E&P: The National Press Club Welcomes... Jeff Gannon?

[sabra]

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http://www.editorandpublisher.com/eandp/news/article_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=1000856306

The National Press Club Welcomes... Jeff Gannon?

By Joe Strupp

Published: March 28, 2005 updated 3:50 PM ET

NEW YORK Jeff Gannon is back. At the National Press Club?

Yes, the same day that the prestigious Washington, D.C., journalism organization plans to present a lunch talk by former Washington Post executive editor Ben Bradlee, it will also allow the former White House reporter/sex site operator to be on a panel discussing bloggers and online journalism.

Gannon, whose real name is James Guckert, resigned his job with the conservative Talon News last month after it was revealed he had used a pseudonym, had little journalism background, and had ties to male escort Web sites.

Still, Press Club leaders will include Gannon on the panel April 8 that includes Wonkette.com editor Ana Marie Cox, National Journal's John Stanton, and others.

Gannon told E&P today that he always considered himself a legitimate journalist, and "perhaps their invitation is recognition of that."

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[crispini]

1. Hahahahahahahaha!

:rofl:

[gkhouston]

2. he's going to be on a panel with Wonkette?

so they can see who has the biggest potty-mouth? This should be interesting...

on ed: what? are they chairing a special "sub" panel on anal sex?

[Tandalayo_Scheisskopf]

13. I am very, very afraid...

About what topics of conversation will take place between Wonkette and G/G. One can only imagine and gird one's loins...

[sabra]

3. my thoughts exactly...

[oldtime dfl_er]

14. you beat me to it!

I was going to post HAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!

and hey, I got news for everybody: "TALON NEWS" ISN'T REAL


www.cafepress.com/showtheworld

[hector459]

63. Well, I for one, plan to send a protest to the NPC

I think an appearance will give him much too much "credibility."

[Pithy Cherub]

4. The Who's in Whoreville

have completely lost it.

[tsuki]

43. Also their buddies, What, When, Why and Where.

[susu369]

56. Don't leave out their buddy, How

:-)

How indeed...

[tsuki]

61. Sorry susu. Sometimes all I can see are Dubyas.

[jasop]

68. I second that notion.. n/t

[Fenris]

5. Nice one, NPC.

Get a man who posted pictures of himself urinating online and offered his services as a male escort to represent conservative bloggers.

Wait, that makes perfect sense if you think about it. Who better to represent the conservative media than a dyed-in-the-wool whore?

[gkhouston]

7. appropriate, considering that urine used to be used as part of the dying

process, if memory serves. Bizarre, the things that stick on one's brain...

[moggie]

33. More to the point...

Who better to represent bloggers if your intention is to make bloggers look bad?

[Resin]

46. Bingo

[The Doctor.]

51. How's this for an Idea...

Spread pictures of G/G nudes all over and around the premises.

It would be a pretty balsy stroke.

[ebayfool]

73. '... ballsy stroke.' If I lived on the east coast, I would SO do it!

That would be priceless, they'd have a hell of a time 'forgetting' his claim to fame - not as a journalist!

Especially using the ever so classy, 'watch me pee' pic.

Still haven't figured out how that was supposed to attract clients, probably don't want to know! LOL

[AlCzervik]

6. ok, i officially give up!

[DeepModem Mom]

9. I think I'm joining you....

What's the use???

:shrug:

[Stand and Fight]

64. I am just about with you there...

It seems everyday that black becomes evermore white and white becomes the color of the rainbow...

[LdyGuique]

8. How strange -- as he never exhibited any journalistic skills

[Kolesar]

11. Nor did Guckert have any journalistic training or credentials...eom

[ooglymoogly]

10. somebody ought to bring a life size poster of jeff in one of his more

provocative nude poses with the caption 'jeff gannon reporter, lets get real people,is this us, are we really just whores'

[Spazito]

12. ROFLMAO

The National Press club is finally admitting what they are, a bunch of faux journalists that are growing more and more inconsequential every day.

I guess they think having both "Wonkette" and "Gannon" is 'balance'. ROFL

[MADem]

18. Gee, that's kinda unfair to Wonkette

She actually links to established news sources, and interdisperses her links with snarky comments about anal sex (DC is boring without a little spice, I suppose...)!

Of the two, I'd say Wonkette is the one earning her money sitting up, and reasonably clothed!

[Spazito]

22. Having read some of her stuff

and heard her 'commentary' when she has been a talking head, I find her no better than those who belong to the "Club". I believe she has sold out and that is why she was chosen. My impression of her is that she chooses her topics and comments more for visibility for herself than any real substance of intrinsic value.

[MADem]

26. Of course!

She's never been...***SERIOUS***....ever! Her subject matter appeals to slightly depraved people (or people who live a depraved life vicariously) who work in the DC jungle.

