We've seen the mainstream media afflicted with Palin Derangement Syndrome. We've experienced the media in the throes of Bush Derangement Syndrome. Over at CNN, which modestly styles itself as the most trusted name in news, there's now an outbreak of Joe the Plumber Derangement Syndrome.
Last week CNN Newsroom anchor Kyra Phillips went after Joe. Today, it was CNN Newsroom anchor Rick Sanchez's turn at bat. Mustering as much blow-dried earnestness as possible, he relieved himself of an editorial on what's nominally a news program:
Meanwhile, something else to take note of today. I want to share with you the thoughts of Samuel Wurzelbacher -- you know, "Joe the Plumber" -- now Joe the war correspondent. Yes, he's been in Israel filing reports.
And here's his analysis, as reported by the Associated Press. You're going to love this: "I don't think journalists should be anywhere around war. I mean you guys report where our troops are at. You report what's happening day to day. You make a big deal out of it. I think it's asinine. I think media should be abolished from, you know, reporting, war is hell."
There you have it.
Samuel, let me talk to you directly.
First, I was born in a communist country, so I'm familiar with people like you -- and Fidel Castro, by the way -- not to name drop -- who also think "that media should be abolished."
Story Continues Below Ad ↓Number two, I've covered wars. And while I can't speak for war correspondents who put their lives on the line every day, I can tell you, what they do is requisite -- essential to our democracy.
Whether you've insulted them is up to them to tell you.
But I will tell you who you have insulted. Forty-one journalists were killed last year -- two already killed this year -- while trying to practice their craft. They can't speak for themselves, because they're no longer with us, Samuel.
And their children, their wives and husbands, their fathers and mothers -- they don't have a TV show.
So on behalf of them, Sam, let's see, you're not really a licensed plumber. You're not really a war correspondent. And your name isn't even really Joe. I think we all do know, though, who you are.
You know that guy who lives down the street -- the guy who shows up at the backyard barbecue when there's free food?
You know that guy?
He knows everything about everything, but really knows nothing, hates everything and everybody. He can't understand why anybody would find any fault with him. You know, the obnoxious guy -- there's always one at every party or every gathering on every block. You know that guy. We all know that guy.
Well, that guy wasn't made famous by John McCain and Sarah Palin. You were, Sam. So we're stuck with you. But it doesn't mean that we can't call you out.
In fact, I just did.
Contrary to what Sanchez contends, Joe didn't say "that media should be abolished." What he did express was his view that the media shouldn't report on war, with one reason being it can be detrimental to the troops' welfare. Whether or not one agrees with that idea, holding it doesn't make Joe comparable to Castro. In addition to the Cuban dictator, Sanchez used the opportunity to take a swipe at John McCain and Sarah Palin, who "made" Joe famous.
Sanchez's fixation with Joe the Plumber isn't new. For someone who blames others for making Joe famous, he does his best to keep the object of his disdain in the public eye. Yesterday his producer sent out a Twitter message that included: "Also 'Joe The War Correspondent'? Rick rips him." For whatever reason, Rick didn't rip him yesterday. He did, however, run numerous anti-Joe tweets across the screen for much of the program. It's difficult to believe that not a single viewer conveyed a different opinion, but none was aired. Not that Rick's journalistic integrity and commitment to fairness could ever be questioned. He is, after all, a "professional."
Then last night Sanchez sent out a couple of his own tweets on the topic. "spent life in news.covered wars,been shot at, almost died in hosp, nothing compared to real war corespondnts, joe plumber insulting," said one. And the other: "he reminds me of the guy down the block who shows up at the bar b que for free food and knows more than everybody. obnoxious?"
There's no question that war correspondents place themselves in jeopardy and that some have died on the job. Still, reporting isn't, as Sanchez apparently believes, brain surgery. For some at CNN, it consists primarily of reading stories written by others. So it's little wonder that when they try "editorializing" they can't even quote people accurately.
