Hi, I will confess this is rather a drive-by because I came upon this site by pure accident and will probably never find my way back....
Having said that, while they are not reporters exactly, do the names Armstrong Williams and Maggie Gallagher not ring a bell? Sheeesh.
Well, then Keith needs to state those names. I respect you more than Keith because you back up your argument. I know It was only a nine minute commentary, but when outrageous or inflammatory comments are made, the reporter/commentator needs to back it up with facts. I don't care who is doing it--left, right, or mushy middle. The lack of facts in the commentary is bad enough; his vitriol is unprofessional. It is FALLACY to make make an argument based on conclusions and emotion without facts (and a manipulative trick at that). REASONING 101.
The two people you mentioned were indeed mistakes, and there should have been full disclosure. Apart from that, I have no problem with any administration hiring people who have a passion about a certian issue to champion it. Who else would you want as an advocate for your favorite issues? Just disclose it.
Anyway, what does buying off reporters/writers with respect to "No Child Left Behind" and the National Fatherhood Initiative have to do with 9-11? It was irresponsible for Keith to give the impression that the Bush administration is buying off reporters/writers with respect to 9-11/WOT. It was framed it that way in his commentary--you know it, I know it, we all know it.
Sheesh! (Oops, there's that emotion again.)