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CBS News Concludes It Was Misled on National Guard Memos, Network Officials Say
New York Times ^ | 9/20/04 | Jim Rutenberg

Posted on 09/19/2004 9:40:13 PM PDT by LibWhacker

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To: GATOR NAVY
Be sure that the sponsors of those shows know what you're doing and why. Otherwise, unless you're a Nielsen household, your not watching CBS won't have the slightest effect except to make you feel better (not that that's a bad thing).

Yeah, I realize that. I spent a good couple of hours today writing to everyone and their mother. There was a good contact list on a thread floating around here. I still have more writing to do though. I'm actually mad at CBS because I really enjoy their Monday night comedy lineup. Oh well. Gotta follow the conscious.

341 posted on 09/20/2004 12:02:09 AM PDT by Jenya (I'm a newbie here, but not to life. Don't even think of imposing your seniority on me.)
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To: Leroy S. Mort

Yea, and for all we know she could have been one of the skeptic's at CBS that was steamrolled by Rather, et.al.. We should wait and see what comes out.


342 posted on 09/20/2004 12:02:42 AM PDT by Swampmarine
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To: Savage Beast
Their defense is stupidity?

Can't be. They're the ones who have always accused Bush of that. If they admit that they are stupid, then what were they doing slaming Bush for that?

And beyond all that, the much bigger question is -- drum roll please -- WHO WANTS A DUMB*SS BRINGING THEM THE NEWS?

343 posted on 09/20/2004 12:02:43 AM PDT by Bonaparte (and guess who sighs his lullabies, to nights that never end...)
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To: ApplegateRanch

actually impeachable also goes to credibility or criminality, both may be applicable here:


1 a: to bring an accusation against b : to charge with a crime or misdemeanor; specifically : to charge (a public official) before a competent tribunal with misconduct in office
2 : to cast doubt on; especially : to challenge the credibility or validity of impeach the testimony of a witness 3
3 : to remove from office especially for misconduct


344 posted on 09/20/2004 12:05:12 AM PDT by rolling_stone
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To: BlurBlog
Mary Mapes and CBS may now find themselves the targets of an FBI investigation with serious national security and criminal implications.

And how long will it take before MM plays the victim card herself, one wonders? (Quick, it's in the liberal playbook somewhere, ... ;-)

345 posted on 09/20/2004 12:05:53 AM PDT by SteveH
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To: LibWhacker
It's despicable that anyone would use a deceased man, a good man, to perpetrate a crime. Sad for Mr. Killian's family, sad for his memory.

This gang that couldn't shoot straight are filthy, immoral pigs.

346 posted on 09/20/2004 12:10:04 AM PDT by Jenya (I'm a newbie here, but not to life. Don't even think of imposing your seniority on me.)
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To: Lijahsbubbe
it was mounting an intensive news investigation of where they came from.

Lijahsbubbe: What a crock! This Clinton-speak, Alice Through the Looking Glass, bizarro statement is too much.
__________________________________________________________________

Oh, but last week, Danny boy said CBS had "investigated thoroughly" and had special experts who verified the authenticity of these forged documents. And the CBS spokeswoman said they had utmost confidence in the "chain of custody" for these forged docs.

And now CBS is saying they're gonna find out where these memos came from even though they said they already investigated thoroughly and had utmost confidence in the "chain of custody." And those special experts who verified the authenticity of the memos? Well, actually, they didn't. In fact, two of these special experts said they did just the opposite. But CBS says they're lying. How can that be?

Hey, I'm a pretty confused guy. My head is spinnin. I think I better lie down for awhile. Maybe I need to see the doctor.

347 posted on 09/20/2004 12:10:11 AM PDT by Bonaparte (and guess who sighs his lullabies, to nights that never end...)
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To: Jenya
But but but Danny said he knew Killian's feeeeeeelings even though the guy's dead and Danny boy never even met him. Oh, wait, Danny talked to a crazy guy in Texas about Killian. I guess that means he knows the dead guy's thoughts -- I mean the thoughts the dead guy had before he was dead.

Oh, my head! It's spinning, spinning....

348 posted on 09/20/2004 12:12:22 AM PDT by Bonaparte (and guess who sighs his lullabies, to nights that never end...)
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To: woofie
"Gee Im so glad they are being careful so they dont get the story wrong"

Hahahahahhahaha yeah hahahaha me too hahahoo hoohoo heeehee... hey, I hope they don't toss me in the same rubber room as Burkett. You know, the crazy guy that channeled dead Killian's feelings to Danny boy? Yeah, that guy.

349 posted on 09/20/2004 12:20:56 AM PDT by Bonaparte (and guess who sighs his lullabies, to nights that never end...)
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To: Bonaparte
But but but Danny said he knew Killian's feeeeeeelings even though the guy's dead and Danny boy never even met him. Oh, wait, Danny talked to a crazy guy in Texas about Killian. I guess that means he knows the dead guy's thoughts -- I mean the thoughts the dead guy had before he was dead. Oh, my head! It's spinning, spinning....

Relax, step away from the computer. You've contracted severe lib-spin-itis. Listen to Rush for three hours, read articles by Charles Krauthammer, William Kristol, and Michael Reagan, and you'll be fine. ;)

Oh, don't forget, the 86 year old typist knew about Mr. Killian's "feelings" too.

That old 70s song, Feelings, just popped into my head.

