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Philadelphia Inquirer journalists walk out over ‘Buildings Matter, Too’ headline
NY Post ^ | June 04 2020 | Lee Brown

Posted on 06/04/2020 12:36:36 PM PDT by knighthawk

Journalists at The Philadelphia Inquirer staged a partial walkout Thursday in outrage at a headline over the George Floyd protests that twisted the name of the group Black Lives Matter to read, “Buildings Matter, Too.”

“On June 4, we’re calling in sick and tired,” stated a letter signed by at least 44 “Journalists of Color of The Philadelphia Inquirer.”

“Sick and tired of pretending things are OK,” added the letter, tweeted by many of those stating they were staying home in protest. “The carelessness of our leadership makes it harder to do our jobs, and at worst puts our lives at risk.”

(Excerpt) Read more at nypost.com ...


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KEYWORDS: buildingsmatter; inquirer; philadelphia
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1 posted on 06/04/2020 12:36:36 PM PDT by knighthawk
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To: knighthawk

And as soon as the retards walked out, the credibility of that newspaper increase tenfold.


2 posted on 06/04/2020 12:38:35 PM PDT by Pox (Eff You China. Buy American!)
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To: knighthawk

Screw you. Fire them!!! Hire someone else.


3 posted on 06/04/2020 12:39:14 PM PDT by MeneMeneTekelUpharsin (Freedom is the freedom to discipline yourself so others don't have to do it for you.)
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To: knighthawk

I think the police should also call in sick and tired.


4 posted on 06/04/2020 12:40:26 PM PDT by kara37
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To: knighthawk

There are so many journalists out of work. So much media has shut down. Journalists walking the street, looking for work.

These people should join that crowd and the Inquirer should find new people to warm their seats.


5 posted on 06/04/2020 12:40:57 PM PDT by ClearCase_guy (If White Privilege is real, why did Elizabeth Warren lie about being an Indian?)
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To: knighthawk

“Buildings Matter, Too.”

LOLOLOLOLOLOL!!


6 posted on 06/04/2020 12:40:59 PM PDT by BBQToadRibs
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To: knighthawk

Fire them for not supporting free speech.

There are plenty of other journalists out there who’s like the work right now.


7 posted on 06/04/2020 12:41:00 PM PDT by Skywise
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“Sick and tired of pretending things are OK,”

I'm glad they're finally admitting they have a problem. They should seek professional help immediately.

8 posted on 06/04/2020 12:44:45 PM PDT by ThunderSleeps
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To: knighthawk

Fire them.


9 posted on 06/04/2020 12:47:15 PM PDT by bgill (Idiots. CDC site doesn't recommend wearing a mask to protect from COVID-19)
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To: knighthawk

Tolerant liberal journalists at it again. Stomp those feet and cry you brave SJWs! lol


10 posted on 06/04/2020 12:47:15 PM PDT by stuck_in_new_orleans
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To: knighthawk

Sick and tired of pretending things are OK. The carelessness of our leadership makes it harder to do our jobs, and at worst puts our lives at risk.

My sentiments, exactly.


11 posted on 06/04/2020 12:48:17 PM PDT by davius (You can roll manure in powdered sugar but that don't make it a jelly doughnut.)
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To: knighthawk

Fire their black asses. (like that is going to happen)


12 posted on 06/04/2020 12:48:19 PM PDT by ConservativeInPA ("War is peace. Freedom is slavery. Ignorance is strength." - George Orwell, 1984)
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13 posted on 06/04/2020 12:49:15 PM PDT by lightman (I am a binary Trinitarian. Deal with it!)
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To: knighthawk

OMG, where on Earth will we ever find other journalists to replace them?


14 posted on 06/04/2020 12:49:51 PM PDT by Huskrrrr
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To: knighthawk
The carelessness of our leadership makes it harder to do our jobs, and at worst puts our lives at risk

It would be less so if a bunch of thugs weren't using this as an excuse to destroy and steal private property. And why are so many employees of the Bureau of Land Management so heavily involved in all this?

15 posted on 06/04/2020 12:50:19 PM PDT by econjack
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To: knighthawk

“”””””””””stated a letter signed by at least 44 “Journalists of Color of The Philadelphia Inquirer.” “”””””””””””””

What color would that be? Are there different groups for different colors?


16 posted on 06/04/2020 12:51:13 PM PDT by shelterguy
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I thought this was Babylon Bee at first...unbelievable


17 posted on 06/04/2020 12:52:35 PM PDT by goodnesswins (Anyone tired of the Chinese Fire Drill (tm) yet???)
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To: knighthawk

I’m sure the Philly Inquirer, like any other dead and dying newspaper, has been looking for a way to thin the ranks.

Hellloooo...a great opportunity just presented itself!


18 posted on 06/04/2020 12:54:25 PM PDT by moovova
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To: knighthawk

I knew print media was in trouble when the National Enquirer had more reliable reporting than either the N.Y. Slimes or the Washington Compost.
NOt nearly as many made up stories.


19 posted on 06/04/2020 12:56:20 PM PDT by Joe Boucher ( Molon Labe' Baby, Molon Labe)
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To: knighthawk

The media keeps showing us just what they are.


20 posted on 06/04/2020 12:56:42 PM PDT by IC Ken (Stop making stupid people famous)
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