No doubt Rick's malady requires him to stay on Joe the Plumber's case. Obsessively, incessantly, monotonously. He's sorta like the guy who lives down the street, shows up at the backyard barbecue when there's free food, knows everything about everything, but really knows nothing, and can't understand why anybody would find any fault with him.
So we're stuck with you, Rick. But it doesn't mean that we can't call you out.
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Well, Rick had a brain
January 14, 2009 - 23:55 ET by Willis_Leon_JohnsonToo bad that the sole brain cell he possessed died of loneliness.
Several years ago Isreal was in the process of teaching the hezbolla some manners when IDF planes took out a UN observation installation.
Immediately afterwards, the hezbolla folks lost track of Isreali troop movements.
Too bad they don't do it more often. Maybe the UN would perk up and pay attention.
If any Isrealis are reading this, there's a perfectly good UN installation in NYC that would make a nice hole in the ground.
Well, Rick had a brain
January 14, 2009 - 23:58 ET by botgand mashed potatoes, peas and corn bread.
--sorry couldn't resist--
“The way to stop discrimination on the basis of race is to stop discriminating on the basis of race.” -- Chief Justice John Roberts
Sanchez said: But I will
January 15, 2009 - 05:28 ET by USA4freedomSanchez said:
But I will tell you who you have insulted. Forty-one journalists were killed last year -- two already killed this year -- while trying to practice their craft. They can't speak for themselves, because they're no longer with us, Samuel.
And their children, their wives and husbands, their fathers and mothers -- they don't have a TV show.
So on behalf of them, Sam, let's see, you're not really a licensed plumber. You're not really a war correspondent. And your name isn't even really Joe. I think we all do know, though, who you are.
You know that guy who lives down the street -- the guy who shows up at the backyard barbecue when there's free food?
You know that guy?
Did a little looking and found this: in Wikipedia..
Following a Miami Dolphins football game, on December 10,1990, just past midnight, on a residential street just outside of Joe Robbie Stadium, an intoxicated Rick Sanchez, driving his Volvo, struck an intoxicated pedestrian, Jeffrey Smuzinick, who had just run into the street and into the direct path of Sanchez's car. Sanchez initially stopped his car but then left the scene. Sanchez said he left the scene to go home to retrieve his driver's license and insurance card. Sanchez also said he tried to aid Smuzinick at the scene of the accident and tried to flag down motorists although eyewitnesses claim Sanchez ignored the injured man and loudly told police and bystanders that blood tests were pointless, and would hurt his public image.
Sanchez was said to have "smelled strongly of alcohol" by a Metro-Dade police officer. A blood test taken 75 minutes after the accident revealed Sanchez's blood-alcohol level was .15, over the legal .10 limit.
In an interview a month after the accident, Sanchez told the Miami New Times he had consumed no alcohol the night of the accident. Later, Sanchez's attorney, Richard Essen, said Sanchez had returned home and had "a couple of drinks to calm his nerves" before returning to the scene. Essen doubted that Sanchez's DUI charge would ever come to trial. "I think the results of the blood tests will be thrown out," Essen said."If the results of the blood tests are suppressed, then there is no evidence against him at all. The state cannot proceed."
Sanchez was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol in the December 10, 1990 accident, which police stated he left the scene after hitting Smuzinick and then returned. However prosecutors decided not to charge Sanchez with causing bodily injury while driving drunk, which is a third-degree felony in Florida.
Sanchez ultimately pleaded no contest to the drunk driving charge and he never attempted to provide restitution to Jeffrey Smuzinick or to Smuzinick's family for the 5 years of mounting medical bills that Sanchez's accident caused.
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Jeffrey Smuzinick died October 30, 1995 in a Pennsylvania nursing home due to complications resulting from the injuries caused in the accident where he was struck by Rick Sanchez's vehicle. The accident left Smuzinick in a coma for months, permanently paralyzed, and severely physically and mentally disabled.
So lets get back to that statement..
