‘The most trusted name in news.’
By on Aug 16th, 2007 at 3:40 pm
‘The most trusted name in news.’
In a battle of breaking stories, CNN chooses Jenna Bush’s engagement to a Karl Rove intern over the Jose Padilla conviction.
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Jenna and Mini-Karl – I see a run for the presidency in 2016!
August 16th, 2007 at 3:42 pmI would like to congratulate the happy couple!
p.s. Hank, you better treat her right, buddy. She’s an American Princess!
August 16th, 2007 at 3:43 pmCNN….so stupid, so dull.
August 16th, 2007 at 3:43 pmGW better give his daughters away soon, before he’s taken away.
August 16th, 2007 at 3:44 pmHenry:
“sometimes I feeeeeeellllllll,
August 16th, 2007 at 3:48 pmlak ah bin tieeeeedddd,
to the whipping post….”
The only reason the questionable libtards at TP had the presumption to post this story of triviality was to advertise CNN (Commie News Network) and the most UNTRUSTED Name in News and also feed the prog paranoia that CNN somehow is not as far leftarded as it is. In reality, of course, which is something progs have a severe problem with grasping, CNN–along with MSNBC–is a zillion miles behind Fox News Channel in ratings, viewership and influence in the country. Misdeeds like this, where CNN’s idea of breaking news is to splash a Jenna Bush blurb over domestic terrorist coverage, is likely why CNN has fallen WAAAAY behind FNC in the cable news ratings.
August 16th, 2007 at 3:49 pmI don’t know what CNN’s fault is. The news headline in the screenshot reads “Jury reaches verdict in Padilla terror trial”. At that point in time, the verdict was not yet out.
August 16th, 2007 at 3:51 pmMake him get an AIDS test Jenna ..I tell you
August 16th, 2007 at 3:52 pmCNN
Celebrity News Network
August 16th, 2007 at 3:52 pmWas she the one running naked down the hallway in Argentina, or the one smoking pot in the bus station?
August 16th, 2007 at 3:53 pmMay the couple suffer as much as Jenna’s father has made the Iraqi people suffer.
August 16th, 2007 at 3:53 pmI’m guessing Jenna’s knocked up.
August 16th, 2007 at 3:54 pmWhat happened to the Playboy Argentinian Jenna?
August 16th, 2007 at 3:55 pmI don’t know what CNN’s fault is. The news headline in the screenshot reads “Jury reaches verdict in Padilla terror trialâ€. At that point in time, the verdict was not yet out.
Comment by Retarc — August 16, 2007 @ 3:51 pm
Why is Jenna’s engagement worth noting at all, much less in a banner? I mean, seriously, who cares?
August 16th, 2007 at 3:55 pmI was watching CNN and thinking how depressing it must be for all those Wall Street types watching Bush’s insane economic policies come home to roost….then…suddenly…the Jenna feel-good engagement story.
August 16th, 2007 at 3:55 pmI immediately turned the tv off, stereo on and switched to Pink Floyd “Animals”:) Love them war pigs.
I’m guessing Jenna’s knocked up.
Comment by ann — August 16, 2007 @ 3:54 pm
count down! …i’ll guess february…
August 16th, 2007 at 3:56 pm…
If there were ever an argument for the forced sterilization of Republicans to protect the gene poll, this has got to be it.
August 16th, 2007 at 3:57 pmAm I the only one who was drawn to the Padillia article first? I think this particular ThinkProgress post is a bit silly.
August 16th, 2007 at 3:57 pmCNN was correct. We knew this bastard was guilty three years ago.
August 16th, 2007 at 3:57 pmJenna met her betrothed while he was in charge of “scubbing her image”(!)
August 16th, 2007 at 3:58 pmMaybe this is why Karl is quitting. He wants to become a wedding planner.
August 16th, 2007 at 3:58 pmI can’t wait to see Babs grab Hank by the balls & say, ‘don’t you ever do drugs like her Dad, or I’ll pull these off myself’.
August 16th, 2007 at 3:59 pmIn this case, I almost support the choice — only because I like to see publicity for terrorists kept to an absolute minimum.
