Aaron Brown blows me off (Email)

[seraph]

My Email:


Aaron,

What's the deal with CNN anyway? I watch several news sources, and it always seems you guys do nothing but spin the bush talking points. Especially with regard to the recent news about al-QaQaa.

Does Eason get a check every month or something?

I'm not trying to be harsh, I'm just trying to justify watching CNN.

Thanks Aaron, I know you will be honest with me.

XXXXXXXXXX




Aaron writes;



XXXX I will be honest. I think this is nonsense

[Mandate My Ass]

1. Since when does what Aaron thinks

have to do with the price of tea in China?

It's his job to report, not slant the news to his "honest" opinion.

[Tesibria]

2. Personal Opinion

i think it's rude to post his (or any correspondent's) responses verbatim the way people post Aaron's.

It's cool that he responds at all (so few, if any do) -- If he knew that people were posting it - he'll stop writing at all.

just my opinion.

[seraph]

5. That may be true

However, when we are dealing with CNN, who BLATANTLY spins and flaks for bush, then it's all good.


I'll remind you, CNN tried to pimp the "Russians took the explosives" story.

They have zero crediability and should be forced off the air.

That's MY opinion.

[merh]

7. Reporter's posts like this should be posted, imho.

His opinion of the news is not important and should never be stated. The facts should be reported and it is the failings of the media to adequately report that has put our nation in such a crisis!

[PA Democrat]

18. I disagree

I have also received one of Aaron's arrogant responses. He makes his living in the public eye, and thus should comport himself accordingly. If he's rude, then people have every right to tell others.

[private_ryan]

27. agree

unless you told him in advance

[blitzen]

30. he probably knows that they will be posted....

anyway, i've come to expect that almost everything I e-mail might be public domain

[merh]

3. Was your email nonsense in ole Aarron's eyes or is the story

about the missing explosives nonsense? :shrug:

His point is not clear, but it is clear he is a jerk!

[seraph]

4. Oh, I'd bet he didn't like my questioning CNN's impartiality. (nt)

[mellowinman]

6. At first, I didn't see the word "off."

I thought you were bragging.

[Tesibria]

13. ok --

that made me giggle

[sonicx]

8. he always does that. CNN gets offended when you suggest they are

Bushbots. I'd rather them be honest.

[derbstyron]

9. I agree

I think it's unfair to post Brown's responses. I e-mailed him about the story regarding the idiocy of Bush supporters and their delusional beliefs. I was curious as to his reasoning for this (i.e. the media's culpibility).
I assured him that I would keep his specific comments private. He responded politely and with that trademark sarcasm. I won't post his comments (I gave my word) but he does bitchslap a certain fake news organization.

[newsguyatl]

10. guys, seriously

if you're going to email these folks, don't fuck around.

if you have a serious concern, voice it. don't write snide and immature comments.

i'm surprised he even responded to that, i wouldn't have.

aaron, overall, does very good work.

if you've got a concern with him, don't be snarky about it. be an adult, and perhaps you'll get a response that's NOT a "blow off"."

[derbstyron]

11. Again, I second

He was very polite to me

[Tesibria]

15. me too -- which is why I think it's rude.

The most I get from anyone else is "thanx" or an automated reply.

And -- to clarify. Of COURSE we need to hold ALL media's feet to the fire. Of COURSE we need to challenge them when they spin the story incorrectly (in our opinions OR based on the facts).

And -- IF there's something NEWSWORTHY in the email (i.e., O'Reilly talking about phone sex or Aaron Brown saying that he hates Kerry and so will spin against him) of COURSE that should be reported.

but -- that's not the kind of emails being posted here.

[rockydem]

16. do you work for CNN?

You don't have to answer.

[seraph]

22. Well newsguy - I get many emails like this myself.

I'll leave it at that.

Not looking to argue or flame bait, but CNN is no friend to any of us, meaning Democrats or Journalists.

I consider myself both.

