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bagerroness

04-17-2009, 01:13 AM

baltoman99

04-17-2009, 01:24 AM

http://strata-sphere.com/blog/index.php/archives/8751

What is the world coming to? this reporter harassed tea party goers with left wing rhetoric.. where are the non-biased reporters and journalists in this country? aren't they supposed to just ask questions and not push their personal agenda onto others? isnt' that unprofessional? I think she should be fired.. IMO.. but she won't be.. CNN is a sinking ship anyway, very few viewers.. IMO..

Ya know, I ask the same thing everytime I see you post opinion pieces from right wing hit sites or Fox News.

Exactly where is the non-biased reporting?

I mean, I watched Neil Cavuto of your favorite station tell me yesterday that there were at least 15000 people at the tea party he was attending. One problem though, off camera he was informed that there were no more than 5000 there.

So you see, if you're gonna call out one, call them all out. It's more credible that way. :rolleyes:

bagerroness

04-17-2009, 01:27 AM

Lady_Jean_La

04-17-2009, 01:28 AM

Ya know, I ask the same thing everytime I see you post opinion pieces from right wing hit sites or Fox News.

Exactly where is the non-biased reporting?

I mean, I watched Neil Cavuto of your favorite station tell me yesterday that there were at least 15000 people at the tea party he was attending. One problem though, off camera he was informed that there were no more than 5000 there.

So you see, if you're gonna call out one, call them all out. It's more credible that way. :rolleyes:

They have both been discussed in other threads. Both been called out.

jmo

Lady_Jean_La

04-17-2009, 01:31 AM

The CNN reporter was really "in the face" of the intelligent citizen who was just trying to answer a question as he was being interviewed.. instead of interviewing the man.. like most objective reporters would do, this Drama Queen decided to make a name for herself with left wing extremists while on the job.. how unprofessional is that? very.. lol..

curious as to if anyone will view the video.. :wink: There is also another video where the Reporter is approached by other citizens and she is put in her place.. the Reporter is screaming at the citizens.. can't believe CNN would allow her to act so unprofessional. IMO especially with their failing ratings.

There is another video of her at an anti-Bush rally where she thinks the protestors are great.

jmo

flareon

04-17-2009, 01:33 AM

The CNN reporter was really "in the face" of the intelligent citizen who was just trying to answer a question as he was being interviewed.. instead of interviewing the man.. like most objective reporters would do, this Drama Queen decided to make a name for herself with left wing extremists while on the job.. how unprofessional is that? very.. lol..

curious as to if anyone will view the video.. :wink: There is also another video where the Reporter is approached by other citizens and she is put in her place.. the Reporter is screaming at the citizens.. can't believe CNN would allow her to act so unprofessional. IMO especially with their failing ratings.

My God, have you read some of the other comments made on other sites about that reporter? It was hysterical watching her.

I would imagine their failing ratings had everything to do with the way she acted. When you can't compete, you have to resort to questionable tactics in order to increase your audience. At least with this people are watching just to watch her make a fool of herself.

theal3

04-17-2009, 01:36 AM

"......where are the non-biased reporters and journalists in this country?"

That's funny! They must all be over at Fox. hahahahaha jmo

I know it was an hillious exchange. The clip I saw she asked why he was there and he said cause Obama was a fascist, and she said no, he's the President, and he said well that's my opinion.... LOL.

NO matter: Fox called it a total success. LOL.

bagerroness

04-17-2009, 01:40 AM

My God, have you read some of the other comments made on other sites about that reporter? It was hysterical watching her.

I would imagine their failing ratings had everything to do with the way she acted. When you can't compete, you have to resort to questionable tactics in order to increase your audience. At least with this people are watching just to watch her make a fool of herself. I haven't read any other reports yet, I ran across this one and I was shocked ! she actually appeared to be harassing and in the face of the poor citizen she didn't like the guy's answer that he was barely able to get out so she got in his face.. she should have been charged with harassment. Did you see how she backed away from him and wouldn't let him finish the question that she asked.. it was apparent that she was deterimined to degrade him and to get her own message out.. she should be fired for unprofessional and unethical behavior.. do journalists have a code of ethical standards when interviewing average citizens? are they allowed to go on the attack mode? this is incredulous.. IMO

Hey Paula

04-17-2009, 01:41 AM

http://strata-sphere.com/blog/index.php/archives/8751

What is the world coming to? this reporter harassed tea party goers with left wing rhetoric.. where are the non-biased reporters and journalists in this country? aren't they supposed to just ask questions and not push their personal agenda onto others? isnt' that unprofessional? I think she should be fired.. IMO.. but she won't be.. CNN is a sinking ship anyway, very few viewers.. IMO..