But I will tell you who you have insulted. Forty-one journalists were killed last year -- two already killed this year -- while trying to practice their craft. They can't speak for themselves, because they're no longer with us, Samuel.
Say what you want but..Samuel..has never killed someone while drunk driving like you have, you A$$ hole.
Ronald Reagan, 1962: I did not leave the Democratic party, the party left me.
Insert: your name, 2008, and the Republican party.
What an assclown
January 14, 2009 - 23:57 ET by superconWhy is he so pissed...?Could it be that Joe the plumber has let it be known that he isn't too impressed with all the media "professionals" at CNN?
If I recall John Roberts got a little huffy one night and so did that Campbell Brown lady.They all think that it takes some sort of enormous talent to read a teleprompter or stand in front of a camera.They could be replaced by a chimp.Not even a smart one like the ones that work at NASA but merely a run of the mill no one special chimp.
OMFG...that was hilarious.He was so angry.I loved the part where he talked about all the brave journalist risking their lives or who have died.He didn't mention that most of the dead journalists were probably holding a rocket launcher when they were killed.If guys like Sanchez had their own way they would have a statue on the mall in D.C.
How could a mere untrained civilian who hasn't gone to Columbia possibly think that he could do the news...?
Because with a name like Obama... you know it has to be good.
They could be replaced by a
January 15, 2009 - 10:58 ET by Dan The Man 2They could be replaced by a chimp.Not even a smart one like the ones that work at NASA but merely a run of the mill no one special chimp.
You make it sound like we could install a chimp as President of the USA? Hey wait maybe thats it....
Nuke em til they glow then shoot em in the dark.
hmmmm
January 15, 2009 - 11:52 ET by Willis_Leon_JohnsonA chimp that reads teleprompters?
Why does that sound so familiar, yet somehow, seem like a subject that was never broached during the endless campaign garbage?
Dang it Mike...you took
January 15, 2009 - 00:01 ET by bigtimerDang it Mike...you took what I was planning on posting away at the very end of your blog spot here!
Stuck with him and others like him indeed! I can at least click their simpleton, agenda-filled arrogance away...ZAP! You are done!
To top this off...it was Obama who made Joe famous with the spread the wealth BS, which are his plans, like a good little leftist, but it almost knocked the msm off their 23/7 daily love-fest lemming filled propaganda drill....they had to kick in high gear with the protect and defend plans...which they did...all the while destroy him if they could...
Stick it in their Eyes Joe...they just cannot handle the solid truth being told about them, not at all!
Joe for PREZ!
"You've gone beyond the law"... Sen. Kerry~ Head of Foreign Relations Committee to Hillary at Sec.of State confirmation hearings~1-13-09
Dang it, bt
January 15, 2009 - 00:05 ET by Mike Batesyou took what I was planning on posting away at the very end of your blog spot here!
Oh, oh. Either great minds think alike or. . . .someone's reading my thoughts and I need to double up on my aluminum foil headgear,
Joe the moron
January 15, 2009 - 00:05 ET by goldwaterfanHey Joe,
America hates your guts. Go away loser!
Nah, Americans LOVE Joe the
January 15, 2009 - 00:44 ET by ChadNah, Americans LOVE Joe the Plumber. Communists and Socialists in America hate him though...
~Chad
Cincinnati, OH
Chad... Bingo! "You've
January 15, 2009 - 01:01 ET by bigtimerChad...
Bingo!
"You've gone beyond the law"... Sen. Kerry~ Head of Foreign Relations Committee to Hillary at Sec.of State confirmation hearings~1-13-09
America loves Joe. Pinko
January 15, 2009 - 08:45 ET by fitzfongAmerica loves Joe. Pinko scum like Rick "Vehicular Homicide" Sanchez and "goldwaterfan" fear Joe.
"Government's view of the economy could be summed up in a few short phrases: If it moves, tax it. If it keeps moving, regulate it. And if it stops moving, subsidize it." -Ronald Reagan
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Sanchez, I come from a
January 15, 2009 - 00:14 ET by LiberalliesSanchez,
I come from a communist nation, Venezuela, where media personnel like yourself are but tools of the communist movement. They, much like have done, go after any citizen that dares report the facts!
