Since the WH Press Secretary job is known as just a vehicle for lying....

[BlooInBloo]

Can anyone think of a different communications *structure* that a new President could institute that would both get information out to the public, and wouldn't have the "lying taint" that the Press Secretary position has earned for itself?

Just occurred to me looking at the news of Snotty possibly leaving... The idea of a re-org of the communications group seemed like a good one to me.

Any ideas?

[unblock]

1. sure. have a democratic president.

press secretaries for democrats get a ton of information out.

the media then uses that information to bash democrats.

[Ian David]

2. Save Scotty! We Love The American Information Minister!

If for no other reason than his comic relief value, we need Scotty McClellan.

With the current shake-up in The White House, our good friend Scotty McClellan may be standing at the brink.

Call The White House today
and tell them not to fire Scotty McClellan.

Tell them: We Love The American Information Minister!

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[WestHoustonDem]

3. Bring in Baghdad Bob!

:rofl:

[bigtree]

4. maybe they could offer senior officials instead for questions

why should anyone listen and believe someone who isn't accountable for anything?

[BlooInBloo]

5. Interesting thought....

You mean sorta like how the Pentagon has rummy & a general or 2 take questions?

[bigtree]

7. sure

cabinet members and such. make them accountable for what they say.

[BlooInBloo]

8. And depending on what the WH felt was the "big" news for that day....

Send the cabinet member in charge of that news out to deliver...

[lpbk2713]

6. How about a marquee that scrolls across the top of the White House?

It could be updated with all the latest lies, deceptions, denials and exaggerations on a 7/24 basis.

[Lerkfish]

9. Ministry of Truth