NewsBusters Publisher Bozell to CNN: Zakaria Must Recuse Himself Immediately
The President’s secret meetings with Fareed Zakaria – the same reporter who openly used a CNN network broadcast to promote Obama in 2008 – show a clear and disturbing double standard at CNN.
For decades, the liberal media have repeatedly condemned conservatives in the media who communicated privately with Republican presidents. They furiously attacked George Will in 1980 when he advised candidate Ronald Reagan, and trounced on Roger Ailes when he sent President Bush a note about the new war on terror in the wake of September 11th. Neither of them was a reporter.
Zakaria is a reporter – or says so. To now claim that Zakaria’s covert meetings do not conflict with his journalistic integrity is not only inaccurate, it’s hypocritical by CNN’s standards. As such, Zakaria must recuse himself immediately from covering foreign policy that affects the United States. A refusal to extricate himself is in clear violation of CNN’s journalistic principles.
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A refusal to extricate
Submitted by Dave. on Mon, 05/16/2011 - 11:58am.
A refusal to extricate himself is in clear violation of CNN’s journalistic principles.
LOL - CNN actually has journalistic principles?
-Dave
Vote for the American in November
Do you need to ask the question, Dave?
Submitted by DumbCanuck on Mon, 05/16/2011 - 12:06pm.
QED!
"There... Are... Four... Lights!"
CNN?
Submitted by joeygreen58 on Mon, 05/16/2011 - 3:36pm.
I dind't realize CNN was still on the air? Really?
Candy Crowley is the ONLY
Submitted by amyshulk on Mon, 05/16/2011 - 3:50pm.
Candy Crowley is the ONLY show I'll watch on CNN. And that's mostly to see the meme of the day/week.
Ronald Reagan
Let him stay.
Submitted by almostacowboy on Mon, 05/16/2011 - 12:39pm.
Like the Wizard of Oz, now that he's exposed, his game is up. But, Fareed must have missed the concept. With his commentary, it was as if he was trying to hide behind a clear shower curtain.
Besides, every time I hear demands that some lefty be removed from their position (for other than legal reasons) it makes me think we're acting like "them".
CNN = ....
Submitted by GeneralAl on Mon, 05/16/2011 - 12:31pm.
CNN = Communist Nazi Network!
"Old Soldiers never die, they just fade away"!
CNN
Submitted by almostacowboy on Mon, 05/16/2011 - 12:39pm.
Clearly Not Neutral
CNN =
Submitted by DontFeedTheTrolls on Mon, 05/16/2011 - 12:50pm.
Clearly Nuanced News
Leftist
Submitted by bmac32 on Mon, 05/16/2011 - 12:42pm.
Why not, just like 95% on the left. They simply change costumes midstream, today I'm a so-called reporter and last week I was JOE citizen.
It's always do as I say and never as I do!
I am so sick of these clowns.
OT: Debt Ceiling, the Republican Stance, and What You Can Do
Submitted by jdhawk on Mon, 05/16/2011 - 12:47pm.
Here is what is at stake: Republican leaders are insisting that Congress cut spending by as much as the Obama administration wants to raise the debt limit, without any new taxes. Obama is proposing spending cuts and tax increases to rein in the debt.
What you can do: Go to you representatives web site and determine when your representative is holding Town Hall mettings or simliar events during this recess which runs from 16-23 May. Download the following file from the Heritage Foundation how to communicate with members of Congress. It is here: http://my.heritageaction.com/action/heritage-action-recess-briefing-for-...
Insist that your representative maintain the Republcian's stance on the debt limit/budget battle , per the above.
This is the least we can do until we can take back the senate and the presidency in 2012.
Yes, we can!!!!
Thanks, jdhawk!
Submitted by NC Boy on Mon, 05/16/2011 - 1:27pm.
Thanks, jdhawk!
Sycophants..
Submitted by Sergeant ROCK on Mon, 05/16/2011 - 12:50pm.
.. that's they are. But then, you have to remember that these people suffer from the mental illness known as 'liberalism'. They may as well be working for Hugo Chavez.
Frederic Bastiat
Is CNN bringing anyone to their side?
Submitted by Okieflyover on Mon, 05/16/2011 - 1:14pm.
still waiting to meet the person who did not vote for Obama bit will vote for him next time. But I have met alot of people who won't vote for him again.
CNN is not helping Obama win any converts.
Go Get Him
Submitted by NC Boy on Mon, 05/16/2011 - 1:28pm.
Let's not just let this one fade into the background. This guy needs to be off CNN.
Zakaria, Soros, Obama, the Democratic Party and the MSM.
Submitted by NVRAT on Mon, 05/16/2011 - 1:39pm.
He Zakaria, will have to extricate him self from his own excrement (CNN).
I thought he fell into the
Submitted by balboa on Mon, 05/16/2011 - 2:14pm.
I thought he fell into the "commentator" category, not a reporter.
Zakaria said he is a
Submitted by Jer on Mon, 05/16/2011 - 2:56pm.
Zakaria said he is a "reporter"? Where? When?
He is a journalist and a commentator with a very impressive resume` in matters of foreign policy in general and the Mid East in particular. He also publicly stated his support for Obama in the 2008 election. Bozell's demand that he "recuse" himself is laughable.
Zakaria is both brilliant and knowledgeable. I wish the President would consult with him more, not less.
Jer
Jer
Submitted by Cool Arrow on Mon, 05/16/2011 - 3:09pm.
So you're saying there was absolutely no backpedaling on Zakaria's part?
Cool...
Submitted by Jer on Mon, 05/16/2011 - 5:47pm.
Maybe I've missed something but I wouldn't characterize his explanation as "backpedaling". However, I wouldn't be shocked if either CNN or Zakaria made a grand pronouncement plegding a "No Private Presidential Contact" rule in the future.
FTR, even though you didn't ask, I wasn't particularly startled or outraged by either Will's or Ailes' conduct.
Jer
They furiously attacked
Submitted by Scuba Dude on Mon, 05/16/2011 - 3:18pm.
They furiously attacked George Will in 1980 when he advised candidate Ronald Reagan, and trounced on Roger Ailes when he sent President Bush a note about the new war on terror in the wake of September 11th. Neither of them was a reporter.
And where is your scorn for when George Will and Roger Ailes was attacked? Oh wait, they are Republicans and it was liberals doing the attacking. Never mind. /s
CNN
Submitted by HockeyKid on Mon, 05/16/2011 - 3:33pm.
said so, as shown in this link and the section's head:
http://www.cnn.com/CNN/anchors_reporters/zakaria.fareed.html?iref=allsearch
Next question.
"Beauty is only skin deep, but liberal's to the bone." - me
Okay, HockeyKid...
Submitted by Jer on Mon, 05/16/2011 - 4:38pm.
1. CNN's biographical sketch of Zakaria--under the broad category of "Anchors and Reporters"--describes him as "anchoring" a program but not as a reporter. Why?
2. There is a drop down menu at your link which lists CNN "Reporters" A-L and "Reporters" M-Z. Is Zakaria on the list?
3. Is [or was] Larry King a reporter? He's not listed as one. But King's biographical sketch still appears in the "CNN" menu--with the same "Anchors and Reporters" title that headed Zakaria's. Can you clarify, please?
4. How about Limbaugh? Journalist, reporter, or otherwise?
Jer
*
Submitted by Jer on Mon, 05/16/2011 - 4:42pm.
delete
Attention Admins: Jer is back to his old shifty tricks again.
Submitted by SickofLibs on Mon, 05/16/2011 - 5:49pm.
"*"?
What did he say the first time? Was it that bad? I'd keep a close eye on him, especially if he starts multiple forums on creation.
*
Submitted by Jer on Mon, 05/16/2011 - 5:52pm.
delete
Me too.
Submitted by The Vet on Mon, 05/16/2011 - 7:56pm.
What exactly does * mean. Is it anything like this symbol - ( * )
Now everyone knows I'm slow, Jer,
Submitted by SickofLibs on Mon, 05/16/2011 - 3:43pm.
but please explain to me the difference between a reporter and a journalist.
Can one now major in Reportism?
(And please don't tell me reporters are in the field and journalists stay behind their desks.)
Sure, SoL...
Submitted by Jer on Mon, 05/16/2011 - 5:22pm.
a.) The degree of self-importance.
b.) Yes, in a few offshore universities, e.g. The Carribean Institute for Reportage Arts, Tobago
Jer
Jer
Submitted by Radical1979 on Mon, 05/16/2011 - 6:25pm.
You've now confirmed, there are no reporters left.
BTW, SoL...
