The MRC's Brad Wilmouth alerted me to a slip of the tongue Wednesday night by ABC anchor Charles Gibson, who didn't catch and correct his error -- at least in the 6:30pm EDT feed of World News. In a brief item on the congressional resolution labeling a 1915 massacre of Armenians as "genocide," Gibson inadvertently said "Americans" instead:
Hard to believe, but there was a political fight in Washington today over something that happened 92 years ago. In 1915, as many as a million and a half Americans were killed by Ottoman Turks...
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Back in June a NewsBusters item, with video, recounted how ABC News producers confused ex-Washington, DC Mayor Marion Barry with the man suing a dry cleaner for $54 million over lost pants:
Do all balding black guys look the same to ABC News? As anchor Charles Gibson teased a Tuesday, June 12 World News story, about DC administrative law judge Roy Pearson's $54 million lawsuit against a Korean family's Washington, DC dry cleaning establishment over losing a pair of his pants, viewers saw video of what clearly appeared to be ex-DC Mayor Marion Barry. Gibson announced, over video of Barry in front of the DC courthouse, "Pant Suit: Ever lost anything at the dry cleaners? This man did, and claims he deserves $54 million dollars and he's not pulling your leg."Barry is now a member of the District's City Council, but he has been in some legal trouble of late over charges of driving under the influence, and thus has recently visited the local courthouse.
Gibson's brief report in full on the October 10 World News (6:30pm EDT feed as carried by Washington, DC's WJLA-TV):
Hard to believe, but there was a political fight in Washington today over something that happened 92 years ago. In 1915, as many as a million and a half Americans were killed by Ottoman Turks. Scholars call it genocide. A resolution in Congress right now wants the U.S., after all these years, to call it genocide. But today, the President, the Secretary of Defense and nine Secretaries of State, past and present, urged Congress to vote no on the resolution, arguing it would do great harm to U.S. relations with Turkey, a crucial U.S. ally and neighbor of Iraq. It is history colliding with today's foreign policy.
Reuters article on the resolution.
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I don't get it. Why is this
October 10, 2007 - 20:54 ET by HypocriteHaterI don't get it. Why is this an issue in our congress now? Don't they have more important things to discuss like censuring Rush Limbaugh? <sarc off>
Simple.
October 10, 2007 - 21:21 ET by dervishJust like the SCHIP dust-up, it puts the President in a no-win situation. He can either be painted as someone who doesn't care about genocide (or is willing to soft-pedal it to appease his "cronies"), or he can go along and piss off Turkey at an extremely delicate point in mid-East politics.
This Congress is like a three-year-old with a loaded pistol. They're freakin' dangerous.
But I gotta say that Gibson's faux pas strikes me as no big deal...
Not a no-win. . .
October 11, 2007 - 07:40 ET by WingletDriverThis move is so irrelevant and so infantile that a Bush veto will have zero impact.
Really, after terrorism, Iraq & immigration, where does this rate? If anything, this is a negative for Congress even wasting their time on it while not passing any legislation meaningful to their insane base. The anti-war crowd, teachers' unions, impeach Bush/Cheney folks, etc. don't care about this. Nor does the average voter.
That's the evil genius of it.
October 11, 2007 - 07:52 ET by dervishI don't know if Bush can veto a House resolution -- does it make sense to tell them they don't think what they say they think?
But it threatens the movement of personnel and equipment into Iraq (nothing that couldn't eventually be re-routed, granted), and it threatens to agitate Turkey toward us at a time when the northwest border of Iraq is already a tender subject. I think it's an anti-war move, that might actually make something happen, in the clothing of just another stupid resolution. (But I'd be happy to be wrong.)
Non binding resolutions dod
October 11, 2007 - 09:54 ET by Dan The Man 2Non binding resolutions dod not come before the President to sign into law. However waht kind of bill was this?
Nuke em til they glow then shoot em in the dark.
}}---> Ottoman condemnation
October 11, 2007 - 07:55 ET by Cool ArrowWill Congress also condemn the attacks on American ships that prompted Thomas Jefferson to launch a war against them?
Seems Congress was pretty much flaccid on that issue too.
~LYDSEXICS UNTIE!~
Freudian slip or sheer
October 10, 2007 - 21:09 ET by Trix RabbitFreudian slip or sheer stupidity? You be the judge.
Liberal: a power worshipper without power. George Orwell
Freudian slip or sheer stupidity?
