One would assume that the Old Media would have a phalanx of intrepid mushing, journos swarming about Wasilla, Alaska, Sarah Palin's hometown. One would think that every single person that lives within 100 miles of Wasilla would have been contacted by at least one journalist by now. That the media's due diligence would have been dilagenced to death at this point. I mean, it's been two weeks! Well, according to Greta Van Susteren, the media is curiously absent in Wasilla.
Greta posted a quickie blog entry on September 12 wondering where the heck everyone was?
What surprises me is that almost no journalists covering politics have come to Wasilla to get to learn more about the Governor. You learn a great deal by meeting friends, family, people in the community, business people, people in restaurants, reading the local newspaper etc….I know it is far from home for all of us and expensive for networks but I am delighted Fox sent us here. It gives me a “point of reference” so that I can better (not perfectly, but better) do my job for you…I hope you have enjoyed our coverage so far…
Well, that IS a curious thing, isn't it?
Yet, the newspapers, cable outlets and the Big Three Nets SURE as heck have been knocking themselves out creating anti-Palin stories, haven't they?
One wonders where they are getting their info?
Tis a curious thing, indeed.
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Oh Gosh...
September 15, 2008 - 09:47 ET by...maybe the media is about to do their job and focus on the issues and the two MEN running for the Presidency of the United States. People Magazine, Us Weekly and FoxNews can concentrate on puff pieces for Sarah Palin. Is Greta wanting what the McCain ticket wants...distractions?
Ubercon
Ummm UBERCON/ MSM is Doing there Job as USUAL
September 15, 2008 - 10:04 ET by sjanus11Just What in The HELL do you think the MSM has been Runnin On Gov. Pallin.......Puff Pieces? I Call it Lies, Distortions, And down right Slanderous Attacks. You Sir, Need To Go Back To Kos Kids, That's where they do nice puff pieces..........LOL
"If your 20 and not a Liberal, You have no Heart. If you are 40 and not a Conservative, You have no Brain" Sir Winston Churchhill
Alternate dimension, maybe?
September 15, 2008 - 10:50 ET by Cortillaen"People Magazine, Us Weekly and FoxNews can concentrate on puff pieces for Sarah Palin."
I'm not sure what reality you're talking about, but I wouldn't mind going there. Would you care to revise and extend your flagrant lie? I'm curious about how distorted one's world view has to be to perceive the Us smear-job as a "puff piece". As for wanting the media to start ignoring Palin, a reprieve from the constant attacks would be nice, but focusing on Obama vs. McCain doesn't give them much to work with. Red meat, remember? They gotta tear into somebody over in the McCain-Palin campaign, and the latter is the easier spin for them. Too bad it's also the one that'll bite them harder in the end. Okay, so that's not really a bad thing after all...
www.daybydaycartoon.... Proving that conservative comedy is very real.
"With your mind as high as Mt. Fuji you can see all things clearly. And you can see all the forces that shape events; not just the things near to you." - Miyamoto Musashi
Great point. None of the
September 15, 2008 - 10:53 ET by Roger the ShrubberGreat point. None of the major newspaper will be wasting any more of their valuable space and time printing articles on that dumb chick.
You got dumb right!
September 15, 2008 - 11:54 ET byLOL!!!
Perhaps you can let us know
September 15, 2008 - 13:28 ET by Roger the ShrubberPerhaps you can let us know when the media is about to stop wasting valuable time and space on that dumb chick. After all, how many thousands of words and front page sapce did the NYT devote on Sunday? Apparently, they did not get your memo.
I've noticed the counting of words...
September 15, 2008 - 13:52 ET byRog,
Instead of reading the words, it seems the pro-Palin types have begun to count the words as trying to show how much attention is being paid to Miss Alaska runner-up. Eventually, the only noise will be Fox and this site yelling from the top of Pioneer's Peak as to wondering where all the attention on Sarah went. It's running it's course as the lipstick is being wiped off and the public learns more and more about this pathetic choice of a VP. Have you come to terms with her being a full blown socialist cloaked in conservative clothing?
This election is about McCain and Obamammy. Not how Palin fails or succeeds under more scrutiny.
Ubercon
Urcon
September 15, 2008 - 16:28 ET by well99Some people can do both.No need for you take off your shoes to try.No I havent come to terms with you.