In Venezuela they will put a bullet between your eyes if you dare report that Hugo Chavez uses the thugs, the drug delears, the criminal class in Venezuela to enforce his totalitarian power.
In the USA they destroy your reputation, attack your manhood.
Rich Sanchez, come on over to my house. I have a few Venezuelan friends who would love to "talk" to a "professional" media personality like yourself.
I have never understood sell out like Sanchez who come from oppressive regimes like Cuba, Venezuela, etc and once they have made it in America turn around and treat those they disagree with as Castro treated his enemies.
Rich Sanchez is filth! Vamos Ricardito, tienes las pelotas para responder?
fut... Hear!
January 15, 2009 - 00:20 ET by bigtimerfut...
Hear! Hear!!!!!
"You've gone beyond the law"... Sen. Kerry~ Head of Foreign Relations Committee to Hillary at Sec.of State confirmation hearings~1-13-09
Hi Bigtimers. Yeah, this
January 15, 2009 - 00:39 ET by LiberalliesHi Bigtimers.
Yeah, this guy Rich Sanchez is such a man...right?
I wonder why he did not invite Joe to another inteview and say to his face what he said on the air.
Sanchez's parents must be so proud that he is doing to Joe the Plumber what Castro did to his enemies.
Sanchez is the very definition of pure and utter filth!
Joe would make a fool of
January 15, 2009 - 00:50 ET by bigtimerJoe would make a fool of him...again.
Sanchez moved on up from msnbc from years ago to CNN...wow, what a big step eh?
So glad to see you here fut, miss your posts here.
Hope all is well with you and yours in the Windy City and you all have a healthy, happy, prosperous New Year.
Hope you job is still going well also....I think about that now and then, you must see so much.
I watched Dana Perino this morning for an hour on the Wa. Journal answer questions via phone and a live audience, college kids, need I say more...anyway, she is such a heck of a gal, and a quick-wit...says it all...I have loved her from day one...anyway, it made me think of you and college kids ect...one gal thought she was really gonna' get her with her inane, typical leftist questions...she was made a fool of, took Perino no time at all. I just hope she listened and learned from Dana's response...which was so terrific.
Well, catch you later friend.
Sorry I got off track here somewhat....lol.
"You've gone beyond the law"... Sen. Kerry~ Head of Foreign Relations Committee to Hillary at Sec.of State confirmation hearings~1-13-09
"But I will tell you who
January 15, 2009 - 09:17 ET by kg"But I will tell you who you have insulted. Forty-one journalists were killed last year"
Sanchez and his buddies have insulted 4000 soldiers that protected and died for their country.
"Forget change, I want improvement!"
Liberallies
January 15, 2009 - 00:27 ET by RESTLESS 1"Vamos Ricardito, tienes las pelotas para responder?"
little richard would have to borrow a pair to take you up on your offer, so I guess the answer would be no, he doesn't.
"This
liberal would be all about socialize -- uh, uh, would be about
basically taking over and the government running all of your companies."-Maxine Waters 2008
Restless 1, Long time no
January 15, 2009 - 00:31 ET by LiberalliesRestless 1,
Long time no talk...
and yes, this fool would have to borrow a pair.
I truly wish I would run into this imbecile and be able to give him a piece of my mind.
Honestly, I have never understood sell outs like Ricardo Sanchez.
His parents left Cuba to avoid the very thing that he is doing to Joe the Plumber!!!!! However, I don't think Sanchez is smart enough to see it!
and I kid you not, in Venezuela the press uses Sanchez's tactic. They try to legitimize themselves and then they go after average citizens who dare report the truth!
Fut,
January 15, 2009 - 00:41 ET by RESTLESS 1Good to dialogue with you again as well.
The press here uses many communists tactics in engaging the public. It is no surprise that they go after JtP, and anyone else who disagrees, with such disgrace and barbarity. It's in the communist manifesto to tear down disparage, and marginalize your enemies.