[incapsulated]

12. Aarron can be a nasty bitch but he *does* read his emails

And even replies to some. He's not so bad. I can watch him without throwing things and occasionally he acts like a real journalist.

Don't take it personally, he likes to send nastygrams to someone once a day. Tag - you're it. :)

[shelley806]

14. Aaron Brown responded to someone else's post today

asking that he cover the abc video about the explosives. He responded in the affirmative. I'll be watching.

[Robert Oak]

43. i could care less about his emails

I do care that he reports real news...

he sure did on this one.

[Cocoa]

17. I can't imagine how he could have answered

confess that Eason (whoever that is) gets a check?

Deny it?

To me, Aaron is just mostly annoying, not especially biased.

[peacetalksforall]

19. All the whistleblowers with guts have already spoken in Outfoxed,

the documentary. I don't think there are any more employee-propagandists who will be honest with us. Brown and the others are on to surpassing the USSR. Paycheck and ego, you know, combined with no conscience.

[The Zanti Regent]

20. What do you expect from AARON CLOWN?

Please, he is soooooooooooooooooooo honored to wear that BROWN LIPSTICK and that shit eating grin when he delivers the latest GOP bullshit!

[yardwork]

21. How come nobody on CNN ever responded to my blistering emails?

I warned them I would quit watching their whore-ific network and I did. But none of them bothered to insult me first!

I did get a snippy response from the "political advisor" at the FCC the other day, though.

[seraph]

23. You didn't kiss their ass enough? (nt)

[Awsi Dooger]

24. What is Aaron Brown's email address?

I couldn't find it in this thread.

TIA

[saracat]

25. I don't blame Aaron. You were rude to him.

You accused him of "spinning the Bush talking points". He is one of the few good journalists left and you got what you deserved. At least he answered you. Most of them don't. I have written him several times and he has always replied civilly. Even when I am critical, I state it more politely.
And BTW, did you think he would criticize his own network on an email to a stranger?

[seraph]

28. Just curious really...

How exactly was I rude to Aaron?

I accused CNN of spinning the bush talking points, and asked him why that is.

I think most would agree that CNN does in fact spin the bush talking points.

Maybe we need to be asking why.

I know I am.

Thanks.

[saracat]

36. You lumped him in with the others for one ,"you guys"and then criticized

a superior, who might write his checks, and expected him to agree with you,by implication. Would you dis your Boss or Company in business email? And would you appreciate anyone who put you in that position? I don't think I would be happy about it, especially as all such mail can be legally screened by the employer.

[seraph]

39. I just asked the question...

No expectations.

Sorry, I gave up genuflecting members of the media a long time ago.

But that's getting far too personal.

CNN and everyone associated with putting lies on television is equally culpable. Even if you like Aaron. Sorry, just the way I see it.

Did I expect him to "bag" Eason Jordan? No.

Do I expect him to think about what he chooses to be a part of?

Absolutely.

Because in journalism, all you have is integrity and credibility.

Clearly, you think I low balled Aaron.

I can live with that.



Peace.

[saracat]

44. Peace t o you too!

Isn't it nice to be able to differ? Imagine if we were Bushies! Shudder.Don't do that! Lets just be happy we aren't lockstep cool aid drinkers!

[seraph]

45. Absolutely.

:pals:

[onecitizen]

26. Typical Aaron......

don't let it worry you. I think he enjoys that type of email so he can smart off to people. He does it all the time.

[LibertyorDeath]

29. I have exchanged email with Aaron Brown

His response was arrogant, condescending & disingenuous.

I was suggesting he have Greg Palast as a guest on his show & that CNN was tilting so far to the Right that he would not be allowed to have him
on. He assured me that no one else decides who gets on his show but him.
I said fine I look forward to your interview with the Award winning Journalist Greg Palast.

He responded with a quote from Don Quixote about (Tilting At Windmills)

He is a pseudo Journalist as are most at CNN.

Palast would eat him for breakfast IMO.