You originally said "maybe
September 15, 2008 - 17:28 ET by Roger the ShrubberYou originally said "maybe the media is about to do their job and focus on the issues and the two MEN running for the Presidency of the United States."
I simply pointed out that THE newspaper of record apparently finds your advice, well, lacking, since they devoted a ton of space and wordage to attack Palin. This debunks your apparently intimate knowledge of the national media.
the only thing you get half-right is that the race IS about McCain and Obama. That being said, perhaps you need to be asking yourself why your boys and girls are devoting so much time and effort attacking Palin? After all, you said she is a "pathetic choice for a VP", yet, your comrades and you fear her.
But, by all means, regale us with more of your impressive talking points.
Reporters from all over the world are in Alaska
September 15, 2008 - 11:39 ET by pearlActually, there are reporters from all over the world in Alaska.
See FightThePalinSmears (left hand side "Race to Alaska")
They Are,,Check This Out On Your Barry Boy
September 15, 2008 - 11:43 ET by sjanus11OBAMA TRIED TO STALL GIS' IRAQ WITHDRAWAL
http://www.nypost.com/seven/09152008/postopinion/opedcolumnists/obama_tried_to_stall_gis_iraq_withdrawal_129150.htm
Seems The messiah, has got alot of explaining to do to the base... Haaaabaaaawaaaaa Heeee . What a MF Hypocrite Lying, Back stabbing F#... He is willing to keep OUR Damn Brave TROOPS in Harms Way for political gain. Puke on him, his wife and the whole damn Democratic machine.. If that's not enough proof what is.. He should ROT IN HELL, FOR RISKING OUR SOLDIERS LIVES.....You vote for him, you soul goes with that vote. Steve Damn Janus Proud Of OUR President And Proud Of our Troups...........The Fuse Is Lit....Boom, you just lost
"If your 20 and not a Liberal, You have no Heart. If you are 40 and not a Conservative, You have no Brain" Sir Winston Churchhill
Huhhhh???
September 15, 2008 - 12:14 ET byS.J.Anus,
Bush has been following Obama-man's suggestions for the past few months since they seem to be good ideas instead of his lack of them. As for McCain, he's stated several times he'd like to see Victory in Iraq as long as it takes in public, yet, in private says we're about to lose it to Condi. So, what's it going to be? Stay or go? Proud of Bush and his new ideas (Obama's)? Or McCain's waffling? Sing this to the old Clash tune-How appropriate to today's situation...
Darling you gotta let me know
Should I stay or should I go?
If you say that you are mine
Ill be here til the end of time
So you got to let know
Should I stay or should I go?
Always tease tease tease
You're happy when I'm on my knees
One day is fine, next is black
So if you want me off your back
Well come on and let me know
Should I stay or should I go?
Should I stay or should I go now?
Should I stay or should I go now?
If I go there will be trouble
An if I stay it will be double
So come on and let me know
This indecisions bugging me
If you don't want me, set me free
Exactly whom I'm supposed to be
Don't you know which clothes even fit me?
Come on and let me know
Should I cool it or should I blow?
Should I stay or should I go now?
If I go there will be trouble
And if I stay it will be double
So you gotta let me know
Should I stay or should I go?
So, which way do you go?
Ubercon
Hey Ubercon, If am am missing somthing let me know
September 15, 2008 - 13:15 ET by sjanus11Gotta admit ya had me singing along LOL. this line confuses me though
"As for McCain, he's stated several times he'd like to see Victory in Iraq as long as it takes in public,..... (PUBLIC WHAT?) yet, in private says we're about to lose it to Condi. (LOSE WHAT TO CONDI) So, what's it going to be? Stay or go? Still no matter how ya play it, if your saying you want them out, well your guy's looking to keep em even longer if you read my link, and if I misread your post well sorry......pick another name I mean Ubercon doe's have certain conotations. PS The S. J. ANUS is always a trick questions to see who is really into the anal.....Tell em what he's won Jerry............BUBKUS............The S Is for Steve The rest is for fools like you, see you cant just post anus I found years ago as a handle....LOL
"If your 20 and not a Liberal, You have no Heart. If you are 40 and not a Conservative, You have no Brain" Sir Winston Churchhill
It's good song and appropriate for the times.
