'Today' Tags W's Warm Welcome in Eastern Europe 'Over the Top'

NewsBusters ^ | Mark Finkelstein

[governsleastgovernsbest]

Can you remember the last time you heard "Today" or other MSM outlets describe in terms such as "over the top" rabid anti-Bush protests by the likes of the Cindy Sheehan crowd, the Code Pink girls, or the kind of folks pictured below? Neither can I.

But let President Bush receive a warm welcome from Eastern European crowds who appreciate his leadership on behalf of their freedom, and "Today" just can't take it.

On this morning's "Today" at 7:04 am EDT, NBC's Kelly O'Donnell reported from Bulgaria on the president's European trip, in which crowds in Bulgaria and notably in Albania greeted him very enthusiastically.

NBC CORRESPONDENT KELLY O'DONNELL: We've seen the president get a warm, sometimes over-the-top reaction here in Eastern Europe where countries send troops to Iraq and also generally back the president. So he may not be all that anxious to get back to Washington."

View video here.

A similar phenomenon over at Good Morning America, where Chris son-of-Mario Cuomo mocked:

GOOD MORNING AMERICA CO-HOST CHRIS CUOMO: So maybe that's where he goes after the president's over. He winds up moving to Albania and becomes the Big Man on Campus.

Actually, Chris, it's Democrats who typically declare their intention to leave the country, though they rarely follow through on their promises.

Contact Mark at mark@gunhill.net

[governsleastgovernsbest]

Today-Can’t-Take-Warm-Welcome-for-W ping to Today show list.

[samtheman]

The fact that anyone watches any of these shows, ever, is something I could never understand. They’ve always been insipid and boring. And now they are universally insipid, boring and anti-American.

Why torture yourself?

[Don Corleone]

Freedom means something to those who have lost it and now have it back. The liberal press has still to learn this.

[governsleastgovernsbest]

My tagline says it all. Because millions continue to watch these shows for news and views, I believe it’s worthwhile keeping track of their antics.

[Thrownatbirth]

Anyone in the media who is puzzled by Eastern European reaction to Bush is too stupid to breathe.

[syriacus]

I’m so glad that the President is getting some hugs and cheers.

[samtheman]

Watching the Today Show since 2002 so you don't have to.

Thank you. Because I never will.

[sirchtruth]

The fact that anyone watches any of these shows, ever, is something I could never understand.

I don't watch these shows myself, but there is an intrigue to see how these DBM dorks try to cover a story. There is no more objective reporting by the big three, but it's important to at least know the lies and deceptions they foist on their meager audience...

[AlphaOneAlpha]

“Anyone in the media who is puzzled by Eastern European reaction to Bush is too stupid to breathe.”

Correction: they are too hateful to report truth if it looks positive re Bush. So they will twinge a postive happening with negative comments, such as this. And frankly the average watcher of Today is probably not tuned in enough to pick this up and excepts what and how Today delivers their subtle brainwash every morning.

[Chuck54]

....I believe it’s worthwhile keeping track of their antics.

...and I, as well as many, thank you for doing this and for the ping. I could never watch the shows but am so glad you do and keep me informed.

[Obadiah]

Of course, if this were Clinton the MSM would be breathlessly cooing about how Clinton was treated like a rock star in Europe.

[mefistofelerevised]

Good morning American and Today just couldn’t control their anti-American agenda. Eastern Europeons grateful for America releasing them from the soviet menace. It’s about time an American president gets a warm welcome.
Down with the MSM.

[silent_jonny]

Over the top? Well I suppose it was--compared to the reception that democrats usually receive.

Heaven forbid anyone anywhere show love and respect for President Bush.

[Sgt_Schultze]

The real over-the-top reaction are to the appearances of the impeached former president clinton. He of perjury and subornation of perjury, of sexual conduct with a subordinate, of some 5 sexual misconduct allegations, regularly receives adoring throngs in Europe.

[NCLaw441]

Thank you for what must be very slimy work. I agree that we must monitor what the MSM puts out as news because, sadly, many in this country are too dumb, or lazy, to question it.

[silent_jonny]

Thank you for the work you do, Mark. It’s much appreciated.

[mefistofelerevised]

Nice images.
The men in black are really close, as they should be. They are brave men too.

[subterfuge]

The fact that anyone watches any of these shows, ever, is something I could never understand.

You don't come here much do you?

[governsleastgovernsbest]

Many thanks! It’s really my, twisted, pleasure.