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ACORN Watch: Charlie Gibson and the ostrich media
Quote:Several Chicago readers and Twitterers report that ABC News anchor Charlie Gibson told WLS-AM Chicago talk show hosts Don Wade and Roma this morning that the reason he hasn’t covered the ACORN scandal is that he didn’t know about it.

Quote:Don: Okay, here’s my news question. A Senate bill yesterday passes, cutting off funds to this group called ACORN. Now, we got that bill passed and we have the embarrassing video of ACORN staffers giving tax advice on how to set up a brothel with 13-year-old hookers. It has everything you could want – corruption and sleazy action at tax-funded organizations and it’s got government ties. But nobody’s covering that story. Why?

Gibson: HAHAHAHAHA. HEHEHE. I didn’t even know about it. Um. So, you’ve got me at a loss. I don’t know. Uh. Uh. But my goodness, if it’s got everything including sleaziness in it, we should talk about it this morning.

Roma: This is the American way!

Gibson: Or maybe this is just one you leave to the cables.

http://michellemalkin.com/2009/09/15/aco...ich-media/
09-15-2009 04:30 PM
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This is who Mach trusts. Telling, isn't it?
09-15-2009 04:37 PM
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RE: ACORN Watch: Charlie Gibson and the ostrich media
When Joe Namath was drafted by the New York Jets and signed for the then unheard-of contract amount of $400,000 (pro sports has changed a lot), the Jets had a press conference to introduce Joe to the New York media.

One writer asked Joe (who was not exactly a diligent student at Alabama), "Joe, is it true that you majored in underwater basket weaving at Alabama in order to stay eligible?"
Joe replied, "Well, that's partly true. I started out majoring in underwater basket weaving, but I had so much trouble making my grades that I had to change my major to journalism."

When I hear about things like this Gibson comment, I'm always reminded just how right Joe was.
09-15-2009 05:42 PM
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Gibson just made a total and complete fool out of Himself and his Network no matter how you slice it.

If he really dosen't know, then he is NO Journalist at all and if he did know and is Kiss Kissing it off because of Father Barack, he just sank his own ship. (and he knew folks)

This has gotten so out of control that Network News is the biggest joke since ....... well hell, THERE IS NO BIGGER JOKE !!!!!!!!

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09-15-2009 06:17 PM
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Isn't he retiring anyway? I hate to say but when it but when I retire, I will also cease to give a damn.
09-15-2009 09:32 PM
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RE: ACORN Watch: Charlie Gibson and the ostrich media
Add Gibson to the list of liars.

Is there a virus going around?
09-15-2009 09:58 PM
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Quote: Gibson: Or maybe this is just one you leave to the cables.
If that's the attitude of ABC
Maybe ABC should leave the news to the cables
09-15-2009 10:58 PM
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RE: ACORN Watch: Charlie Gibson and the ostrich media
(09-15-2009 09:58 PM)Paul M Wrote:  Add Gibson to the list of liars.

Is there a virus going around?
Add you to the list people the education system failed.
09-16-2009 01:29 AM
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RE: ACORN Watch: Charlie Gibson and the ostrich media
(09-16-2009 01:29 AM)RobertN Wrote:  
(09-15-2009 09:58 PM)Paul M Wrote:  Add Gibson to the list of liars.

Is there a virus going around?
Add you to the list people the education system failed.

Friend, I know its all crumbling around you...don't get bitter. I can't imagine how sick you must feel? Good Luck.
09-16-2009 06:43 AM
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RE: ACORN Watch: Charlie Gibson and the ostrich media
(09-16-2009 01:29 AM)RobertN Wrote:  
(09-15-2009 09:58 PM)Paul M Wrote:  Add Gibson to the list of liars.

Is there a virus going around?
Add you to the list people the education system failed.

Well, yes. But that's a topic for another thread.
(This post was last modified: 09-16-2009 07:26 AM by Paul M.)
09-16-2009 07:24 AM
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RE: ACORN Watch: Charlie Gibson and the ostrich media
Did the announcer look over his glasses and give a condescending grimace at that answer?
09-16-2009 12:48 PM
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