The Washington Post reported, “Scores of news organizations — including The Washington Post — on Friday demanded congressional leaders release a trove of surveillance footage from the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol that the House speaker provided exclusively to Fox News host Tucker Carlson, who has downplayed the violence.”
This is so rich, I can can feel a diabetic coma coming on:
"'One traditional journalistic standard that wasn’t always followed in the Trump-Russia coverage is the need to report facts that run counter to the prevailing narrative.'"
"...wasn't always...?" How about just wasn't, period?
I'd LOVE to see some media outlets go Chapter 13 from the sums being paid out.
Why aren’t the other - is it 26? - Red States copying DeSantis’ War on Woke?!
That is most telling.
Sarah Sanders seems to be getting in on the program, and some states are doing piecemeal efforts, but there should be a united front, a’la United States against Woke. That could do a whole heck of a lot to help turn the tide of the insanity running amok in this country.
I was involved in a rather sensational case some years ago up on Boston I was a media darling for about a week. Then the media turned on me and I didn't know why and I never did find out. I am now of the opinion that you never ever trust the media because it could have gotten me killed. Live and learn. I guess.
As a retired lawyer who studied NYT v. Sullivan in the mid 70s, I laughed out loud reading this column. Even back then the NYT case seemed way over-the-top although I never would have predicted that “journalism” would deteriorate to where it is now. But the funniest part of the column is reading the proposed FL law. Of course the purpose of this law is to invite a lawsuit by “journalists” to overturn the law. That will happen before DeSantis leaves the signing ceremony. The proposed law seems well thought out. I just love provision 2 which says in effect reveal your sources or you lose the defamation case. Just remember, this is clearly an invitation for a lawsuit so it will be a long time before anything changes. And if the Democrats win in 2024 you can bet they will work hard to end the conservative majority in the Sup. Ct. and kill this process.
When we encounter evil like this, there is an urge to tear it down. But unless people return to faith in God, there is no free government that can reign people in from evil. You talk about removing abused privileges, but what will protect honest journalists? Some of those privileges were necessary in the past to protect good people from harm. What checks and balances would you add in their place? If we continue in our reforms without first pursuing faith, you can see how our own actions will doom the next generation: having ripped apart the system to protect ourselves because of its misuse, we will now have a system easier to subvert in different ways.
You cover a lot of good stuff here, sir. I just finished "Handsome Johnny" (Rosselli) by Lee Server; our government is and always has been fundamentally corrupt as there is no real oversight.
"You do not last that long in DC without being connected to the deep state, a body that like the Cosa Nostra, the FBI does not admit exists."
Here’s my poll question for today: how much longer are the deep state creeps going to allow Don to keep writing this stuff? This has become the number one read of the day.
Number 4 makes me nervous. The rest of it seems reasonable. However, having said that, every system works toward equilibrium. One side went too far, so now the other reacts, so I'll save my ire for the people who caused this problem in the first place, the "presstitutes" as SimmulationCommander calls them.
Like many older people I have blood pressure problems. Not too bad and under control. I am also fortunate to have a beloved wife who listens to the radio and reads the local newspaper online. She brings to my attention local and national news of significance such as our recent cyclone.
I have not read a newspaper nor watched TV news for over ten years.
This has probably saved me from either stroke or a heart attack.
Government sponsored lying presstitutes is an international phenomenon.
I think, though, it will take Sullivan being overturned in SCOTUS to force the Lamestream Media to start reporting honestly. I am no lawyer but I am guessing libel suits decided in state courts can be appealed to SCOTUS, especially if the plaintiff and defendant are located in different states, and we may never see a better time for that to happen.
Beware of RINOs wearing Trump clothing. As I posted, today, to Laura Loomer's essay about DeSantis,: those "Republicans" who primary against Donald Trump are - by definition - RINOs. Any politicians who actually believe in Trump agenda will SUPPORT Trump, not defy Trump. If they believe, they will get in line behind Trump, maybe as a VP, and they can get a shot next. This is fact. FACT. You don't need a weather vane to know which way the wind blows: Bob Dylan said that.
This is so rich, I can can feel a diabetic coma coming on:
"'One traditional journalistic standard that wasn’t always followed in the Trump-Russia coverage is the need to report facts that run counter to the prevailing narrative.'"
"...wasn't always...?" How about just wasn't, period?
