Comments on: Gibson: Reporters Who Ignore Anna Nicole Smith To Focus On Iraq War Are ‘Snobs’ http://thinkprogress.org/2007/02/26/gibson-iraq-media/ Wed, 25 Nov 2009 19:49:08 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.5 hourly 1 By: News is what somebody somewhere wants to suppress; all the rest is advertising « The Long Goodbye http://thinkprogress.org/2007/02/26/gibson-iraq-media/comment-page-3/#comment-4348196 News is what somebody somewhere wants to suppress; all the rest is advertising « The Long Goodbye Wed, 19 Mar 2008 11:50:42 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2007/02/26/gibson-iraq-media/#comment-4348196 [...] Gibson did claim if you didn’t take an obsessive morbid interest in the deaths of celebrities your were a snob.  Fox critiquing the media is like Bobby Knight [...] [...] Gibson did claim if you didn’t take an obsessive morbid interest in the deaths of celebrities your were a snob.  Fox critiquing the media is like Bobby Knight [...]

]]> By: Think Progress » Blog Archive » In 2007, Fox News Featured Most Celebrity Coverage, Fewest Stories On Iraq War http://thinkprogress.org/2007/02/26/gibson-iraq-media/comment-page-3/#comment-4336900 Think Progress » Blog Archive » In 2007, Fox News Featured Most Celebrity Coverage, Fewest Stories On Iraq War Tue, 18 Mar 2008 21:01:59 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2007/02/26/gibson-iraq-media/#comment-4336900 [...] coverage by accusing reporters — such as CNN’s Anderson Cooper — of “news-guy snobbery.” Gibson claimed that people were “a little weary” of war coverage” and [...] [...] coverage by accusing reporters — such as CNN’s Anderson Cooper — of “news-guy snobbery.” Gibson claimed that people were “a little weary” of war coverage” and [...]

]]> By: michelle http://thinkprogress.org/2007/02/26/gibson-iraq-media/comment-page-3/#comment-2329662 michelle Mon, 19 Mar 2007 19:54:43 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2007/02/26/gibson-iraq-media/#comment-2329662 <strong> come on! we have entertainment t.v anyone with common sense knows that we do. we have all these stupid shows and tabloids, not to mention website telling us about Smith. We use to have shows called t.v. news/world news, but they're hiding behind entetainment t.v. Havent you noticed people are not shocked when they hear about Smiths' baby not having a daddy or that there are scams in her autopsy info. BUT they are shocked to hear that we have been in war for 5YEARS! we dont know smith personally, she's not a close friend to all of us, she is a start that we only saw pictures of, yet we know about her. We live in a country that is at war and we dont even realize it. What about the families who have lost there loved ones...they remember! if we arent aware of this war we may not try to stop or assist or do whatever it is we can do.... we will wake up to Bush calling back a fear....DRAFTING. what if we didnt have a choice...what if our sons brothers husbands etc HAD to leave.... we'd be so unaware because we learned about some blonde starangers death. so to Gibson...make fun of anyone you want, mimmick them like a 7 yr old... but you are not the only one giving viewers "what they want" everyone knows of 5 places they can go at the top of their heads to get info on SMITH. Why doesnt anyone give us something we havent heard? why dont we get more info about our own lives and whats going on with it? im so tired of hearing about other people shaving their heads when i dont even know them! what about this war...i want to know what I AM living in! my regards to those who knew and loved A.N. Smith. i sure would love to find a news source that can give informative useful news in an entertaining way without forgetting it's purpose and origonal responsibility to the public (not the rich and the famous).</strong> come on! we have entertainment t.v anyone with common sense knows that we do. we have all these stupid shows and tabloids, not to mention website telling us about Smith. We use to have shows called t.v. news/world news, but they’re hiding behind entetainment t.v. Havent you noticed people are not shocked when they hear about Smiths’ baby not having a daddy or that there are scams in her autopsy info. BUT they are shocked to hear that we have been in war for 5YEARS! we dont know smith personally, she’s not a close friend to all of us, she is a start that we only saw pictures of, yet we know about her. We live in a country that is at war and we dont even realize it. What about the families who have lost there loved ones…they remember! if we arent aware of this war we may not try to stop or assist or do whatever it is we can do…. we will wake up to Bush calling back a fear….DRAFTING. what if we didnt have a choice…what if our sons brothers husbands etc HAD to leave…. we’d be so unaware because we learned about some blonde starangers death.

