(h/t Snarking Dawg)
From Ana Marie Cox's post to the "Swampland" blog at Time magazine:
Let me say that I did some self-cringing last week, when I choose to describe Tony as the "most fun" press secretary of the administration. I was looking for something non-controversial, non-partisan and true to say about the guy. "Fun" seemed like something he'd appreciate -- he is fun. The biggest change in the press operations of the WH since he's gotten there is that the briefings are no longer thuddingly boring. So, really, "most fun" was kind of a low bar.
He's also a class act. He clearly respects the press, and his tangles with them are leavened with a humor and self-awareness that make him hard to dislike, even when you violently disagree.
I -- and I'm sure my fellow bloggers here -- wish him well.
I'm guessing Cox's successors at Wonkette didn't get the memo. Emphasis mine, expletive edited for content:
White House spokesman Tony Snow has cancer again, his omnipresent “live strong” bracelet having failed its wearer yet again.
Snow went in Monday to have a small growth removed from his pelvic area, and doctors discovered that the cancer’s back. Snow, despite being fairly smarmy, is not actually one of the individuals currently f***ing everything up that we’d happily say cancer is too good for, so we wish him a speedy and full recovery. And hell, whoever’d replace him would probably just be worse, unless it’s that cutie Dana Perino. What a cutie! And a dangerous liar, but the pretty ones always are.
I get that Wonkette is supposed to be snarky and irreverent, but is it too much to ask for a little more respect at a time like this?
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You can feel the love!Looks l
March 27, 2007 - 16:54 ET by Roger the ShrubberYou can feel the love!
Looks like some Hufftards and Wonktards need a hug.
Just remember, people start bringing up Rush Limbaugh calling the Edwards press conference correctly and accurately, or Ann Coulter calling Edwards a "Faggot" (indirectly), just remember the kind words from those very same people about Snow's cancer and Cheney not getting himself "blowed up good".
The blog Little Green Footb
March 28, 2007 - 06:19 ET by motherbeltThe blog Little Green Footballs has a great post about the hypocrisy of the Washington Post regarding this matter. Apparently Howard Kurtz took a slap at LGF, complaining that some of the comments posted there were "vile". So LGF posted a sampling from the Washington Post comments section, reacting to the news that Tony Snow's cancer had returned.
Here are just a couple of samples:
"Tony Snow....I hope you die from this cancer, no I hope you suffer
terribly and then die like a dog from this cancer. Dont keep Satan
waiting."
"Liver cancer is universally fatal, and quickly. Let the party begin
people, let us dance on our roofs in joy at the end of a neocon mouth
piece..."
Scroll down to "The Beam in the Washington Post's Eye"
http://www.littlegre...
Page 6 of Washington Post's own website
March 27, 2007 - 17:07 ET by E4PukeHere is just a smattering of comments on one page of the Washington Post's comment section about the Tony Snow story. All uncut, unedited, and purely disgusting, and all just from one freakin page.
Maybe there is a god after all! What goes around comes around, such is the power of lying!
By AIPACiswar | Mar 27, 2007 3:41:04 PM
ahashburn: *no sense of you being a uncaring, selfish nazi a.k.a. republican hypocrite, without showing it. Thank you for clearing that up.* When was the last time, or first time, the any of you, Snow included, that showed any decency or sympathy for the thousands being killed and maimed in Iraq? For a propagandist of lies he, OBullsh*t and Ninny, only get what they had deserved from a loooong time.
By analyst72 | Mar 27, 2007 3:45:32 PM
wish it had been Bush instead.
By phoule | Mar 27, 2007 4:24:05 PM
The toungue of the Bush White House will be silenced soon.
By blksambo | Mar 27, 2007 4:24:13 PM
E4,Just lovely little spewing
March 27, 2007 - 17:17 ET by bigtimerE4,
Just lovely little spewing critters the left aren't they?