Ethical, honest and unbiased journalism is dead in America. Thank God for the few true journalists and networks like FNC.

That woman should be fired, but she will likely be commended and perhaps rewarded like Katie Couric. Their agenda is the same.

IMO

invreporter1105

04-17-2009, 01:42 AM

With behavior like the CNN reporter displayed, there is no wonder why conservatives are upset by the left. This video clip is a nice demonstration of what liberals are about, imo. They want dominance, and they will do anything necessary to push us as far away from political power as possible.

jmo

bagerroness

04-17-2009, 01:45 AM

There is another video of her at an anti-Bush rally where she thinks the protestors are great.

jmo
Well, not surprising.. no wonder mainstream media has credibility problems and their ratings are sinking.. where are the "objective reporters" from long ago.. remember the ones who would ask a question and wait for an answer and then sign off.. what are these Journalists being taught in college? to be attack dogs? really makes me wonder. IMO

bagerroness

04-17-2009, 01:47 AM

flareon

04-17-2009, 01:54 AM

I haven't read any other reports yet, I ran across this one and I was shocked ! she actually appeared to be harassing and in the face of the poor citizen she didn't like the guy's answer that he was barely able to get out so she got in his face.. she should have been charged with harassment. Did you see how she backed away from him and wouldn't let him finish the question that she asked.. it was apparent that she was deterimined to degrade him and to get her own message out.. she should be fired for unprofessional and unethical behavior.. do journalists have a code of ethical standards when interviewing average citizens? are they allowed to go on the attack mode? this is incredulous.. IMO

It was surprising that she would let herself look as foolish as she did. Usually they at least have enough sense to know when to back off.

bagerroness

04-17-2009, 01:55 AM

After watching the video a few times..it looked like the Reporter screamed the question out to the citizen as if she was trying to instigate and provoke him.. totally unprofessional on her part.. IMO

flareon

04-17-2009, 01:56 AM

You are SOOOO correct.. I guess I am Thankful that this is on TAPE ! the PROOF is overwelming.. IMO

The proof has been there for awhile, but the comment is always that they aren't news reporters. Well, this one is a news reporter and her behavior was atrocious. I wonder what her encore will be? Maybe she could go slap down an elderly person.

bagerroness

04-17-2009, 02:00 AM

It was surprising that she would let herself look as foolish as she did. Usually they at least have enough sense to know when to back off.
Do you get the feeling that her mission that day was not to interview average citizens but to try to cause trouble and make a name for herself within the left wing fringe?

bagerroness

04-17-2009, 02:04 AM

They ought to send her to do a report on the gang problems. I would imagine they could give her an attitude adjustment. :biggrin: Yah, I'd like to see her approach a gang member with her attitude...she knew an average american citizen concerned for his country, carrying a child (a child who will be paying for the egregious spending) would not be provoked or manipulated by her. IMO

flareon

04-17-2009, 02:04 AM

Do you get the feeling that her mission that day was not to interview average citizens but to try to cause trouble and make a name for herself within the left wing fringe?

It seemed obvious that that was the intent, but maybe they should have sent someone with a little more presence. She sure didn't do it.

Hey Paula

04-17-2009, 02:05 AM

After watching the video a few times..it looked like the Reporter screamed the question out to the citizen as if she was trying to instigate and provoke him.. totally unprofessional on her part.. IMO

That's exactly what she had in mind, i.e., to instigate and provoke because a peaceful, civil protest wasn't what her boss had in mind to display on their network. However, she was the one who appeared uncivilized by screaming at a young man carrying his child.

IMO

bagerroness

04-17-2009, 02:07 AM

The proof has been there for awhile, but the comment is always that they aren't news reporters. Well, this one is a news reporter and her behavior was atrocious. I wonder what her encore will be? Maybe she could go slap down an elderly person. omg.. you know.. I think she has the capability of "slapping down an elderly person".. as she did try to provoke and man holding a small child.. for cryin out loud what was she thinking? was it that important to promote herself higher on a left wing fringe ladder? for goodness sakes.. IMO she is an embarassment to her profession.. if they consider themselves "professionals"

bagerroness

04-17-2009, 02:09 AM

That's exactly what she had in mind, i.e., to instigate and provoke because a peaceful, civil protest wasn't what her boss had in mind to display on their network. However, she was the one who appeared uncivilized by screaming at a young man carrying his child.

