Washington Times White House correspondent Christina Bellantoni has online conservatives a-Twitter with some overheard snippets of a Helen Thomas interview, including what may well be a racially-tinged joke about Gov. Bobby Jindal (R-La.).
Around noon today Bellantoni noted via Twitter:
breaking Helen Thomas tells filmcrew Bush worst POTUS in history, "too many people are dead" in Iraq sez Kennedy, Johnson best #whpresscorps
Coming from someone who constantly complains about how many soldiers President Bush "killed" by invading and occupying Iraq, it's odd that Thomas considers two Vietnam era presidents to be among the best presidents in American history.
A few moments later Bellantoni added a tweet that hinted at a racially insensitive crack Thomas may have made about Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal (R):
Story Continues Below Ad ↓Bobby Jindal was 'pitiful,' Helen Thomas tells film crew, right before making a 'Slumdog Millionaire' crack
Conservative blogger Jim Treacher joked in reply:
It's weird that Helen Thomas could be racist against people from India, considering she used to date Mahatma Ghandi.
Below I've appended all of Bellantoni's tweets relating to Thomas's interview in reverse chronological order:
- In re: lots of Thomas questions - I overheard taping by a film crew fr Barcelona, & didn't get exact quote and don't know when taping, sorry
- Bobby Jindal was 'pitiful,' Helen Thomas tells film crew, right before making a 'Slumdog Millionaire' crack
- Helen Thomas tells film crew Obama "needs more courage" #whpresscorps #journotwits
- Thomas says Cheney "sinister" #whpresscorps
- Thomas says "it doesn't matter" that #whpresscorps "thought i was weird" says, "i don't need to be a heroine."
- breaking Helen Thomas tells filmcrew Bush worst POTUS in history, "too many people are dead" in Iraq sez Kennedy, Johnson best #whpresscorps
—Ken Shepherd is Managing Editor of NewsBusters
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LBJ got twice as many killed as 'necessary'
February 25, 2009 - 15:25 ET by wizardjrLoser Boy Johnson got twice as many guys killed as would have been if he'd kept his damn hands out of the running of the war. It would have helped greatly if McNamara had gotten run over by a bus, too.
At least President Bush had the goal of winning the war instead of sending 'messages' that got paid for with thousands of body bags.
So much for a nuanced approach.
[nuke 'em 'til they glow; shoot 'em in the dark] anon.
It's Helen Thomas...I expect
February 25, 2009 - 15:29 ET by bigtimerIt's Helen Thomas...I expect nothing less.
I cant click the link.
February 25, 2009 - 15:44 ET by HanoverfistIm afraid Ill see her picture!!!
*Shudder*;-)
Hanoverfist said: Im
February 25, 2009 - 16:34 ET by Antisocial-ismHanoverfist said:
Im afraid Ill see her picture!!!
Aww come on go ahead click the link. Then you can come back and make a FACIALLY insensitive comment.
I'll start...I've stepped in things that are more attractive than her!
Helen Baby.....
February 26, 2009 - 07:32 ET by adamsmithSomebody just please kick this communist into a hole already...She's putting out too much carbon dioxide lately. I know the mental picture of kicking this old commie into a six foot hole and covering her up is making me warm already...And yeah, when it comes to Commies, I'm extremely insensitive...........
OOPS
February 25, 2009 - 15:56 ET by motherbeltI didn't think it was physically possible, but this both sucks and blows. -Bart Simpson
It's OK to make racist
February 25, 2009 - 15:55 ET by motherbeltIt's OK to make racist remarks about Jindal...he's a republican and she's a Democrat...double indemnity.
I didn't think it was physically possible, but this both sucks and blows. -Bart Simpson
MOTHERBELT...
February 26, 2009 - 03:34 ET by danybhoyI remember when Ann Coulter said the following, "...Press passes can't be that hard to come by if The White House allows that OLD ARAB Helen Thomas to sit within yards of the President". The left went nuts about that remark, even though it is correct. In defending Thomas, her supporters point out that she is from a Lebanese Christian backround, this is correct as well.
