"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."
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To: Jim Robinson; MeekOneGOP; maeng; ValerieUSA; txflake; WinOne4TheGipper; DrewsDad; HiJinx; Gracey; ..
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.
30 posted on
03/09/2005 5:39:38 AM PST by
Arrowhead1952
(TV News and the MSM - - - ROTFLMAO)
To: Jim Robinson
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.
To: Jim Robinson
37 posted on
03/09/2005 6:17:49 AM PST by
NaughtiusMaximus
(Progressives are just liberals with an Earl Scheib paintjob.)
To: Jim Robinson
38 posted on
03/09/2005 6:19:58 AM PST by
R. Scott
(Humanity i love you because when you're hard up you pawn your Intelligence to buy a drink.)
To: Jim Robinson
*applause*
The Washington
comPost had a funny take on it
here.
43 posted on
03/09/2005 6:31:41 AM PST by
BJClinton
(just 'cause shooting fish in a barrel is easy doesn’t necessarily mean the fish should remain unshot)
To: Jim Robinson
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
44 posted on
03/09/2005 6:34:05 AM PST by
doug from upland
(Ray Charles --- a great musician and safer driver than Ted Kennedy)
To: Jim Robinson
45 posted on
03/09/2005 6:36:05 AM PST by
woofie
To: Jim Robinson
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
46 posted on
03/09/2005 6:37:15 AM PST by
doug from upland
(Ray Charles --- a great musician and safer driver than Ted Kennedy)
To: Jim Robinson
we began our MARCH FOR JUSTICE in '98 and we stayed true to your vision, thanks...rto
48 posted on
03/09/2005 6:41:03 AM PST by
visitor
(...and the dems wonder why they lost and will continue to lose, good riddance)
To: Jim Robinson
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.
51 posted on
03/09/2005 7:38:43 AM PST by
sr4402
To: Jim Robinson; MeekOneGOP
53 posted on
03/09/2005 7:49:53 AM PST by
Grampa Dave
(The MSM has been a WMD, Weapon of Mass Disinformation for the Rats for at least 4 decades.)
To: Jim Robinson
54 posted on
03/09/2005 7:50:56 AM PST by
Grampa Dave
(The MSM has been a WMD, Weapon of Mass Disinformation for the Rats for at least 4 decades.)
To: Jim Robinson; Arrowhead1952
"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."
60 posted on
03/09/2005 8:40:13 AM PST by
MeekOneGOP
(There is only one GOOD 'RAT: one that has been voted OUT of POWER !! Straight ticket GOP!)
To: Jim Robinson
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 .
69 posted on
03/09/2005 7:53:52 PM PST by
injin
(" until the fight is won....")
To: Jim Robinson; John Robinson; Buckhead; TankerKC; Howlin
"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
70 posted on
03/09/2005 7:59:32 PM PST by
nutmeg
(democRATs = The Party of NO)
To: StarFan; Dutchy; alisasny; BobFromNJ; BUNNY2003; Cacique; Clemenza; Coleus; cyborg; DKNY; ...
ping!
Please FReepmail me if you want on or off my miscellaneous ping list.
71 posted on
03/09/2005 8:02:01 PM PST by
nutmeg
(democRATs = The Party of NO)
To: All
73 posted on
03/09/2005 10:56:56 PM PST by
68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub
(The US Senate only has 99 legal Senators, and 1 illegal one. U.S. Constitution Amendment 14 Sec 3)
To: Jim Robinson
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
75 posted on
03/09/2005 11:05:33 PM PST by
Grampa Dave
(The MSM has been a WMD, Weapon of Mass Disinformation for the Rats for at least 4 decades.)
To: Jim Robinson
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
76 posted on
03/10/2005 12:01:51 AM PST by
DollyCali
(It's time to start thinking G-R-E-E-N .... in more ways than one !)
To: Jim Robinson
77 posted on
03/10/2005 2:08:11 AM PST by
Matchett-PI
(Macroevolution is the last of the great Mystery Religions of the 19th century.)
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