pockets.

Perhaps you think she should have stayed and run up the charges further?

By: Texas Playwright

Texas Playwright — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 13:43:10 +0000

Oh my, I didn’t think ANYTHING could turn my stomach after the DNC, Media, corporate oligarchs, Wall Street, Dean, Pelosi, Brazile, Kerry, Kennedy, Reid, Axelrod, Favreau, ACORN, Caucus Fraud, Voter Fraud,and ignorant, hopium addled, uncaring voters destroyed our election process and our democracy last year. Bad enough that these above mentioned people of no moral compass are still around. WaPo selling out the Fourth Estate to this degree is horrendous.

I feel sick typing this. Shame on WaPo. Shame on anyone who would engage is such corruption. We the People, keep hollering for a return to decency in all areas and at all levels in this country.

By: candymarl

candymarl — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 13:10:47 +0000

This story sounds the final death knell for the only profession mentioned in the US Constitution. My goodness, have any of these people ever read the Constitution?

I don’t think they need classes on journalistsic ethics. They need intensive courses on their roles as laid out by the Founding Fathers.

I agree with those who say that if they hadn’t been caught they would have gone through with this travesty.

I won’t call them whores. I think it is an insult to whores. At least they’re honest about who and what they are.

By: CarolynKB

CarolynKB — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 12:44:12 +0000

So, in other words Katharine Weymouth was setting up another Washington whore house? How will it work? The Fourth Estate will offer itself up for a price to the Second Estate, to be payed for by the Third Estate? They F@#k each other and we commoners end up paying for it, Do I have that right?

By: tango

tango — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 12:34:24 +0000

Oh, you mean the news network that has the Top 10 rated newscasts/programs?? Oh, poor Sarah, what a disaster!

By: bayareavoter

bayareavoter — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 05:19:53 +0000

thank you, Mimi, you voice my exact sentiments!

By: Country First

Country First — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 04:59:19 +0000

Hear, hear…I agree 100%!

By: wbboei

wbboei — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 04:56:58 +0000

CROSS EXAMINATION OF THE OBAMA RE. CAIRO SPEECH
Q: You claim your speech made the Iranian people do it?
A: Yes !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Q: And by “it” you mean to demand democracy?
A: Yes.
Q: And to deplore election fraud?
A: Yes
Q: Did you happen to notice the election was rigged?
A: Yes.
Q: You saw the Iranian people take to the streets?
A: Yes
Q: All because of your Cairo speech?
Q: And then you saw them get beaten?
A: I do not have cable television.
Q: Surely you heard about the young protestor who was murdered?
A: I was busy entertaining the Chicago Bulls.
Q: Those protestors ask you to speak out for them did they not?
A: I do not recall.
Q: But you did not because it was an internal matter?
A: It was, and still is.
Q: Then you disagree with the allies who spoke out?
A: They are sovereign nations.
Q: So they are free to disregard your advice?
A: Of course.
Q: Then you must feel the same way about Israel?
A: . . . .
Objection: Your Honor, counsel is badgering the witness.
Court: Overruled. Proceed Counselor.
Q: Let the record show the witness refuses to answer the question.
Q: In fact you told them you saw no distinction between the protestors wanted as their leader and the brutal regime?
A: Correct. He was part of that regime.
Q: But he opposed that regime in this election did he not?
A: Yes.
Q: And the rebellion you now take credit for rallied round him?
A: They did not know him like I do.
Q: Then you have met him?
A: No, never.
Q: You have said that Iran has a right to develop nuclear power?
A: Yes.
Q: You know they have threatened to annihilate our ally Israel?
A: Of course.
Q: And you see no connection between the two?
A: I do. But I can talk sense into them.
Q: By them you mean the people who are killing their own citizens in the streets in plain view?
A: That is another thing I intend to speak to them about.
Q: Before or after you bow to the waist?
A: That is a venerated custom in the Arab world.
Q: It is contrary to the Constitution and American tradition.
A: We must repent for our sins and become citizens of the world. The old strictures are arcane.
Q: Jeff Immelt is CEO of General Electric is he not?
A: I barely know the man.
Q: Then he is not one of your eight economic advisors?
A: I will have to check with Axelrod.
Q. GE is a major beneficiary of you CAP and trade legislation?
A; I will need to check with Majority Leader Reid—he would know.
Q: GE wants to build nuclear plants all over the world?
A: I believe in clean energy.
Q: Do you consider toxic waste clean energy?
A: Well, there are some problems, but we will fix them.
Q: Fix? Interesting choice of words, coming from you.
A: You know what I mean.
Q. I am afraid I do. And so does this jury.
Q: Is GE doing business now with the Mullahs?
A: I have no idea.
Q: Really. If they were, that would be in violation of UN sanctions?
A: I do not know.
Q: They are your largest corporate benefactor yet you don’t know?
Q: Let me see if I understand your testimony: you made your Periclean speech in Cairo, it reached the ears of the politically repressed people in Iran, men, and women alike voted for the change you pontificate about incessantly, their dream was stolen through election fraud as you did in the primary, they took their objections to the street, they were cut down, chased down, hunted, hundreds were killed and thousands were imprisoned, they turned to you for help–you who encouraged them to rise up in support of freedom and democracy, whereupon you, bright shining you fell through your ass and supported the crass ambitions of big business over the plaintiff pleas of an oppressed people, and all the hope, change and I am the one you have been waiting for rhetoric you have been peddling was exposed for the mawkish tripe it has always been. When it counted you did worse than nothing. You supported the oppressors. And when you finally spoke out, the parade had long since passed by and big media ever obedient to your agenda dropped it coverage.

By: TexasMirth

TexasMirth — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 04:08:22 +0000

Washington Post publisher Katharine Weymouth said today she was canceling plans for an exclusive “salon” at her home where for as much as $250,000, the Post offered lobbyists and association executives off-the-record access to “those powerful few” — Obama administration officials, members of Congress, and even the paper’s own reporters and editors.

A couple of years ago, this story would have been shocking — but now, I am not in the least surprised.

By: lorac

lorac — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 20:03:43 +0000

I hear people saying that Sarah is polarizing, and they said the same thing about Hillary.

To say someone is polarizing is to suggest it is a quality about them. I don’t agree. I think it would be more accurate to say that PEOPLE have a polarized response TO them – love them or hate them. But I really think that says more about US than about them. I don’t think it’s a coincidence that they’re both women.