Note to Libs, Arabs & Muslims are not the same thing. Coulter is right, Thomas is beyond old, & is an arab.
"The Fairness Doctrine = Jim Crow laws for Conservatives". Jim Quinn from "Quinn & Rose"
Hey, Helen: How about 15 Iraq's going on at the same time
February 25, 2009 - 16:02 ET by krendlerThat's what you'd have in terms of "too many people are dead". Vietnam = 15 Iraq wars going on at the same time. And Kennedy and Johnson were "the best", in Helen's opinion!!! That's rich.
I'm sure the fact that U.S troops won the Iraq war (in spite of people like Helen Thomas, John Murtha and Barack Obama) infuriates her.
I'm SOOOO glad people like Thomas are representing the other side.
Same with Jimmy Carter, who goes around telling everyone that Iraq is the worst foriegn policy disaster in the history of the country.
Hmmm
February 25, 2009 - 16:06 ET by rick007I wish she would quit walking arround on her hands so I could see what her face looks like.
Helen
February 25, 2009 - 16:14 ET by Two DogsI think that you copied that next to the last Tweet wrong. I am almost positive it was supposed to read, "Thomas says, 'I need more heroin.'"
HELEN THOMAS IS TO THE FEMALE GENDER......
February 25, 2009 - 16:25 ET by Sgthulka.......As a bald tire is to a Beethoven concerto.
Who cares what that old
February 25, 2009 - 16:42 ET by stancoyleWho cares what that old "HAG" has to say!!! Old news!!
Detainee Lawyer Says Gitmo Abuse Worse Since Obama Took Office
February 25, 2009 - 16:48 ET by Prester JohnWill we hear about this and will the usual suspects put the blame on the current CINC?
LONDON (Reuters) - Abuse of prisoners at Guantanamo Bay has worsened sharply since President Barack Obama took office as prison guards "get their kicks in" before the camp is closed, according to a lawyer who represents detainees.
Abuses began to pick up in December after Obama was elected, human rights lawyer Ahmed Ghappour told Reuters. He cited beatings, the dislocation of limbs, spraying of pepper spray into closed cells, applying pepper spray to toilet paper and over-forcefeeding detainees who are on hunger strike.
http://www.reuters.com/article/newsOne/idUSTRE51O3TB20090225
NRO had an interesting observation, "If these charges are true, it is obvious that a President can't be held responsible for every action of every guard when they behave in a manner contrary to their rules, regulations, and code of behavior. On the other hand, it would have been nice to hear that point from President Bush's critics during the Abu Gharib controversy".
http://campaignspot.nationalreview.com/
Prester... I read about
February 25, 2009 - 16:56 ET by bigtimerPrester...
I read about this early today...glad you posted this.
We all know what the msm along with the screams/demands from the Human rights groups, ACLU, the left congress-critters would have been doing via the msm (gladly)if this was a repub President...and we sure as heck know what would happen if this was President Bush.
Why there is no bias, no hypocrisy with the press or the msm...none at all.
Sounds
February 25, 2009 - 16:57 ET by doug1950like an average day at Boot camp. What they say is torture is what we consider regulation and normal training in our Armed Forces.
Doug... ;-)
February 25, 2009 - 17:03 ET by bigtimerDoug...
;-)
A spiteful, twisted, bitter old toad
February 25, 2009 - 17:37 ET by Slyrrhttp://home.comcast....
The above picture is all you need to know about this woman, and I'll post it every time she opens that diseased cavity she calls a 'mouth'...
We need to have a contest!
February 25, 2009 - 17:49 ET by nwahsWe need to have a photoshop contest and see if anyone can make Helen Thomas pretty :) I'm seen some amazing tutorials on YouTube on how to do photoshop face lifts. Making Helen Thomas pretty would make a great YouTube video.
And the general sat and the lines on the map
Moved from side to side.
I'm Helen Thomas and...
February 25, 2009 - 18:48 ET by CobraManHelen, STFU!