Defeat the enemy within we must!
the disgusting pigs on the left
March 27, 2007 - 17:22 ET by RJAnd that's the site of a so-called mainstream newspaper. The disgusting pigs on the left are truly at war with their own country.
Here's another WaPo comment
March 27, 2007 - 18:51 ET by John in CAHere's another WaPo comment (from Little Green Footballs). It's a double whammy - death to Tony Snow and Israel.
Liver cancer is universally fatal, and quickly. Let the party begin
people, let us dance on our roofs in joy at the end of a neocon mouth
piece. This will be a big party, the only one bigger at this time would
be for the utter and complete distruction of israel via Iranian nuclear
tipped missles. Oh what a beautiful day that would be, mushroom clouds
over toilet aviv, oh joy! Stick that in your pipe wolfie, pearlie,
libbie, and feithie - I dance a jig in celebration.
By whetsell | Mar 27, 2007 2:20:22 PM | Request Removal
Give a Democrat Party free America a chance!
Wonkett Hypocrasy
March 27, 2007 - 18:26 ET by Six String SpiffThis partiicular little snippet stuck out to me:
"He clearly respects the press, and his tangles with them are leavened
with a humor and self-awareness that make him hard to dislike, even
when you violently disagree."
Hmm.. Violently disagree. Where do we see constant examples of violent disagreement? Oh, that's right, the three waring tribes in the Middle East. Leave it to "liberals" to take disagreement to the next level, VIOLENCE. No surprise here. You know, folks; You just have to stand in AWE of the hypocrasy that is on display daily. truely awesome...
Sure, I watch the MSM... Through a pair of crosshairs.
tony snow
March 27, 2007 - 18:45 ET by tblotWOW Some people just hate and you just wonder if the 60 anti war and government. just get thru the day.I hope Tony (who is a very nice man) get the help he needs . He is a tough guy and bet he beats it
Common Bond
March 27, 2007 - 19:06 ET by BarberianJust back from Huff and Wonkette. First time there and the realization hit me. NOW I understand why the extreme left identifies so closely with the islamofacist! The volume and intensity of shear hatred is identical.
Coming home, getting away from all that crap was always what kept you going. This was a realization that will taint that from now on.
Someone or something needs to pull the rug out from these bugger eatin' morons. There're free to say what they want but for civilizations sake, quit giving them a national soap box to blow their swill from. The whole idea is to fight it over there. I don't want to fight it here!
The people we have in this country...
March 27, 2007 - 19:21 ET by Six String SpiffAfter reading MOST of the Washington Post's bloggers, I have a renewed sense of purpose for my country. I could not believe I was on an American---no no I cant say that. Not at all---Website allowing this vitriol to continuously extrude from its servers... Truely unbelievable. These people are dangerous. They think America is the enemy. I don't understand it at all... How can you look at somebody with a gun pointed at you for no reason and blame the country you are in? ...lost and sad.
That whetsell... I wish him misery to spare. Just because somebody is on the other side of the political isle does not mean you gleefully rejoice in somebody's illness. Jesus.... I hope the little bastard falls of his roof while he is dancing. One more thing. What has Tony Snow DONE to these people? WHAT? How can they hate somebody (a very minute part of an admin) they have only known for a few months? Absolutely astounding. I mean, WOW. There is no difference between that foul human being and the terrorists. These people need a very rude awakening. Something along the lines of a kick in the "naughty bits"
...how are these scumbags in my country?
Sure, I watch the MSM... Through a pair of crosshairs.
...how are these scumbags in
March 27, 2007 - 19:28 ET by bigtimer...how are these scumbags in my country?
Carefully created by the leftist party Spiff...carefully created with years and years of experience, plans and power!
It will take us as long maybe to undo it...they have had over 40-60 years, more in some instances to achieve their leftist goals...they are still carefully actively working at it every single day!
Unite and fight we must!
The whole idea is to fight it
March 27, 2007 - 19:33 ET by bigtimerThe whole idea is to fight it over there. I don't want to fight it here!