It's hard to sell out when you've never really bought in. And of course she's going to promote herself--she's not an ideologue, she's an opportunist who thinks more left than right. She's never tried to deny that. Between the buttfucking and alcohol sprinkled throughout her site, that should be brutally apparent.

I think she tweaks the establishment, and she's funny as hell. And even her 'guest bloggers' do some pretty good zinging.

[Spazito]

28. Which was exactly my original point

The Press Club is no better or worse than Wonkette or Gannon and just as credible.

[MADem]

29. But MY point was that

Wonkette does a better job on a hung-over, wasted day than Gannon did on his BEST day. At least she works it...he just retyped the press releases.

[Spazito]

30. My point is neither of them qualify for anything other

than self promoters and I think they are both equal at that, clothed or unclothed.

[Carolab]

67. I COMPLETELY agree with your assessment.

Both are opportunists. They make me sick.

[lasttrip]

15. sex and gossip sells.

another distraction by the corporate tabloid media.

[gkhouston]

16. I wonder what sort of media coverage this will get

I wouldn't put it past Keith Olbermann to make a snarky reference on "Countdown", but I suspect most of corporate media is busy forgetting that darling Jeff ever existed.

[sabra]

17. Gannon replies to the article...

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http://www.jeffgannon.com

Gannonblog

March 28, 2005

The Left continues its mission to keep me quiet

It seems the National Press Club shouldn't be allowed to bring in whatever panelist it wants. So much for the First Amendment.

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[crispini]

19. Even. FUNNIER.

[Catherine Vincent]

20. You're doing a lot of lauging today. Gannon will do that to ya.:-)

Cute smileys.

[crispini]

24. I'm recommending this thread for GREATEST

because it's making me laugh so damn much! :7

Gannon. What an ass. Look, here's his press pass:

[gkhouston]

27. yeah, let's not think too closely about

what "all access" means!

I also nominated it.

[tavalon]

44. I've never seen a smiley

do ROFLMAO before. Very funny.

[tabasco]

47. Hahahahahahahahahaha!!!!! What a dumbass Guckert is !!!!!

A self-proclaimed journalist who doesn't even understand the purpose of the First Amendment.

Here's a clue Guckert - the First Amendment is to prevent the GOVERNMENT from suppressing speech.

Just because people think you are a dumbass who has nothing of value to say doesn't implicate the First Amendment AT ALL.

[shadowknows69]

21. Why did I take 2 years of Journalism in college?

all I had to do was have a porn site and take a $50 class.

[paineinthearse]

23. Bury CSPAN with requests to cover this

CSPAN often covers NPC events. Send in your request for this one.

Suggest Events: Submit a public event that you think C-SPAN should cover - [email protected]

[sabra]

25. I totally agree!

This could be a really good opportunity to expose this thing wide open...

[rocktivity]

82. Sabara said, "expose this thing wide open."

Huh huh huh huh huh huh huh huh huh...

:freak:
rocknation

[MidwestTransplant]

31. Was it every confirmed that he was not ever in the Marines as he claimed

[True_Blue]

36. NO Military Service for Gannon/Guckert

NO Military Service for Gannon/Guckert Fake name. Fake reporter. Fake news agency. And now this ...

Fake Marine.
http://bellaciao.org/en/article.php3?id_article=5591

[tabasco]

60. Thanks for the link. Funny as hell.

Guckert is a FAKE Marine.

What a despicable phony.

[Montauk6]

69. On the other hand...

Perhaps, just perhaps... he served (if the rumors prove true) under the name John Gosch (http://www.conspiracyplanet.com/channel.cfm?channelid=2&contentid=1995)?

A very wild story, indeed...

[Morose]

32. I've always considered myself a

(Fill in the blank), Even though I have absolutely no credentials or clue what I'm doing.

Won't you invite me to a panel/discussion/luncheon on the topic?

[Logansquare]

34. These idiots don't even understand what a blogger is

I mean, Wonkette is funny, but I'm sick of them thinking she's representative of the blogosphere. They wouldn't dare have someone on who might challenge them and criticize their profession, so they have essentially a gossip columnist and a plagarist whore.

[Catchawave]

35. "I am vexed"

:banghead:

[xchrom]

37. they're just welcoming him to the Whore House.

they'll all be quite cozy in each other's company.
sweet, even.

[Selteri]

38. I only hope it becomes a roast. NT

[rocktivity]

39. He is neither a journalist nor a blogger

He has no more business being there than William Hung.

I don't like the way the MSM have crowned Wonkette as THE voice of left-wing bloggers, either.

:headbang:
rocknation

[confludemocrat]

40. The death spiral of the hoplessly whorish MSM

continues. Ben Bradlee and jeff gannon--what a study in contrasts.

Are they making a statement with this juxtaposition. Doubt it. They are queered beyond redemption.

[Plaid Adder]

41. "Online Journalism"?

In what sense is Guckert a journalist? Oh, never mind...I'm done being surprised by shit that happens in this country.

