[Jim Robinson]

"The story claimed President Bush got favorable treatment while in the Texas Air National Guard and rested its case on documents ultimately deemed unverifiable. Bloggers such as freerepublic.com and powerline.com were first to expose the shoddy journalism."

[Arrowhead1952]

I read in today's Austin Pravda that dan bla^THer is retiring here. His daughter Robin, is and evironmental activist here as well. What are we supposed to do???? Here is part of the Austin Pravda's story today.

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Rather will work on the Wednesday edition of "60 Minutes," although the future of that low-rated program is in doubt. He recently traveled to Houston, his old hometown, for a story on Eileen Collins, who will be the pilot for NASA's next shuttle mission.

Without nightly anchor duties, Rather will be able to spend more time in Austin than his usual two-week August fishing trip. And he plans to devote more time to his family.

Rather and his wife, Jean, have a house on Lake Travis and a condo downtown at the Nokonah. Their daughter Robin, who is active in environmental and political affairs, and her son Andy live in Austin. Son Danjack, an assistant district attorney, and his son Martin live in Manhattan.........

Asked if he would be willing to serve as Robin's campaign manager if she ever decides to run for Austin mayor, Rather laughed and replied: "I wouldn't do that because I'd be terrible at it. She'd have to drop out. But I don't know anything about that."

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Being a campaign manager isn't the only thing he is terrible at doing - Fake But Accurate News Reports for the past 25 years were terrible as well.

[martin_fierro]

While the news rose in prestige and influence, its popularity among average citizens began to decline in polls. Along the way were sown the seeds of a perceived bias and arrogance.

Bernie Goldberg was right on.

[NaughtiusMaximus]

MUCHO SCHADENFREUDE

[R. Scott]

Finally!

[BJClinton]

*applause*

The Washington comPost had a funny take on it here.

[doug from upland]

MIDI - IT'S BEEN SO NICE TO BE WITH YOU

It's been so nice to read the news
Each night I could spew my liberal views
But then I really messed up bad
I made conservatives really mad
I put in motion a lot of commotion...now I'm through

Mary Mapes had said...she would get the big story
And the Bush campaign would be dead
She had promised it's in the bag

So I believed in her...we would get him good
But then, that bad detour
That stupid woman is a worthless hag

It's been so nice to read the news
Each night I could spew my liberal views
But then I really messed up bad
I made conservatives really mad
I put in motion a lot of commotion...now I'm through

(musical break)

Man, I hate FR...they knew those docs were phony
Buckhead had become their new star
In my head, what's that frequency

I saw my life flash by...I was saying "courage"
But I had to cry
It felt like Tager had re-pummeled me

It's been so nice to read the news
Each night I could spew my liberal views
But then I really messed up bad
I made conservatives really mad
I put in motion a lot of commotion...now I'm through

It's been so nice to read the news
Each night I could spew my liberal views
But then I really messed up bad
I made conservatives really mad
I put in motion a lot of commotion...now I'm through

[woofie]

Yea Buckhead !

[doug from upland]

MIDI - IT'S BEEN SO NICE TO BE WITH YOU

It's been so nice to read the news
Each night I could spew my liberal views
But then I really messed up bad
I made conservatives really mad
I put in motion a lot of commotion...now I'm through

Mary Mapes had said...she would get the big story
And the Bush campaign would be dead
She had promised it's in the bag

So I believed in her...we would get him good
But then, that bad detour
That stupid woman is a worthless hag

It's been so nice to read the news
Each night I could spew my liberal views
But then I really messed up bad
I made conservatives really mad
I put in motion a lot of commotion...now I'm through

(musical break)

Man, I hate FR...they knew those docs were phony
Buckhead had become their new star
In my head, what's that frequency

I saw my life flash by...I was saying "courage"
But I had to cry
It felt like Tager had re-pummeled me

It's been so nice to read the news
Each night I could spew my liberal views
But then I really messed up bad
I made conservatives really mad
I put in motion a lot of commotion...now I'm through

It's been so nice to read the news
Each night I could spew my liberal views
But then I really messed up bad
I made conservatives really mad
I put in motion a lot of commotion...now I'm through

[visitor]

we began our MARCH FOR JUSTICE in '98 and we stayed true to your vision, thanks...rto

[sr4402]

It was a moment to take stock. Significant trends have swept America in a few short years: the rise of the political right, the proliferation of Internet use and a growing grass-roots challenge to information supplied by the mainstream media.

The Lamestream media failed to do so and continues to fail IMHO. Now the Lamestream media has thousands of 'fact checkers". It's demise is imminent.

[Grampa Dave]

[Grampa Dave]

[MeekOneGOP]

"The story claimed President Bush got favorable treatment while in the Texas Air National Guard and rested its case on documents ultimately deemed unverifiable. Bloggers such as freerepublic.com and powerline.com were first to expose the shoddy journalism."

[injin]

Dan Rather said one very true thing tonite , on his last broadcast as anchor : " 9/11 , you will remember this date
as long as you live"
He's right , I sure will.....

May all of us never forget .

[nutmeg]

"Bloggers such as freerepublic.com and powerline.com were first to expose the shoddy journalism."

Well, I guess we're all "bloggers" now. In any event, a great big THANK YOU to all at FR who contributed to Dan Blather's demise! That includes you both - JimRob and JohnRob. Thank you for everything you do for us at FR. :o)

nutmeg & zelig

[nutmeg]

ping!

Please FReepmail me if you want on or off my ‘miscellaneous’ ping list.

[68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub]

Rather, 73, is returning to full-time reporting for CBS’s “60 Minutes” broadcasts.

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/7137959/?GT1=6305

[Grampa Dave]

Excellent! A great night for Free Republic and Freedom from the BS from the MSM posing as news.

The link below provided by GeorgiaYankee is a great one minute summation of that famous night up to tonight re Rather.

http://hometown.aol.com/cfitva/RatherUnbelievable.wmv

[DollyCali]

Good thread bumpidy bump.

Thanks Jim. I watched the last broadcast. I actually watch next to NO TV & did not even know where to find him. I don't have cable & the last two times the TV was on for anything other than DVD movies was for Oscars (I know, I know) and the World Series.

i recall when he first took over for Walter.. Was a college student & liked his Preppy look. I was at the MID point politically. Had gone to the inauguration (big time worker) for LBJ.. but voted for Nixon.. I thought Cronkite was another dad. I didn't understand bias, lack of integrity.. in media or in education.

College did a lot of good for me but it also did a lot of harm. I am grateful to you & to FRee Republic for helping to put it all together..

I have enjoyed the contributions from all.. esp Dave's "funnies"...

Night all - fighting a thing of the flesh & need some more rest

[Matchett-PI]

bttt!