(Thanks, nwahs! I've been wating a week for an opening to to use that joke for Helen)
The Citizens of each State shall be entitled to all Privileges and Immunities
of Citizens in the several States.
The US Constitution
Unless you're a fetus.
The US Supreme Court
Here's
February 25, 2009 - 19:26 ET by UpNorthHelen Thomas and her neice, Suzanne Geha, local anchor at WOODTV8 in Grand Rapids, Mi.
http://www.gvsu.edu/...
Take a gander at the two of them, see what Helen looked like a century ago, and what Suzanne will look like in 10 or 15 years.
And have pity on us, we're stuck with Helen Junior, aka Suzanne, for years and years
Thomas is an expert on
February 25, 2009 - 17:48 ET by SickofLibsThomas is an expert on cracks.
This must be the reverse Portrait Of
February 25, 2009 - 17:50 ET by ahusserDorian Grey. The portrait in her bedroom must be turning into a beautiful super-model.
"Somehow, I told you so, just doesn't quite say it." Will Smith in 'I, Robot.'
I'm not one to nick pick but.....
February 25, 2009 - 17:52 ET by JTPThat screen capture is just wrong on so many levels.....
"I need more cowbell!" SNL
Damn it Newsbusters!!!
February 25, 2009 - 18:16 ET by Lord ErondThat's the third monitor I've had to replace this year! Every time you flash that hag's picture, my monitor explodes.
"What you can not enforce, do not command" -Sophocles-
YIKES!
February 25, 2009 - 18:39 ET by Sergeant ROCKMust Newsbusters post her picture? Why not a darkened silhouette or something instead?
"I ask, Sir, what is the militia? It is the whole people. To disarm the people is the best and most effectual way to enslave them."
George Mason
Bolton/KEYES 2012
Thomas one unhappy lady...
February 25, 2009 - 19:01 ET by Georgia GirlI'm afraid that Helen Thomas is someone who continues to demonstrate that her outer appearance very much matches up with what is there on the inside. I find her to be spiteful to the bone, and it brings me no joy to say that.
Ahhh..
February 25, 2009 - 20:06 ET by Sergeant ROCK.. that's an astute observation.
"I ask, Sir, what is the militia? It is the whole people. To disarm the people is the best and most effectual way to enslave them."
George Mason
Bolton/KEYES 2012
Where's Al Sharpton
February 25, 2009 - 18:25 ET by LoqiWhere's that court jester Al Sharpton. This is a great photo op for him. He should protest and insist that Helen Thomas be fired or lose her chair, which she's had for about 40 years too long. Come on Al.....get her!!!!
As pertaining to liberals: A high IQ does not make up for lack of common sense.
LOQI...
February 26, 2009 - 03:17 ET by danybhoyGreat visual I have now, the Rev.Al Sharpton in a Red & Green suit with bells on it. With a silly hat as well.
Then again, I do remember when Al wore tracksuits & a Mr.T starter kit. About what, have a dozen gold chains & a big medalion. Ahh, the good old days.
"The Fairness Doctrine = Jim Crow laws for Conservatives". Jim Quinn from "Quinn & Rose"
Congrats Ken
February 25, 2009 - 18:54 ET by CobraManCongrats, Ken, you just found the next Weekend Captionfest photo! That aught to be a good one!
The Citizens of each State shall be entitled to all Privileges and Immunities
of Citizens in the several States.
The US Constitution
Unless you're a fetus.
The US Supreme Court
True to form
February 25, 2009 - 19:01 ET by slickwillie2001Helen is an Arab-American, born of Syrian parents. Arabs consider Indians to be a servant class. Countries like Saudi Arabia import many thousands of Indians to use as servants, maids and laborers and they often mistreat them.
Where is the outrage from the MSM?
February 25, 2009 - 20:59 ET by MightyMouth"There are two types of people in this country; those who provide freedom and those who enjoy it." MM says...
