NYT takes on Palin

[BarbaraGordon]

Originally Posted by Jeff Lebowski

Well, the Republican spin on the story is that Palin only "inquired" and that no books were ever pulled. What they conveniently leave out is that she immediately tried to fire the librarian for insubordination.

I assume she backed off on both the firing and the book ban because she realized that it was a dumbass thing to do.

I have heard that there was a wrongful termination suit that was initiated and that those documents have been sealed. I don't have a solid source on this.

[BarbaraGordon]

Originally Posted by SeattleUte

No. It's not complicated. McCain has been my candidate since Giuliani withdrew or was not a real candidate.

He said selection, not election.

[SeattleUte]

Originally Posted by BarbaraGordon

The librarian was reinstated after she swore allegiance (I'm not making this up) to the mayor. The books were not removed.


What it comes down to is that Palin is a politician like any other. The record is undeniable.

I think you need to learn to read newspaper reports wiTh a more critical eye. They're even less reliable than police reports. I've been involved as a lawyer in events heavily covered by the media, and had family in the intense public eye, and without exception I'm always astonished at how all they care about is writing something that sells. If they can get any source, regardless of bias or hearsay, truth is not a concern, even for repsected papers. They want to tell you a good story. That's all. They figure out what is the story, then find the sources to support the tale. And they can't be sued because of the First Amendment. I LOVE AMERICA! I truly do.

[BarbaraGordon]

Originally Posted by SeattleUte

I think you need to learn to read newspaper reports wiTh a more critical eye.

fuck you, seattle. Condescending prick. I'm a goddam librarian. I don't rely on the MSM.

[YOhio]

Originally Posted by BarbaraGordon

I have heard that there was a wrongful termination suit that was initiated and that those documents have been sealed. I don't have a solid source on this.

And you give people shit about wikipedia. Now that Obama has turned you into a rumormonger, you need to turn in your librarian card now.

[YOhio]

Originally Posted by YOhio

And you give people shit about wikipedia. Now that Obama has turned you into a rumormonger, you need to turn in your librarian card now.

Oooh. Bad timing.

[BarbaraGordon]

I'm just playing with you, Seattle.

(I realize you know this, but I'd for the others to think I actually think you're a condescending prick.)

[Jeff Lebowski]

Originally Posted by SeattleUte

No. It's not complicated. McCain has been my candidate since Giuliani withdrew or was not a real candidate.

McCain? I thought we were talking about your take on Palin.

[SeattleUte]

Originally Posted by Jeff Lebowski

McCain? I thought we were talking about your take on Palin.

She's his running mate. Hence I'm resolving doubts in her favor.

[SeattleUte]

Originally Posted by BarbaraGordon

fuck you, seattle. Condescending prick. I'm a goddam librarian. I don't rely on the MSM.

I really feel bad about this.