so to Gibson…make fun of anyone you want, mimmick them like a 7 yr old… but you are not the only one giving viewers “what they want” everyone knows of 5 places they can go at the top of their heads to get info on SMITH. Why doesnt anyone give us something we havent heard? why dont we get more info about our own lives and whats going on with it? im so tired of hearing about other people shaving their heads when i dont even know them! what about this war…i want to know what I AM living in!

my regards to those who knew and loved A.N. Smith.

i sure would love to find a news source that can give informative useful news in an entertaining way without forgetting it’s purpose and origonal responsibility to the public (not the rich and the famous).

]]> By: Lying Media Bastards » Focus, People http://thinkprogress.org/2007/02/26/gibson-iraq-media/comment-page-3/#comment-2064081 Lying Media Bastards » Focus, People Thu, 08 Mar 2007 03:02:08 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2007/02/26/gibson-iraq-media/#comment-2064081 [...] and insulted Cooper, claiming that Cooper, and other journalists who might feel the same, was being “snobs” for not wanting to cover Smith. John Gibson is a Man of the People, who will tell us about the [...] [...] and insulted Cooper, claiming that Cooper, and other journalists who might feel the same, was being “snobs” for not wanting to cover Smith. John Gibson is a Man of the People, who will tell us about the [...]

]]> By: Think Progress » Colbert praises John Gibson’s journalistic courage. http://thinkprogress.org/2007/02/26/gibson-iraq-media/comment-page-3/#comment-2009534 Think Progress » Colbert praises John Gibson’s journalistic courage. Mon, 05 Mar 2007 19:11:49 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2007/02/26/gibson-iraq-media/#comment-2009534 [...] week, ThinkProgress noted that Fox News host John Gibson had accused reporters of “news-guy snobbery” for covering the Iraq war instead of Anna Nicole Smith.” “John Gibson is [...] [...] week, ThinkProgress noted that Fox News host John Gibson had accused reporters of “news-guy snobbery” for covering the Iraq war instead of Anna Nicole Smith.” “John Gibson is [...]

]]> By: Young Marquis http://thinkprogress.org/2007/02/26/gibson-iraq-media/comment-page-3/#comment-1976330 Young Marquis Fri, 02 Mar 2007 21:46:51 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2007/02/26/gibson-iraq-media/#comment-1976330 Paging The Onion! One of your headlines is missing! Paging The Onion! One of your headlines is missing!

]]> By: Please sir, can I have some less? · Dave Burdick http://thinkprogress.org/2007/02/26/gibson-iraq-media/comment-page-3/#comment-1973990 Please sir, can I have some less? · Dave Burdick Fri, 02 Mar 2007 17:13:29 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2007/02/26/gibson-iraq-media/#comment-1973990 [...] warrants its own media coverage, there’s a great item (especially in the context of recent absurd accusations of journalism snobbery) on the AP taking a break from reporting on Paris Hilton. From the story: It was only meant to be a [...] [...] warrants its own media coverage, there’s a great item (especially in the context of recent absurd accusations of journalism snobbery) on the AP taking a break from reporting on Paris Hilton. From the story: It was only meant to be a [...]

]]> By: Lori http://thinkprogress.org/2007/02/26/gibson-iraq-media/comment-page-3/#comment-1965889 Lori Fri, 02 Mar 2007 03:55:13 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2007/02/26/gibson-iraq-media/#comment-1965889 Such a shining moment, Mr. Gibson. Your family must be so proud of your willingness to take such a courageous stance on this most important issue. --Lori - snob and proud of it! Such a shining moment, Mr. Gibson. Your family must be so proud of your willingness to take such a courageous stance on this most important issue.

–Lori – snob and proud of it!

]]> By: Heavy Metal Librarian » Blog Archive » Scrotum Jumps the Shark http://thinkprogress.org/2007/02/26/gibson-iraq-media/comment-page-3/#comment-1960367 Heavy Metal Librarian » Blog Archive » Scrotum Jumps the Shark Thu, 01 Mar 2007 16:56:17 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2007/02/26/gibson-iraq-media/#comment-1960367 [...] i.e. a noisy distraction from more important news. (Whoops, I guess that makes me one of those “snobs” who so vex John [...] [...] i.e. a noisy distraction from more important news. (Whoops, I guess that makes me one of those “snobs” who so vex John [...]

