Don Surber smells a Pulitzer in the making. I say, why think small? Nobel Peace Prize, baby:
Republican Congressman Connie Mack sent out a press release on Sept. 8. His flack received this reply from John Guerra, a reporter for the Key West Citizen in Florida:
“The Republican Party is now a mentally ill group of people who want nothing more than to destroy Obama’s first term no matter how much the country needs his policies. I despise your party’s activities and the hatred you spew on Fox and other sounding boards for the insurance companies. Please don’t you dare get him killed, which is the underlying goal of you right wing nuts.”
Via Big Government, which noted: “We have reached out to Mr. Guerra for his version of events. No comment yet, but we will keep you posted if we hear anything.”
Here are some earlier examples of pacifistic journalists seeking to bridge the national divide:
- Back in October of 2008, a reporter for Newsweek had no problem admitting to the world that he’d like to take out Rudy Giuliani–in a nonlethal way of course; “just something that put him out of commission for a year or so.”
- Olbermann violating Godwin’s Law with the CEO of his bête noire.
- In 2007, Dallas-based TV journalist Rebecca Aguilar hectored a beleaguered elderly business owner after he dared to defend himself during repeated robbery attempts.
- Peter Jennings’ 1994 temper tantrum.
- Joe Klien’s latest meltdown.
- And of course, the endless war of words from the bitter clingers in the legacy media to the early adopters of the successor media.
Blessed are the peacemaking pundits…
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1. Instapundit » Blog Archive » WHEN JOURNALISTS attack!…:[...] WHEN JOURNALISTS attack! [...]
Oct 24, 2009 - 8:07 pm 2. “Most Awesome Journalist” Award « The Rhetorican:[...] [...]
Oct 24, 2009 - 8:41 pm 3. Romney Marsh:Illinois has recently seen Steven Guerra fired from State government post. A Blogojevic hire,hHis sponsor is Rep Luis Guiterrez(D- Prop Tax Dodge,Il). Guerra did federal prison time for FALN related murder and mayhem, currently at large. Let’s hope has hasn’t found a place with Obama.
Oct 24, 2009 - 8:48 pm 4. Buford Gooch:Is “Dickweed” foul language? ‘Cause if it’s not, I want to call this guy one.
Oct 24, 2009 - 8:50 pm 5. Farix:About Joe Klein’s meltdown. I get the feeling that Klein has no idea what sedition really is. Sedition is not reporting on things that causes the administration’s agenda to fail. Sedition is the act of creating a revolt or insurrection to overthrow or destroy the government. Under the Smith Act, one actually has to advocate and plan the overthrow of the United States Government in order to be charged with sedition. To him and his fellow travelers, its a way to brand anyone who is disloyal to The One.
Oct 24, 2009 - 9:11 pm 6. Dag:I left a comment with the Key West paper asking if they’re all insane or if it’s just one reporter. I’m not expecting an answer. Maybe if enough folks write asking the same question though, someone on staff will ask what’s going on to provoke the question in the first place. My guess is that they’ve got a recent grad. from a community college journalism programme doing his first professional gig. It might not be too late to shake him up some.
Oct 24, 2009 - 9:35 pm 7. Buford Gooch:Dag:
Oct 24, 2009 - 11:02 pm 8. Buford Gooch:Good idea. Here’s the email address for the editor: ttuell@keysnews.com
And here’s Mr. Guerra’s email as well: jguerra@keysnews.com
I sent an email to Mr. Guerra, and a separate email to the editor and to the publisher. Nothing mean or nasty, just letting them know they hadn’t come off very well in the exchange.
Oct 24, 2009 - 11:14 pm 9. algie:It’s funny if said about you
Even if it is untrue
But said about me
‘Taint funny you see
‘Cause it matters if it’s Red or Blue
….nnnn..’o.o’..uu!u….algie
Oct 24, 2009 - 11:20 pm 10. Athena:Illegitimi nOn carborundum
Mr. Guerra: Tar and Feather much?
Oct 25, 2009 - 1:36 am 11. Increase Mather:Did you all notice the NPR commentator who compared Obama’s play on Fox news with Nixon and company?
Like the legions in communist China in the sixties who were deemed “capitalists roaders” he had to pubically recant his sin.
After all, this is NPR.
Oct 25, 2009 - 3:34 am 12. Making one’s self the story:[...] Some “journalists” can’t resist. [...]