September 15, 2008 - 14:08 ET bysjanus,
McCain says what needs to be said in public to show his support for Victory in Iraq. He's hiding his displeasure with the progress of the war and a possible outcome not to his liking...he voiced these concerns with Condi. You are reading more sources for your news for a more balanced view, correct? Will the US have a presence in Iraq in the long term? As things have changed, I would have to say maybe not a definitive yes. I'd like to see our forces in Afghanistan hunting Osama than trying to rebuild Iraq. Let our contractors rebuild Iraq with Iraqi funds. If Iran decides to invade, throw a few tactical nukes at them and watch them cower and high tail it home.
Better?
Ubercon
Dear Uber
September 15, 2008 - 16:52 ET by sjanus11OTAY, I think we agree, It's just so damn hard to figure sometimes where someone is going( and thank you I have had that damn song in my head all day) LOL If and When Mc Pitbull, said with the utmost respect, Remember Condi works, or did work for Him. So it's McCain decision and I think the Pull out is being started as we speak, as you notice most are being redirected to them Rocky no mans land, where Bin Bye Bye is living in a TUTU. Notice the pick up in drone's although I think that is back firing and only alienating the locals. And By all mean let's start using some Iraqi funds, I mean since it was about Oil LOL. As far as Iran I think they are about to Either start backing off, or the peeps are gonna go pop,. The bearded Wise ones are not happy with the Nehru wearing Ahmadingdong, and now that we just sold them the bunker busters I think they know Isreal is serious, Steve So We are on The same side LOL ?
"If your 20 and not a Liberal, You have no Heart. If you are 40 and not a Conservative, You have no Brain" Sir Winston Churchhill
Steve,Yep...we've always
September 15, 2008 - 21:09 ET bySteve,Yep...we've always been on the same side. If Iraq is starting to show a surplus, it's time to start sending invoices to them. As for Iran & the rest of the backward countries living in the past, a nuke up their ass will make them realize that modernity in technology is not a futuristic concept! They're idiots and they need to be shown who's the real deal. Nuke the bastards if they get out of line.
Übercon
Uber
September 15, 2008 - 21:23 ET by BlondeYou are a total bore.
David Gregory, do you know which damn network you lie for? ~ Uncle Jimbo, @Blackfive
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September 15, 2008 - 22:22 ET by R D Helm*
They are getting their info
September 15, 2008 - 09:48 ET by well99From ADN and Daily Miner.That and people like Lida Green.All with a axe to grind with Palin.
Well it's more expensive than Europe!!
September 15, 2008 - 09:54 ET by inquiringmindWell everyone knows sending a team of reporters and camera crews to Alaska is more expensive than sending them on a European Vacation. And I'll bet there are no 5 star facilities to put the reporters up at in Wasilla.
lol inquiringmind
September 15, 2008 - 10:26 ET by well99Probably no Starbucks also.You cant expect them to rough it.
Silly Greta...
September 15, 2008 - 09:50 ET by superdoughdidn't you get the memo? The MSM already knows who Palin is, why would they need to actually investigate? Besides, there's far too many guns and hunters up there, it's a very dangerous place. I'm sure that with all of those guns, crime must be out of control and the murder rate must be one of the highest in the nation! It's not worth the risk.
Anywhere They Can
September 15, 2008 - 09:55 ET by dboOne wonders where they are getting their info?
I believe its Tarot cards, the tooth fairy and remnants of comet Kohoutek.
Another typical MSM tactic
September 15, 2008 - 10:05 ET by sms5217These stories of MSM reporters going up to Alaska and finding oh so many "opponents" of Palin is just another typical MSM drive-by hit job.
MSM reporters have noses more sensitive than dogs when it comes to finding "opponents" of Republicans and/or conservatives.
Hence, they scour the countryside of Alaska, a state where around 80% support Palin, to find the five or so hitmen/hitwomen who then get on camera to denounce Palin. Never, ever, do they sample the vast majority of Alaskans who support Palin.
Ask yourselves, do the MSM ever go into a Democratic stronghold like Chicago and find the few conservatives(brave as they may be) who do not like Obama?