Quote from
February 25, 2009 - 19:05 ET by ekslibQuote from CBellantoni
"Helen Thomas tells filmcrew Bush worst POTUS in history, "too many people are dead" in Iraq"
----
Truman should be worse in Thomas's mind.
While Truman was president,
30,000 Americans died in 30 months in Korea,
(Almost 14,000 Americans died in the first 6 months in Korea)
Give A Warning
February 25, 2009 - 19:55 ET by LynnPlease, give us a warning when you are going to post a picture of this witch.
Can you imagine the horror of accidentally bumping into her on a dark and stormy night?
I'm gonna take the high road...
February 25, 2009 - 20:55 ET by MightyMouth...and say that is NOT the worst Helen Thomas pic I have ever seen...
"There are two types of people in this country; those who provide freedom and those who enjoy it." MM says...
Helen Thomas
February 25, 2009 - 21:01 ET by sccI do not want to sound rude, but that women is truely a double bagger
double bagger?
February 25, 2009 - 21:02 ET by botgtriple easily
“The way to stop discrimination on the basis of race is to stop discriminating on the basis of race.” -- Chief Justice John Roberts
Paper or plastic?
February 25, 2009 - 21:06 ET by Sergeant ROCKEOM
"I ask, Sir, what is the militia? It is the whole people. To disarm the people is the best and most effectual way to enslave them."
George Mason
Bolton/KEYES 2012
Plastic
February 26, 2009 - 17:09 ET by NorthCoasterPlastic so it can be tyed off tightly.
→ Helen Thomas
February 25, 2009 - 21:21 ET by Cool ArrowI saw a movie once where this guy named Theseus went up against Helen Thomas.
Poor Helen
February 25, 2009 - 21:34 ET by AFBayouPatriotI have taken the liberty of consulting with a local Republican dermatologist here in Louisiana. He has diagnoised Helen Thomas with "Ed Zachary Disease." In short, her face looks Ed Zackary like her a$$. I guess before she lost her charm, good looks and sense of responsible reporting, she used to be something? Was that before electricity?
Why in the hell would you
February 25, 2009 - 22:29 ET by ConservativeRexWhy in the hell would you put a picture of this old Arab right where everyone can see it? I'm about ready to go to bed and now, thanks to you, I've gotta get this picture out of mind.
*OUCH* my eyes! MY EYES!
February 25, 2009 - 23:20 ET by MotherThis crone makes the Wicked Witch of The West look like a beauty queen.
"I'll get you, my pretty! You and your little dog too!" *cackles*
LOL....Your little dog Toto too...
February 25, 2009 - 23:32 ET by bigtimerMother...
That is exactly what I think of everytime I see this picture of her...and they have had it on a lot...you can't help yourself but to think that if you are a certain age and loved the Wizard of Oz.
bigtimer...
February 25, 2009 - 23:39 ET by MotherHow are you, hon? :)
I love the Wizard of Oz...I have a soft spot for it [sweet nostalgia *sigh*].
Does Toto represent our 401ks? Rut rowe! I'm back to using TWOO for current political analogies. lol
OK Mother... You lost me
February 25, 2009 - 23:44 ET by bigtimerOK Mother...
You lost me with your last paragraph...what is TWOO mean?
TWOO= The Wizard Of Oz, bigtimer
February 25, 2009 - 23:50 ET by Mother...sorry...I have a habit of turning things into acronyms to make words and phrases in my sentences shortened and less repetitive. Usually I'm not too long-winded but some habits die hard. lol
Glad you're doing okay. ((HUG)) :)
M... Dang...why didn't I
February 26, 2009 - 00:08 ET by bigtimerM...
Dang...why didn't I think of that... '-)
This hag makes me gag
February 26, 2009 - 00:29 ET by MeowMeowYou know, we've been humoring this troll for years by pretending to act like she's really relevant. She's a classic example of what Bernie Goldberg talks about in his book Arrogance.
It's time she be put out to pasture.
Obama: A glittering jewel of colossal ignorance. --RL
Meow... It's time she was
February 26, 2009 - 00:40 ET by bigtimerMeow...
It's time she was put out to pasture.
