Posted on 09/16/2009 4:07:44 AM PDT by Dallas59
WASHINGTON (AFP) – ABC News has apologized after a high-profile news anchor reported on Twitter that US President Barack Obama called rapper Kanye West a "jackass" in an off-the-record conversation.
The exchange, provoked by West's conduct at the MTV Video Music Awards when he interrupted an acceptance speech by teen star Taylor Swift, occurred during a break between a series of interviews by Obama at the White House Monday.
The comment, from an off-the-record portion of an interview by US business channel CNBC, was tweeted to one million followers on the micro-blogging site by "Nightline" anchor Terry Moran. The tweet was later deleted.
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I have no problem with Obama making that remark. ‘jackass’ is not a profanity. Kanye did behave like a jackass. Maybe Obama’s remark will help Kanye to become more disciplined except that Kanye probably did it to enhance his career.
I don’t rememeber anyone apologizing after Bush called Clymer a Jackass
The White House (how long will this name last?) and ABC are secretly working on the cellular MIB memory eraser. Didn't work.
“ABC Sorry it Tweeted Obama’s ‘Jackass’ Comment”
Sometimes the state run media forgets its place.
Yep. It’s always a play.
Sure, go to your account page and hit the trash can icon next to the tweet. I think tweet deletion has always been a feature of Twitter.
Why is this considered off the record??? Unless someone clearly states something is off the record, it is not. The Obama Stream Media bends over backwards to cover for their president.
I’m a very occasional Twitter user, in fact I don’t think I’ve ever actually posted a tweet from my account.
Ya’ learn something new every day.
Obama only called Kanye West a jackass because he’s black. Obama is a racist.
Sure they are. Kanye “Sistah Soulja”, probably doesn’t care.
Note to ABC:
You can’t unring a bell.
“We’re fake sorry for the fake mistake.
You don’t publish Dear Leader’s thoughts unless Dear Leader secretly tells you to publish his thoughts. “
Correct.
Just Zero Hussein acting stupidly, again.
They are pitiful and not worthy to walk the grounds of our country that was fought for by so many patriots.
Apologies and beers for everyone!
So ABC is sorry it printed ‘unapproved’ news.
Sounds like them.
Hey, when you point a finger at someone and call them a name there’s at least three fingers pointing back at you.
I agree. It was the first thing I thought of when I read the initial story.
You are absolutely correct! It was all set up beforehand. He didn’t want to be seen saying “JACKASS”, so he let his shills do it for him, giving him a bit of insulation from the situation! Phucking commie bastards!
You’re right.
It’s a side show to distract from the important stuff.
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