Posted on 01/21/2011 7:56:37 AM PST by kristinn
Though it is embarrassing to admit this in public, I can no longer hide the truth. I have a Sarah Palin problem.
I have written about her in 42 columns since Sen. John McCain picked her as his presidential running mate in 2008. I've mentioned her in dozens more blog posts, Web chats, and TV and radio appearances. I feel powerless to control my obsession, even though it cheapens and demeans me.
But today is the first day of the rest of my life. And so, I hereby pledge that, beginning on Feb 1, 2011, I will not mention Sarah Palin - in print, online or on television - for one month. Furthermore, I call on others in the news media to join me in this pledge of a Palin-free February. With enough support, I believe we may even be able to extend the moratorium beyond one month, but we are up against a powerful compulsion, and we must take this struggle day by day.
SNIP
And so I pledge to you: Sarah Palin's name will not cross my lips - or my keyboard - for the entire month of February. Who's with me?
Dana Milbank is an op-ed columnist for The Washington Post and the author of "Tears of a Clown: Glenn Beck and the Tea Bagging of America."
Note by Kristinn: The WaPo has a poll accompanying the article: "Post columnist Dana Milbank has pledged not to write anything about Sarah Palin for one month. Would you pledge not read or watch coverage of Palin for one month?" Yes; no; I'll try"
(Excerpt) Read more at washingtonpost.com ...
I think someone realized how unprofessional it was—even for The Post.
What poll? Gotta link
They yanked the poll.
Not getting the desired results?
Nope. It was going well for them. 70 percent said ‘yes’ they would join the boycott.
That would leave about 20 pages of missing reporting ,,, can they really afford that ???
Don't forget about the diet drink to go with that meal.
“I think it’s all backfiring on us. She is even MORE popular now”
is what Dana is really saying.
OH PLEASE LET THIS BE TRUE, I’M SO SICK OF ALL THIS ARTICLES, THE LEFT IS FREAKIN’ CRAZY INSANE, I’M TALKING CERTIFIABLE ...
Exactly.
You would think that journalists would be required to at least understand the concept of "bias".
What better indication of bias could there be than an open admission that one has decided ahead of time who will be mentioned and who will not be mentioned, apart from the content of any reports or the newsworthiness of any development?
It appears to be truly a fact that liberals know no shame.
Funny, if it wasn’t for FR I wouldn’t even know who Dana Milbank was.
... as a 3 dollar bill.
Notice that he waits until February 1 to start the embargo.
February is the shortest month of the year - coincidence - I think not!
I’m happy to report that prior to this thread I hadn’t heard of this Milbank person. I suppose I am in my 48th year of a 48 year moratorium without even knowing it. I wonder what other successes I’ve achieved without my conscionsness of them?
Thanks...
My how very Stalinesque of the gentleman(SARCASM ALERT)to decide to make Sarah Palin a un-person just like their idol old Uncle Joe hisself.
Dear Dana, please go f@ck yourself. Thank you.
“Funny, if it wasn’t for FR I wouldn’t even know who Dana Milbank was.”
Isn’t that the truth!!
JC
>> Article: “...and the Tea Bagging of America.”
No doubt a criticism of DADT repeal.
Do you think they may have gotten more "NO" answers than they wanted?
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