LOL...it was long, long ago....she still keeps grazing along.
Thanks for the obligatory
February 26, 2009 - 03:27 ET by RR GOPThanks for the obligatory scary Comrade Thomas pic...There isn't enough garlic nor crosses in the world to defend against that!
Now I know how Charlie Brewster felt when he found out a vampire lived next door, and Vincent Price felt when the zombies were after him.
One of the 24% who thinks George W. Bush was a great President. One of the 89% who wants to bring back the stock and pillory.
Newsbusters a very humane site.
February 26, 2009 - 05:01 ET by JWFRats in the server farm are very destructive. Not by actually eating stuff but server short circuit when rats get inside.
Newsbusters humanely keep rats out by occasionally posting pictures of Hellen Thomas to scare them away.
Sincerely,
a Veteran of a 1000 psychic wars.
I think
February 26, 2009 - 08:00 ET by sdanthat's why they still let her into the Whitehouse she cuts down on exterminator bills.
Lamenting Death is Political
February 26, 2009 - 07:56 ET by Mencken-LiteWhen politicians and journalists lament military deaths in a war theater they show their lack of concern for human life. Each year 90,000 persons die in American hospitals due to medical negligence--sometimes due to not performing a procedure as simple as washing hands between patients. Doctors are reluctant to publicize that fact. 130 years after the medical profession ridiculed Louis Pasteur for demanding that doctors wash their hands before treating patients, the geniuses continue their lazy work habits. Why do politicians focus on cost? Why not safety?
Mencken-Lite
enoughroomvideo.blogspot.com
WHERE'S THE BEEF?!
February 26, 2009 - 08:22 ET by midiaWhere's the beef?
That's the first person I thought of when I saw HThomas' picture on here.
(No offense to the lovely "Where's the beef?" lady.)
And Your Little Dog Too!!!
February 26, 2009 - 10:58 ET by flyingmonkeyWhat a mug shot!!! Airbrush out all the ugly and you'd have a perfect reproduction of the dress we buried grandma in.
Helen Thomas reminds me of
February 26, 2009 - 11:02 ET by eaglewingz08Helen Thomas reminds me of the description of Dolores Umbridge in the Harry Potter series, short and looks like a toad.
Airbrush ugly
February 26, 2009 - 12:59 ET by LoqiI hate to tell you my friend, their ain't enough paint or air to airbrush that ugly out.
Helen Thomas didn't fall out of the ugly tree, or got hit by the ugly truck, they fell off of her.
before making a 'Slumdog
February 26, 2009 - 13:08 ET by Jack BauerAnd she's a Scumdog Derriere ...
yes, I already make that crack against one of our tedious trolls, but it fits the mangey old Arab so well.
Ken
February 26, 2009 - 17:06 ET by NorthCoasterLove the picture of Helen Thomas. Everytime I see it, I jump. It makes me think of a troll from Lord of the Rings.
STOP! STOP IT NOW, I TELL YOU!
February 26, 2009 - 20:20 ET by Amanda JusticeCouldn't you think of a different headline other than "Twittering Helen Thomas"? I am now searching online for "mind's-eye" bleach. AGGGGHHH!!!
I'm sending the bill to you guys at Newsbusters. You've forever scarred me.
Helen Thomas, yea, I love
February 26, 2009 - 20:25 ET by BlazerHelen Thomas, yea, I love her. 900 yrs. and still going strong.
I hear they keep her in a coffin directly beneath the WH pressroom that is shielded from direct sunlight.
"You will never find a more wretched hive of scum and villainy. We must be cautious. "
- Ben Kenobi on Liberals, and the MSM.
" The Cake is a lie."
Amanda,
February 26, 2009 - 20:39 ET by R D HelmActually, for this, I think you need that litle thingy from Men in Black to erase your memory of this incident completely.
LOL-Somehow, I just don't think that "mind's-eye" bleach is going to cut it
-Dave
Our clueless political leaders are about to drive us all over a cliff. The time to HITM is now-before we go over.