Of course peple like this lurk in the journalism shcools, and so sanchez probably fell victim to their tactics. It's ironic if you think about it.
Hope you had a great Christmas and have a great new year.
"This
liberal would be all about socialize -- uh, uh, would be about
basically taking over and the government running all of your companies."-Maxine Waters 2008
Rick Sanchez got what he wanted
January 15, 2009 - 10:07 ET by Mike BatesHe tweets this morning:
"sam" the plumber has gotten incredible response on blogs. and highest one day hits on cnn.com/ricksanchez
As long as they spell your name right, Rick.
Great article Mike
January 15, 2009 - 00:21 ET by Dee BunkI love the "Mustering as much blow-dried earnestness as possible..." Perfect for Sanchez.
What an jerk he is to distort and criticize what JTP said.
I'm surprised that you are criticizing him now that the two of your are buds - tweeting back and forth ; )
Thanks, Dee
January 15, 2009 - 00:29 ET by Mike BatesContrary to rumor, we're just good friends.
Gee, I wonder if he'll stop airing my tweets? Aargh!
Hey Dee! Howdy... I
January 15, 2009 - 00:39 ET by bigtimerHey Dee!
Howdy...
I know I have just got to get around to that tweeting thing...I am so afraid to get into anything more than where all I go now...I won't have any time!
So glad to see you though...miss ya here.
"You've gone beyond the law"... Sen. Kerry~ Head of Foreign Relations Committee to Hillary at Sec.of State confirmation hearings~1-13-09
Hi BT
January 15, 2009 - 00:48 ET by Dee BunkI know what you mean. It's hard to find time. Twitter is easier than most because you're limited to 140 characters. Mike is a twitter expert. He's awesome on there - cracks me up.
Dee... Oh NO! Now
January 15, 2009 - 00:56 ET by bigtimerDee...
Oh NO!
Now you're really tempting me!
I seriously am hoping to have more time after a few weeks to check that out.
"You've gone beyond the law"... Sen. Kerry~ Head of Foreign Relations Committee to Hillary at Sec.of State confirmation hearings~1-13-09
Twitter expert, Dee
January 15, 2009 - 09:41 ET by Mike BatesIf I appear semi-competent on Twitter, Dee, it's because I rarely have any "thoughts" that run over 140 spaces. But thanks nonetheless.
Joe was not talking about all media everywhere.
January 15, 2009 - 00:28 ET by JWFHe was talking about YOU Rick and other whiners in our media who have lost all objectivity because they believe WE are what is wrong with the planet.
Nice of you to bring up all the journalist heroes that have been killed in this war. How about bringing up some military heroes. How about mentioning some Silver & Bronze Star recipients? How about bringing up some of the courageous battles our men in uniform have fought in. How about talking to some Gold Star moms and dads. Or how about talking to some of the wounded whose biggest regret is they are no longer in the fight.
Or maybe you could discuss a few other words we have been missing lately when it comes to the last 6 years. We turn on the TV night after night and never hear these words - HONOR, DUTY, COUNTRY, SACRIFICE, WILL, VICTORY.
Maybe Joe had some of these concepts in mind when he referred specifically the the CURRENT LEFTIST crop of journalists.
Sincerely,
a Veteran of a 1000 psychic wars.
PS: Goldwaterfan - Goldwater was familiar with those concepts, are you?
Wow, JWF
January 15, 2009 - 00:32 ET by Mike BatesDon't hold back now. :)
Thank you sir. I won't
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Sincerely,
a Veteran of a 1000 psychic wars.
"Rick Sanchez" communist
January 15, 2009 - 01:19 ET by Chad"Rick Sanchez" communist
16,100 hits
~Chad
Cincinnati, OH
Searching for Rick Sanchez, JWF
January 15, 2009 - 09:58 ET by Mike BatesMore fruitful searches may have included Rick's name and terms such as liberal, condescending, partisan, one-sided, or blow dried.
