Posted on 11/01/2006 3:14:59 AM PST by johnny7
Introducing the lead story on Tuesday's World News about John Kerry's seeming insult of troops in Iraq -- or at the very least that Bush is stupid -- ABC anchor Charles Gibson characterized it as merely an “idle political remark” as he fretted the attention it got from alternative media outlets and how that crowded out other issues: “What happened today is an object lesson in how in this day and age, an idle political remark gets seized upon, becomes fodder for the talk shows, the blogs, and the politicians, and suddenly obscures discussion of all other issues.” Following the story by Jake Tapper, which included shots of NewsBusters (see NewsBusters item with video and screen capture), Gibson pressed George Stephanopoulos about presumed White House duplicity: "George, does anyone at the White House really think that Senator Kerry was in some way denigrating the intelligence of American troops?" Stephanopoulos assured him: "Not exactly, but they don't think it's their job to give John Kerry the benefit of the doubt.”
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Oh, but Trent Lott's remark to Strom Thurmond was considered so outrageous he had to resign.
I hate the media.
FR's Oblomov: Gibson Merely an 'Idle Political Hack'
How much time did that demonrat/socialist sympathizer spend on IMs from Foley? Ef 'em all in the MSM...
They sure jumped on George Allens ass when he slipped out the Macaca thing.
And this is a new development, huh? Brand new? Didn't happen in, say, the '80s. Anyone remember Pres Reagan saying "Facts are stupid things". He obviously misspoke, and corrected himself right away. How long was the media harping on that one?
Maccaca comes to mind.
And wasn't Clinton getting some piece while keeping Arafat outside, cooling his heels? 8-)
My ex has that... and she says Kerry purposely insulted the troops.
Did ABC's Gibson have that same lement when the frenzy began over Trent Lott's idle remark?
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And those with military experience know that the first thing a good officer learns is to pay attention to and heed the advice of their senior enlisted personal, who have been around the block and know the score. Kerry reminds me of some officers I ran across in my 18 years in the navy who would not be able to wipe themselves unless an enlisted man showed him how.
Who is Charlie Gibson, and who gives a da**?!!!!!!!! what he has to say?!!!!
I remember Jimmy Carter used the same pronunciation, with no MSM commentary.
Gravitas gone bad. It stinks.
2001 Representative Ford supported the interests of the American Coalition for Ethanol 100 percent in 2001.
I dunno, Charlie, why don't we ask Trent Lott? Senator Lott, do you have any words on how Republicans are treated by the drive by media over "idle political remarks"?
Excellent point!! Republicans make off the cuff, idle political remarks, and they are crucified. Dems do it, and we should let it slide!!
Wasn't Allen's maccaca an idle remark? But the lamestream media could not let it go for weeks.
Once again, Jean Francois commits Hari-Kerry.
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