The answer to Wonkette that pops into my mind is "What other soi disnat profession forks for no pay?"
While it would be nice if there were fair and balanced coverage by "journalists", the lead school of journalism, Columbia University's Journalism department has been churning out 'advocacy journalists' for decades.
Come to think of it, it would be nice if money grew on trees, too. But things are as they are.
All in all, it s sorry note when a President can't get unbiased media coverage (in this case, any coverage at all)and taxpayer money has to be spent to let the public know what it's government is doing.
A Pox Upon "Advocacy Journalists".
Considering the open hostility that the President has had to endure in past press conferences and the antics of the likes of Helen Thomas, I for one have no problem with some sort of "balance." I say let Jeff Gannon back in and let the usual suspects scream themselves hoarse.
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"Gannonblog
April 8, 2005
National Press Club panel recap
I was privileged to be included in the NPC panel discussion on the subject of "Who is a journalist?" Some very important issues were raised and I was pleased to be able to comment on them. Of course, part of the time was spent questioning me, which I welcomed, since I rarely get a chance to answer questions on live television.
Unfortunately, at the conclusion of the event, an activist created such a spectacle that I left the room immediately with security. Otherwise, I would have remained to talk to members of the press. As I was boarding an elevator to exit the building, this same person made a dash for me with unknown intent. I have been informed that he subsequently had an altercation with a member of building security and has been banned from the premises. If you saw this person's behavior, you would realize that the threats against my person, property and family have not been exaggerated."
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I too checked out Wonkette in the wake of the "Washingtonienne" scandalette (anyone who could make Michelle Malkin so furious could at least draw my curiosity). I don't mind a little prurience here and there but her blog doesn't deserve to even qualify as a "gossip column." For instance: her latest entries consist of nothing but juvenile cheap shots at Gannon, the Townhall.com pledge drive (they recently spun off from Heritage and are now a 501 (c)(4)-non-tax-deductible), an unflattering photo of Jenna Bush and a shameless plug for sponsorship. Her exclusive lampooning of Republicans and conservatives quickly becomes more boring and predictable than offensive.