RESPOND TO DASHCLE AND CBS FOR OUTRAGEOUS SEGMENT THIS MORNING

http://www.cbsnews.com/sections/earlyshow/main500202.shtml ^ | 3-21-2003 | Cordova Belle

[Cordova Belle]

Did anyone see CBS's "The Early Show" this morning (about 8:15 a.m. CST) when to my horror Harry Smith interviewed Tom Dashcle and asked him:

Smith: (words to the effect) "Senator Dashcle, what is your response to people who have criticized you for what you said about President Bush and the war on Iraq?"

Dashcle: mumbles something about how his opponents want to squelch his right of free speech and then says: "It's time to put that behind us and MOVE ON." !!!!!

Did anyone else see this? Were you as disgusted and outraged as I was?

Harry Smith is just as culpable as Dashcle for this deceptive and insipid interview.

The correct question to ask would have been, "Senator Dashcle, in light of your criticism of President Bush, blaming him for the war in Iraq, would you like to clarify or amend your previous comments?"

Instead, Harry Smith blames the heat Dashcle's taken on the people who disagree with him, accusing his opponents of trying to stifle Dashcle's right of free speech!

MORE enraging is Dashcle's statement, "Time to put it behind us and move on."

Please send your comments to:

earlyshow@cbs.com

AND TO

http://daschle.senate.gov/

[Cordova Belle]

PLEASE, LET'S NOT LET THEM GET BY WITH THIS TRIPE!

[Semper Paratus]

Bill Kristol this morning said that Dasshole is retreating faster the Iraqi military.

[new cruelty]

he is truly a sick man

[Clintons Are White Trash]

Tell him he might want to try that line with Trent Lott....

[MissEdie]

Where's that spineless wussyboy's email address? Hey Ho - Dasshole's GOT TO GO!!!

[elephant]

Hey He, I do agree! ;)

[JohnHuang2]

Bill Kristol this morning said that Dasshole is retreating faster the Iraqi military.

hehehehe

[Monster Zero]

Harry Smith was a goober back in his prime. He's as over as Paula Zahn.

[twigs]

The montra from the DNC has been to put pit bulls like Daschle out front to trash America, whether it be the president, the war or the Republicans--take your pick. Then when anyone responds at all, they say "this is not the time to be partisan." I've been hearing this same line over and over again on TV and radio, from rapid Dems and from those I considered moderate. This is obviously a centralized plan of attack. You're right; it is truly disgusting.

[ChadGore]

[Callahan]

We should celebrate every time this idiot makes some pathetic focus-grouped attack against Bush. He is digging the Democratic parties' grave.

[ghost of nixon]

sounds like Daschle is feeling the heat and is starting to crack...

[Tuscaloosa Goldfinch]

Well, he's obviously hearing from SOMEBODY about his comments. Why did he feel the need to show up on at least 3 morning shows, (Fox, NBC and CBS)? (He must REALLY be in hot water for him to face FOX!!!!!!)

[Callahan]

That's my all time favorite pic of the short one. He just looks so darn dejected.

[Semper Paratus]

He is digging the Democratic parties' grave.

Democrats will understand what Shock and Awe is during the 2004 elections.

[Puppage]

Dasshole is retreating faster the Iraqi military.

And, Dasshole is a lot less honorable, too.

[governsleastgovernsbest]

Katie Couric and The Today Show had Daschle on, and did their best to help him rehabilitate himself. Here's the thread that describes Katie and Tiny Tom's love-in, with lots of pungent posts!

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/870949/posts

[Keith]

I just hope John Thune has lots of footage of Daschole's reckless statements for the campaign in Nov of 04.

[kassie]

I heard him say that, had to laugh out loud!

[Cyber Liberty]

Bill Kristol this morning said that Dasshole is retreating faster the Iraqi military.

With less effect, I might add....