Oct 25, 2009 - 4:33 am 13. Arty:In another year Guerra will be freelancing for an inner-city street paper and greeting customers at Walmart five hours a day for hard cash. He knows this and is hoping that by going hyperbolic somebody will notice him and offer him a better paying gig. I’m sure those guys stalking Limbaugh for Soros eventually burn out (or come to the conclusion that Limbaugh is right) and have to be replaced.
Oct 25, 2009 - 6:43 am 14. Bilwick:Interesting how in the Soviet Union, a desire for liberty and resistance to the State were also classified as signs of “mental illness.”
Oct 25, 2009 - 1:18 pm 15. Tweets that mention Ed Driscoll » When Journalists Attack! -- Topsy.com:[...] This post was mentioned on Twitter by Accuracy In Media and Dave, Not N. Obot. Not N. Obot said: When (#moonbat) Journalists Attack! http://bit.ly/2eswDU #p2 #topprog #rebelleft #tcot #tlot #sgp #ocra #912 #msm #bias #demfail [...]
Oct 25, 2009 - 3:09 pm 16. DL13:Another Democrat mouthpiece has his say. Nothing new here, just more BS from a far left Kool-Aid drinking racist.
Oct 25, 2009 - 3:16 pm 17. Eric:I’m still waiting for a Liberal to explain why a desire by Conservatives for smaller government, lower taxes, more liberty and an adherence to the Constitution are “extreme”, “fringe” positions.
Oct 25, 2009 - 3:48 pm 18. Sean:I guess Guerra hasn’t read the bill that will make public health care administered by his hated insurance companies. But I guess that’s to be expected from someone of the left: led by fear and hatred.
Oct 25, 2009 - 4:05 pm 19. MisterBee:For those unfamiliar with the “Key West Kulture”, it is San Francisco East. Friends who have visited the place come home stunned by the open and flagrant displays of what was once referred to as “perversion”. You need to understand Mr. Guerra (and his views) fit Key West just like a…well, I guess like a condom.
Oct 25, 2009 - 7:05 pm 20. FidFed:It boggles my mind that main street News – ABC – NBC – CBS are not reporting the news. All we get is their opinions of what is happening.
Now that we have become digital Fox News should expand their News to over the air. ABC – NBC – CBS would cease to exist.
There is not one news commentator that I trust not to “spin” the news instead of just giving the news to the masses.
Oct 26, 2009 - 3:09 am 21. Bloodthirsty Liberal » Fiefdom of the Press:[...] been a pretty staunch defender of the First Amendment, but given the craven surrender of the ink-stained wretches of the press, I don’t know why I bother: Republican Congressman [...]
Oct 26, 2009 - 3:41 am 22. GarandFan:I haven’t heard the “mentally ill” routine since the collapse of the Soviet Union. Disagree with their policies and you were sent to a mental institution.
It’s comments from “liberals” like John that most concern me, considering they are the ones currently in power.
Oct 26, 2009 - 11:13 am 23. La prensa se quita los guantes III:[...] Para hacer la historia corta: Un republicano y un periodista. El congresista republicano Connie Mack le envía un comunicado de prensa a los medios el periodista John Guerra del Key West Citizen in Florida le responde:“The Republican Party is now a mentally ill group of people who want nothing more than to destroy Obama’s first term no matter how much the country needs his policies. I despise your party’s activities and the hatred you spew on Fox and other sounding boards for the insurance companies. Please don’t you dare get him killed, which is the underlying goal of you right wing nuts.”Traducción:"El Partido Republicano es ahora un grupo de enfermos mentales que solo quieren destruir el primer término de Obama a como dé lugar sin importarle cuanto necesita este país sus políticas. Desprecio las actividades de su partido y el odio que derraman en Fox y otros repetidores(fotutos en puertorriqueño) de las compañías de seguros. Por favor no se atrevan a provocar su asesinato lo caul es el objetivo de sus locos derechistas."Prometeo dice:Es bueno cuando un periodista con conciencia decide actuar de acuerdo a sus valores. Este periodista ciertamente se expone a sanciones (aunque hay que ver la inclinación ideológoca del periódico). Esto envía un mensaje claro a los que quieren manipular a las masas con tácticas de terrorismo mediático. Los republicanos en EEUU últimamente han escalado su retórica y en cadenas como la Fox lo que les falta es pedir que alguien cometa un atentado contra el presidente Barack Obama. Hay que ponerle un freno a los políticos manipuladores. ¿Cuando veremos algo así en Puerto Rico? Bueno ya comenzaron y al parecer continuarán. Espero que "La prensa se quita los guantes IV" sea algo sobre un periodista de Puerto Rico.Fuente:Ed Driscoll » When Journalists Attack! – pajamasmedia.com [...]
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