However, the Padilla story is significant not because he is a convicted terrorist, but because he is a terrorist convicted via due process. THAT deserves a spotlight — that the system our leaders have no faith in actually works. (and Padilla himself? — now that he has been duly convicted, he can rot in jail without further publicity).
August 16th, 2007 at 4:00 pmComment by Retarc — August 16, 2007 @ 3:51 pm
Good point. I retract comment #3.
TP, get some factual headlines.
August 16th, 2007 at 4:01 pmI’m guessing Jenna’s knocked up.
Comment by ann — August 16, 2007 @ 3:54 pm
count down! …i’ll guess february…
…
Comment by katy — August 16, 2007 @ 3:56 pm
I’d guess Darth Cheney will provide the shotgun.
August 16th, 2007 at 4:02 pmJust checked — CNN.com now has the Padilla story as the lead, with a small “breaking news” banner and a graphic.
Jenna has been reduced to a dot point in the “latest news” list.
August 16th, 2007 at 4:04 pmThis idiot better watch his ass. Remember what happened to her Mom’s boyfriend…
August 16th, 2007 at 4:05 pmHmmm,
If he was Karl’s intern, he probably learned how to give blowjobs.
Now that he’s marrying a blowup doll, he’ll be able to practice what Karl preached.
August 16th, 2007 at 4:06 pmCNN was correct. We knew this bastard was guilty three years ago.
Comment by Frank J — August 16, 2007 @ 3:57 pm
You didn’t know anything 3 years ago.
August 16th, 2007 at 4:06 pmAm I the only one who was drawn to the Padillia article first? I think this particular ThinkProgress post is a bit silly.
Comment by Chris — August 16, 2007 @ 3:57 pm
it was the photo… EVERbody notices the photos first…
yea, kinda silly …
August 16th, 2007 at 4:06 pm…
#6 – Comment by Libkeyboardcommander — August 16, 2007 @ 3:49 pm
Why are you such a con-tard?
Or is that neo-con-tard?
Or should I be PC and call you “reality imparied”?
Naw, those of you to the right of the far right hate anything that’s even remotely PC, so I’ll just call you a retard-a-neo-con. There you go, much better!
August 16th, 2007 at 4:06 pmI’ve given up on the mainstream media. Celebrity (well, she kinda is) weddings always trump real news stories… always.
August 16th, 2007 at 4:09 pmValid point, but not as bad as the TP headline makes it sound.
BTW, aren’t we all eager to learn about the King’s daughter’s engagement?
August 16th, 2007 at 4:09 pmIs anyone really suprised by this? CNN has a long history of reporting on the ridiculous. Think Anna Nicole, Lohan, etc. They are nothing if not consistant.
August 16th, 2007 at 4:09 pmGood grief! Are we now going to nave to endure another White House wedding?
August 16th, 2007 at 4:13 pmAs for CNN, I was watching at the time — I will not be an apologist for the increasingly ridiculous CNN, but the verdict was in, but not yet announced when the Jenna story broke in.
On the other hand, What better time to have a frivolous news story — the market is tanking, unemployment is up, consumer confidence is down, the civilian death toll in Iraq is growing by the day, there are now 3701 dead soldiers in Iraq, the Petraeus report is being scripted by the White House, Bush is about to declare the Iranian army a terrorist organization, and the military suicides are at a record level. Of course — let’s announce the foolish daughter of the White House moron is getting married. Watch for more little Bushies from the same polluted gene pool.
The dumbing down of news.. What a shame…
August 16th, 2007 at 4:20 pmBbbut, we can have another Trisha Nixon, Rose Garden moment.
Theresa
August 16th, 2007 at 4:21 pmBreaking News:
August 16th, 2007 at 4:22 pmDumb-ass President’s dumb-ass daughter marrying dumb-ass
In other news, 4th amendment is now worthless…..
What are you complaining about? CNN has Padilla as the lead story while it was metioning the breaking news. This site is for retards.