Of course I have said that before.

Sigh,

The Plaid Adder

[Rose Siding]

45. The press club would be happy to marginalize bloggers

Gannon could be a means to that end.

I read about this panel several days ago on blogs that noted the lack of any serious representation on the left.

[tsuki]

42. The National Press Club recognizes Jeff Gannon as a member

of their faternal organization, a brother journalist? And they get upset when they are called whores and presstitutes? Seems that they have proved the point.

[VegasWolf]

48. Hey, Jeff Gannon is entitled to his nine inch point! n/t

[ebayfool]

70. 9" ? I saw those pictures, a little too much credit there!

Course it's kinda hard to tell from a photo. Ever see pics of people w/their feet aimed toward the camera, makes 'em look huge!

LOL

[Anakin Skywalker]

49. Ah. Yet Another Typical CONservative.

An arrogant self-flatterer.

[byronius]

50. This is damned funny. I suddenly realize -- oh my god --

They're TRYING to make us laugh. It's all just been about the comedy! And we're so damned stiff, we don't get it! So let's laugh, applaud, and see if we can get on with the next contestant.

[AuntiBush]

52. And the Cow Jumped Over the Moon...

He's the only one that thinks so...

"he always considered himself a legitimate journalist."

:rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl:

[MetaTrope]

53. American Media == WHORES! U.S. Press == PROSTITUTES!

How much more obvious can George Bush's national propaganda "organ" become?!

[Griffy]

54. I JUST SAW HIM! driving a red VW jetta, PA plates .. W sticker ...

I live in just outside DC, and I was behind this car with the W sticker and a bald head that looked oddly familiar... So after we go on the highway I pull up next to the car and it was him,95% sure! And he was smearing lotion on has face and bald head. I ws temped to follow him... perhaps he was on his way to a "job"!

4th estate is dead.. we are the new media.. fight propagannon! spead the truth!

[LibertyorDeath]

77. "we are the new media"

:toast:

[riffraff_va]

55. Off topic

"As Dubya starts to see his numbers slide, This Week reported that the Bush administration are starting to distance themselves from Republicans on Capitol Hill, leaking that Bush didn't even want to return to Washington to sign the Schiavo bill last Sunday."

http://www.crooksandliars.com/2005/03/27.html#a2174

[Catherine Vincent]

59. It just may be true, we all know Dubya's nothing but a puppet!

[MaineYooper]

72. what happened to our "resolute" leader, eh?

If he "didn't even want to return" then why did he?

I thought he was supposed to be a strong and resolute leader who doesn't bow to pressure.

oh sh__; there I go again looking for logic and consistency where none will ever occur.

[lovuian]

57. It just shows who you sleep with is away to get in Press Club

lets face it they sell their souls club!!!

[jmcon007]

58. just maybe.....

they need someone to come out of Scott McLellan's birthday cake? No?

[Laurab]

62. Gannon says he wants to keep himself "out there"

"He also added that he was, "trying to stay out there where people can see me."

Well, I mean he certainly is "OUT", but I can't help but wonder why he wants to keep himself out there where people can see him.

If I were him, I'd be hiding in a cave somewhere...

[obxhead]

65. Thats it...

wrap the gays in with the blogs, get 'em all at once.

[Lone_Wolf_Moderate]

66. So much for the credibility of the National Press Club...

[Greylyn58]

71. Can you believe that?

I was totally stunned when I heard the news. Unbelievable.

[Ganja Ninja]

74. At last, acceptance from his peers comes to Jim er, Jeff.

The whore has joined the whores guild. It's refreshing to see them drop all pretense and welcome one of their own back. :applause:

[progressoid]

75. Ok, with stories like this we need a jumbo WTF emoticon

:wtf:

What The Fuck?

[Moochy]

76. always considered himself a legitimate journalist

The National Press Club

best line:
"perhaps their invitation is recognition of that."

Perhaps..

... or perhaps a member of the national press club is one of your clients? And perhaps there is photographic evidence of said clientage?

Perhaps

Perhaps

[Catherine Vincent]

78. From Ganguk's blog regarding his Natl. Press Club invite:

"It's amazing how some on the left can contort themselves to deny free speech to people they disagree with."

JimmyJeff, you do realize that a lot on the right disagree with you too, right? Quit bitching about the left!

[chickenscratching]

79. will somebody eat his soul already?

Gannon told E&P today that he always considered himself a legitimate journalist, and "perhaps their invitation is recognition of that."


:rofl:

perhaps guckerty guckert, perhaps.

[Sparkle]

80. Eat his "soul"?

Is that what it's called now?:evilgrin:

[chickenscratching]

81. Oh, shit!

yea, i guess i shouldn't be blaspheming the soul like that or any soul that could enter into guckerty fuck faces body. :scared:
whatever that's in guckerts body or shell if you will, should be consumed as quickly as possible.