WAPO: It's not a bipartisan scandal; it's a Republican scandal !!

[IndyOp]

If you liberal, progressive, media watchdog types would allow me to interrupt your regularly scheduled DU "debate" for just a minute - I would just like to point out that...

You just got the WaPo ombudsman to say:
"It's not a bipartisan scandal; it's a Republican scandal, and that's why the Republicans are scurrying around trying to enact lobbying reforms."

That IS real progress!!

How about taking just half-a-minute for a HAPPY DANCE!!

Okay. I now return you to your regularly scheduled DU "discussion" about how Howell is still a dishonest, blankety, blank, blank!

[WannaJumpMyScooter]

1. wow. that is Hugh! I am Series!

how did that happen, I wonder?

Threats of transfer to the DC metro desk? Firing?

[IndyOp]

2. If you check the thread in the OP it has all of the details -

as "revealed" by Howell, as inferred by DU...

:hi:

[northzax]

6. no, the Ombudsman can't be fired

or transferred. Kinda the whole point. I think she was sloppy and lazy and got spanked for it. she's remarkable defensive about it. I reccomend her column today in the Post, and Josh Marshall's comments as well. it'll be interesting to see if this makes her pay more attention to the details of her job, or she'll simply be an incompetant ombudsman.

[The Doctor.]

18. Just curious...

Is "hugh" like "moran"?

And maybe we should congratulate her on her 'clarification'.

[IndyOp]

19. Yes "hugh" is like "moran" -- the ideal usage is:

"THIS IS HUGH!!11!!1!!!1" as it originally appeared in Freeperville.

"Hugh" is often followed by "SERIES" or "SERIESLY" to add extra impact! Again, with a tip of the hat to our Freeper fellow citizens.

:hi: Doc!

[The Doctor.]

34. Neet... I Like it. (no tekst)

[The Doctor.]

35. I see you added the Calvin and Hobbes...

By God I love Waterson's work.
Can I steal the image?

[IndyOp]

37. Help yourself to the Calvin & Hobbes image! (nt)

[stepnw1f]

3. Notice How Much it Took to Get Them to tell the Truth

Liberal media my ass... corporate fascist media is what they are.

[IndyOp]

5. It took a HUGE effort - which is why it is worth a Happy Dance!! (nt)

:kick:

[stepnw1f]

15. True True... I'm Just Pissed at my Country Right Now (nt)

[stray cat]

4. Great news and I love your "happy dance"

It made my day - where did you get calvin and hobbes?

[BuyingThyme]

7. Is this liar trying to find ways of getting fired on a daily basis?

Or just the opposite?

[Skinner]

8. I tend to agree with you.

After everything that happened this week, there is no way that Howell or the post was going to grovel at the feet of the liberal blogosphere. The magic words are these:

My mistake set off a firestorm. I heard that I was lying, that Democrats never got a penny of Abramoff-tainted money, that I was trying to say it was a bipartisan scandal, as some Republicans claim. I didn't say that. It's not a bipartisan scandal; it's a Republican scandal, and that's why the Republicans are scurrying around trying to enact lobbying reforms.

It is obvious that the media has been trying to paint this as a bipartisan scandal. Howell's column today is actually a really huge admission. And it happend because a lot of Americans finally got tired of the faux "Fair and Balanced" game the the media has been playing, and did something about it.

[IndyOp]

10. Thanks, Skinner!

It is so, so easy to get tired and discouraged and disgusted these days.

Recognizing the victories and experiencing gratitude for *everyone* who played a role -- is what keeps us moving toward real freedom, a healthy human family, and a healthy world.

:toast:

[Jade Fox]

9. Of course, first she has to whine a whole lot....

making it seem like she has just taken so much darned abuse from us meanies, she was forced her to correct herself. Hey, Debbie, it was your RESPONSIBILITY to get it correct the first time!

Okay, I'll do the happy dance now.

[Carni]

17. If she had done her damned job and not opined in the first place

She wouldn't be having these problems.

