That was no investigation. That was a whitewash. Paid for by CBS and conducted by their own staff. The conclusions in no way correlate to the findings which are conveniently hidden in footnotes and subtle phrases.
The facts show convincingly that the story (fable) was done as a hit piece (probably by the CBS News staff but that was not shown). The prime mover, Mary Mapes, has a five year hate going for the Bushes. She personally worked on this specific story for at least four years.
The investigators concluded there was evidence of bias or political motive. CRAP! There is more circumstantial evidence of bias and political motive than there was that Scott was involved in the disappearance of Lacy.
These "investigators should themselves be investigated. And by the feds, for assisting in the various crimimal acts committed by CBS in this whole mess.
Dan. Slink softly and quietly into the night.
Les. YOU TOO.
FCC. Shut the bastards down!
Pardon me.
concluded there was evidence of bias or political motive. SHOULD BE
concluded there was NO evidence of bias or political motive.
This is just the start of it. I think the four that were fired will sue for wrongful termination of employment. Even if they have no legal grounds they will be paid just to keep them quiet.
Anyone who has read or heard parts of the Thornburgh report will see that basically Rather tried to cover his @ss and let the others below him take the fall. He also used his influence to circumvent normal journalist reporting.
I therefore am suggesting that we coin a few new phrases in the aftermath of Rathergate.
1. The Dan Rather Syndrome
The Dan Rather Syndrome. A pervasive attitude in one's work environment where the boss often has his subordinates take the blame for any of his (or her) wrong doing so as to cover his own @ss.
For example:
"My boss has Dan Rather Syndrome. He let two of us take the hit for his screw up on those mutual funds."
2. danrathered.
dan-rath'-erred: verb 1. to be let go to cover the incompetent missteps taken by a superior. 2. using one's influence to overturn the will of a majority of people.
Example:
"My boss danrathered me. He let me take the fall for his blunder that cost us the Anderson account."
Let this be Dan Rather's legacy.
nikos