]]> By: WHITE TRASH HUNTER http://thinkprogress.org/2007/02/26/gibson-iraq-media/comment-page-3/#comment-1960209 WHITE TRASH HUNTER Thu, 01 Mar 2007 16:28:39 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2007/02/26/gibson-iraq-media/#comment-1960209 Nothing but a 2 timing topless dancer hooker whose only aim in life was to cheat people of their fortunes. I am glad she died. Her child will not have to worry for having a worthless tramp for a mother and will not have to grow up with the shame. Can you imagine with more than 100 000 people that have died in Iraq and other people that are dying every day CNN and other media still choose to give more attention to the death of a hooker whose death was most probably self inflicted by drug abuse. Its typical of these great american news networks to pull of something like this. typical of cnn to give more importance to a dog or cat stuck in a tree or the death of blonde bimbo tramp than to real events that are happening in the world. In every one of her interviews its nothing but BLAH BLAH BLAH im a tramp, BLAH BLAH BLAH im a tramp... and yet people are acting as though she had won a noble peace prize or something. People who feel sorry for her are ignorant and share the same colorful trailor trash lifestyle. What good did she ever do?? Her life was so pathetic that there needs to be a legal procedure to find out who the baby of the poor child is. If that does not spell tramp then what does. Ive noticed that the only people who feel sorry for her are mostly white trash women. GOOD RIDANCE!!!!! Nothing but a 2 timing topless dancer hooker whose only aim in life was to cheat people of their fortunes. I am glad she died. Her child will not have to worry for having a worthless tramp for a mother and will not have to grow up with the shame.
Can you imagine with more than 100 000 people that have died in Iraq and other people that are dying every day CNN and other media still choose to give more attention to the death of a hooker whose death was most probably self inflicted by drug abuse. Its typical of these great american news networks to pull of something like this. typical of cnn to give more importance to a dog or cat stuck in a tree or the death of blonde bimbo tramp than to real events that are happening in the world.

In every one of her interviews its nothing but BLAH BLAH BLAH im a tramp, BLAH BLAH BLAH im a tramp…
and yet people are acting as though she had won a noble peace prize or something. People who feel sorry for her are ignorant and share the same colorful trailor trash lifestyle. What good did she ever do??
Her life was so pathetic that there needs to be a legal procedure to find out who the baby of the poor child is. If that does not spell tramp then what does. Ive noticed that the only people who feel sorry for her are mostly white trash women.
GOOD RIDANCE!!!!!

]]> By: Cubetheory » It’s decided: Faux News’ John Gibson is a Wanker http://thinkprogress.org/2007/02/26/gibson-iraq-media/comment-page-3/#comment-1957656 Cubetheory » It’s decided: Faux News’ John Gibson is a Wanker Thu, 01 Mar 2007 05:59:35 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2007/02/26/gibson-iraq-media/#comment-1957656 [...] On the heels of his part in the Obama smear campaign (i.e. always referencing Barak “Hussein” Obama, constant reminders of his smoking habit, spreading false information about his childhood education), John Gibson accuses journalists who prefer to focus on Iraq rather than Anna Nicole Smith of being snobs. [...] [...] On the heels of his part in the Obama smear campaign (i.e. always referencing Barak “Hussein” Obama, constant reminders of his smoking habit, spreading false information about his childhood education), John Gibson accuses journalists who prefer to focus on Iraq rather than Anna Nicole Smith of being snobs. [...]