Feelings, wo wo wo feeeeeelings, wo wo wo feeeeeelings, again in my heart. Anyone remember that one?

350 posted on 09/20/2004 12:23:24 AM PDT by Jenya (I'm a newbie here, but not to life. Don't even think of imposing your seniority on me.)
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To: Psycho_Bunny
There's a word for people like those at CBS: "Twits"

I got more words for them. Want to hear them? Ok, you twisted my arm.

    Liars

    Amateurs

    Phonies

    Snots

    POS's

    Incompetents

    Fools

    Weasels

    Laughing stocks

    Cheats


351 posted on 09/20/2004 12:25:14 AM PDT by Bonaparte (and guess who sighs his lullabies, to nights that never end...)
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To: Bonaparte
I got more words for them. Want to hear them? Ok, you twisted my arm.

You're kind. I've got a few words for them, but I don't want to get banned.

352 posted on 09/20/2004 12:27:20 AM PDT by Jenya (I'm a newbie here, but not to life. Don't even think of imposing your seniority on me.)
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To: piasa

It wasn't an accident that one of the speeches referred to a soldier at Walter Reed who was in horrible shape and said he was going to get rehabilitated and go back and join his buddies in Iraq.


353 posted on 09/20/2004 12:27:32 AM PDT by patriciaruth (They are all Mike Spanns)
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To: Bonaparte

At the end of the day…

And at 2:00 AM, it is the end of the day (you guys are ruining my life…I see an article, begin to read and then I’m hooked) but at the end of the day…a few things matter the most.

1. Whether or nor Rather stays, he’s a joke.
2. Ratings will be higher this week…most Americans love to watch a guy squirm
3. Heads will roll and any predictions are pure speculation at this point.
4. In spite of what we know, it’s going to be difficult to tie the DNC to the actual story. While this may be disappointing, it will clear this crap out of the way and the SwiftVets are going to be loud and clear again.

But more important than anything are the lessons I have learned watching, joining and then become an activist for this cause I truly believe in.

I was watching a FOX rerun this evening. There was a piece on polls…why the discrepancies, what to believe and what not to believe.

In part of the story, the reporter (I’m sorry I don’t remember his name) was commenting about the silliness of some questions such as “who would you like to have a beer with” or “who would you like to have over for dinner”.

As ridiculous as these questions are, I came up with a pretty quick answer. I would choose Buckhead. More than President Bush, over Danny boy (as much as it would be fun to watch him squirm), I would choose Buckhead.

He’s obviously a bright guy, but probably not the smartest guy around. No offense Buck, but given time, lot’s of folks would eventually see the problems with the memos.

I would choose him for his courage and conviction. He noticed a problem and whatever reservations he may have had about his safety and anonymity, the truth and getting it to the general public was more important.

It is that process- measuring personal risk against the need for the truth that once made great journalist. What wonderful lessons Dan Rather could learn from Buckhead.

I have three sons…two who will vote for the first time this election. If I had my choice of whom to introduce and influence them out of all parties involved…I choose Buck.

Congratulations Buckhead. I’m proud to be a part of a group of men and women such as you. We all are.

Goodnight all.


354 posted on 09/20/2004 12:28:13 AM PDT by schouston (Holy Katie, Matt, Al and Ann...Batman....Bush might win!)
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To: teletech
I got your "MISLED" right here SeeBS!

And I got another "MISLED" over here in case you need a spare, CBS! Yeah, come a little closer so you can get a good look at my "MISLED."

355 posted on 09/20/2004 12:30:19 AM PDT by Bonaparte (and guess who sighs his lullabies, to nights that never end...)
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To: GATOR NAVY
unless you're a Nielsen household

A year ago we got a call wanting to make us a Nielsen household. They were extremely upset when we turned them down.

They even called back, trying to convince us what an honor it was to work for them for free. Barf.

356 posted on 09/20/2004 12:33:38 AM PDT by patriciaruth (They are all Mike Spanns)
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To: Jewels1091
HOW ABOUT AN APOLOGY TO PRESIDENT BUSH??????

Oh, yes. They do owe the man their abject apology, don't they? They just smeared his reputation in front of 285,000,000 people, didn't they? You suppose they feel sorry they did that? Yeah, I know. Neither do I. I don't think George is gonna hold his breath waiting for their apology.

357 posted on 09/20/2004 12:34:46 AM PDT by Bonaparte (and guess who sighs his lullabies, to nights that never end...)
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To: Eastbound

"Righto, Danny. Just take a number over there by the donut tray. It'll be a couple of weeks or so before they call yours. So just kick back, get fat, and watch the pro's."


The pro's in PJs that is!! :)


358 posted on 09/20/2004 12:37:39 AM PDT by Private_Sector_Does_It_Better (The UN did such a great job with the Oil for Food program, let's let them run the whole country!)
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To: LibWhacker

Six words: Connie Chung On The Comeback Trail


359 posted on 09/20/2004 12:39:40 AM PDT by Swampmarine
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To: Bonaparte

This story has been useful.

I was at a table passing out Bush campaign goodies and some young fellow comes up and says he likes Bush and going to vote for him, but Cheney likes war too much.

So, I said, "Well, you know Dan Rather lies. I think the news media have lied about Cheney, too. (Light comes into the fellow's eyes) Cheney isn't like that at all, I told him.


360 posted on 09/20/2004 12:39:55 AM PDT by patriciaruth (They are all Mike Spanns)
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