IMO Exactly.. and how cowardly is it to attack a man carrying a small child? I'm embarassed that she is a "woman" doing this.. it's a step backwards for feminists.. IMO

flareon

04-17-2009, 02:10 AM

omg.. you know.. I think she has the capability of "slapping down an elderly person".. as she did try to provoke and man holding a small child.. for cryin out loud what was she thinking? was it that important to promote herself higher on a left wing fringe ladder? for goodness sakes.. IMO she is an embarassment to her profession.. if they consider themselves "professionals"

I would imagine the next time they send someone out to do this, they will pick someone with more skill and experience. A learning experience to be sure.

invreporter1105

04-17-2009, 02:11 AM

omg.. you know.. I think she has the capability of "slapping down an elderly person".. as she did try to provoke and man holding a small child.. for cryin out loud what was she thinking? was it that important to promote herself higher on a left wing fringe ladder? for goodness sakes.. IMO she is an embarassment to her profession.. if they consider themselves "professionals"

I totally agree. What kind of person intentionally tries to provoke another person who happens to be holding a child. It isn't like the reporter didn't notice the kids, as she said (paraphrasing), 'I see you have your two year old with you.'

invreporter1105

04-17-2009, 02:16 AM

Provoke? Absurd. jmo Talk about making a huge deal out of nothing. jmo The moral outrage is laughable. imo

'I see you have your two year old with you.' The agenda is clear and intended to provoke a negative response from the participant.

just my opinion

invreporter1105

04-17-2009, 02:22 AM

Baloney! jmo

Baloney, turkey, ham, call it what you wish, but the arrogance, minimizing, and agenda is quite clear not only from the referenced reporter, but from numerous posters right here on this very board.

jmo

bagerroness

04-17-2009, 02:25 AM

Ethical, honest and unbiased journalism is dead in America. Thank God for the few true journalists and networks like FNC.

That woman should be fired, but she will likely be commended and perhaps rewarded like Katie Couric. Their agenda is the same.

IMO True, but these women are actually hurting and bringing a new meaning to the word "feminist" and it's not a good word. IMO

bagerroness

04-17-2009, 02:30 AM

Baloney, turkey, ham, call it what you wish, but the arrogance, minimizing, and agenda is quite clear not only from the referenced reporter, but from numerous posters right here on this very board.

jmo I think this is a "human rights issue".. humans have the right to protest and not be attacked by those who are supposed to bring the "news".. the Reporter has made herself "the news" was that her purpose and agenda? and to think of all the people who don't have jobs who would love to be able to have a job and interview people on a civil basis. IMO

watcher2005

04-17-2009, 02:38 AM

Did anyone see the protestor behind her move and hold the other guy's flag out of the reporter's eyes while she was saying... the things she was saying?

justaguy

04-17-2009, 07:51 AM

The CNN reporter was really "in the face" of the intelligent citizen who was just trying to answer a question as he was being interviewed.. instead of interviewing the man.. like most objective reporters would do, this Drama Queen decided to make a name for herself with left wing extremists while on the job.. how unprofessional is that? very.. lol..

curious as to if anyone will view the video.. :wink: There is also another video where the Reporter is approached by other citizens and she is put in her place.. the Reporter is screaming at the citizens.. can't believe CNN would allow her to act so unprofessional. IMO especially with their failing ratings.

good morning. i am repulsed by fox's "coverage" of this..but two wrongs dont make a right. i agree..this reporter was way out of line. she could have calmly interviewed him..AND if she wanted to, played devils advocate by CALMLY interjecting that question but she didn't.

justaguy

04-17-2009, 07:53 AM

Since you believe in firing someone for unprofessional and unethical behavior and want to discuss a code of ethical standards for journalists, let's start with this one!!!

While Bill O'Reilly was talking about Shawn Hornbeck, who was abducted at the age of 11, held for four years, and found in 2007, he said that "there was an element here that this kid liked about his circumstances" and that he "doesn't buy" "the Stockholm syndrome thing." O'Reilly also said: "The situation here for this kid looks to me to be a lot more fun than what he had under his old parents. He didn't have to go to school. He could run around and do whatever he wanted. No school, play all day long."

