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oberliner Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Jul-31-10 08:43 PM
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Who should get the Helen Thomas seat at the press briefings?
Fox has been lobbying to get that coveted center seat, and obviously we hope that does not happen.

But which outlet do folks think deserve that position?

I know NPR is lobbying for it also.

Would they be the best choice?
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Kurovski Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Jul-31-10 08:45 PM
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1. Mary Richards
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Ken Burch Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Jul-31-10 08:47 PM
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4. She might just make it after all....
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Kurovski Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Jul-31-10 08:56 PM
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14. You're fast
that's just one reason why I like you.
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panader0 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Jul-31-10 08:46 PM
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2. Nance Greggs
Edited on Sat Jul-31-10 08:48 PM by panader0
Beloved Duer. Our own Molly Ivins. One of the most Rec'd members on this forum.
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Ken Burch Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Jul-31-10 08:46 PM
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3. Amy Goodman.
n/t.
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me b zola Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Jul-31-10 09:47 PM
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25. Yes. +1
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bananas Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Jul-31-10 10:36 PM
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32. yes, or Helen Thomas - she should unretire. nt
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Kurovski Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Jul-31-10 08:47 PM
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5. Jimmy Olsen.
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Kurovski Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Jul-31-10 08:48 PM
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6. Brenda Starr.
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Kurovski Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Jul-31-10 08:48 PM
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7. Walter Burns
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oberliner Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Jul-31-10 08:49 PM
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10. Five hilarious responses
Each one funnier than the next!

Thanks for the laughs.
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Kurovski Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Jul-31-10 08:57 PM
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15. Edit: mistake
Edited on Sat Jul-31-10 08:58 PM by Kurovski
thanks :)
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oberliner Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Jul-31-10 09:03 PM
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17. Can I throw in Peter Brady?
AKA - Scoop!
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Kurovski Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Jul-31-10 09:10 PM
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18. Now that's funny!
I wonder if someone has a picture. He wore a hat with a press credential in the ribbon, didn't he?
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scarletwoman Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Jul-31-10 08:49 PM
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8. Helen Thomas, of course. (nt)
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Kurovski Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Jul-31-10 08:49 PM
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9. Helen Thomas
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scarletwoman Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Jul-31-10 08:52 PM
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12. Cokes, no backs!
Hey sweetie, nice to see you! :hug:

sw
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Kurovski Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Jul-31-10 08:55 PM
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13. Hi.
That's funny that we had the same thought at the same time.

I almost NEVER have thoughts anymore. I find it's best that way. :loveya:
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scarletwoman Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Jul-31-10 09:03 PM
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16. It's no doubt due to our mind meld during the DUzy days.
I still have plenty of thoughts, I just don't see much point in writing them out anymore.

It's really a treat to see you back online again, been a long time. Hope you are well.

:loveya:
sw
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Kurovski Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Jul-31-10 09:11 PM
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19. Some good, some bad.
I've been brooding and fretting today because, well, chicks dig it.
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scarletwoman Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Jul-31-10 09:17 PM
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20. OMG! You've become a bird!
:wow:
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Kurovski Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Jul-31-10 09:19 PM
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21. A cock, to be exact.
Yeah, I thought you knew.
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scarletwoman Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Jul-31-10 09:25 PM
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22. I always knew THAT.
:D
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Kurovski Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Jul-31-10 09:32 PM
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23. !
:rofl:

Don't you mean a "dick"?
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sandnsea Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Jul-31-10 08:50 PM
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11. Rachel Maddow n/t
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BrklynLiberal Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Jul-31-10 09:43 PM
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24. I second that!!!
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political_Dem Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Jul-31-10 09:48 PM
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26. No one. Today's journalists aren't fit to take that coveted seat.
Let that empty seat give the message that today's reporters aren't fit to cover kitty litter.

And that's pretty low.

The media of today aren't worthy to follow in the footsteps of those before them.
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opihimoimoi Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Jul-31-10 09:54 PM
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27. PLUS 171615243.009 Gigazillion
The EMPTY SEAT should be FRONT and CENTER...with Her Name on it...
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Forkboy Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Jul-31-10 10:03 PM
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28. Me.
:P
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Kurovski Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Jul-31-10 10:19 PM
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29. FORKBOY!
We want Forkboy!!!

:D
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Forkboy Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Jul-31-10 10:24 PM
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30. I'd last 2 minutes and 33 seconds in the Press Room.
As soon as I point to the Fox News guy and say, "What's this wanker doing here?" I'd be out of there. :)
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Kurovski Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Jul-31-10 10:33 PM
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31. Good enough for me.
FORKBOY!
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DFW Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Jul-31-10 11:07 PM
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33. Helen's seat is like Babe Ruth's #3 with the Yankees
If she can't sit in it, no one should.

But if someone must, NPR is the only choice
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Rhiannon12866 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Jul-31-10 11:48 PM
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34. You can add your name to the petition here:
I did. :)

Should the front row center seat in the White House press briefing room go to FOX News or NPR?
http://act.credoaction.com/campaign/fox_or_npr/index2.html?r=5836&id=10290-840887-NTnsrIx
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