Brian Williams scandal

[Palehorse]

That in itself wouldn't be so bad if it weren't for him also lying about the hardship he had to endure after Katrina.

[Exterminator]

That in itself wouldn't be so bad if it weren't for him also lying about the hardship he had to endure after Katrina.

"Well, critics turned their eyes to this in 2005. Of course, he reported from New Orleans. He had talked later about the flood waters surrounding the Ritz-Carlton, about personally seeing a dead body, about contracting dysentery. And interestingly, today, later in the day, there has been some photographic support of the idea of floodwaters at Ritz-Carlton. Other reporters tell me he could've seen a dead body. The question of contracting dysentery from the water there - still up in the air." -- David Folkenflik, NPR News

[me]

"Well, critics turned their eyes to this in 2005. Of course, he reported from New Orleans. He had talked later about the flood waters surrounding the Ritz-Carlton, about personally seeing a dead body, about contracting dysentery. And interestingly, today, later in the day, there has been some photographic support of the idea of floodwaters at Ritz-Carlton. Other reporters tell me he could've seen a dead body. The question of contracting dysentery from the water there - still up in the air." -- David Folkenflik, NPR News

Oh yea, like NPR isn't biased. 

[Locutus]

Oh yea, like NPR isn't biased. 

Jeezus Christ!  Is bias all you can claim when you see something you disagree with?  Will you believe a fucking picture instead?








NEW ORLEANS — NBC News anchor Brian Williams' reporting after Hurricane Katrina — in particular his claim of seeing a dead body float by his French Quarter hotel room — has come under new scrutiny in the wake of his recent admission that he lied about an incident while covering the Iraq war.

While doubters have noted correctly that the Quarter, New Orleans' original high ground, remained largely if not completely dry, photographs and news reports from the time indicate there was flooding around the Ritz-Carlton, where Williams apparently stayed. Hotel representative Darren Crumpton said Friday the Ritz could not confirm Williams was there because it does not disclose the identity of guests for privacy reasons.

The hotel is located on Canal Street between Burgundy and Dauphine streets — technically just outside the Quarter, which is bounded by Esplande Avenue, the Mississippi River, and Iberville and North Rampart streets.

Pictures shot at the time by a guest at the hotel show there was water outside the Ritz. It's unclear how deep the water was: It's shallow enough that the sidewalk below is clearly visible, but also deep enough that a boat is bobbing in the water. It is also unclear exactly what day the pictures were taken.

A Times-Picayune account from Sept. 1, 2005, cites a hotel manager describing the hotel as being surrounded by water, and discussing the Ritz' efforts to evacuate guests. A subsequent report on Sept. 8 by the same reporter, Rebecca Mowbray, says the Ritz sustained significant flood damage and was shuttered. It would remain closed for at least 15 months while it invested $100 million plus in a renovation of the property, according to news accounts.


http://www.sunherald.com/2015/02/06/6057878_advocate-katrina-photos-show-water.html?rh=1

[Purplelady1040]

Husband just read where Brian Williams is taking a leave of absence. Say whatever you want but I like the guy.

[Locutus]

Husband just read where Brian Williams is taking a leave of absence. Say whatever you want but I like the guy.

That should make the Hawk happy. 

[Palehorse]

Brian Williams is stepping aside from his "NBC Nightly News" chair amid mounting questions about the accuracy of a story he told about an Iraq War mission in 2003.
"I have decided to take myself off of my daily broadcast for the next several days," he said in a memo to colleagues on Saturday afternoon.
Lester Holt, anchor of NBC's "Dateline" and the weekend "Nightly News," will fill in for Williams. . .

http://money.cnn.com/2015/02/07/media/brian-williams-nbc-stepping-aside/index.html

Happy now Hawk & me?

Another career on the rocks and sinking fast, all due to the caterwauling of individuals just like the both of you.

Who's next? Lester Holt? 

[Exterminator]

Happy now Hawk & me?

Another career on the rocks and sinking fast, all due to the caterwauling of individuals just like the both of you.

Illiterate losers.  I can't wait for the next civil war.

[Palehorse]

Illiterate losers.  I can't wait for the next civil war.

It approaches; and a lot quicker than they think. . .

[Henry Hawk]

Brian Williams is stepping aside from his "NBC Nightly News" chair amid mounting questions about the accuracy of a story he told about an Iraq War mission in 2003.
"I have decided to take myself off of my daily broadcast for the next several days," he said in a memo to colleagues on Saturday afternoon.
Lester Holt, anchor of NBC's "Dateline" and the weekend "Nightly News," will fill in for Williams. . .

http://money.cnn.com/2015/02/07/media/brian-williams-nbc-stepping-aside/index.html

Happy now Hawk & me?

Another career on the rocks and sinking fast, all due to the caterwauling of individuals just like the both of you.

Who's next? Lester Holt? 

Yes, he got caught trying to make himself look like a hero at the expense of our soldiers, he made a bad choice.  He is the cheif editor and head anchor of the NBC Nightly News.  He needs to be accountable for his own actions. He will be back, and probably stronger.

How is it my fault?  I didn't lie to america!  I didn't do a damn thing to him.   Let's just blame the Republicans, that is what liberals do!

[Palehorse]

Yes, he got caught trying to make himself look like a hero at the expense of our soldiers, . . . He will be back. . .

Did he say he was a military member? No. So where's the "cost" to our military?

There is slim to no chance Williams will find a job awaiting him within the next 2 weeks, for you and your ilk will demand his head on a silver platter and you will not shut the hell up until you get it.

And what will be his choices after that? NBC will not touch him, nor will CBS. (CBS is busy practicing ageism and cleaning house for a more youthful lineup).
No, it'll be FOX or nothing, and my money says nothing will be his choice rather than go to a rag network that is nothing more than a televised version of the National Enquirer. . .

[Henry Hawk]

It is still, 100% his fault. Nobody to blame but himself. My ilk? Lol!

If this had been Limbaugh, you and YOUR ilk would have his head on a platter.

By the way, I am quite aware just how close we are to a civil war, and your potus is largely responsible.

[Henry Hawk]

Did he say he was a military member? No. So where's the "cost" to our military?

Our military has earned the right to be called hero's,  Williams was trying to be one by telling a lie.  Tooting his own horn over something that did not happen on, national TV.

[Locutus]

Our military has earned the right to be called hero's,  Williams was trying to be one by telling a lie.  Tooting his own horn over something that did not happen on, national TV.

There's absolutely zero evidence that Williams was "trying to be a hero" by any stretch of the imagination.  Even your warmongering bobbleheads at Fox have never done that. 

C'mon Hank!  Isn't that a stretch?  Even for you?

[Henry Hawk]

There's absolutely zero evidence that Williams was "trying to be a hero" by any stretch of the imagination.  Even your warmongering bobbleheads at Fox have never done that. 

C'mon Hank!  Isn't that a stretch?  Even for you?

He was trying to inflate himself, that is not a stretch. He lied! He is the head anchor of NBC News! Telling a story like he did was wrong!  Why is it hard to not see the problem here? If he was just a celebrity, big deal, but he was put into a position of trust and he blew it!

Wow! You guys are cracking me up! It is not the end of the world, and I betya he ends up more popular than ever.