Tuesday, May 24, 2011
"David Gregory Says 'Prominent Views Within Israel' Support Obama's Speech - But Can't Name One"
Here's a classic example of the media in action.
The experienced media person makes a general statement that was heard by many listeners/viewers.
But it had NO basis. it could NOT be substantiated.
Had it not been questioned (after a break, so it might not have been heard), it would have stood as said.
The stumbling was subtle, and the experienced media person covered up fairly well...
The experienced media person makes a general statement that was heard by many listeners/viewers.
But it had NO basis. it could NOT be substantiated.
Had it not been questioned (after a break, so it might not have been heard), it would have stood as said.
The stumbling was subtle, and the experienced media person covered up fairly well...
At NewsBusters.org Noel Sheppard picked up on this one:
""Meet the Press' host David Gregory said Friday there are 'prominent views within Israel' that support President Obama's controversial Mideast peace ideas expressed the day before.
When asked by MSNBC's Joe Scarborough, 'What major Israeli public figures have come out supporting the President's speech,' Gregory couldn't name one (video follows with transcript and commentary):"
