Comments on: ABC Busted By The Blogs

By: SCSIwuzzy

SCSIwuzzy — Thu, 27 Jan 2005 19:51:32 +0000

They were probably avoiding ABC’s attempt to capitalize on their grief.
If someone from any network came to my door, after belittling the contribution my dead child made every night, and ony cared to cover my family’s pain so that they could stick another barb into Bush (or anyone else), the police would have been called. If the reporters were lucky, it would be to carry them off the property.

By: CHRISTOPHER WILTZ

CHRISTOPHER WILTZ — Thu, 27 Jan 2005 16:09:31 +0000

Are we supposed to hide the fact that men and women are dying? Mr. Bush spent over $40 million to kick up his heels that night. What do you think those grieving parents were doing on January 20?

By: Myopic Zeal

Myopic Zeal — Mon, 24 Jan 2005 02:31:00 +0000

“We Want a Funeral!” -ABC News
This was found on ABC’s website:

For a possible Inauguration Day story on ABC News, we are trying to find out if there any military funerals for Iraq war casualties scheduled for Thursday, Jan. 20.

If you know of a funeral and whether the family…

By: SayUncle

SayUncle — Sat, 22 Jan 2005 14:01:24 +0000

Thanks for the link!

By: jeff1999

jeff1999 — Sat, 22 Jan 2005 13:03:46 +0000

“MSM”

Folks are starting to refer to that group as “old media”. MSM lends an air of credibility that doesn’t seem appropriate. Just a suggestion.

By: Pajama Hadin

Pajama Hadin — Fri, 21 Jan 2005 21:10:21 +0000

Sinister exploitation by ABC prevented by the blogosphere
ABC news intended to use the death of an American soldier, any American soldier from any family who would be a willing cohort in order to score political points against President Bush on the day of his inauguration. This is a pretty disgusting form of…

By: Mike H.

Mike H. — Fri, 21 Jan 2005 20:37:52 +0000

Meg, maybe Fox Watch will have it on Sunday.

By: Meg

Meg — Fri, 21 Jan 2005 20:04:27 +0000

Thank you for keeping on top of this story.

Brit Hume mentioned it during his political grapevine segment. He said, “A message on the official ABC News Web site asked readers for help on a possible inauguration day story saying, “We are trying to find out if there any military funerals for Iraq war causalities scheduled for Thursday, January 20.” ABC then asked for information on any family that might be willing to speak on camera. The network has since pulled that post.”

Too bad he didn’t make it a topic of the political all-stars or go into more depth. It is scandalous what the MSM gets away with. We bloggers just need to keep hammering them.

By: Captain's Quarters

Captain's Quarters — Fri, 21 Jan 2005 19:13:51 +0000

ABC Gets Its Pound Of Corpse For Inauguration Coverage
Two days ago I posted about ABC’s effort to find a military funeral taking place on Inauguration Day for a casualty from Iraq, presumably to “balance” the coverage of George Bush and his speech. Their web site invited anyone who…

By: basil's blog

basil's blog — Fri, 21 Jan 2005 16:48:16 +0000

Friday Lunch Special: Free Drinks for the Ladies
Resolving a major issue at the Evil Corporation allowed for an early lunch. So, for your mid-day dining pleasure, we offer you to choose from one of these specialties:
sarahk at mountaineer musings has learned to be careful what you ask of a waiter. I…

By: The Black Informant

The Black Informant — Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

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By: Inoperable Terran

Inoperable Terran — Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

…soliciting footage of dead US soldiers to run during inauguration coverage. No bias there at all.