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January 2, 2007Ford, Jordan, Pelosi, Giuliani the beat goes on - UPDATED:SCROLL MIDWAY FOR A RATHER DISORIENTING UPDATE: President Gerald R. Ford is laid to rest. Pajamas Media has great pics. Betty Ford looks so sad. On the Jamil Hussein front, Eason Jordan says “If an Iraqi police captain by the name of Jamil Hussein exists, there is no convincing evidence of it and that means the Associated Press has a journalistic scandal on its hands that will fester until the AP deals with it properly.” Good for Mr. Jordan. You’ll want to read his whole piece. I wonder how many other stories our soldiers have said are “baseless” have traveled the globe and become fixed in the general narration. Speaking of the general narration and Jamil Hussein - Eason Jordan mentions in his piece that the AP has quoted Jamil Hussein in 60 news stories. Confederate Yankee has done some extensive and arduous “grunt work” and his conclusions, which tie in with Jordan’s piece, may be read here. It’s an eye-opener. The AP’s got some ’splainin’ to do. :::UPDATE::: BUT…AP Executive Editor Kathleen Carroll (who is the very model of the modern narrow journalist) has told Editor & Publisher today that, “she had not read Jordan’s latest item, posted Monday, and likely would not. But she stood by the news organization’s previous statements backing the existence of an Iraqi police captain, Jamail Hussein.” So there. That’s responsible journalism in the 21st century; hands over the ears and “lalala, I can’t hear you! Just read what we write and shut the hell up.” This is not new, of course. Just astonishingly arrogant and overt. Curiously, the AP has not used Jamil Hussein as a source once since all of this began. Previously, they’d used him…oh, quite a lot. Hot Air has more on Jamil and Mr. Jordan. So does Flopping Aces, which started this ball rolling. Ace wonders if this is a “journalistic Enron.” Democracy Project has more links, and AJ spots some AP exaggerations. Imagine that. Is anyone keeping track of how many promises the Dems have broken before even taking over?* Here’s another one: “We’ll work with the GOP!” But we all knew that was a lie, right? Please tell me you knew it was a lie. They’ve done nothing but obstruct at every turn - they don’t know how to do otherwise. Even in power, they’re still obstructing. But they’re the party that is going to free us from the lockstep/goosestep nazi-totalitarian thing, right? Aren’t they? Although, let’s be fair. If the Dems were interested in consulting with the GOP, the GOP would likely mumble, “uh…whatever you guys want is fine…got pork?” HNAV wonders if anyone remembers Hillary’s plantation remark. *I haven’t kept count, but I know someone has…please let me know. Also, Ed Morrissey says if Nancy Pelosi really wants to “clean house” she needs to look at sweeping up John Conyers. Nice thought but won’t happen, cap’m. Meanwhile there is some positive news regarding Iraq in these two pieces. (H/T Curt.) And Wretchard looks at Iraq plans for 2007 Global Warming Hysteria is making room for some sane voices. Blue Crab has the story. I came under some mild attack for “writing while Catholic” in the matter of the execution of Saddam Hussein. Reader Jim was kind enough to forward this symposium of Catholic thinking on execution - from NRO. Thanks, Jim. Also, here is one Church of England’s bishop, on the matter. I wonder if Sandy Berger has been anywhere near Rudy Giuliani’s team lately? Stolen stuff…political espionage and intrigue. A “rival” seems to have stolen his campaign battle plans and given them to the press. How eagerly the press shares all this will give you a clue as to exactly who that “rival” might be. But I frankly think Giuliani doesn’t have many “skeletons” in the closet. He’s known to be clean as a whistle - the Clinton’s couldn’t find anything on him in 2000. His weak points will be Bernard Kerik (that’s peripheral), his ex-wife Donna Hanover (she’ll be all over the Huffpo and likely visit The View, but her effect will be minimal because a little of her goes a long way) and his social stands - which will likely be moderated, somewhat. No, if you think about it, it’s not Rudy but the people around him who will likely be super-snooped on and used for political fodder. His kids, his wife, his friends - especially his gay friends. The Democrats like nothing better than to play the homophobic “isn’t this appalling and shocking” card whenever a gay person gets near, is attached to, or is family of, a Republican or Conservative) or is himself/herself gay. They keep thinking we care and it matters. While most of the folks on the right whom I’ve met really don’t much care, beyond the gay marriage issue. And many, like me, don’t mind the idea of civil unions - if two consenting adults want to form a legal partnership, what do I care - they just don’t want the churches to be forced to comply with “marriage” rules. Of course, I’m sure we’ll also see some conservatives flipping out because Giuliani has occasionally done skits in drag. But hey, he’s done them very, very well! A milfamily can use your prayers as a young mother dies of cancer, leaving a soldier husband and young children. UFO’s on Election Day? Heh. Why not? Finally, for skeeter: Angela Gheorghiu and Bryn Terfel in the breathtaking “church scene” Gounod’s “Faust.” And something forgotten that I’m glad Dawn Eden made me remember: Cass Elliot singing “Dream a Little Dream.” Lovely. More Mama Cass: Slimmed down and looking lovely (and having a great deal of fun with Johnny Cash) here, and doing some splendid harmonizing with Julie Andrews here. She really was great - flawless singing and she made it look easy. http://theanchoressonline.com/2007/01/02/ford-jordan-pelosi-giuliani-the-beat-goes-on/trackback/ 13 Responses to “Ford, Jordan, Pelosi, Giuliani the beat goes on - UPDATED” |
Meanwhile, Spengler, who is often oddly right in his predictions says (and I cannot believe it) 
January 2nd, 2007 at 12:25 pm
Eason Jordan Urging AP To Investigate
Well lookie lookie, a reporter with obvious leftist tendencies is urging the AP to investigate the travesty we call the "Jamil Hussein" story. Enter Eason Jordan. Yes, that Eason Jordan: If an Iraqi police captain by the name of J…
January 2nd, 2007 at 12:38 pm
Eason Jordan questions the credibility, integrity, and smarts of the AP
Eason Jordan, yes this Eason Jordan, is coming down hard on the Associated (with terrorists) Press at his new web site called IraqSlogger:It is striking that no one has been able to find a family member, friend, or colleague of
January 2nd, 2007 at 1:19 pm
Democrats And Corruption; A Game of Hide Not Seek
This is how the Democrats clean up corruption; they ignore it or they release it quietly on a Friday and when it can be overshadowed by other events.