Michael Devlin, who confessed and was convicted of kidnapping Shawn and holding him captive for four years was also convicted of armed criminal action, 55 counts of forcible sodomy, 4 counts of making child pornography of his victim while in captivity, 2 counts of transporting a minor across state lines to engage in sexual activity in both Arizona and Illinois, attempted murder, and 1 count of attempted forcible sodomy. He is currently serving 4 life sentences + 170 yrs. Michael Devlin was also convicted of kidnapping, holding captive and forcibly sodomizing another boy.

Because O'Reilly frequently casts himself as a champion of children and claims that he is "looking out for the kids"...O'Reilly was scheduled to be the keynote speaker at a fundraising dinner for the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, two months after he made those sick and disgusting remarks. So many of his viewers were so appalled by his attacks on a child kidnapping and rape victim, that they contacted the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children to let them know. When John Walsh, Founder of NCMEC, found out this information, he booted O'Reilly from the scheduled dinner and gave the keynote speech, himself.

If this wasn't the most disgusting, sickening, abusive, harmful, repulsive, vile, abhorrent, abominable, contemptible, despicable, despisable, and detestable attack and further abuse on a child crime victim, I don't know what is.

Furthermore, during August 2008, O'Reilly, while discussing the recent rape and murder of 18-year-old Jennifer Moore, he stated several factors that he believed contributed to the "moronic" girl's rape and murder including her being intoxicated and wearing a halter top and miniskirt. He also said, "so every predator in the world is gonna pick that up at 2 in the morning." After being separated from a girlfriend while attending a NYC nightclub, Moore was later raped and murdered, and her body was found in a garbage bin two days later. What kind of a person blames an 18 yr. old girl for her rape, murder and being dumped in a garbage bin because she had been drinking and wearing a halter top and miniskirt?

Anyone who continues to watch Fox News, which pays O'Reilly and gives him a national forum to say these things, and doesn't demand that O'Reilly be immediately fired, is also guilty of supporting this kind of hateful behavior.

jmo
mornin. i agree with EVERY word u said..but i hold cnn to a higher standard..and this reporter was out of line IMO. even the daily show mocked her ( actually they skewered all three networks on their different spins on the party).

shiloh2000

04-17-2009, 08:12 AM

"......where are the non-biased reporters and journalists in this country?"

That's funny! They must all be over at Fox. hahahahaha jmo

eeeeewwwwwww

Len

04-17-2009, 08:19 AM

mornin. i agree with EVERY word u said..but i hold cnn to a higher standard..and this reporter was out of line IMO. even the daily show mocked her ( actually they skewered all three networks on their different spins on the party).

No she was not out of line. She was talking to someone who was carrying a picture of Obama as Hitler and was calling the president names. She was in the middle of an anti-American crowd and it is only natural that she got defensive.

shiloh2000

04-17-2009, 09:02 AM

:laugh:just saw on Fox news where that reporter was cornered by a person at the tea party. This reporter was told 'you're station is unfair, biased and are you just stupid?' :biggrin: "we have all parties here that are fed up with government spending".

invreporter1105

04-17-2009, 09:24 AM

No she was not out of line. She was talking to someone who was carrying a picture of Obama as Hitler and was calling the president names. She was in the middle of an anti-American crowd and it is only natural that she got defensive.

Maybe she was in the middle of a very pro-American crowd. She was hardly defensive, mostly offensive from what the video reveals.

imo

LisaM22

04-17-2009, 08:43 PM

using kids like this to make your statement is just wrong imo

http://laist.com/2009/04/16/what_parents_made_their_kids_do_at.php

invreporter1105

04-17-2009, 09:33 PM

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justaguy

04-18-2009, 09:28 AM

No she was not out of line. She was talking to someone who was carrying a picture of Obama as Hitler and was calling the president names. She was in the middle of an anti-American crowd and it is only natural that she got defensive. hi len...i guess my view is...her job entails NOT being defensive..becoming curious about it instead.

bagerroness

04-18-2009, 02:23 PM

bagerroness

04-18-2009, 02:26 PM

Maybe she was in the middle of a very pro-American crowd. She was hardly defensive, mostly offensive from what the video reveals.

imo
can you imagine a left wing news journalist.. so called reporter being in a crowd of pro-america citizens? this must have sent her into a tizzy.. that is why she overreacted the way that she did with the man carrying the small child.. she must have been livid that so many people were against obama's spending policies.. this interfered with her slobbering love fest.. LOL.. IMO.. :wink:

Tracian

04-18-2009, 02:29 PM

I watch CNN and Fox, because the truth is normally some where between.

