[Belated] Helen Thomas 92nd Birthday

Scoop Independent News ^ | 14 Aug 12 | Connie Lawn

[seanmerc]

A group of about 25 journalists and friends got together in the National Press Club to celebrate the life and birthday of ground breaking journalist Helen Thomas. We met in the McLendon Room, which was appropriate. When I came into the White House press corps, in l968, Helen and Sarah McClendon were the senior correspondents.

Helen's mind and voice are as sharp as ever, but her body is more delicate (that happens to many of us). Our one rule of the get together was -- no politics! We have enough of that the rest of the time. In addition, none of us are without controversy or opinions. We would not be worthy of our profession if we did not provoke controversy at times! It is also nice to show kindness to all of us as we advance in age.

[boop]

"Our one rule of the get together was -- no politics!"

That's precious, because her fellow "journalists" consider Helen a radical conservative.

[SledgeCS]

92? I think that someone left off the first digit, might be a 1 but I am betting it is a 2.

[The_Media_never_lie]

About 10 years ago I emailed HT a personal message to retire now and enjoy the rest of your life. She sent me back a blessing out that was hilarious. Wish I still had her email address; I would congratulate her for doing no more damage to the country since she quit work.

[Average Al]

More proof the good die young...........

[FroggyTheGremlim]

I'm sorry - I really don't get the dog with Helen Thomas.

What's the story?

[MadMax, the Grinning Reaper]

#14: At least Oligocene and more likely Miocene (3-25 million and counting).

Still - you have a great line.

[boop]

You're being cruel. Helen is clearly Holocene. Roughly 12,000 years ago.

What is it with Freepers being so mean, putting Helen Thomas in the wrong epoch?

She at LEAST uses Bronze Age tools. And has a brain that is very modern. For the era she was born in.

[Slyfox]

Helen and Helen Stoned

[Venturer]

I can’t wait for them to really break ground for this old crone.

[Daffynition]

On her way to a century!

[Revolting cat!]

[a fool in paradise]

Does her odometer roll over at triple digits?

[a fool in paradise]

"She's so ugly, she looked in the mirror and turned HERSELF into stone!"

[Intolerant in NJ]

Yeah, I’m a masochist - I clicked on just to see her picture - astounding......

[Daffynition]

[seanmerc]

Long-standing FR Helen Thomas thread tradition. Many have wondered why the dog didn’t open fire.

[clearcarbon]

Fetch the stick Helen.

Good girl!

[Silentgypsy]

Except for the head and the mink stole, she looks just like me (snert)!
I thought you had insomnia....

[Daffynition]

:D

[Silentgypsy]

Ya think? I had insomnia before I had the net.