Sarah has been completely vetted, inside and out. Barry Jr. has not been. Not one person, not even O'Reilly has put him on the spot in any interview, anywhere. The only person of national significance who could are Rush and Hannity, and there is NO way Barry would do that. Palin has a million leftist MSM'ers who would love to carve her up on every network and every paper and every blog.
Trial lawyers are the scum of the earth
I'd like to think that the MSM...
September 15, 2008 - 09:59 ET by Prester John....would be following that mini-Army of "investigators" the DNC sent to Alaska to dig up dirt on Palin, but that's too much to expect.
Wait a minute, what am I saying?
The MSM ARE the investigators for the DNC.
The MSM don't need to go to no stikin' Alaska
September 15, 2008 - 10:00 ET by c5thenThey can get their info from perfectly good sources like the blogs and DailiKOS and Move-on and still stay in their comfortable homes in their jammies like always.
The day that "politician" became a career choice is the day we started losing the Republic. Let's get it back! Alan Keyes '08.
This is good news
September 15, 2008 - 10:11 ET by 10ksnookerNow the drive by media can go to Chicago and focus on thug politician and their thug disciples. Be nice to see a couple of hit pieces on thug politicians, like Obama.
I am not usually a big Greta fan.. nothing personal just
September 15, 2008 - 10:17 ET by JTPnot into some of the stories she does. However, I have really enjoyed her Alaska coverage so far. Some of the people have been quite interesting. As far as the other networks not having people up there, there is no need. Kos, Huffington, DU and the like have been supplying all the information they need to get the story out that they want to convey.
"I need more cowbell!" SNL
JTP
September 15, 2008 - 11:02 ET by BlondeWhen Fox gets Greta off the dead girl beat, and has her do regular interviews, she's great.
She has a nice way about her that causes people to open up. I don't know whether it's because she's non-confrontational when she takes her lawyer hat off. Also, she seems to be a stickler for research before she starts on a subject.
She did a great show a few years ago at Whiteman AFB, even did an interview from the cockpit of a B2 bomber. It was terrific. I wish they'd cool the crime stuff and do "Greta at Large"....dumping Geraldo wouldn't be a bad idea, either.
David Gregory, do you know which damn network you lie for? ~ Uncle Jimbo, @Blackfive
2nd That Motion
September 15, 2008 - 11:11 ET by nofateAgree, Blonde, 100%. I'm glad he didn't get hurt, because even though I thoroughly disagree with him on nearly everything, the man has balls, but I loved it when he was standing on that flood wall in Galveston and the wave came in and took him out. Looked like the fire dept. guys got a kick out of it too.
As for Greta, the crime stuff drives me nuts too, night after night, on and on, and onzzzzzz... But she is like a dog with a bone when she picks up little inconsistencies. A nice friendly dog. Confrontational in a friendly way.
BTW, congrats on the h/t.
"The future is not set. There is no fate but what we make for ourselves."
michaelyon-online.com
False Impression???
September 15, 2008 - 10:18 ET by nofateI thought we had been reading since the Palin announcement that the media had "airdropped" hundreds of "investigators" into Alaska, including Wasilla. Some of the "on the scene" reports I have waded through even quote residents of the area, especially those that had some disagreement with Sarah. Have they been unable to find anything substantial that they could sink their teeth into, or were they not there at all?
Just wondering.
I also wonder about the enemies she has accumulated. The Obama campaign and their acolytes like the NYT have certainly been combing the woods for anyone even remotely dissatisfied with Sarah. My guess is that even with her 80% popularity rating, there are a lot of those "good ole boys", politicians, oil co. execs, powerful types like that who will not forget that Sarah "screwed" them out of a LOT of money, then gave it to the people of Alaska. These people have long memories and irregardless of political party, would be happy to talk to Obama's "investigators" for the right price.
Bork and Thomas were warm ups for Sarah. I think this has just begun to get ugly. They are very aware that their media campaign is turning people off so they are going to regroup and go covert using the tactics developed by Alinski and others. They are desperate to "Pathologize the Right". They see this as maybe their best chance for a long time to take over the institutions of cultural indoctrination. One of the big questions is wether they can get their media/nutroot attack dogs called off now that they have been unleashed.
"The future is not set. There is no fate but what we make for ourselves."
michaelyon-online.com
Where are they getting their info?