Rick Sanchez......Drunk
January 15, 2009 - 17:10 ET by chicagotraumaRick Sanchez......Drunk Driver
38300 results.
Wow. Ricky hates Joe so much...
January 15, 2009 - 00:49 ET by Scout FinchHe actually throws ole Fidel under the bus!
First, I was born in a communist country, so I'm familiar with people
like you -- and Fidel Castro, by the way -- not to name drop -- who
also think "that media should be abolished."
I'll take Joe over Rick Blowdried any day of the week
January 15, 2009 - 01:22 ET by DaMavThat's not to say I agree with Joe on everything at all. I thought his comments on excluding the media were shortsighted and wrong in an era in which the struggle for media attention is a large part of the war.
But Joe did nothing even approaching the insulting stupidity of Sanchez putting on a Palestinian legislator and claiming he was "independent", and claiming a "fact check" that consisted of opinions over who started the war. Sanchez proved himself a mental dwarf compared to Joe the Plumber on topics that matter deeply. Joe seems to understand his limitations, and constantly acknowledges them. Sanchez is too stupid to do either.
I love that 'practicing the
January 15, 2009 - 07:50 ET by SickofLibsI love that 'practicing the craft' line. Just like the pretentious actors.
The rest of us have jobs, they have a craft.
What I would like to know Rick,
January 15, 2009 - 08:28 ET by cocodrieWhat I would like to know Rick, is how many of the 41 "journalists" were murdered for practising their "craft" by those dictators you so admire.
You say you have covered wars but have never put your life on the line. Where did you cover them from, Algore's hotel suite? Must be because you twist the truth as well as he does.
Sounds like you are jealous of the new hire who is going to shine the light on your incompetence. Prepare for the worst, Rick.
Jesus Loves You.
He knows everything about
January 15, 2009 - 08:53 ET by fitzfongHe knows everything about everything, but really knows nothing, hates everything and everybody. He can't understand why anybody would find any fault with him. You know, the obnoxious guy -- there's always one at every party or every gathering on every block. You know that guy. We all know that guy.
Yes, we do know that guy. During the party, he gets plastered, and alternates between arguing with the men and groping the women. He knows everything about everything and he can't understand why anybody would find any fault with him. Eventually, when people can't stand the sight of his bloated face anymore, he gets in his car and runs over a pedestrian...and the pedestrian dies. That guy is Rick Sanchez.
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Ehhh ?
January 15, 2009 - 09:03 ET by 10ksnookerRick sounds awfully jealous. Hey Rick, anybody can do your job, even Sarah Palin. And likely a whole lot better at it.
Imagine how America would be if the press were free. And make sure you cancel all your publications and firget watching the biased Democrats TV channels.
So the Tresury Sec appointee hits speed bump. Just make like it were a Bush appointee and what would you be saying? Looks like just another Obama Administration crook and liar to me.
Rick the Sanctimonius Jerk
January 15, 2009 - 09:35 ET by Lord ErondShut up Rick you left wing partisan hack. I'd watch Joe the Plumber any day over your sanctimonius left wing rant.
"What you can not enforce, do not command" -Sophocles-
Boy the media is furious aren't they?
January 15, 2009 - 09:42 ET by Lord ErondThis is the same vitriol directed to Palin. The way the left reacts is that no one else is allowed to express an opinion, especially when that opinion will reach so many thousands of people. Palin gives an interview for a documentary exercising her right to free speech and gets slammed. Joe The Plumber gets slammed for expressing his opinion.
Sanchez is a self-righteous prick who should be fired. As it is, CNN's ratings are in the toilet so have fun finding another job jackass. You're just pissed because Joe The Plumber is doing a job that you SHOULD be doing and to quote 'Good Will Hunting' you paid 100,000.00 for an education that you could have gotten for 20 dollars in late fees at the public library. So much for your fancy journalism degree dumbass.