October 10, 2007 - 21:12 ET by Free StinkerFreudian slip or sheer stupidity?
Oh! It's so hard to tell. Can we choose answer "C" - a combination of both?
Slow to act
October 10, 2007 - 21:45 ET by doug1950As we all know Congress is as slow as smoke off pee on a cold morning; perhaps they have just had this on the back burner all this time and are finally getting around to discussing it. It has probably been in committees and studies have been done, consensus taken, fact finding junkets were needed. It could have been accidently shoved into the illegal immigration paperwork and that was why it hasn't been dealt with. Give em a break for crying out loud.
Maybe.
October 10, 2007 - 21:53 ET by dervishBut I'm not much of a believer in political coincidences. Congress has another handful of Bush's short hairs on this one.
Exactly! This is one of the
October 11, 2007 - 08:22 ET by drillanwrExactly! This is one of the card up the sleeve tactics Harry Reid telegraphed.
Piss off Turkey ... Yeah, it does rub salty sand in the wounds of our already strained relationship with them ...
However, piss off Turkey, and they close their borders and 90% of our military supplies and equipment is completely cut off.
The democrats will be cocking the gun they have to the heads of our troops in Iraq if they continue with this and push it through. The republicans MUST get up on the floor, address this historical genocide as shameful, and then loudly point out everyone involved has pretty much met the maker and been judged on it to the fullest extent ... and then scream how this inane action will result in American deaths here in the 21st century ... those of our troops!!!
Charles Gibson = dumb as
October 10, 2007 - 23:29 ET by jdhawkCharles Gibson = dumb as hell
Meanwhile, the Turks were protected by our force of arms for over 50 years against the Soviet Union. Yet, when we asked them to return the favor and allow our troops to mass on their border to assualt the thug, Hussein, they refused.
This caused our CENTCOM commander and staff to have to completly rewrite the war plan, reroute of an Army corps headquarters and an infantry division, lengthening the successful conclusion of the first phase of the war by several weeks, and setting us up for a more costly and difficult war as the enemy transitioned from set piece battle to guerrilla war.
The Armenians were the "first" genocide of the 20th century. A Christen people in a sea of Muslims. The Armenians were discriminated on for centuries. At the turn of the 20th century, the so-called "Young Turks" sought to eliminate them as a people. They nearly succeeded slaughtering over 2 million people.
This is just one example of the way Muslims have treated and will treat "infidels" (infidels = non Muslims) if given enough power.
}}---> Ottoman Turks
October 11, 2007 - 00:52 ET by Cool ArrowI think my aunt tripped on an Ottoman once.
Not sure of its nationality, though. She may be included in the number Gibson quotes.
Hope this helps.
Hilarious.... you need
October 11, 2007 - 01:31 ET by maggieqpublicHilarious.... you need recognition for this one.
As Seen On Anchorman
October 11, 2007 - 04:22 ET by HeikiIf anyone here has ever had the (mis?)fortune of seeing the movie Anchorman they will be familiar with the trick that Will Farrel's co-anchor pulls on him by substituting words in the teleprompter. He may just read whatever is on the screen, including typos and probably didn't even register the slip, if that's what it was. It's called autopilot by some, or perhaps, asleep at the wheel.
}}---> Armenian
October 11, 2007 - 04:34 ET by Cool ArrowSo, to Gibson, an American is an Armenian is an Armani. Must be so, he saw it on the teleprompter.
Small wonder these buffoons don't often stray from script. Individual thought might occur.
Guess Katie didn't have the teleprompter in Iraq. Doesn't even know she's contradicting herself.
~LYDSEXICS UNTIE!~
Maybe he's lydsexic?
October 11, 2007 - 08:45 ET by pbanks7Maybe he's lydsexic?
Ignorance is bliss. It's easier to repeat a mindless slogan than to do some actual research.
}}---> Could be banks
October 11, 2007 - 08:49 ET by Cool ArrowI took off my clothes and spent the night in a warehouse once. Nothing exciting happened.
~LYDSEXICS UNTIE!~
LMAO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
October 11, 2007 - 08:50 ET by drillanwrLMAO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
}}---> I love it
October 11, 2007 - 07:01 ET by Cool ArrowSo can it be true GE has decided to drop the Albatross Network? I was just suggesting a garage sale and Drudge pops up with with one.
