Thursday, May 11, 2006
Snow Wants Media To Be As Colbert Described Them
In my previous post I noted that new White House Press Secretary Tony Snow already is bashing news outlets for not reporting what the White House wants.
I couldn't help but be reminded of Steven Colbert's presentation at the White House Correspondents' Dinner, which I attended.
When describing to a room full mostly of media types how the media operates, Colbert said:
Colbert really hit the nail on the head. I have no confidence the media will stand up to Snow's bullying.
America deserves better. Let's work to restore Democratic majorities this November.
I couldn't help but be reminded of Steven Colbert's presentation at the White House Correspondents' Dinner, which I attended.
When describing to a room full mostly of media types how the media operates, Colbert said:
"The president makes decisions. He's the decider. The press secretary announces those decisions and you people of the press type those decisions down. Make, announce, type. Just put 'em through a spell check and go home. Get to know your family again. Make love to your wife. Write that novel you got kicking around in your head. You know, the one about the intrepid Washington reporter with the courage to stand up to the administration. You know, fiction!"
Colbert really hit the nail on the head. I have no confidence the media will stand up to Snow's bullying.
America deserves better. Let's work to restore Democratic majorities this November.
