Media blackout on ex-prosecutor’s bestselling book accusing Bush of murder.
Media blackout on ex-prosecutor’s bestselling book accusing Bush of murder.
Vincent Bugliosi is a respected former prosecutor who convicted Charles Manson in 1971. His newest bestselling book is “The Prosecution of George W. Bush for Murder,” making the case that Bush should be held “criminally responsible” for the deaths of U.S. soldiers in Iraq. The media, however, have responded with a virtual blackout:
His publisher and publicist said they had expected that Mr. Bugliosi’s credentials would ensure coverage — he is, after all, fairly mainstream. His last book, a 1,612-page volume on the Kennedy assassination, “Reclaiming History,” which was published last year, sought to debunk the conspiracy theorists. It is being made into a 10-hour miniseries by HBO and the actor Tom Hanks.
Mr. Bugliosi said bookers for cable television, where he has made regular appearances to promote books, have ignored his latest offering. MSNBC and Comedy Central’s “The Daily Show” were two outlets Mr. Bugliosi had thought would show interest, but neither did.
The New York Times reports that ABC Radio also refused to accept an ad for the book during the Don Imus show.
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Yeah, the TRUTH is a LONELY commodity with the Bush WAR CRIMINALS and their SYCOPHANT "msm".
July 7th, 2008 at 10:48 amDemocracy Now had Bugliosi on a month ago.
July 7th, 2008 at 10:50 amBlackout/blackballed. Shades of McCarthyism 1950s style.
July 7th, 2008 at 10:51 amWiht a title like that, its no wonder the Daily Show took a pass. Precious little humor to be found, there.
July 7th, 2008 at 10:52 amTake it viral. It's obvious the MSM is not interested in doing anything that will piss off the Administration.
This is what happens when a few entities own almost all the media in this country.
July 7th, 2008 at 10:53 amIt's only murder when it involves a few people.
This is viewed by the corporate elite as more a strategic error.
July 7th, 2008 at 10:55 ambut bush (the a$$hole MURDERER) said he believes in free speech.... unless its against him.
July 7th, 2008 at 10:55 amThis is the atmosphere Americans live in today. The sheeple don't even notice, and think we're the crazy ones for trying to make them pay attention.
July 7th, 2008 at 10:55 amIt's #1 with a bullet!! C'mon Oprah, put it in your book club. After all, you hyped a make-believe work of "non-fiction."
July 7th, 2008 at 10:56 amYou guys act like the President of the United States lying to gain support for an illegal invasion and the commission of war crimes and the theft of billions of tax dollars is news.
Don't you know that there is a white girl missing and some celebrities wore an unflattering dress?!?!?
How can something as insignificant as the destruction of America trump what J-Lo is wearing or what Britney Spears is up to?
Priorities, people, please.
/snark
July 7th, 2008 at 10:59 amThat's why the administration has to keep spying on us all, to make sure we don't know about any books that describe their crimes.
July 7th, 2008 at 11:02 amHey Vince! Hire a driver to start your car every morning.
See if you can find a Republican or even better, a troll to do it.
July 7th, 2008 at 11:04 amThis would be the same left-wing, liberal controlled, media that Hannity, Rove, and that ilk all complain about? They are the ones blocking this book?
July 7th, 2008 at 11:05 amMore proof that the 'liberal' media is a myth. Although, the title is lacking in subtlety, and everyone knows how Americans can't handle frank, truthful discussion. Also, if they give air time to this, they'd have to give equal time to 'St. bush the greatest thinking leader ever', and that's not even available in fiction.
July 7th, 2008 at 11:06 amHis newest bestselling book is “The Prosecution of George W. Bush for Murder,” making the case that Bush should be held “criminally responsible” for the deaths of U.S. soldiers in Iraq. The media, however, have responded with a virtual blackout.
Bush has killed more Americans than Osama bin Laden has. He's killed hundreds of thousands of Iraqis. His approval ratings are in the toilet. But as far as the media's concerned it's the left that are the nut jobs. What do you have to do in order to be considered sane in this country, strip naked and run around killing people with a hatchet?
http://progressiveworldreview.com
July 7th, 2008 at 11:06 amWow. That really is something. I checked Wisconsin Public Radio which tends to be more fearless than most. But they have only covered his Kennedy Assassination book.
What explains this? Is it fear? Are we still in that post-9/11 self-censorship period where The Leader must not be criticized?
But you contrast this to the trash on any Democrat the nets will run with and it's a pretty disgusting example of corporate media bias.
July 7th, 2008 at 11:07 amWill there be a sequel? How about 'The Prosecution of George W. Bush for mass murder, genocide and embarassing the shit out of our country at the G-8 Summit'?
July 7th, 2008 at 11:08 amAmerica's losing its standing for a reason: Ignorance.
July 7th, 2008 at 11:09 amLet's see, straightforward uncritical reporting of not-so-Swift-Boater attacks on the war record of a three time Purple Heart recipient, check. Twenty-four hour coverage of an impeachment based on lying about a BJ, check. Ignore a work by a successful prosecutor and best selling author making the case for murder against a chief executive whose lies and/or incompetence resulted in a five plus year war and occupation that has killed or exiled over ten percent of the population of the target country, check.
There goes that librul media again.
July 7th, 2008 at 11:10 amA truly "free press" is essential to the survival and health of Democracy.
It's been nice knowin' ya Democracy...
Mission Accomplished Dumbya and co.
July 7th, 2008 at 11:12 amLord knows this isn't the only thing the media is blacking out.
http://www.asecondlookatthesaudis.com
I think all those tax breaks for the rich, and the deregulation of the corporate media monopolies (two of the real "success stories" of the Bush administration) have earned Bush a de facto pardon.
July 7th, 2008 at 11:12 amFrom the article, this is a real gem of a quote from John Meacham, Newsweek editor:
“I think there’s a kind of Bush-bashing fatigue out there.”
How can there be "Bush-bashing fatigue" from our media? Bush-ass-kissing fatigue, I could see.
And, newsflash to the editor: It's your job to report the news, not say "Aww, I don't wanna."
Insipid media enablers.
July 7th, 2008 at 11:13 amI guess the world would rather read about magic rings and 30-something bespectacled 'teenagers' believing in witchcraft. Who'da thunk??
July 7th, 2008 at 11:13 amMr. Bugliosi should have called the book "“The Prosecution of George W. Bush for MASS Murder." I think that would be stating it more accurately.
It is a sad reflection of the times we are in that even "The Daily Show" has no interest. When does genocide rate enough to make the news?
July 7th, 2008 at 11:14 amWhat gives Jon Stewart? Not even the Daily Show. I thought Jon wasn't a pussy.
July 7th, 2008 at 11:14 amNot to defend Stewart, but maybe he thought this was just TOO real, would not have any irony in it.
July 7th, 2008 at 11:16 am#25 hellinabucket Says:
What gives Jon Stewart? Not even the Daily Show. I thought Jon wasn’t a pussy.
I'm just as surprised as you. I can't believe he is backing away from this issue.
July 7th, 2008 at 11:17 amAlthough I'm not surprised that Bugliosi's book has been traveling under the radar of the librulmedia, what I think is most interesting about the story is that the book has still managed to reach #14 on the NYT Bestseller list. It's also 94 on Amazon's list of books, which is respectable enough for a book that had gotten reviews. What all this tells me is that mainstream book reviews and radio/tv coverage is rapidly becoming entirely irrelevant. And, seriously, who reads book reviews anyway? (I say this as someone who wrote book reviews for more than a decade, back when it mattered.)
July 7th, 2008 at 11:18 amBugliosi should have written a book instead detailing how GW broke the Manson case wide open while he (Chimpy) was an undercover drug addict/alchoholic with the Family back at Spohn Ranch.
ABC would make it a movie and O'Rielly would have given him a full hour.
July 7th, 2008 at 11:19 amThe Villagers are all circling the wagons around Bush, so their own asses aren't exposed.
They're scared of Pelosi, because they see in her a cunning political strategist, and a ruthless political player. Nixon in high-heels. The Villagers know if they go against Pelosi's already-stated agenda by politicizing the book, they'll be rewarded for their efforts with a Pelosi-led blackball of journalists (and media outlets) by the dem leadership. All their contacts in "the permanent republican majority" will do little good, if they are in the wasteland together.
July 7th, 2008 at 11:21 amIt's past time:
1) Avail yourself of a list of Fox advertisers/sponsors. (I may have to make myself have it on for an hour to compile my list, unless someone's already done that distasteful chore.)
2) Contact those companies and tell them you hope they change their mind about supporting a network that both slanders and suppresses free speech;
3) Tell those companies you express your own opinion with your wallet; stop buying their products until we all see the demise of the Fox "News" Channel as we know it.
July 7th, 2008 at 11:23 amIs it a great mystery why, at this point, a sensationalist bush-basher, with nothing new, is being rebuffed?.
July 7th, 2008 at 11:24 amWhen I read the Manson book, I saw the story through the 'eyes' of the Prosecutor. I thought the book was dry & humorless, but Bugliosi did a good job in portraying the facts.
I have not read this one yet.
As gummitch points out, the book is doing well, despite the apparent blackballing by the msm.
I thank the author for his contribution to the 'Bush Chronicles', and hope many people who look for truth read this.
July 7th, 2008 at 11:25 amNice place to start, Patty:
http://www.democrats.com/boycott-fox-news-advertisers
July 7th, 2008 at 11:26 amI finished reading this book about two weeks ago and it is an excellent book. It's very well written and sourced and his arguments for prosecution are very compelling.
Heh, he even invited Rush Limbaugh to a two hour debate. But rejected the "wannabes" as he doesn't have time for them.
July 7th, 2008 at 11:27 amIs it a great mystery why, at this point, a sensationalist bush-nut-hugger would still have no fcuking clue as to the meaning of the Constitution or morality?
July 7th, 2008 at 11:29 amrozerze Says:
Is it a great mystery why, at this point, a sensationalist bush-basher, with nothing new, is being rebuffed?.
Uhh, Rog2, 'at this point'. Care to share what other books meet those parameters?
Pretty weak, even from you.
July 7th, 2008 at 11:30 amrozerge, your last squirt has to be framed as the epitomy of an accidental truth. Bush is a murderer, and even a sycophant like you admit openly and unabashingly that that is nothing new.
July 7th, 2008 at 11:32 amI want reassurance that TP has never murdered anyone!
July 7th, 2008 at 11:34 am~reich-wing talking point 129,452
And you think you are free in the UNITED STATES???? Get real...we are living in a facsist country!!!!! Only news that go with the plans of Corporations and Government (thats how we get facstists).
The same was done to a movie called zeitgeist. The media was not allowed to discuss the movie...why? maybe because it exposes the mess that we are in!!!
Buch the system....www.zeitgeistmovie.com watch, look, learn and follow with action. Make sure the time code on bottem right says 2:02 min. for the full version. IF the time is different...click refresh button until 2:02 appears.
July 7th, 2008 at 11:35 amnanlichi Says:
there's no reasonable basis for the tittle, but sensationalism can work on some, I suppose.
July 7th, 2008 at 11:38 amrozerze Says:
there’s no reasonable basis for the tittle, but sensationalism can work on some, I suppose.
July 7th, 2008 at 11:38 am
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Actually, there is a pretty sizable basis for it. That's why Bugliosi was able to write an entire book about the culpability of the Bush regime for murder.
It's only sensationalism if you're a loyal Bushie.
July 7th, 2008 at 11:41 amWhat's a "tittle"?
July 7th, 2008 at 11:50 amNo, R2, impeaching a sitting president over a blowjob is sensationalism.
Building a solid and airtight case for murder upon the available facts and writing about it is journalism.
There is a difference....but I wouldn't expect you to be able to figure that out.
July 7th, 2008 at 11:53 amhussein toasterhead Says:
Most would understand the tittle is simply meant as an eye-catcher by the author.It has no likelihood of working, I'm sure you know that.
July 7th, 2008 at 11:53 amY.A? (Tittle)
July 7th, 2008 at 11:53 amA Patriot Acting Says:
What’s a “tittle”?
conservatives have a hard time
with thinking and
and with cognitive skills thus
the poor spelling.
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roz is among the very
worst spellers here at
tp.
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it's sad really.
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July 7th, 2008 at 11:55 amrozerze can't tell his tittle from a hole in his head.
July 7th, 2008 at 11:57 amThe media is nothing more than a club of corporate spokesman. Its all a game to them to see who can parrot the same lines first. I say when it all collapses, we hunt them down use them to keep the crows away from our tent villes.
July 7th, 2008 at 11:57 amrozerze Says:
Most would understand the title is simply meant as an eye-catcher by the author.It has no likelihood of working, I’m sure you know that.
fixed.
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when a drunk falls
down you help them up.
:)
July 7th, 2008 at 11:57 amjoe cantwell Says:
"when a drunk falls
down you help them up."
Or, I would suggest, buy him a bag of pretzels
July 7th, 2008 at 12:01 pmWell, there are a few European countries who agree with Mr. Bugliosi and have prepared arrest warrants for the entire Bush Regime should any of them step foot in their respective countries post January 2009... Let's hope!
July 7th, 2008 at 12:02 pmrozerze Says:
Most would understand the tittle is simply meant as an eye-catcher by the author.It has no likelihood of working, I’m sure you know that.
July 7th, 2008 at 11:53 am
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That's not what the author believes:
http://www.democracynow.org/2008/6/13/citing_iraq_war_renowned_attorney_vincent
July 7th, 2008 at 12:02 pmOh, and, Obama said he'd have his AG review the Bush Regie's actions and pursue prosecution if warranted (like it wouldn't be), so Paraguay might be the only place left for these "people"...
July 7th, 2008 at 12:05 pmDoes this mean Brozere has man tittles?
July 7th, 2008 at 12:12 pm"But this book here, The Prosecution of George W. Bush for Murder, in it, I put together a case against George Bush that could result—it absolutely could result in his being prosecuted for first-degree murder in an American courtroom."
Can we try him in Texas? When he cries for mercy from the death penalty can we mock him as he did Karla Faye Tucker?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Karla_Faye_Tucker
Now THAT would be some poetic cowboy justice! How ironic it would be to see the boy king face the same fate that he so gleefully sent others when Governor of TX.
July 7th, 2008 at 12:16 pmWell I myself will admit that I find "tittles" eye catching
July 7th, 2008 at 12:20 pmTV programs don't review books much any more. And they especially don't want to cover divisive books. The typical author today is probably Rachel Ray.
July 7th, 2008 at 12:20 pmI heard Vincent Bugliosi on Air America. He claimed all he needs to convict Bush of murder are the memos of a meeting with Tony Blair, in which Bush put forward a plan to paint a US spy plane with UN colors and insignia in order to provoke Saddam Hussein, and claim Hussein shot down a UN jet. These memos prove that Bush knew Hussein was not a threat, and you cannot claim self defense in court if you provoked or planned to provoke the person you supposedly considered a threat.
July 7th, 2008 at 12:23 pmI also read the book and Bugliosi makes a compelling case for the prosecution of GWB for first degree murder. It is a must read for anyone who cares about our country. From what I've heard there are some prosecutors out there and a republican congressman - and family members of dead soldiers - taking this very seriously.
July 7th, 2008 at 12:31 pmunbelievable Says:
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Well, there are a few European countries who agree with Mr. Bugliosi and have prepared arrest warrants for the entire Bush Regime should any of them step foot in their respective countries post January 2009… Let’s hope!
I've heard this before do you have the names of the countries? France maybe?
July 7th, 2008 at 12:38 pmThe author knows it's absolutely ridiculous for bush to be tried for murder, his faux explanation would ignore the fact that no legal authority would accept such a bogus charge.
July 7th, 2008 at 12:44 pm.
INFORMATION ALERT:
The president is above the law.
He can do no wrong. Igore the truth.