August 16th, 2007 at 4:32 pmJust another dumb blonde story…
August 16th, 2007 at 4:32 pmThis is a good way to cover up the wild sex parties and drugs. Now we call it engagement. Let’s see how many more engagements the wild twins have as they continue to party with drugs and alcohol and yes many men. As soon as a reporter catches Jenna with another man CNN will report the engagement is over. Then another young man will become the next sucker to get pulled in this sick family. Hold off buying an engagement present this isn’t over yet. The wild twins go through men like people in California drink bottled water.
August 16th, 2007 at 4:37 pmJenna’s future father-in-law was undersecretary of Education for special ed, so he had alot of contact with Bush.
He also used to be a tobacco exec: here’s his deposition:
http://www.tobacco.org/resources/documents/970628hager.html
August 16th, 2007 at 4:38 pmHow about some pictures of Jenna?
August 16th, 2007 at 4:40 pmThe headline now says: BREAKING! Victoria Beckham to offer fashion advice in new book!
CNN is about as relevant as US Weekly, but somehow, still a far better source of information than FOX. So pathetic!
August 16th, 2007 at 4:42 pmPlease note: Think Progress does too.
August 16th, 2007 at 4:51 pmThe reason CNN didn’t chose to cover the Bush engagement over the Padilla anouncement is because he was CONVICTED. If he were to have been found to be innocent it would have been front page on their web site with multiple links to people ranting and moaning about the fact that Padilla has been held as a enemy combatant for so long and that it was a huge travisty for the justice system.
August 16th, 2007 at 4:56 pm#15
I see that you aren’t that market savy by implying that Bush’s economic policies are responsible for the huge sell off.
August 16th, 2007 at 4:59 pmWell this means the other Bush twin has to hitched soon too.
August 16th, 2007 at 5:00 pm…has to BE hitched soon too.
August 16th, 2007 at 5:01 pm#15
I see that you aren’t that market savy by implying that Bush’s economic policies are responsible for the huge sell off.
Comment by Tracy — August 16, 2007 @ 4:59 pm
There are two factors in the market sell off. First, the changes to the bankruptcy laws have led to a dramatic rise in foreclosures which solely affects the banking industry. Secondly, the funds use that as a reason to separate a stock’s actual performance from reality whether it’s banking or high tech. The Mattel incident added fuel to the profiteer’s fire.
There was a buying run late in the day that erased a good part of today’s losses. It was the day trader who suffered.
August 16th, 2007 at 5:17 pmBreaking News:
August 16th, 2007 at 5:18 pmPresident’s daughter to be married. Father not invited to wedding.
#50
“First, the changes to the bankruptcy laws have led to a dramatic rise in foreclosures which solely affects the banking industry.”
So the market is correcting itself because these LONG over due changes to bankruptcy laws are having an effect?
August 16th, 2007 at 5:23 pm#50
“First, the changes to the bankruptcy laws have led to a dramatic rise in foreclosures which solely affects the banking industry.â€
So the market is correcting itself because these LONG over due changes to bankruptcy laws are having an effect?
Comment by Tracy — August 16, 2007 @ 5:23 pm
Yup, you got it one – the middle class is being pounded just as savagely as the poor.
August 16th, 2007 at 5:25 pmCNN is done circling the drain now. Can someone please press flush?
August 16th, 2007 at 5:26 pmwow… thin skin, TP?
that was excellent advice given in that comment…
good thing i sent it off to you… take heed!
last weekend didn’t kinda scare you? … did me…
REGISTRATION. please.
August 16th, 2007 at 5:27 pm.
First, the changes to the bankruptcy laws have led to a dramatic rise in foreclosures which solely affects the banking industry.â€
So the market is correcting itself because these LONG over due changes to bankruptcy laws are having an effect?
Comment by Tracy — August 16, 2007 @ 5:23 pm
Want happend to the LONG overdue changes in corporate bankruptcy laws. The current law only requires companies to pay off preffered lenders not the companies 401K, or pension, or meet all their debts like individuals have to. Companies think the government is their mommy waiting to take care of them.
August 16th, 2007 at 5:33 pmthe mortage default rates skyrocketing are a combination of several factors, and have a hand in what’s going on with the market.