]]> By: Joey_SoCal http://thinkprogress.org/2007/02/26/gibson-iraq-media/comment-page-3/#comment-1940749 Joey_SoCal Wed, 28 Feb 2007 06:16:42 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2007/02/26/gibson-iraq-media/#comment-1940749 Copy of message sent to John (myword@foxnews.com) To John Gibson, For you're character assassination of Barack Obama about your fantasy Madrassas, you are a pitiful, despicable joke, shell of a human being. Yes, 'sir' you are. I'm sure you called in outrage for the resignation of Dan Rather when he failed to uphold his journalistic integrity. Well, he did. So where the fuck is your resignation, and those of the rest of your pathetic excuses for collegues? Your channel, and your show is a retched funk of a Tabloid. Accept it. Think Progress yesterday did nothing but further clarify the utterly mute point that you, your show, and your channel are rabidly hypocrital imposters promoting yourselves as having some journalistic relevance and integrity ( i.e. one of your presidents favorite words: 'standards'), but who are in reality bankrupt on both accounts. And, in fact, you are a total menace to society- it is statistically proven that people get stupider, more ignorant and confused via exposure to your carefully crafted idoiocy and propaganda. Like 90% of your viewers to this day think that Saddam Hussein was behind 9/11. You should really feel like the scum that you are. I know what I'm talking about, I've watched you and your minions extensively. What I'm saying is not out of ignorance of what you do, or out of lack of familiarity with you. Since Smith's death on Feb. 8, 42 U.S. soldiers have died fighting in Iraq. Approximately 969 Iraqis have been killed. Americans aren't weary of the media's war coverage, they're weary of the war itself. Dipshit. Joey north of Los Angeles Copy of message sent to John (myword@foxnews.com)

To John Gibson,

For you’re character assassination of Barack Obama about your fantasy Madrassas, you are a pitiful, despicable joke, shell of a human being. Yes, ’sir’ you are. I’m sure you called in outrage for the resignation of Dan Rather when he failed to uphold his journalistic integrity. Well, he did. So where the fuck is your resignation, and those of the rest of your pathetic excuses for collegues?

Your channel, and your show is a retched funk of a Tabloid. Accept it. Think Progress yesterday did nothing but further clarify the utterly mute point that you, your show, and your channel are rabidly hypocrital imposters promoting yourselves as having some journalistic relevance and integrity ( i.e. one of your presidents favorite words: ’standards’), but who are in reality bankrupt on both accounts. And, in fact, you are a total menace to society- it is statistically proven that people get stupider, more ignorant and confused via exposure to your carefully crafted idoiocy and propaganda. Like 90% of your viewers to this day think that Saddam Hussein was behind 9/11. You should really feel like the scum that you are. I know what I’m talking about, I’ve watched you and your minions extensively. What I’m saying is not out of ignorance of what you do, or out of lack of familiarity with you.

Since Smith’s death on Feb. 8, 42 U.S. soldiers have died fighting in Iraq. Approximately 969 Iraqis have been killed. Americans aren’t weary of the media’s war coverage, they’re weary of the war itself. Dipshit.

Joey north of Los Angeles

]]> By: marin hippie http://thinkprogress.org/2007/02/26/gibson-iraq-media/comment-page-3/#comment-1940266 marin hippie Wed, 28 Feb 2007 05:35:35 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2007/02/26/gibson-iraq-media/#comment-1940266 "Americans aren’t weary of the media’s war coverage" Thinkpravda didn't listen to J-gib. He was saying American's are weary of Cooper's reporting. Cooper is an idiot. That's why he gets his ass kicked every night by Fox. But who's the real winner in the ratings? MSNBC with their friggin nonstop Anna coverage. When will the TP smear-machine attack MSNBC? Waiting... “Americans aren’t weary of the media’s war coverage”

Thinkpravda didn’t listen to J-gib. He was saying American’s are weary of Cooper’s reporting. Cooper is an idiot. That’s why he gets his ass kicked every night by Fox. But who’s the real winner in the ratings? MSNBC with their friggin nonstop Anna coverage. When will the TP smear-machine attack MSNBC? Waiting…

]]> By: blony http://thinkprogress.org/2007/02/26/gibson-iraq-media/comment-page-3/#comment-1938196 blony Wed, 28 Feb 2007 03:41:35 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2007/02/26/gibson-iraq-media/#comment-1938196 It's to be expected of a super market tabloid masquerading as a news channel. What's disappointing is that anyone watches them. Perhaps it's similar to the macabre fascination people used to have with 'freaks' in side shows. It’s to be expected of a super market tabloid masquerading as a news channel. What’s disappointing is that anyone watches them. Perhaps it’s similar to the macabre fascination people used to have with ‘freaks’ in side shows.