I agree with those that have posted that depending on the station, there are agendas, not reporting, just spin for whatever side they support.

bagerroness

04-18-2009, 02:36 PM

No she was not out of line. She was talking to someone who was carrying a picture of Obama as Hitler and was calling the president names. She was in the middle of an anti-American crowd and it is only natural that she got defensive. I didn't see the man she verbally assaulted carrying a hitler sign..I did see the small child that he was carrying when the journalist verbally attacked and approached him.. and she should be ashamed to do this at a pro-american.. anti-spending demonstration. I hope to see her on an unemployment line with the millions of others and I hope she is replaced with a level headed objective journalist who really needs a job.. IMO

bagerroness

04-19-2009, 01:12 PM

I doubt that CNN will fire her as she has given them publicity... any publicity is better than none I guess. IMO when you're a desperate news outlet that is failing in the ratings. IMO

Carol25

04-19-2009, 01:44 PM

No she was not out of line. She was talking to someone who was carrying a picture of Obama as Hitler and was calling the president names. She was in the middle of an anti-American crowd and it is only natural that she got defensive.
Oh Len, you can't be serious. Since when does a reporter interview someone and not let them talk? That was outrageous!

StarShine

04-19-2009, 04:02 PM

No she was not out of line. She was talking to someone who was carrying a picture of Obama as Hitler and was calling the president names. She was in the middle of an anti-American crowd and it is only natural that she got defensive.

What happened to the good "old days" when reporters reported and didn't spin their views on the public?

As far an anti-American crowd I guess we could call the anti-war protestors in the 60s unAmerican also.

Lady_Jean_La

04-20-2009, 06:13 PM

Since you believe in firing someone for unprofessional and unethical behavior and want to discuss a code of ethical standards for journalists, let's start with this one!!!

While Bill O'Reilly was talking about Shawn Hornbeck, who was abducted at the age of 11, held for four years, and found in 2007, he said that "there was an element here that this kid liked about his circumstances" and that he "doesn't buy" "the Stockholm syndrome thing." O'Reilly also said: "The situation here for this kid looks to me to be a lot more fun than what he had under his old parents. He didn't have to go to school. He could run around and do whatever he wanted. No school, play all day long."

Michael Devlin, who confessed and was convicted of kidnapping Shawn and holding him captive for four years was also convicted of armed criminal action, 55 counts of forcible sodomy, 4 counts of making child pornography of his victim while in captivity, 2 counts of transporting a minor across state lines to engage in sexual activity in both Arizona and Illinois, attempted murder, and 1 count of attempted forcible sodomy. He is currently serving 4 life sentences + 170 yrs. Michael Devlin was also convicted of kidnapping, holding captive and forcibly sodomizing another boy.

Because O'Reilly frequently casts himself as a champion of children and claims that he is "looking out for the kids"...O'Reilly was scheduled to be the keynote speaker at a fundraising dinner for the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, two months after he made those sick and disgusting remarks. So many of his viewers were so appalled by his attacks on a child kidnapping and rape victim, that they contacted the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children to let them know. When John Walsh, Founder of NCMEC, found out this information, he booted O'Reilly from the scheduled dinner and gave the keynote speech, himself.

If this wasn't the most disgusting, sickening, abusive, harmful, repulsive, vile, abhorrent, abominable, contemptible, despicable, despisable, and detestable attack and further abuse on a child crime victim, I don't know what is.

Furthermore, during August 2008, O'Reilly, while discussing the recent rape and murder of 18-year-old Jennifer Moore, he stated several factors that he believed contributed to the "moronic" girl's rape and murder including her being intoxicated and wearing a halter top and miniskirt. He also said, "so every predator in the world is gonna pick that up at 2 in the morning." After being separated from a girlfriend while attending a NYC nightclub, Moore was later raped and murdered, and her body was found in a garbage bin two days later. What kind of a person blames an 18 yr. old girl for her rape, murder and being dumped in a garbage bin because she had been drinking and wearing a halter top and miniskirt?

Anyone who continues to watch Fox News, which pays O'Reilly and gives him a national forum to say these things, and doesn't demand that O'Reilly be immediately fired, is also guilty of supporting this kind of hateful behavior.

jmo

What does this have to do with a CNN reporter? :confused: I read the whole thing and don't get the connection.

Freebird

04-22-2009, 02:23 AM

What does this have to do with a CNN reporter? :confused: I read the whole thing and don't get the connection.

Doesn't have anything to do with the CNN reporter.Just another attempt to hijack this thread.