~LYDSEXICS UNTIE!~
I understand that 70-90% of our Iraq supplies go through Turkey
October 11, 2007 - 08:12 ET by RJIf so, that makes it obvious that this is another Democrat dirty trick, designed to disrupt our war effort. It's also a sophomoric attempt to make President Bush seem to be uncaring about the Armenian genocide.
"Harry Reid is a complete buffoon." -Lou Dobbs
Yep!
October 11, 2007 - 08:24 ET by drillanwrYep!
it's a brilliant two-fer
October 11, 2007 - 15:27 ET by TruthMongerit's a brilliant two-fer for the Dems:)
I suppose we should congratulate them - way to go!!! Nice one...
So glad we have that Democrat congress now...
thanks DNC! you are saving America!
A service of the new NB respect police
So. .92 years later,Congress ACTS !
October 11, 2007 - 08:28 ET by JayTeeWhat in the world is wrong with this Congress ? Some people in Montana will not understand this, along with 50 other states.
Someone take Pelosi out on a Date, and get her drunk....and get a designated Driver, because you may have to drink her good looking.
I guess they're trying to take AWAY the airspace we enjoy over Turkey. Are Dems obsessed with managing the war....for the Enemy ?
We didn't get Hitler until the END of the War......so it will be with Osama bin hiding. We had to take down the Army surrounding Hitler, then we got him.....History teaches.
If Osama came across the Mexican Border, the Dems would let him vote, give him a driver's license, Stop any phone taps, and let him "Lawyer up" for free.
What good is a Free Press, if it is a False Press ? David Foote GoE
You forgot in-state tuition!
October 11, 2007 - 09:30 ET by jdhawkYou forgot in-state tuition!
Now, hold on a minute
October 11, 2007 - 09:28 ET by Roger the ShrubberNow, hold on a minute here.
I thought a million and half American died in New Orleans because of Katrina. Are you telling me the Turks caused Katrina?!?!?!
I would boycott Turkey, but, aside from clove cigarettes, I have no idea what they export. Opium? Rugs?
Roger -
October 11, 2007 - 09:51 ET by drillanwrLike, duh-h-h! ... Where do you, like, think we, like, get our, like, Thanksgiving turkeys, like, from ... duh-h-h-h ... Besides, like, why do you, like, think the presidents have been, like, pardoning Turkey, like, every Thanksgiving ... This, like, only makes it, like, official ... like ...
Good one!
October 11, 2007 - 10:10 ET by Roger the ShrubberI tried to work in Thanksgiving somehow, but couldn't figure it out. Good work!
This is what we pay those
October 11, 2007 - 11:01 ET by misterbee241This is what we pay those clowns in DC to do? Dont we have a war to win? Illegal aliens to deport? A border fence to build?
I still say it's time for a clean sweep down fore and aft in both the House and the Senate. Get the whole bunch of bums out.
W in 2000
October 11, 2007 - 13:53 ET by LeonHere's what W had to say about this genocide in 2000.
The twentieth century was marred by wars of unimaginable brutality, mass murder and genocide. History records that the Armenians were the first people of the last century to have endured these cruelties. The Armenians were subjected to a genocidal campaign that defies comprehension and commands all decent people to remember and acknowledge the facts and lessons of an awful crime in a century of bloody crimes against humanity. If elected President, I would ensure that our nation properly recognizes the tragic suffering of the Armenian people.
So what has changed since then? Flip Flop?
Link
So, let's compare Congress
October 11, 2007 - 15:29 ET by Roger the ShrubberSo, let's compare Congress actually trying to pass legislation versus a politician pandering to a special-interest group? Mind you, it was a politician who said this while NOT president, before 9/11 when everything changed. how is this the same?
Please explain to all of us how the timing of this action has absolutely NOTHING to do with the quickly-stabilising situation in Iraq, Hater.
Tell me the positives of this action, Hater. Please, elucidate how this benefit our troops in Iraq, cutting off the route that carries over half our supplies and gas to our troops, and slaps the face of one of our biggest allies ni that region of the world. Please, Hater, enlighten us with your wisdom.
Roger, I'm just curious
October 12, 2007 - 07:03 ET by LeonRoger,
I'm just curious as to how events in 2007 somehow change the fundamental facts surrounding what happened 100 years ago.
So b/c now it's politically inconvenient to acknowledge so, we shouldn't call something genocide, that 7 years ago we called genocide?
Is that your non-answer
October 12, 2007 - 16:19 ET by Roger the ShrubberIs that your non-answer answer? You are curious? Try sticking a penny in a wall socket.
