Holy Crap, Do I Love Helen Thomas!

[CrackpotAmerica]

She is a true inspiration. Sadly, she is one of the last of a dying breed in the press.

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Q When the President went to the Pentagon today, did he ask about the dropping of a bomb on a home, killing nine children and grandchildren, and so forth? I mean, is this how we go after the rebels?

MR. McCLELLAN: The President talked about the update that he received at the Pentagon earlier today. And let me just back up, because, first of all, as I understand it from the military in Iraq, they have put out a statement saying they are looking at the facts surrounding this matter. Second of all, our military goes out of the way to avoid civilian casualties. They target the enemy. They target the terrorists and the Saddam loyalists who are seeking to kill innocent civilians and disrupt the transition to democracy. In terms of this individual matter, it's something that's being looked into in terms of the facts surrounding it.

Q Why did they do that --

MR. McCLELLAN: I don't think that's an accurate characterization, first of all. The military has put out --

Q They didn't find any so-called terrorists.

MR. McCLELLAN: The military has put out additional information and you need to look at what they've said. It's still being looked into. I encourage you to wait until the facts are learned.

Q How can you justify killing children and grandchildren at home?

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http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2006/01/20060104-1.html


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Kudos to you, Ms. Thomas!

:cheers:

[stepnw1f]

1. I'll Second That.... (nt)

[madokie]

15. I'll second your second

I've been watching this lady ask presidents questions all my teevee years. concise and to the point. A true patriot, an inspiration for all.

[CrackpotAmerica]

22. I 86 Your 43! NT

:rofl:

[stepnw1f]

24. If Journalists Took Her Work Ethic

We have a government accountable to "We the People".

[madokie]

26. I say we don't stop until we drop or we achieve a government

for 'we the people'. Hell what do we have to loose, we've already let the cat out of the bag, so to speak. Just how more can they do to us short of waterboarding.

[stepnw1f]

27. Let's Do It!

Oooops... we already are.

[CrackpotAmerica]

28. lol nt

[in_cog_ni_to]

2. G-d I love her.

:hug:

[MountainLaurel]

3. The only real journalist in the White House these days

Since they kicked Russ Mokhiber out. (Alternet or Common Dreams used to post transcripts of his interactions with Ari Fleishcher. Absolutely hilarious.)

[Arkansas Granny]

4. She really knows how to make them squirm. Keep it up, Helen!

[Frustratedlady]

5. Never Underestimate Crusty Old Broads, Scotty...

We'll "Broad-side" you and you'll never know what hit you. ;)

Go, Helen! You still have a few good whacks in ya! We'll cover your back!

[xchrom]

6. you rock helen thomas!

:yourock:

[CrackpotAmerica]

7. She is a master at cutting through the TP's

She is twice the person of Mr. McClellan and he knows it!

I wish that her strength would infect the rest of the room.

[lateo]

8. Culture of life!

[CrackpotAmerica]

9. LOL NT

[Douglas Carpenter]

10. what a wonderful woman -- I love her

[Theres-a]

11. G O , H E L E N, G O!!!!

[nuxvomica]

12. Condi Rice has said on more than one occasion:

"No cause can justify the killing of innocent people."

[soothsayer]

13. Well, she sure fell in with the wrong crowd then

[CrackpotAmerica]

14. She is a disgrace. She will say anything she is told...

as long as it allows her to go shoe shopping.

[madokie]

17. And maybe some 'quality time' with the preznit

[CrackpotAmerica]

16. I wonder if she teaches anywhere?

I think she would be irreplaceable as a professor of journalism.

[QuettaKid]

18. speaking of irreplaceable

what are we going to do when Helen is too old to work? or god forbid, gives up the ghost? How old is she anyway?

[CrackpotAmerica]

19. 86

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Helen_Thomas

[CrackpotAmerica]

20. Holy Crap Again!

She and I share the same Birthday!


Now I love her even more...

:leo:

[Toots]

21. "our military goes out of the way to avoid civilian casualties"

Oh they do, do they. Maybe they can tell us exactly how many of the Iraqis they have killed were in military uniform.. We are slaughtering civilians, are we proud????

[info being]

34. Apparently they do...out of their way

they go all the way over to Iraq just to avoid it.

[Protagoras]

23. Helen Thomas should be sainted

and by more than just the Catholic Church. Her work really does make the world an honest and better place. We would all be much much poorer without her.

[CrackpotAmerica]

25. When I am old...

I'll be saying:

"You call this news? In my day, we had Helen Thomas. Now that was Journalism!"

Then we will all line up before the big screen for inspection. (I fear)

[CrackpotAmerica]

29. I can't wait til 12:30! I get another dose of sweeeeet Helen! NT

[CrackpotAmerica]

30. Here we go!

[CrackpotAmerica]

31. "We were NOT attacked by Iraqis"

Response: Blabity Blaah!

[faithnotgreed]

32. much love for helen kick

[uppityperson]

33. I sent her a birthday email and got one back from her

sweet of her to respond.

[Tsiyu]

35. Let's make a vow to be more like Helen

Don't back down. Ever. Keep speaking truth to power.

NEVER GIVE UP!!!!!

[Wordie]

36. Aaahh, the momentary return of the Follow Up Question. Recommended.

[CrackpotAmerica]

37. I hope she stumbled onto this thread!

Thx Everyone!

[Beaverhausen]

38. Let's send her roses on Valentine's Day

I'm in- how about you? :loveya:

[ebayfool]

39. Count me in - Helen is a treasure! n/t

[Catshrink]

40. Where do we send them to?

I'll do it too!

[Beaverhausen]

41. I guess her office in Washington.

[Catshrink]

42. I haved no clue where that is....

[Beaverhausen]

43. She works for Hearst Newspapers

I'm sure someone here who lives in DC can get the address for us.

[mopinko]

44. all hail the crone.

really. any society that does not honor the honesty of its old women is doomed.

[spanone]

45. Go Helen. Go

[flordehinojos]

46. hold them accountable helen! in our name, hold them accountable!

[Rhiannon12866]

47. I agree! She's just the best!

We desperately need more courageous journalists like her. Can you imagine what kind of impact an entire WH Press Corps comprised of Helen Thomases would have on this country?! This would completely change public opinion and, thus, the history of this country!:yourock: