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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsWashington Post seems determined to throw cold water on "Fire & Fury"...
First, we get this article by Aaron Blake, describing Wolff's book as "literally unbelievable."
Then, Paul Farhi weighs in (in the "Style" section, of all places) with a broadside against Wolff, practically accusing him of being a compulsive liar and serial fabricator of juicy stories from whole-cloth.
Now, the Post isn't exactly known to be a friend to Trump. And it's owned by Amazon's Jeff Bezos, who stands to make a lot of money from sales of the book (which is already #1 on the charts prior to release). So it seems at least odd that the Post appears to be determined to debunk the book and spread a pre-emptive narrative of its falsehood before anyone else has seen more than one chapter. Any theories as to why that may be the case?
triron
(22,065 posts)AJT
(5,240 posts)I don't what he's up to, but I am taking anything in it with a grain of salt.
greyl
(22,990 posts)spooky3
(34,644 posts)Ccarmona
(1,180 posts)Why has Trump lawyers gone to court to try and silience the top source of the book. Also, not one Repug has come out to say DT is smarter & less of an idiot than the book makes him out to be.
grantcart
(53,061 posts)Hekate
(91,439 posts)...and get pulled under. While all the rest of us are doing the Schadenfreude Dance over confirmation of nasty infighting and chasm-deep divisions, let real journalists follow up on leads sprinkled on every page of the book. Oh joy.
herding cats
(19,574 posts)You mirror my feelings on this to a T!
Oh, and this is so much fun.
Hekate
(91,439 posts)herding cats
(19,574 posts)Be damned my waistline Im enjoying this all to much.
underpants
(183,396 posts)bettyellen
(47,209 posts)Media. Am Expecting some big whoppers to be uncovered.
onenote
(43,121 posts)It's probably good journalism to express some skepticism about Wolff's book. I started another thread this morning wondering whether he has any of the quotes on tape. From what I've read (including his own descriptions of his methodology, it seems unlikely that he has recorded back up for his assertions).
But hey, it's enjoyable to Bannon and Trump piss on each other.
PdxSean
(574 posts)Bannon hasnt denied anything as reported, and Trump doesnt appear to question the statements.
True, there are several reports that Wolff plays loose with quotes and facts, so I hope the juiciest stuff is on tape.
BannonsLiver
(16,639 posts)How did he get the access. Why were they so comfortable with him. My guess its because he criticized how harshly the media covered trump during the campaign which raises other questions.
The book is fascinating and sounds compelling and Im sure most of it is accurate but theres just something a little too neat and clean about how today unfolded. I find myself wondering what angle everyone involved is playing.
pnwmom
(109,049 posts)Aside from Trump, of course.
GallopingGhost
(2,404 posts)it is fun to watch them cannibalize each other.
Drunken Irishman
(34,857 posts)Think about how Trump has responded to past 'he said...' rumors - he shot 'em down. The discussion that Trump made derogatory comments to Haitians and others was denied by the White House. As was other comments. The White House kinda sorta denied this but they also attacked Bannon in the process - and not just attacked him, but REALLY attacked him.
Why?
DeminPennswoods
(15,332 posts)His books are always full of quotes that may or may not have actually been said.