This is a great thing that this person has had to admit they were full of crap!

[high density]

29. Yeah, lots of whining

People probably wrote nasty email because they're so sick and tired of this shit that has been going on for so long now.

[bpilgrim]

11. you are right

we must keep educating the M$M and let them know that not only are we on to them but we are pay'n attention and will call them on it EVERY SINGLE TIME they fuck up.



peace

[Grateful for Hope]

12. I really like your Happy Dance

This is extremely huge -- and it is proof that we can make a difference if we speak out. It is also proof that the truth will win out in the end.

:woohoo:

[ixion]

13. I'll dance to that

woohoo!!!

:bounce: :woohoo: :applause: :toast: :party: :smoke: :bounce: :woohoo: :applause: :toast: :party: :smoke: :bounce: :woohoo: :applause: :toast: :party: :smoke:

[IndyOp]

14. Kick!

:kick:

[greiner3]

16. Woo-hoo n/t

[wiley]

36. Oh, I get it now!

IMPEACH
CORRUPT REPUBLICANS


:kick:

[Coexist]

20. thanks to the Washington Post for their clarification

:applause:

[klook]

21. Excellent!

This is enormous. Now the RWers can't shriek "Even the far-left Washington Post says it's a bipartisan scandal!!!"

[jsamuel]

22. I heard Ms. Schmit say "It's a Republican scandal" last night.

[IndyOp]

26. Where!?!? Ms. Schmidt - the witch who insulted Murtha? (nt)

:kick:

[jsamuel]

27. see this thread: it was on CNBC with Tim Russert

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_mesg&forum=364&topic_id=210478&mesg_id=210478

[kentuck]

23. The Democratic Party gratefully thanks the Washington Post...

for finally telling the truth...We should continue to spread their words far and wide...

[Twist_U_Up]

24. OK Now we got their attention : HIT EM WITH SOMETHING ELSE

THEY ARE LISTENING

I think a concerted effort to to let them know about another scandal might be in order.

Say ELECTION FRAUD

[Maestro]

25. I'm speechless.

And for anyone that knows me that is means a lot!

[Justice Is Comin]

28. First the New York Times scrubbing

a little of the yellow off their back, and now the Post. What the hell is going on? Did the paychecks bounce?

[Stockholm]

30. K&R for a Pyrrhic victory!

"It's not a bipartisan scandal; it's a Republican scandal, and that's why the Republicans are scurrying around trying to enact lobbying reforms."

On the surface, it seems like a genuine apology for a mistake but of course it is not. She is simply doing damage control, incredulously by using further RW talking points. Notice how the apparent frank acknowledgment is followed by the solution (lobbying reforms).

Now I don´t know about you but I haven´t seen any believable reports about Republicans "scurrying around trying to enact lobbying reforms".

The rest of the piece is all poor little old me and bad, bad bloggers with your rude comments. Except the one from Mr. Kelch of course:

"I wrote him back. Kelch answered: "I took some time and read an interview (online) with you, among other things. When I finished, I shuddered a little bit because it made me think I may be exhibiting an attribute that in others I despise. My e-mail to you was a cheap shot at your integrity and for that I am sorry. I sincerely hope part two of your article knocks them dead."

Great stuff! She wraps it all up with:

"Going forward, here's my plan. I'll watch every word. I'll read every e-mail and answer as many legitimate complaints as I can. The vast majority of my work takes place outside this column. But I will reject abuse and all that it stands for."

Anyone for a game of Checkers?

Mrs. Howell, you are still a gop shill.

[IndyOp]

31. No it is not a genuine apology by a long shot -

but it does change the tone of the discussion.

It is a blunt statement that this is a GOP scandal and, again, my point is that this matters...

'Tis not pyrrhic - IMHO.

:hi:

[peekaloo]

32. Church Lady "Superior Dance" !

[On Par]

33. How's this for a dance...

[spun_in_montana]

38. Simply digging it! n/t

[helderheid]

39. need more coffee before I can do the dance but I am smiling! K & R