David Letterman battles the White House and CNN

[chenGOD]

http://www.cbs.com/latenight/lateshow/exclusives/wahoo/

"Last night we showed a clip of the President giving a speech. Behind him stood a lad who was obviously bored silly. The 14-year-old or so yawned, scratched, yawned, yawned, checked his watch, bent over, stared at the ceiling, and then fell asleep during the President's speech. It was very funny. So funny, in fact, that CNN replayed the clip Tuesday during their broadcasts. But, but, but, the first time is was shown, CNN anchorwoman Daryn Kagan reported that the White House said the clip was a total fake, it was merely the Late Show having fun with their ability to edit and do TV tricks. Dave says what the CNN reporter said was an out and out 100% lie. A couple hours later, CNN anchor person Kyra Phillips reported that the kid was at the speech but not where the Late Show had him. Dave again makes the claim, "That's an out and out absolute 100% lie. That kid was exactly where we said he was." It's true. The speech was at a Florida Rally on March 20th at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida. Dave is irked that the White House was trying to make him look like a jerk. But he's glad he got his side of the story out in the open."

[Nicholas D Wolfwood]

1. The lesson?

Never fuck with someone who has a National audience every night of the week.

[Bonhomme Richard]

2. What do they say about people who buy ink.................

by the barrel? You don't pick fights with them. TV is the same deal.
Stern and now Letterman.

[blingbling8ball]

3. god i hate those cnn anchor women

I mean theyre really hot, but their evil

[blingbling8ball]

4. im new

Oh, and by the way, i just registered with Democratic Underground, ive been visiting this site everyday though, for like the last year, thought it was time for my voice to be heard, lol

[Bonhomme Richard]

5. Welcome

[no_hypocrisy]

6. Welcome home. Draw up a chair and enjoy yourself.

P.S. Don't forget to put on your brown airband before you leave your house.

[GR]

7. This Is Important, Though Seemingly Trivial As It Shows CNNs Willingness

to lie to protect the White House.

[tigereye]

8. I love when Dave goes on a rant

one of the funniest things he does these days. His rants kind of have a "Network" type energy about them. BTW the thing about the kid was hysterical.

[Mayberry Machiavelli]

9. YES. And I wish we had more real media that'd follow these trails.

[Mayberry Machiavelli]

10. I mean, these moments are when the butt of the man behind the curtain

becomes visible, even if only briefly. Showing what a sham the whole organization is. CNN attempts to discredit Letterman about trivial issue, citing White House contact. Letterman stands ground. CNN shifts attack. Letterman stands ground. Now CNN says WH never called them but offers no explanation about the whole circus? WTF!?!? And try to play the whole thing off like a joke?

Has anyone emailed this to Stern for use on his show?

[Mayberry Machiavelli]

11. WH spokesmen should be questioned on this, confirm or deny

WH (Rove/McLellan) should be questioned and made to confirm or deny whether they called CNN on this!