]]> By: w.m.elliott http://thinkprogress.org/2007/02/26/gibson-iraq-media/comment-page-3/#comment-1937438 w.m.elliott Wed, 28 Feb 2007 02:14:59 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2007/02/26/gibson-iraq-media/#comment-1937438 John Gibson.....another faux news reporter....... poking someone else in the eye trying to remove the speck of dust in thier eyes while trying to see around the 12 by 12 inch beam obstructing his view....and at the same time....feed the public a news story that isnt ......just so the people over at faux tabloid news can try and help thier audience forget what a hellhole they've helped to create in Iraq.....typical dittohead move........distract and hide John Gibson…..another faux news reporter……. poking someone else in the eye trying to remove the speck of dust in thier eyes while trying to see around the 12 by 12 inch beam obstructing his view….and at the same time….feed the public a news story that isnt ……just so the people over at faux tabloid news can try and help thier audience forget what a hellhole they’ve helped to create in Iraq…..typical dittohead move……..distract and hide

]]> By: cheryl http://thinkprogress.org/2007/02/26/gibson-iraq-media/comment-page-3/#comment-1937301 cheryl Wed, 28 Feb 2007 01:53:03 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2007/02/26/gibson-iraq-media/#comment-1937301 Why do people even listen to this propoganda garbage network!!!!! Why do people even listen to this propoganda garbage network!!!!!

]]> By: Think Progress » Fox’s John Gibson Attacks The ‘Great Left-Wing Slime Machine Called ThinkProgress’ http://thinkprogress.org/2007/02/26/gibson-iraq-media/comment-page-3/#comment-1936407 Think Progress » Fox’s John Gibson Attacks The ‘Great Left-Wing Slime Machine Called ThinkProgress’ Wed, 28 Feb 2007 00:41:15 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2007/02/26/gibson-iraq-media/#comment-1936407 [...] ThinkProgress noted that Fox News host John Gibson had accused reporters of “news-guy snobbery” for covering the Iraq war instead of Anna Nicole Smith. Mocking CNN’s Anderson Cooper, [...] [...] ThinkProgress noted that Fox News host John Gibson had accused reporters of “news-guy snobbery” for covering the Iraq war instead of Anna Nicole Smith. Mocking CNN’s Anderson Cooper, [...]

]]> By: News Networks that Sensationalize Meaningless Hype are Retarded | BlogDigget.com http://thinkprogress.org/2007/02/26/gibson-iraq-media/comment-page-3/#comment-1935605 News Networks that Sensationalize Meaningless Hype are Retarded | BlogDigget.com Tue, 27 Feb 2007 22:42:12 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2007/02/26/gibson-iraq-media/#comment-1935605 [...] war on. Maybe, just maybe, people are a little weary, Mr. Cooper, of your war coverage…”read more | digg [...] [...] war on. Maybe, just maybe, people are a little weary, Mr. Cooper, of your war coverage…”read more | digg [...]

]]> By: Jack Reno http://thinkprogress.org/2007/02/26/gibson-iraq-media/comment-page-3/#comment-1934763 Jack Reno Tue, 27 Feb 2007 20:55:20 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2007/02/26/gibson-iraq-media/#comment-1934763 "As ThinkProgress has documented, the death of Anna Nicole Smith was a feeding frenzy for the national media." I'm sure as shootin' glad, DAMNED GLAD!, you documented all that for us. Would have missed it otherwise. “As ThinkProgress has documented, the death of Anna Nicole Smith was a feeding frenzy for the national media.”

I’m sure as shootin’ glad, DAMNED GLAD!, you documented all that for us. Would have missed it otherwise.

]]> By: Appalachian Scribe » Fighting Snobbery with Anna Nicole http://thinkprogress.org/2007/02/26/gibson-iraq-media/comment-page-2/#comment-1934235 Appalachian Scribe » Fighting Snobbery with Anna Nicole Tue, 27 Feb 2007 19:45:00 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2007/02/26/gibson-iraq-media/#comment-1934235 [...] Anna Nicole Smith is a form of snobbery. Or at least, that’s what Fox News host John Gibson would have us believe: GIBSON: Now I submit to you that that is a real, honest-to-God drama. Now it may not fit the [...] [...] Anna Nicole Smith is a form of snobbery. Or at least, that’s what Fox News host John Gibson would have us believe: GIBSON: Now I submit to you that that is a real, honest-to-God drama. Now it may not fit the [...]

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