[WorkingClassFilth]

Drudge was hated to a foaming lather pitch after the Lewinsky story. I don't know if you've ever seen this [ http://web.archive.org/web/20020124205644/www.frontpagemag.com/archives/drudge/drudge.htm ] but you should read it. Every FReeper should read it. This is a transcript of Drudge addressing the National Press Club in Washington, D.C. Their arrogance and sneering is palpable in nearly every line as they try to slap him around. Drudge, however, hands them their flabby asses on a platter with trimmings. Read it - you'll howl. Shows what dolts and liars they all are too.

[Peach]

That's a great link!

Question to Drudge: How many sources do you require before posting an item?

MR. DRUDGE: Well, a little more than Bob Woodward's "Deep Throat" from time to time. (Laughter, scattered applause.)

[Peach]

From that terrific Drudge link:

Well, Matt, for our first question, let me ask you, how does it advance the cause of democracy and of social good to report unfounded allegations about individuals and the Neilsen ratings?



MR. DRUDGE: Well, that's a good question. I mean, I don't know specifically what you're referring to. You know, I have some—there's different levels of journalism; I'll concede that. One of my competitors is Salon Magazine Online, who I understand is the president's favorite website. And there's a reporter there, Jonathan Broder. He was fired for plagiarism from the Chicago Tribune. And I read that in the Weekly Standard.

But do I believe it? Because as much as I love the Weekly Standard, they have had to settle a big one with Deepak Chopra, if I recall. I heard that from CNN. But hold on. Didn't CNN didn't have the little problem with Richard Jewell? I think Tom Brokaw told me that, and then I think Tom Brokaw also had to settle with Richard Jewell.

I read that in the Wall Street Journal. But didn't the Wall Street Journal just lose a huge libel case down in Texas, a record libel, $200-million worth of jury? I tell you, it's creative enough for an in-depth piece in The New Republic. But I fear people would think it was made up. (Applause.)

[Enterprise]

I read it, and it is still relevant today! Drudge hasn't changed and neither have they. And they are still having their asses handed to them. Only there are a lot more people with scalpels out there now!

[festus]

Read that. Boy they didn't like him much did they ?

[Jet Jaguar]

Thanks for that link. I had heard some of that in audio, but never seen the whole thing in print.