Posted on 02/18/2005 6:28:03 AM PST by kristinn
All FReepers and lurkers in good standing are invited to join the D.C. Chapter in our demonstration this evening. Details in the following press release:
DEMONSTRATION IN SUPPORT OF JEFF GANNON
&
THE FIRST AMENDMENT
WHEN: FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2005, 6 P.M. TO 8 P.M.
WHERE: THE SIDEWALK BY MONICA’S GATE,
AKA THE NORTHWEST VISITORS ENTRANCE
THE WHITE HOUSE, 1600 PENNSYLVANIA AVE., NW, WASHINGTON, D.C.
(Washington) The D.C. Chapter of Free Republic, an independent grassroots organization, will be holding a demonstration at the White House this evening in support of former Talon News White House Correspondent Jeff Gannon and the rights of other reporters to do their jobs without fear of being destroyed by the political establishment.
The group will also be bringing attention to several First Amendment-related issues pertaining to the current imbroglio. Among them are the unconstitutional efforts of Democratic congressmen to determine who is a reporter and efforts by the establishment media to shut out Internet-based news sites from having access to government press conferences.
Kristinn Taylor, Co-Leader of the D.C. Chapter of Free Republic, issued the following statement: “It is common knowledge that Jeff Gannon was singled out for personal destruction for the crime of asking a question of the President of the United States at a press conference that was insulting to Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton.
“The Clintonista slime machine, led by former Clinton White House Chief of Staff John Podesta’s Media Matters for America, went into high gear and made an example of Mr. Gannon to any reporter who might dare to challenge Sen. Clinton’s credibility in her anticipated 2008 presidential candidacy.
“What was done to Mr. Gannon was the Clinton impeachement era Ellen Romesch strategy played out for all concerned parties to see. The D.C. Chapter of Free Republic will be out demonstrating for the rights of Mr. Gannon and all other reporters to exercise their rights without fear of personal destruction.”
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Well, except that Katya's right. Do a quick internet search on "Jeff Gannon." I've seen the pictures and the websites. The guy is an ?ex? prostitute who markets himself as a US Marine. Why on earth would you want to support that?
But he's radioactive because of the sex websites and the naked pictures that are now also part of the story. I don't see why you would stick your neck out until he's explained the entire story. This is a Jerry Springer society - no one is going to remember the question that started all this, they're going to remember you sticking up for a guy with a creepy past.
Because he's a gay prostitute who asked a pretty question. Isn't that a good enough reason for a vigil?
Are you sure you guys wants to show support for Gannon/Guckert? He appears to have quite a checkered past.
Whatever. First, this guy created his own problems. Second, this has nothing to do with the First Amendment. No one in the government is denying him the right to speak. If he can't handle the heat from the MSM, then he shouldn't have publicized himself as a prostitute to begin with.
"Focus on the issue"
Bingo. Is it me or does it seem a lot of Freepers have attention deficit disorder?
They also told Drudge he did not belong. What gives the MSM those rights?
Who cares what they think or what they say? Who really cares who gets let into their club? And it isn't a "right," it's an opinion. And you know the old saying about opinions....
Cynic remove the black cloud following overhead.
Just got this as a PING, it may have bearing on this issue:
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1345924/posts
You do acknowledge if we found this sort of dirt on a MSM reporter, we'd do everything to take them down. This has nothing to do with anyone's first amendment rights.
Exactly. Once again, the Clintonista's have reared their ugly heads and shown that the politics of personal destruction is alive and well - within their ranks.
This personal attack on Jeff Gannon just sickens me.
There but for the grace of God go you or me!!!! And that is exactly the point. It could be anyone - anyone that the Clinton's decide they need to shut up and shut down. When it comes to their interests, the First Amendment does NOT apply.
I will be with you in spirit if not in body.
Eagles up, DC Chapter!!!!!
Oh darn, I wish we could join you. We've already paid for that Reagan dinner tonight at CPAC, so can't get out of it now. We'll be with you in spirit. Hope to see you sometime today or Saturday at CPAC!
Gov. Arnold did porn in his past. Did it count here? Your statement is wrong.
Jeff is a good guy. This the media trying to lynch someone because he writes for an conservative internet publication.
The media sings the praise of Ted Kennedy who is a creepy as you can get and further more is guilty while they slander a conservative with unsubstantiated rumors.
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