Barberian...
Unfortunately we have no choice anymore here...these creatures are rabid with hatred...this pushes them on to obtain their goals for complete power with their leftist agenda within this country..we no longer have any choice!
I have never in all my life seen such vitriol.
Thank you for your service...gratitude is sent your way from my family to yours.
The hatred that seethes and bubbles at that site --
March 27, 2007 - 20:28 ET by misterbillwonkette--Tony Snow-The hatred that seethes and bubbles at that site --is abominable. They demean a good man. When Senator Tim Johnson had his stroke, many NBers put aside our political personas and prayed for the man and hoped for the best. Those wonkette people , today have shown me a side of them that is disgusting. They are no longer my political rivals, they are my enemies.
I will pray for Tony Snow. I will not pray for those horrid people.
Where ’s the coward that would not dare to fight for such a land?
Sir Walter Scott
Hey, there are scumbags on bo
March 27, 2007 - 21:18 ET byHey, there are scumbags on both sides of the political aisle and i'm sure most of those a-holes who wrote those disgusting comments don"t really mean what they said. People write a lot of crap on the internet that they wouldn't stand by if held up to public scrutiny. i mean do you want to save a seal and club a liberal or nuke them or whatever, and six string spiff, why do you have the MSM in your crosshairs? are you gonna kill them?, no its just bravado, same with these wonkette nuts
7MS, you are not from the US
March 27, 2007 - 21:38 ET by JAB7MS, you are not from the US of A is my first guess, allow us to start from there.
...and, just for starters I acknowledge your neutral fence-riding-position for individuals not taking responsibily for their own actions does permeate your conversation.
OK, I will start with, Canada first and to make it easy "the EU" second.
"To bad Ignorance isn't painful..."
What are you talking about?
March 27, 2007 - 21:41 ET byWhat are you talking about?
Never mind! Sorry to bother y
March 27, 2007 - 21:49 ET by JABNever mind! Sorry to bother you in the first place.
"To bad Ignorance isn't painful..."
question
March 27, 2007 - 21:54 ET by E4PukeWhat does wonkette mean?
E4, Wonkette was originally a
March 27, 2007 - 22:01 ET by John in CAE4, Wonkette was a blog originally started my Anna Marie Cox (with Time magazine now, AFAIK), and I think it was just a name, like wonk with the ette addedd on for some reason. It's a Gawker product. If you wanna know more, just google Anna Marie Cox, all the sordid details are there.
Give a Democrat Party free America a chance!
Funny
March 27, 2007 - 22:15 ET by E4PukeFunny I went to wonkette and their first post about the tony snow story was this.
i put the @@@@s in so it wouldnt be obscene.
JamieSommers says:
I agree with Joe. How dare you say that Snow isn't one of the @@@@-ups in the administration and what gives you the right to wish him a full and speedy recovery? Damn you to hell, Wonkette!
03/27/07 06:34 PME4Puke
March 27, 2007 - 22:52 ET by SportPoliticsal gore was a policy "wonk" according to the bragging libs.
A wonk is a nerdy outcast overstudied insignificant student who is negatively affected by their sullen booknose.
In other words, it's a half stab by arrogant lying retarded foolsih liberals to claim they are "the smartest".
Wonkette has been, every time I've read it, a left wing silly diatribe of crap. I was quite surprised when I found out yesterday one of the founders is the main editor at Time.
Pretty amazing how the libs control 95% of the media.
They whine about Limbaugh and talk radio - but the other 20 hours a day is music with far left drug addled hippy freak dj's and smarmbuckets - they're all over the "EIB" network. NPR is a liberals wet dream, and it's the strongest signal over the entire nation.
There's at least 2 other lib newsnets on cable to combat Fox's 1/10th of the alphabet 3.
There's one conservative paper of any note - the washington times.
Conservatives have 5% of the media in a fair estimation.
7MS its called a metaphor!!
