In a report published Tuesday, South Carolina newspaper The State discloses the first in a series of e-mails straight from Governor Mark Sanford's staff, obtained via Freedom of Information Act requests.
But in this report, the most interesting tidbit is not about the governor himself, but the media surrounding him. Buried at the bottom is this nugget of truth:
-- By June 22, four days after Sanford had left for his trip, dozens of media outlets were working to determine where he was.
Some outlets, hoping to outdo their competition, were volunteering to coordinate with the governor’s office to spin the story to Sanford’s advantage.
A staffer with The Washington Times wrote in an e-mail that “if you all want to speak on this publicly, you’re welcome to Washington Times Radio. You know that you will be on friendly ground here!”
On June 23, a Fox News Channel correspondent wrote to Sawyer, “Having known the Governor for years and even worked with him when he would host radio shows for me — I find this story and the media frenzy surrounding it to be absolutely ridiculous! Please give him my best.”
This brand of schmoozing is unethical and widespread among media both mainstream and local, though most readers/viewers/listeners simply do not see it. Little reminders like this are just fodder for holding strong to your skepticism.
The paper is promising more e-mails soon.
-- Stephen C. Webster
Just another reason (as if another were needed) to laugh at the Moonie Times- the choice of beltway fascists everywhere.
Hey asshole, why don't you rent the "Oscar Meyer Weenie Wagon" and drive around in it to Alaska, hitch a trailer on the back, place "fishy-pants " Palin in it with "Charlie The Tuna."
The right wing fundy christian family-values cabal is more than willing to lie to cover each other's backsliding asses. It's not hypocritical - the end justifies the means in furthurance of the kingdom!
There's that damned liberal media for you, trying to cover the right's butts when they are off breaking marriage vows and stiffing (pun BOTH intended and not) the citizens! Just goes to show that they will lie about anything. DAMN those liberals!
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LIBERAL MEDIA!