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July 7th, 2008 at 12:54 pmrozerze Says:
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The author knows it’s absolutely ridiculous for bush to be tried for murder, his faux explanation would ignore the fact that no legal authority would accept such a bogus charge.
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July 7th, 2008 at 12:55 pmWhere were you during that whole Clinton Chronicles thing?
Heard the author, Vincent Bugliosi, on a re run on Mike Malloy's show this past week end. Hearing this author, you walk aw2ay feeling justice will actually prevail.
And, not only is there a media black out, but Vincent Bugliosi had to go outside of the US in order to make the audio form of his book as NO ONE here would do it.
July 7th, 2008 at 12:56 pmJon Stewart SAW 9/11 in person. That's why he won't have Vince on. Same for every other person in the NYC media, all 3 major anchors, etc. But Bugliosi shot down the 9/11 argument in the book: why does Bush get CREDIT for something he had to do. You get credit for making a difficult decision. The decision to invade Afghanistan was not hard. The decision to stand on ground zero and rally the workers was not hard. But because we are a nation of idiots, schooled by the MSM, this is where we are. 9/11 excuses everthing. Still, it just takes ONE US Attorney or District Attorney mad enough and politically brave enough to get this started, AFTER GEORGE LEAVES OFFICE. So give up on impeachment.
July 7th, 2008 at 1:35 pmUosdwis Says:
Jon Stewart SAW 9/11 in person. That’s why he won’t have Vince on. Same for every other person in the NYC media, all 3 major anchors, etc. But Bugliosi shot down the 9/11 argument in the book: why does Bush get CREDIT for something he had to do. You get credit for making a difficult decision.
July 7th, 2008 at 1:35 pm
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What does 9/11 have to do with it? The book is about invading Iraq.
July 7th, 2008 at 1:58 pmRUCerious Says:
Will there be a sequel? How about ‘The Prosecution of George W. Bush for mass murder, genocide and embarassing the shit out of our country at the G-8 Summit’?
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you want to talk embarrassing? I know this is old new but; How about the administration dropping out of the Human Rights Council:
Front center and straight outta da Human Rights Tribune- 6 June 08 - There was widespread consternation on Friday at the Palais des Nations in Geneva when the US mission gave up his observer status - a step backwards for human rights around the world, says Human Rights Watch.
July 7th, 2008 at 2:23 pmoops, news!
July 7th, 2008 at 2:24 pmThe machine has decided; it not like this book. Book bad for business.
July 7th, 2008 at 2:31 pmthe machine can kiss my...
July 7th, 2008 at 2:51 pmTHIS IS SO AWESOME!!!
Vincent Bugliosi is a national hero.
If you can't wait for the real trial, check out
this comedy --
http://www.funwithwarcrimes.com
July 7th, 2008 at 2:55 pmHow come an intellectually dishonest hack like Jonah Goldberg can spend two months going from show to show talking about a book that is a work of complete nonsense, and an accomplished and respected legal mind with real gravitas like Vincent Bugliosi gets the stiff arm?
July 7th, 2008 at 9:52 pmSo what else is new? The days of a free objective press have long since over. It is strictly corporate now. Bland news. With no follow up. Missing so much regarding everything. They cannot be bothered.
Mr.Bugliosi is spitting into the wind. The fact that he is right is nearly beside the point. These Republican criminals will walk away. Bush will go to his 28,000 acres in Paraguay with no extradition. Cheney will go to Dubai where Haliburton now resides. And the rest will go to K Street, or some think tank where no one thinks. And all will write books filled with self serving justification. Since black is now white and double speak is the norm. They will continue to lie.
And men like Bugliosi and Kucinich etc. will be thought of on cold nights as fond figures and heroes. The kind that tilt at windmills. And we will wish we had them back. When our mouths have been shut by the government and our rights are all gone.
July 7th, 2008 at 11:56 pmAmericans have trouble with cold hard facts. Any book that deals with the crimes of the Bush Administration must ask the question of why we didn't do anything about it. This is why this book is having trouble getting airtime, not because the media is afraid of it but because it will force us to acknowledge how, through our inaction, we enabled him to commit these crimes.
July 8th, 2008 at 10:55 am