"What you can not enforce, do not command" -Sophocles-
Sarah and Joe the Plumber
January 15, 2009 - 09:49 ET by Mike BatesThis is the same vitriol directed to Palin.
I think some of the hate is engendered precisely because Sarah and Joe are associated in the public mind. And they're very afraid of Sarah as a potential 2012 threat.
How low can you go Rick?
January 15, 2009 - 10:21 ET by ConLosRepublicanosNoI thought the media could have many comparisons for Joe but I
never thought anyone would compare him to a Marxist and communist let alone Fidel Castro. Don't this people know that Joe is 100% on the other side of the spectrum? Am willing to bet that Rick's views are more similar to Fidel Castro than Joe the Truth Teller's views are.
Rick you alcoholic moron
January 15, 2009 - 10:25 ET by Lord ErondLet's remind everyone what Joe The Plumber's crime was. During a routine campaign stop, Joe asked Barack Obama a simple question and Barack gave him the dumbest answer in of any candidate in history. Joe then goes on to give a few interviews to people who were very curious about Senator Obama's response and now the guy has achieved a certain level of notoriety.
So for being the good Capitalist and American that he is for taking advantage of this opportunity, Joe gets HAMMERED by scumbags like Sanchez who have driven drunk and killed people.
Holy crap, I would love to see Hannity savage this jerk Sanchez publicly. He deserves it.
"What you can not enforce, do not command" -Sophocles-
First, I was born in a
January 15, 2009 - 12:20 ET by kdizzydazeFirst, I was born in a communist country, so I'm familiar with people like you
So, you were born in a communist country. According to that logic, you must know what it means to suppress any dissenting opinion out there as opposed to reporting the truth or the facts (which are one in the same, by the way).
Number two, I've covered wars. And while I can't speak for war correspondents who put their lives on the line every day, I can tell you, what they do is requisite -- essential to our democracy.
Again, as stated above - reporting truth and facts are essential to our democracy. The problem that your drunk driving, murderous douchebag ass does't get is when these "war correspondents" or reporters you praise so lavishly "report" specific infomation that needs to be kept secret, or hidden, in order for our military to succeed (NY Times - hello??!?!?) they are then more culpable than our military in the civilian casualty and death toll that mounts during war.
But I will tell you who you have insulted. Forty-one journalists were killed last year -- two already killed this year -- while trying to practice their craft.
No, the forty one journalists that are dead volunteered (actually, they were paid very well) to do that job. What Joe was stating about the war correspondents not being there may have actually saved their lives cause we all know their reporting was for shit.
So on behalf of them, Sam, let's see, you're not really a licensed plumber.
Never said he was a plumber - merely asked about owning his own business one day (I am certain if Joe wants to own his own plumbing business, by that point in time, he will have the necessary credentials to be a licensed plumber)
You're not really a war correspondent.
No shit captain obvious!!! But to argue - he is there reporting what is going on so I guess that makes him more a war correspondent than your communist ass.
And your name isn't even really Joe.
Jesus Christ Almighty!!!! WHO GAVE HIM THAT NAME??!?!?! IT WAS YOU DOUCHES IN THE PRESS -dickbag!!!!!!!!!!
I think we all do know, though, who you are.
Yup, someone with a ton more class and courage than your sorry ass, Rick.
He knows everything about everything, but really knows nothing, hates everything and everybody. He can't understand why anybody would find any fault with him. You know, the obnoxious guy -- there's always one at every party or every gathering on every block. You know that guy. We all know that guy.
Congratulations Rick, you just described yourself and the entire MSM - and so succinctly, too. Kudos - you pussy.
My apologies for the language -
God made man, but he used a monkey to do it -- DEVO
I have fun going to Rick's
January 15, 2009 - 17:19 ET by chicagotraumaI have fun going to Rick's Blogs and asking how Jeff Smuzinick is doing.
http://ricksanchez.b...
I find it somewhat therapeutic for me to think that I am making him uncomfortable (even if he probalby doesn't ever read my messages).
Give it a try, it is cathartic.