From Richard Baehr on the American Thinker:
Mainstream Media and the Hypocrite's Oath
The ultimate hypocrisy is the claim that journalism today is concerned with reporting and bringing the news to readers or viewers. Mainstream journalism is in fact more often concerned with influencing. Journalists believe they have special insight into what needs to happen (in an election for instance), and they want to be players in bringing it about, rather than passively serving as scorekeepers. Every day is a daily game of going through the motions to satisfy the minimal requirements for journalism —— paragraphs, sentence structure, headlines, and reporting some basic news. But the real effort is driven by a different motivation —— to deliver a message, without being too blatant about appearing to. This involves deliberate errors of omission (stories not written), and commission, including lies and distortions, and misleading headlines. Mistakes on the front page are sometimes corrected, and when they are, the correction appears many days later. Many fewer people will read the correction than the original misinformation.
Thursday, February 11, 2010
Eachus's Name Is Mentioned Again In Bonusgate
During today's proceedings in the Mike Veon trial regarding Bonusgate Todd Eachus's name surfaced once again, although not quite as a participant. Here is the tweet from Tracie Mauriello of the Post Gazette regarding the testimony:
37 minutes ago from web In one e-mail, Cott & other staffers discuss a $2,000 campaign contribution Laura Kuller dropped off. #bonusgate
Kuller was a lobbyist at the time. She now is chief of staff to Democratic Leader Todd Eachus. #bonusgate
Eachus has not been charged in this investigation although he was "invited" to testify before the Grand Jury investigating political corruption in both the House and Senate.
37 minutes ago from web In one e-mail, Cott & other staffers discuss a $2,000 campaign contribution Laura Kuller dropped off. #bonusgate
Kuller was a lobbyist at the time. She now is chief of staff to Democratic Leader Todd Eachus. #bonusgate
Eachus has not been charged in this investigation although he was "invited" to testify before the Grand Jury investigating political corruption in both the House and Senate.
Tuesday, February 9, 2010
Monday, February 8, 2010
Letters To Kanjorski
From the site Congress.org it appears letters to Paul Kanjorski have been less than favorable towards him.
To:
President Barack Obama
Sen. Robert Casey
Rep. Paul Kanjorski
Sen. Arlen Specter
December 22, 2009
MY CURRENT OFFICIALS,
RECIND YOUR 'HEALTH CARE' BILL IMMEDIATELY OR REST ASSURED YOU AND YOUR FELLOW DEMOCRATS WILL BE RECINDED IN 2010!
THIS IS NOT A THREAT IT IS A PROMISE!!!
HAZLETON , PA
To:
President Barack Obama
Sen. Robert Casey
Rep. Paul Kanjorski
Sen. Arlen Specter
December 22, 2009
MY CURRENT OFFICIALS,
RECIND YOUR 'HEALTH CARE' BILL IMMEDIATELY OR REST ASSURED YOU AND YOUR FELLOW DEMOCRATS WILL BE RECINDED IN 2010!
THIS IS NOT A THREAT IT IS A PROMISE!!!
HAZLETON , PA
Congressman John Murtha Dies
The Huffington Post is reporting that Pennsylvania Congressman John Murtha died this afternoon from complications of recent surgery.
First elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in February of 1974, Murtha dedicated his life to serving his country both in the military and in the halls of Congress. A former Marine, he became the first Vietnam War combat Veteran elected to the U.S. Congress.
First elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in February of 1974, Murtha dedicated his life to serving his country both in the military and in the halls of Congress. A former Marine, he became the first Vietnam War combat Veteran elected to the U.S. Congress.
Eachus To Face Attorney Toolhil In 116th Race
The Times Leader is reporting that Attorney Tarah Toolhil from Drums threw her hat in the ring to challenge Rep. Todd Eachus for his seat in the 116th District.
Until recently Toolhil was a registered Democrat. She switched to Republican recently after receiving nothing but snubs from the Democratic party.
There are many issues that she can raise in this race but it appears her first is the absence of leadership and support from Harrisburg for her district.
For Eachus he will most likely raise the issue of senority and his majority leader post. The fact that under his leadership Pennsylvania is broke and went 101 days before an agreement was reached only to have key portions drag on will make his case less than believable.
Saturday, February 6, 2010
Breaking News-Big Ugly Closed
From The Times Leader
Bar owned by former commissioner's father closed
WILKES-BARRE - A bar in Wilkes-Barre owned by former Luzerne County Commissioner Greg Skrepenak's father is closed for business. The parking lot of the Big Ugly's Bar and Grill was vacant Saturday afternoon as a sign written in a blue and black marker notified potential patrons that it was closed. The sign that was taped to the door said "Closed until further notice" and was signed "Mr. Skrep." It is unknown how long the establishment has been closed. For more information, read Sunday's The Times Leader.
Bar owned by former commissioner's father closed
WILKES-BARRE - A bar in Wilkes-Barre owned by former Luzerne County Commissioner Greg Skrepenak's father is closed for business. The parking lot of the Big Ugly's Bar and Grill was vacant Saturday afternoon as a sign written in a blue and black marker notified potential patrons that it was closed. The sign that was taped to the door said "Closed until further notice" and was signed "Mr. Skrep." It is unknown how long the establishment has been closed. For more information, read Sunday's The Times Leader.
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