Freeper Quoted on Fox about Easongate

Special to FreeRepublic ^ | 27 February 2005 | John Armor (Congressman Billybob)

[Congressman Billybob]

Tonight on the Fox Show "Foxwatch," its weekly show on the media itself, a letter from a Freeper was read concerning Easongate. Kristinn from the D.C. Chapter was sharp enough to catch it, and call me.

Here is the entire e-mail. They read all or part of the first paragraph as being from "John in Highlands, NC." That's me.

I hope I spoke for most of you in what I said:

Lordy, Lordy, folks,

Of course the bloggers forced Eason Jordan out. We tried to force him out years ago when he published his mealymouthed justification for slanting the CNN news from Baghdad in favor of Saddam Hussein to maintain their bureau in that city. We failed then, because we weren't strong enough. Now, we are.

I am ABD from the Ph.D. program at Jane's American University (in Public Policy) to concentrate on other things including practicing in the US Supreme Court and blogging. You call yourself "Newswatch." You are no such thing as long as you don't understand the nature and power of us bloggers. {It is no surprise that this paragraph was not quoted on the Show.]

[Personal information deleted.]

P.S. I've written two articles on Easongate, both of which offer far more accuracy about this subject than your entire panel could muster, tonight.

[Congressman Billybob]

This was my third attempt to get this media Show to use an e-mail on its blind spot about us and our news efforts. I had almost given up trying to get through to these people.

Guess that shows that it is worthwhile to write "letters to the Editor" in the broadcast media. We ARE breathing down their necks. But part of our success requires forcing them to realize that fact.

John / Billybob

[Congressman Billybob]

The Show is "News Watch," not "Fox Watch." And the Show will be rebroadcast at 11:30 p.m. Eastern.

John / Billybob

[OXENinFLA]

The Show is "News Watch," not "Fox Watch." And the Show will be rebroadcast at 11:30 p.m. Eastern.

And 6:30AM(est) on Sun.

For you early risers....

[Matchett-PI]

I videotaped them reading the letter. :)

[Capt. Tom]

I was watching the show and saw the e-mail being read.

My reaction was; it must be a Freeper or someone with a conservative website.

You hit the nail on the head. Good job. - Tom

[doug from upland]

Way to go. You are always on the case, John.

[Lijahsbubbe]

Fantastic. And thank you for your diligence.

[the Real fifi]

I saw it. Congratulations.

[Balding_Eagle]

I caught the quote on Foxwatch. It was great. Thanks.

[marty60]

Way to go.

[mowkeka]

Meanwhile, everyone else in the MSM is talking about Gannongate.

[anniegetyourgun]

Good job, CB. I have watched the show on occasion, but can barely get past the flaming liberal cheshire cat Gabler.

[GVnana]

I saw it! I hardly ever watch that program (it's a lazy day here). FR wasn't mentioned, but it was a great quote. You could almost hear them drawing a breath.

[Earthdweller]

I would love to see that. What channel at 11:30 est?

[BillF]

Replay times on Fox News Channel per my cable listing:

Saturday 11:30 PM Eastern time (8:30 PM Pacific time*)

Sunday 2:30 AM Eastern (Saturday 11:30 Pacific)

Sunday 6:30 AM Eastern (3:30 AM Pacific)

Monday 3:30 AM Eastern (12:30 AM Pacific)

* Pacific times included for people in Rio Linda.

[lilylangtree]

SALUTE!!!!!!!

[river rat]

That's a huge "atta-boy"...

I just love it, when our shells land amongst the enemy, and our targets fall...

A Trifecta would be nice --- the smarmy Peter Jennings would be nice...

Semper Fi

[Congressman Billybob]

It's on Fox, of course.

Billybob

[xzins]

I'm uncertain from reading the thread whether you've included the entire letter you sent them. Was this the entire letter minus only personal information?

[Congressman Billybob]

Yes, that was my whole letter, minus my address and phone number. These media people never read more than half a page. LOL.

Billybob

[Valin]

Give yourself an attaboy!
What's amazing about this story is it's compltely blog driven.


I STILL want to see the tape.

[ATOMIC_PUNK]

PING

[M Kehoe]

Bttt.

5.56mm

[Congressman Billybob]

Since this thread is entirely your fault, I should ping you. Thanks.

John

[Boazo]

That's Dam* Good

[NormsRevenge]

Kudos, Congressman Billybob!

New Mascot of the DeaNC?

[Alamo-Girl]

Thanks for the ping!

[Col Freeper]

Saw it, enjoyed it, and you nailed it. (You're right, it would have been nice if they had read all of your email).

[JerseyHighlander]

Sort of on topic:

What's your opinion of Kudlow embracing bloggers, does he think he's riding the fad, or does he truly believe in "power to the people"?

[Congressman Billybob]

I don't watch Kudlow, so I don't know what he said. So, I'm on no position to opine on the honesty of his praise for bloggers. LOL. Isn't he on one of those networks whose staff would have a larger audience if they went door to door with VCRs in hand?

John / Billybob

[Mr. Silverback]

Oohrah! Good hit, Billybob!

[JulieRNR21]

BRAVO....Congressman!

I heard the email read and suspected it was from a FReeper!

Keep up the good work!

[bootless]

Way to go, CBB!

[nutmeg]

Great work, Congressman Billybob! I saw this e-mail and had a feeling that a FReeper wrote it. :o)

[freeangel]

Congratulations! Eason should have been gone long before now.