I'd LOVE to see some media outlets go Chapter 13 from the sums being paid out.
You also can’t spell Pulitzer without P-U-T-Z.
“Make America Florida” !!!!!
Yessss and Amen to that!
Why aren’t the other - is it 26? - Red States copying DeSantis’ War on Woke?!
That is most telling.
Sarah Sanders seems to be getting in on the program, and some states are doing piecemeal efforts, but there should be a united front, a’la United States against Woke. That could do a whole heck of a lot to help turn the tide of the insanity running amok in this country.
Great column today. Don. I always learn more history from you, too. Real history, not Marxist-progressive history. The survey is unique!
There is no Santa Claus but there is a Krampus. Just saying,,,
Be nice to see something similar in Texas but with the Texas House controlled by RINOs aligned with democrats, ain't happening.
I was involved in a rather sensational case some years ago up on Boston I was a media darling for about a week. Then the media turned on me and I didn't know why and I never did find out. I am now of the opinion that you never ever trust the media because it could have gotten me killed. Live and learn. I guess.
As a retired lawyer who studied NYT v. Sullivan in the mid 70s, I laughed out loud reading this column. Even back then the NYT case seemed way over-the-top although I never would have predicted that “journalism” would deteriorate to where it is now. But the funniest part of the column is reading the proposed FL law. Of course the purpose of this law is to invite a lawsuit by “journalists” to overturn the law. That will happen before DeSantis leaves the signing ceremony. The proposed law seems well thought out. I just love provision 2 which says in effect reveal your sources or you lose the defamation case. Just remember, this is clearly an invitation for a lawsuit so it will be a long time before anything changes. And if the Democrats win in 2024 you can bet they will work hard to end the conservative majority in the Sup. Ct. and kill this process.
When we encounter evil like this, there is an urge to tear it down. But unless people return to faith in God, there is no free government that can reign people in from evil. You talk about removing abused privileges, but what will protect honest journalists? Some of those privileges were necessary in the past to protect good people from harm. What checks and balances would you add in their place? If we continue in our reforms without first pursuing faith, you can see how our own actions will doom the next generation: having ripped apart the system to protect ourselves because of its misuse, we will now have a system easier to subvert in different ways.
You cover a lot of good stuff here, sir. I just finished "Handsome Johnny" (Rosselli) by Lee Server; our government is and always has been fundamentally corrupt as there is no real oversight.
"You do not last that long in DC without being connected to the deep state, a body that like the Cosa Nostra, the FBI does not admit exists."
Truth
Here’s my poll question for today: how much longer are the deep state creeps going to allow Don to keep writing this stuff? This has become the number one read of the day.
Number 4 makes me nervous. The rest of it seems reasonable. However, having said that, every system works toward equilibrium. One side went too far, so now the other reacts, so I'll save my ire for the people who caused this problem in the first place, the "presstitutes" as SimmulationCommander calls them.
Like many older people I have blood pressure problems. Not too bad and under control. I am also fortunate to have a beloved wife who listens to the radio and reads the local newspaper online. She brings to my attention local and national news of significance such as our recent cyclone.
I have not read a newspaper nor watched TV news for over ten years.
This has probably saved me from either stroke or a heart attack.
Government sponsored lying presstitutes is an international phenomenon.
I forgot to mention that it appears the CIA helped create Google. Why am I not surprised that our media might just be a little.....?
https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/british-journalist-shows-how-the-cia-played-a-direct-role-in-the-creation-of-google/
Right in the bullseye, Don. Well done.
I think, though, it will take Sullivan being overturned in SCOTUS to force the Lamestream Media to start reporting honestly. I am no lawyer but I am guessing libel suits decided in state courts can be appealed to SCOTUS, especially if the plaintiff and defendant are located in different states, and we may never see a better time for that to happen.
Your point-by-point is exactly on target and correct. Thank you!
Beware of RINOs wearing Trump clothing. As I posted, today, to Laura Loomer's essay about DeSantis,: those "Republicans" who primary against Donald Trump are - by definition - RINOs. Any politicians who actually believe in Trump agenda will SUPPORT Trump, not defy Trump. If they believe, they will get in line behind Trump, maybe as a VP, and they can get a shot next. This is fact. FACT. You don't need a weather vane to know which way the wind blows: Bob Dylan said that.