September 15, 2008 - 10:22 ET by flyingmonkeyProbably from an Iraqi stringer while they're having another double at the hotel.
The media are afraid to
September 15, 2008 - 10:46 ET by suzycreamcheeseThe media are afraid to visit Wasilla and interview friends and fellow Wasillans because they might have to broadcast something positive about Sarah. That they ain't gonna do. Much less energy and money expended to sit in their desk chairs and make stuff up.
No Need for An Alaska Airlift
September 15, 2008 - 10:52 ET by Hooterville Denizen...the media elite can make up stuff from their desks.
It's almost as if their
September 15, 2008 - 11:00 ET by RainsfordIt's almost as if their only intent is to smear her!
Rainsford,
September 15, 2008 - 12:47 ET by Indiana Joe"Almost?"
Tongue firmly planted in cheek, I take it.
"... smells like... victory." - Robert Duvall
No benefit of the doubt necessary
September 15, 2008 - 11:04 ET by wytammicI guess we shouldn't just assume that the MSM are busy fact checking their insane Palin smear stories. Surprise!
»→ Fact Checking
September 15, 2008 - 11:09 ET by Cool ArrowYeah, that's it.
Has CNN reissued their Swimsuit Calendar yet?
"Us white folk will take care of you" - Barbara Walters
I really don't know who to believe
September 15, 2008 - 11:35 ET by Calypso Jonesor perhaps believe none of them. Why should i believe Van Susteren? None in the MS media except Fox's kelly, doocy and Kilmeade have bothered to report on the biased media's hit job on Gov Palin. Either these three have it right or the rest of us are delusional. Are you sufficiently confused now?
Obama wants U.S. military in Iraq until after the election??
September 15, 2008 - 12:00 ET by AndanteIf they're not in Wasilla maybe a few of those fearless, investigative reporters could spare a few minutes to check out Obama's (I'm more important than the war) story.
http://www.nypost.com/seven/09152008/postopinion/opedcolumnists/obama_tried_to_stall_gis_iraq_withdrawal_129150.htm
'If ' this article is accurate and if you consider what it says about the man, Obama is toast but I'm sure he's got a "waffle" cooking already.
"Why can't I just eat my waffle?" -- Obama
allow me to love
September 15, 2008 - 12:03 ET by JIMMY1660allow me to love America
funny what happens when one goes searching for the truth, and finds it. Its not what we hoped for. she may be too good to be true, we can not tell that story. and funny when you go after Mama Bears Cubs-she defends them. what a surprise.
She is smart, and for real, nothing made up. how wonderful.
tough task to discredit her.but lets try anyway.
i feel a left wing total collapse and big bills for psychotherapy
MSM dictionary definitions:
September 15, 2008 - 12:37 ET by Parker1227Reporter: one who supplies just the right "facts" to influence political campaigns for the good of the leftist cause.
Woman: a good, pro-abortion, politically correct, nanny-state leftist.
Black: a good, pro-abortion, politically correct, nanny-state leftist.
Those who claim to belong to any of the above groups but don't fit the definitions, are sell-outs and frauds.
Heck, the msm are just
September 15, 2008 - 14:03 ET by bigtimerHeck, the msm are just waiting for the Trooper-gate subpoenas and all involved to testify...they await breathlessly.
Poor babies.
"America isn't the problem...America is the solution." ~ Rush Limbaugh
Investigative Reporting
September 15, 2008 - 16:15 ET by totalkaosdaveTotalKaosDave
Today's media reporters don't need to be in Wasilla to write about it. They can make their stuff up anywhere...
Greta
September 15, 2008 - 21:31 ET by BlondeWow, Greta smoked it again. Her interview with Todd Palin was great. Part Two tomorrow night.
What a gentleman.
The feminazis are REALLY going to hate Sarah Palin now.
Wait for it, MoDo will have a nasty bit by Wednesday. Stupid cow.
David Gregory, do you know which damn network you lie for? ~ Uncle Jimbo, @Blackfive
PAIRS
September 15, 2008 - 21:52 ET by cocodrieJohn and Cindy - Todd and Sarah are such a breath of fresh air compared to Hussein and Michelle and Joe and what's her name.