It's over 8 months since I last watched cnn & I'm better for it.

I watch the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation CBC for all my News cnn can fuck off and Die!

[blitzen]

31. link to my e-mail from Aaron earlier tonight

A little bit testy, but all in all not too bad--at least he delivered the report he promised:

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_mesg&forum=132&topic_id=1203272&mesg_id=1203272

[Chili]

32. was he pulling your chain?

...or was his "nonsense" in reply to what he took to be your opinion of him? Because the 15 minutes he just spent on the KSTP video and his interview of David Kay NAILED Bush and the lies coming from the White House to the wall with no equivocation. And he was smirking when he did it.

I'm not defending him, but I do think that while it's apparently network policy to coddle Bush and this administration, and many nights he does coddle them, when they are caught in a lie, and there's indisputable proof, he does expose them without any hesitation, and sometimes, like tonight, he does it with relish.

[Mr_Spock]

33. He's the only guy I know who responds - give him a break

He's not all that bad - people are just so sensitive during the election cycles - myself included. I just don't watch any of this stuff and I feel much happier.

[otohara]

34. Group Think - Lives in Bubble

They think they are doing a good job!

[snowbear]

35. Gosh... :o(

I got to meet Aaron Brown at the airport in DC this past June. He was flying back to Atlanta and I was on my way back to Anchorage.

I saw him walking into the men's room, so I hauled ass over to the door to catch him as he walked out.. He was basically still in mid-zip up when I grabbed him ;)

I swear, I scared the crap out of him because he didn't see it coming. But wow.. what a SWEETHEART he was!! After his heartbeat went back to normal from me startling him, he sat with me at the gate I was at for maybe 10 minutes or so.

I told him that he did an incredible job when he and General Clark were working together during the initial attack of Iraq.

He said "Oh man, Wes is a good bud, a really good friend." (I didn't know at that time that I'd get to meet General Clark a couple months later in Anchorage or I would've mentioned it..) I talked with him about Alaska, about the newspaper headlines he does on his show, and asked him about living in Atlanta, etc..

He sure seems too nice to be a A-hole :( .. (and he's kinda cute in person! ;) )

Anyway.. my one time experience with him was pretty cool. B-)

[derbstyron]

38. He's not an a*#hole

He's just sarcastic. And yes there is a difference.
Of course, this is coming from someone who thinks the proper practice of sarcasm should be recognized as an art form. :)

[Demfromct]

37. Stop being such radicals

CNN is okay. I know they are slow with political stories, but that is because we want to win so bad that we are starting to sound like freepers. Just be patinet.

Brown does an excellent job. CNN's political coverage leaves a lot to be decided, because analysis isn't their storng suit. CNN kills the competition on reporting. But CNN's analysis shows are lacking. It is okay, newsnight is excellent. Stop rooting for Bush bashing and watch the show.

The only channel that shows extreme political bias is Foxnews. Bu they have never said they were obnective anyhow. Foxnews says it is fair and balanced: In journalisitic speak that means you take a stand on the issues but you try and allow people who disagree with you to voice thier opinion. Much different than other neutrak news netwroks. Fox has never said it is objective remember that.

[Maiden England]

40. Aaron has always been a decent chap

I like his reporting and his demeanor. CNN may be turning into a bunch of shrill shills, but Aaron still has integrity. I've emailed with him and he has always been nice to me. Of course, if you email him snide comments, why the feck would he bother with you. Political frustration is no excuse for bad manners. KWIM?
His is the only show I'll still watch on CNN.

[TrustingDog]

41. aaron dissapointed me much in Iraq war start....

he read an email that suggested that there are some that want war, some that profit by it.... to which aaron responded (para) you gotta be stupid to think Anyone wants war just for the sake of war. (nope, aaron, not even GE or Raytheon, they just Hate spending taxpayer money on themselves)

he was filed in my DumbAss basket ever since.

[RunningFromCongress]

42. What's his email? Thanks