That would be like blaming Bush for every bad thing that happens.
Oh wait. They already do that.
Not even close.
Day 7 (Sunday) Updates from mediabistro.com:
1:36 AM FNCers Kidnapped In Gaza: Centanni's Family Tapes Televised PleaFox News Channel's efforts to secure the release of its two kidnapped employees are increasingly taking to the airwaves. The kidnapping was mentioned eight times on Saturday.
On Studio B, correspondent Amy Kellogg added this at the end of her report: "Fox News was one of the only western television networks to retain a continuous presence in Gaza covering events there on a daily basis even when the headline-grabbing war in Lebanon was raging on."
Then on The Big Story, the cable net aired this appeal from Steve Centanni's family:
"Our brother Steve Centanni was kidnapped August 14th, last Monday. I would like his captors to know that Steve is an honorable man who always tries to do what is right. Steve has strong respect for the Palestinian people and their culture. Steve was in gaza with Olaf Wiig to report the truth. He is far more valuable to the Palestinian people free as a journalist than as a captive. We love Steve very much and now his health, his safety, and his life is your responsibility. Please contact our family, let us know that he is alive and unharmed."
Julie Banderas said the plea was airing on international television tonight. It also aired on FNC during the 7 and 8pm hours...
1:32 AM FNCers Kidnapped In Gaza: "We Feel Sure That You're Going To Be OK," Sister Says
FOXNews.com has published the statements by Steve Centanni's family. Sister Gina Centanni said, in part:
"To Steve, we want to say that we love you and that we're thinking about you every minute of every day. We're feeling lots of emotions right now but the one thing we're not feeling is despair. You are a man of courage, compassion, integrity and hope. We've taken comfort in the absolute knowledge that if anybody can hang in there in a situation like this, you can. We feel sure that you're going to be OK. See you soon."
I hesitated to post an update today because there is, well, nothing to ping about. But I guess that is news in itself.
Seven days, and nothing.
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