Submitted by Jer on Mon, 05/16/2011 - 6:00pm.
The link I posted in reply to falcon addresses the distinctions [or lack thereof].
Jer
Reporters are journalists, and vice versa
Submitted by falcon on Mon, 05/16/2011 - 4:00pm.
Just as lawyers are attorneys (and don't tell me the two terms aren't interchangeable), reporters are journalists and journalists are reporters. There is no way to separate the two, and I know, because I used to be one.
This conflict of interest is so blatant and obvious it boggles the mind. For CNN and Zakaria to backpedal only indicates that they see it, too, and they're trying to minimize the damage.
“I will not stand by and watch this great country destroy itself under mediocre leadership, that drifts from one crisis to the next, eroding our national will and purpose.” – Ronald Reagan, July 17, 1980.
Really, falcon?
Submitted by Jer on Mon, 05/16/2011 - 5:32pm.
Which one were you? ;-)
In any event, there is a difference of opinion.
Jer
Journalist = Reporter
Submitted by Model850 on Mon, 05/16/2011 - 5:07pm.
Reporter is a listed synonym for journalist so I guess that means they are one and the same.
Synonym: 1: one of two or more words or expressions of the same language that have the same or nearly the same meaning in some or all senses
You can argue the point with Merriam-Webster if you want.
Model...
Submitted by Jer on Mon, 05/16/2011 - 11:30pm.
I wouldn't argue with the proposition that the two words [journalist and reporter] have "...nearly the same meaning in some...senses".
Jer
Consult with the President
Submitted by ohio granny on Mon, 05/16/2011 - 5:53pm.
I wish Obama would consult with anyone knowledgeable in foreign affairs as well as economics. No wonder he screws up everything he tries if this is the level of competence of the people he chooses to listen to.
Fire his incompetent ass.
Submitted by jessieH on Mon, 05/16/2011 - 10:48pm.
Fire his incompetent ass.
Did you likewise call for the
Submitted by Jer on Mon, 05/16/2011 - 11:36pm.
Did you likewise call for the resignation of Roger Ailes' fair and balanced ass due to his back-channel advice to President Bush?
Jer
I didn't.. not the point,
Submitted by Mark81150 on Tue, 05/17/2011 - 1:10am.
Wether he did or did not isn;t the point The entire on air CNN staff pretty much did,...
but that's just their direct hypocrisy showing, as well as the standard that THEY demanded for FOX.
If they will not apply it to themselves, you think that's OK?
Proof that they are nothing more than democrat party hacks, pretending to be objective... when half the country has known better for a decade or more. The left loves em, as much as the conservatives love FOX,.. and that doesn't tell you something about CNN's bias?
If it doesn't you're kidding yourself.
The entire on air CNN staff pretty much called for Ailes to
Submitted by Jer on Tue, 05/17/2011 - 1:32am.
resign? Can you name at least one who pretty much did so?
I don't recall raising the issue of CNN's ideological bias, but if you would like to discuss it, we can.
Jer
Email CNN
Submitted by iamnotaliberal on Tue, 05/17/2011 - 9:41am.
I guess we will have to email CNN and ask why he is still on the air??
Jer
Submitted by Model850 on Tue, 05/17/2011 - 2:33pm.
Perhaps the difference is, Roger Ailes isn't/wasn't "on the air."
Likely you deem that a difference without a distinction. C'est la vie.
Yeah, yeah, I know: Ailes pulls the strings behind the scenes but he isn't out front for viewers to relate to and/or place their trust in what he is saying. I doubt there are many -- if any -- viewers of news programs who think much about the "man behind the curtain." I'd wager they're more focused on the talking head and the opinion that person is putting forth.
I don't really have an opinion one way or the other on Zakaria. I'm just looking forward (hoping?) to January 19, 2013 being the last day anybody can visit Obama in the White House. (Or maybe the 20th depending on how Washington chooses to handle Inaguration Day falling on Sunday.)
Model...
Submitted by Jer on Tue, 05/17/2011 - 3:42pm.
Again, I wasn't particularly bothered by Ailes offering advice to GWB following 9/11. His extensive history of GOP activism is well documented. Nor do I have any objection to his or Fox News' conservative slant. [Wish he would eighty-six the "fair and balanced" BS, however.]
Maybe you'll get your wish re 1/19/13 (and Rush can resume his WH sleepovers.)
:-)
Jer