August 16th, 2007 at 5:40 pmMany borrowers took on interest only and ARMs with the plan of selling before the Arm increases took hold. Then the housing prices flattened, and they couldn’t flip at a profit. Now their bailing, and the holders of those bad loans are getting shat on by wall street.
Lots of blame to go around. I’ve only shed about 10 grand of my 401K so far. Not time to panic. Yet.
I’ve only shed about 10 grand of my 401K so far. Not time to panic. Yet.
Comment by RUCerious — August 16, 2007 @ 5:40 pm
What your not broke, liberal, hippy living in the basement without a job? What next fox news isn’t really fair and balanced? LOL
August 16th, 2007 at 5:43 pmI don’t care for CNN anymore than the rest of the MSM (except for Keith O. of course).
August 16th, 2007 at 5:43 pmHowever, to be fair, I was on their site when I heard the verdict was going to be announced. They had that Jenna Bush crap posted but the tag line changed to Pedilla story as soon as the verdict was announced in open court.
Comment by katy — August 16, 2007 @ 5:27 pm
oops… heh heh… wrong thread…
heh…
good advice spelled out at the tonysnow thread @ 4:25 pm…
August 16th, 2007 at 5:48 pm…
#12 Thanks for making my day! LOL
August 16th, 2007 at 5:59 pmI’ve only shed about 10 grand of my 401K so far. Not time to panic. Yet.
Comment by RUCerious — August 16, 2007 @ 5:40 pm
What your not broke, liberal, hippy living in the basement without a job? What next fox news isn’t really fair and balanced? LOL
Comment by chad — August 16, 2007 @ 5:43 pm
My last post was lost in the TP data hole.
August 16th, 2007 at 6:04 pmI said that the economy stinks.
Well at least they have their priorities straight…
Seriously – don’t you wonder if Master Hager ever took Rove a slice of pizza?
August 16th, 2007 at 6:42 pmThere is no Justice in the good old US of A.
August 16th, 2007 at 6:44 pmJust keep it dumb. Who objects?
I see these types of “stories” on here all the time. Perhaps TP should just start their own news service. Just a thought…
August 16th, 2007 at 6:45 pmDidn’t they used to be CNN?
August 16th, 2007 at 6:59 pmFAKE:
When the verdict was announced it was the breaking news, but the verdict was delayed. Engagement news broke first.
Next
August 16th, 2007 at 7:13 pmI agree with Rodrigo. I saw this live. Verdict news broke at around 2.20, not exactly 2 pm. The engagement news broke just before the top of the hour. Thanks “think”progress. Check your news first.
August 16th, 2007 at 7:20 pmWas she the one running naked down the hallway in Argentina, or the one smoking pot in the bus station?
Comment by Zimzone
August 16th, 2007 at 7:43 pm———————————————————-
Al Gore Jr. swears he sold her the dope plus some bennies.
Am I the only one who was drawn to the Padillia article first? I think this particular ThinkProgress post is a bit silly.
Comment by Chris — August 16, 2007 @ 3:57 pm
The Padilla story is so important it should have appeared alone. That’s how they always do it with important stories, right? They never clutter up the page with a lot of stories, do they? ;)
August 16th, 2007 at 8:13 pmCNN is no longer the most trusted name in news. Their coverage is always skewed to the right. Neo-cons are often invited to their shows. Like Fixed News they are often blatantly dishonest and factually irresponsible in their coverage. Blitzer can’t even tell the difference between Sen. Sessions and the Defense Secretary.
August 16th, 2007 at 10:23 pmThink Progress should have been following the trial. Lew Koch at FireDogLake has had some excellent articles and TP should have been sending people there.
This is an abomination. A show trial – our just us system is broken and we need to fix it.
http://www.firedoglake.com/2007/08/15/hysteria-on-trial/#more-11003
August 17th, 2007 at 12:04 pm#72
Comment by Carol Lam — August 17, 2007 @ 12:04 pm
So do you think Padilla was innocent?
August 17th, 2007 at 5:40 pm