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January 2nd, 2007 at 2:40 pm
The mighty SISU has another wonderful post regarding the execution of Saddam, in regards to “Catholicism & Capital Punishment”.
See…
“To establish the right order of things”
Happy NEW YEAR !
January 2nd, 2007 at 2:52 pm
I did a double take at your comment that “Giuliani doesn’t have many ’skeletons’ in the closet.” But then I realized that the operative preposition is in the closet. You’re right — Rudy’s skeleton collection is out on display!
I’m not really sure that I agree with you, though, about the effects of Rudy’s skeletons, in or out. The whole moving his mistress into the study while the not-yet-divorced wife is still living in the master bedroom is seen by us red-staters as being pretty darn tacky. We’re a pretty forgiving lot (when you live in a small town you tend to be more tolerant because you are going to have to live with people afterwards) but still, we worry about a guy who has lost it under stress once — the second time is always easier.
January 2nd, 2007 at 3:18 pm
[...] The Anchoress has this story and a lot more, including more on “Jamil Hussein,” the Bergerizing of Rudy Giuliani’s campaign papers, and links to some good news about Iraq. Is anyone keeping track of how many promises the Dems have broken before even taking over?* Here’s another one: “We’ll work with the GOP!” But we all knew that was a lie, right? Please tell me you knew it was a lie. They’ve done nothing but obstruct at every turn - they don’t know how to do otherwise. Even in power, they’re still obstructing. But they’re the party that is going to free us from the lockstep/goosestep nazi-totalitarian thing, right? Aren’t they? Although, let’s be fair. If the Dems were interested in consulting with the GOP, the GOP would likely mumble, “uh…whatever you guys want is fine…got pork?” [...]
January 2nd, 2007 at 4:20 pm
Congratulations Anchoress for being among the winners!
Mama Cass sounds beautiful. I love it when you post some really nice music on your blog!
January 2nd, 2007 at 4:20 pm
Anchoress, THANK YOU! Lots to comment on here, but I’ll be back later, got to find my socks…….
January 2nd, 2007 at 5:31 pm
AP Continues To Circle The Wagons
Media critics as disparate as former CNN head honcho turned would-be blogger Eason Jordan and Blogosphere vet Confederate Yankee have both delivered fresh, direct hits this week regarding the world’s most mysterious policeman, Iraq’s Jamil Hussean. H…
January 2nd, 2007 at 9:58 pm
AP Continues Stonewalling on Jamil Hussein
The AP continues to stonewall on presenting any evidence corroborating the 60+ stories that featured Jamil Hussein as a witness.
January 2nd, 2007 at 10:30 pm
OK, I’m back, but my socks were knocked so far off I may never find them. Anchoress, obviously many of these operas are filmed. Do you have a top ten, or five, or any list of your favorites? Or of the classics one should sample? Maybe with subtitles for ignorant clots like me who are not multilingual? (Another revelation! The subtitles, I mean. Probably why film would be better than live.)
You know I used to say that I liked all music except opera. Can’t say that anymore. Two conversions in one decade are about all a body can stand! Thank you for posting these so cool clips.
January 3rd, 2007 at 7:20 am
AP Exclusive Interview With Jamil Hussein
Due to all the controversy surrounding Iraqi police captain, Jamil Hussein, with so many people questioning whether he really exists or not, I was kind of having doubts about him myself. But something unbelievable happened today which changed my mind…
January 3rd, 2007 at 5:02 pm
Brilliant pairing of the musical selections. I never before realized the striking physical resemblance between your beloved Terfel and Big (really Big) Mama Cass. Separated at birth.