March 27, 2007 - 22:25 ET by Six String SpiffOk There Mr. Middle-of-the-road-o.. My proverbial "cross hairs" only means I will have a sharp eye on these traitorous fools. However, traitorous fools is NOT a metaphor. They are traitorous and act foolish all of the time. Thats alot different than saying I hope somebody dies of cancer. I didn't really have to spell it out for you, did I? geeeesh
Sure, I watch the MSM... Through a pair of crosshairs.
How disappointing, Spiff
March 27, 2007 - 22:31 ET by RJReally Spiff? How disappointing! (kidding....maybe)
Seriously, a generalized statement of anger is in no way comparable to the disgusting personal attacks we see on Tony Snow, and therein lies another clear difference between the left and the right.
7MS, by trying to equate the two, you're just trying to provide cover for their despicable behavior.
Their vitriol and nastiness d
March 27, 2007 - 22:30 ET by StickfarmTheir vitriol and nastiness doesn't surprise me anymore. Tony Snow is a decent and honorable man - and our family will be praying for his "miracle" daily. I truly cannot understand how any human being can make statements like this.
Between this - and what transpired in the Senate today - I am truly depressed and saddened tonight. I have a son in Iraq - and truly worry about how this effects him. I can not understand how the Defeatocrats believe this "defeat with a side of pork" is what is best for this country. Especially given the early signs of success we are seeing from the surge. I feared this back in January - but part of me keep saying they wouldn't go this far.
Where is the outcry from the rest of the country ? I am truly saddened and ashamed tonight for what the Congress has done and for how such terrible news about a decent and honorable man has been commented on by the left.
Stickfarm
"The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing." - Edmund Burke
stickfarm, god bless you an
March 27, 2007 - 22:45 ET by John in CAstickfarm, god bless you and your brave son - thank him for his service, and you for raising such a man.
Don't give up hope. There is still hope. For all of the President's faults, he's rock solid on this issue - and he will keep vetoing any bills that have retreat and defeat legislated in them. Neither chamber of Congress has nearly enough votes to override the veto. Mitch McConnell will keep mitchslapping the defeatocrats in the Senate. Additionally, I've read that McConnell is personally going to conference on this bill.
I know it looks dismal right now, but keep the faith brother.
Give a Democrat Party free America a chance!
Sf...Hang in there...I too fe
March 27, 2007 - 22:57 ET by bigtimerSf...
Hang in there...I too feel the same at times...believe me.
Thank you and your son....for all!
We must win..these leftist defeatist will not win!
Stickfarm--I'm with you-re:Tony.
March 27, 2007 - 23:03 ET by misterbillStickfarm--I'm with you-re:Tony. Also I am with you and your son in spirit. God bless you both.
Your tagline is one of the truest on this blog. Perhaps the greatest enemies within are apathy and ignorance.
Where ’s the coward that would not dare to fight for such a land?
Sir Walter Scott
i must stay that i would thor
March 27, 2007 - 22:42 ET by pmohbucki must stay that i would thoroughly enjoy seeing that blogger (regarless whether male or female) being punched squarely in the face ... words wouldn't be good enough ... what a piece of s**t
"At some point, the 'public' has to contribute more to society than just exercising its rights" - [PMOH]Buck
As I posted before, Tony Snow
March 28, 2007 - 02:30 ET by old croAs I posted before, Tony Snow is one of the best moves this administration has made by making him their mouthpiece. I really enjoy reading the daily briefings he does from the white house. That being said, what would you expect from any liberal blog except the hate filled rhetoric that is exampled here. I normally would check these sites myself, but I just don't have the stomach for it today. I was very saddened when I heard of Tony's situation and I pray he overcomes this obstacle put in his path. Stay strong Tony, my thoughts and prayers are with you!
Let us all be inspired by thi
March 28, 2007 - 07:10 ET by rimskyLet us all be inspired by this fine Man. And let us all pray for his recovery.