As for being "politically-inconvenient", the same thing was tried in 2000, but Clinton blocked it. Calling something individually is a not the same as the US Congress condemning a country, Sparky.
I still await your answer why this BARELY an issue issue suddenly appears on the table, when the Democrat(ic)s have NOTHING left to use to try to f*ck our chances in Iraq. Please, I ask you for the second time, answer why is now the time....
Roger, Leon seems to be on another time out, so I'd like to resp
October 12, 2007 - 16:30 ET by RJond. I know you've laid it out already, but I'm just so damned pi$$ed off, I just have to say it again.
Truth is, we ALL know (even Leon and the rest of the libs) that is a blatantly transparent effort to disrupt the mission in Iraq. The filthy, back-stabbing, traitorous Democrats know that 70% of the Iraq supplies flow through Turkey. They know exactly what they are doing.
The Turkish Ambassador has been recalled, showing that the ruse has at least partly worked.
Amazingly (or perhaps not) this serious event has received very little attention in the media.
Poor Hater is sitting in
October 12, 2007 - 16:39 ET by Roger the ShrubberPoor Hater is sitting in the corner again?
If you don't eat yer meat, you can't have any pudding. How can you have any pudding if you don't eat yer meat?
Hi there Roger - Leon got banned
October 12, 2007 - 16:42 ET by Dee BunkSo we'll have to wait for the next hater incarnation
Howdy do, Dee. Good to hear
October 12, 2007 - 19:46 ET by Roger the ShrubberHowdy do, Dee. Good to hear from you. What did Hater do this time to get himself perished?
Turkish Ambassador to US Recalled
October 11, 2007 - 14:07 ET by JayTeeNice move Congress......you now have had an IMPACT on the Iraq War....Turkey has recalled it's Ambassador.
Can't the Congress do anything to HELP Americans ? ?
What good is a Free Press, if it is a False Press ? David Foote GoE
JT... The answer is
October 11, 2007 - 14:25 ET by bigtimerJT...
The answer is NO.
They are doing exactly what their agenda is with the two fearless leaders in the House and Senate gladly helping to lead the way via their instructions....
Defeat!
Smells like treason to me.
Yeah, BT, but the Dems "support the troops"
October 11, 2007 - 14:29 ET by RJYou're right. This attempt to disrupt the supply line for our military IS treason.
Filthy bas*ards.....
I see the troll is trying to derail the thread again, BT
October 11, 2007 - 15:21 ET by RJNo answer to the Democrat's obvious attempt to disrupt the military supply line, while he tries to slavishly echo their attempt to embarass the President with the timing of their sophomoric tactic.
"Harry Reid is a complete buffoon." -Lou Dobbs
So W said it was genocide
October 11, 2007 - 15:07 ET by LeonSo W said it was genocide in 2000, but now since we are at war in Iraq, somehow it's no longer genocide in 2007?
I don't get it.
Is W a tresonous traitor too for his 2000 comments? (see my above post)
Everyone in this thread is ignoring the reality that our very own president called for this same resolution 7 years ago.
Leon...when you're NOT the president...
October 11, 2007 - 15:21 ET by JayTeeyou can say a lot of things...even running for President you can say things, like Hillary has said.....nobody pays any attention until you BECOME the president...THEN you have to sing a different Tune....
And Because Bush did NOT say what he used to say, we had an Embassador from Turkey, now, since Congress says it, we don't.
So Bush was flip floping, to OUR (that's Americans) advantage...Congress could learn a lot from Dumb ole' Bush.
Bush didn't want to BURN all that Gas flying around Turkish Air Space, it was a GREEN decision, a Global warming decision to save at the Gas pump........So at least you should be pissed at Congress about that...not Bush the Greeen president.
What good is a Free Press, if it is a False Press ? David Foote GoE
yes, why does this
October 11, 2007 - 15:29 ET by TruthMongeryes, why does this condemnation have to be done right now? It's a currently a very delicate situation
whattya think leon?
A service of the new NB respect police
Leon... Shite
October 11, 2007 - 15:28 ET by bigtimerLeon...
Shite happens.
WAR is one of them.
I know you can figure that out...I know you can figure the whole scenario out, so quit with the game playing here.
It was called 9/11...and your filthy side of the aisle in all forms have tried to make sure we are defeated, no matter the way they do it, I call it treason, including Pelosi and her intentional BS with this matter now.
Anyone with a brain can see right through the phony leftist rich bich...and all her ilk along with their agenda.