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11/24/09
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11/24/09
And his off the record comments being broadcast, despite the anchor and reporter's lame attempts to justify, simply demonstrates a lack of professionalism and a lack of integrity.
Newsom has been good for that city, both politically and in terms of public relations. He has his shortcomings, as do we all, but he does not deserve to be raked over the coals by this Fox News wannabe.
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And making the "mainstream media" the fall guy for your alleged ambush is like blaming the trees for a forest fire.
If there is shame to go around here, Champ, take a look in the mirror...
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Another casualty of the state of the republic--sarcasm has been rendered moot.
#tips
11/24/09
Although it occurs to me that a red nose and floppy feet are rarely a bad fashion choice...
11/23/09
Also, you need to post an update Pareene as he has basically become obsessed with tweeting every damn public event he steps foot in.
[twitter.com]
I swear he is going to drop a letter at the post office and write about the wonderful work those brave carriers are doing. Relax brah.
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Their slogan: We're totlly clueless but look great on TV.
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what caused the break up with the getty family?
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#tips
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#tips
11/24/09
thanks for the replies.
restating the obvious: family and money - deadly combo
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Our own Dear Mayor jets off to his houses in the Carribean and London for days at a time every month, fiercely tells reporters his 4 day weekends are none of the press's business. There's no story here, and I look forward to the next SF mayor where the bitching will begin all over again, whomever it is.
11/23/09
11/23/09
I don't know what ill will people from SF do (or don't) harbor for Newsom, but I gotta say, I feel sorry for him after seeing this. The interviewer clearly knew he was digging for something beyond the public interest here. And I think it's a savvy move on Newsom's part. Give the media blueballs and then get all the empty questions out of the way in a single interview, instead of answering inane questions about "how it feels to lose" for months. As awkward as it might seem, he probably "won" this moment, because it turns out there's nothing particularly suspicious about his absence (or even "absent" about his absence, really), and he's made it clear that he won't deal with any more questions about it.
11/23/09
So why would the press latch on to this non-story? I don't know the details, but it seems like a great way to get Newsom's attention (and let him know we are certainly paying attention to him).
It might not mean much to someone who doesn't live in SF, but there's zero leadership right now.
11/23/09
11/24/09
I think it's funny that you downplay the power of myth in the public eye. How do you think Newsom got elected in the first place?
11/24/09
Yes, you're correct. This is "how it works" with the media. Sure. But there's a difference between noting how the system functions, and making justifications for it functioning that way. I'm not denying that the media works this way. I'm criticizing those who think that this reality is its own justification.
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