White House Spokesliar Tony Snow demands reporter change 'twisted words' in article

[Ian David]

David Edwards and Will Menaker
Published: Thursday July 26, 2007

On Wednesday's briefing, White House press secretary Tony Snow took time out from answering questions to lecture a veteran reporter on journalism and demand that he change the "twisted words" in an article he wrote.

Towards the end of the briefing Snow called on Les Kinsolving--a long time correspondent and talk radio host, famous for his often bizarre questions and cantankerous attitude--who asked Snow whether the President thinks it would be a good idea for all Americans to prepare an emergency survival kit for a possible terrorist attack or natural disaster.

Snow quickly said he couldn't comment, and then proceeded to take time out to lecture Kinsolving on his job, "Let me just point out," Snow said, "that you need to ask questions that bear on the President's responsibilities."

Snow continued to press Kinsolving, "I saw the piece you wrote the other day, that has been thoroughly twisting {sic} out of context." At this point Kinsolving tried to get a word in, but Snow was having no of it, "You know what I don't care, because the fact is, if someone is going to take questions about things that don't fall under the president's purview, and I answer that question, and it gets twisted, it is a disservice to this White House and the craft of journalism."

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[displacedtexan]

1. And Repuke spokesFOXers call on Les because...?

Because they can usually use Les to waste time.

Backfire's really another (5-letter) word beginning with a B, Tony.

[MADem]

2. Well, that was odd, wasn't it? Their "Go To" guy being dressed down!

Of course, Kinsolving is a bit of an oddball, but he's usually THEIR oddball....

[Doctor_J]

3. WH is telling reporters what to write!

Welcome to Nazi Germany

[cboy4]

4. That's odd because Kinsolving is right wing nut job.

I might enjoy listening to his ass get chewed out in front of everyone.


Have a listen :crazy:

http://www.leskinsolving.com/whitehouse.html

[notadmblnd]

5. The chemo must be taking its toll

This is why most people shouldn't work when they have cancer, the cure is often worse than the disease.

[BOSSHOG]

6. tony snow talking about the "craft of journalism"

God damn limbaugh is right. They all are comedians.

snow doesn't know a god damned thing about journalism or truth or integrity. He's a fucking conservative and it sucks being a conservative in America today.

[Contrary1]

7. And Snow doesn't answer questions

that do fall under the president's "purview" either.

Makes one wonder why Bush even has a press secretary.