Kudos Watch: ABC’s Ross Focuses On Fat-Cat Donors [flying pig alert]

FinkelBlog ^ | Mark Finkelstein

[governsleastgovernsbest]

“And when a member of the MSM pleasantly surprises us, we’ll make a point of handing out the kudos.”– FinkelBlog launch announcement, 1-19-09

Sooner than we expected, we’re going to begin delivering on our promise to note those too-rare occasions when the MSM does some surprisingly solid reporting. On a day when most of the MSM is in paroxysms of sycophantic joy, ABC’s Ross was willing to play something of the skunk at the inaugural party.

At the end of Good Morning America’s first half-hour, ABC’s chief investigative correspondent Brian Ross presented his report on the 216 high-rolling donors who contributed millions of dollars to the committee organizing this most-expensive-inaugural. There was footage right out of central casting of well-coiffed ladies in furs, and questions about what the high-rollers might be expecting in return for their largesse.

Co-anchor Robin Roberts introduced the segment.

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[governsleastgovernsbest]

[governsleastgovernsbest]

Flying fat-cat pig ping to Today show list.

[an amused spectator]

“And when a member of the MSM pleasantly surprises us, we’ll make a point of handing out the kudos.”– FinkelBlog launch announcement, 1-19-09

Say! I believe I heard this quote on Lars Larson last night. :-)

[an amused spectator]

Looks like a scene out of They Live.

[governsleastgovernsbest]

Thanks for listening!

[Pharmboy]

I'm still waiting for the NY Times editorial decrying the expense of this inauguration as they did with Dubya's (which, as you know, was significantly less extavagant and expensive).

I believe I will wait a loooooong time...

[TexasCajun]

Did You See Barbara Walters on GMA wearing her Obamah "Working Shoes"?

If not, go back and pls, pls find the pictures and post for us.

I remember seeing her w/ Robin Roberts just before her piece on the Tuskegee Airmen.

BTW - I did not know Robin Robert's father was a Colonel in the Tuskegee Airmen.

[governsleastgovernsbest]

Was that this morning? Approx time?

[Cyclone59]

The only reason that they are looking at this now, is to prevent the republicans from doing what the RATS did so effectively this election.

[TexasCajun]

Central time, the first 15 min seg at the start of 7:00am. Right before Robin does her piece on the Tuskeegg Airmen.

You gotta find it. Her and Robin sitting together.

They are 8-10" hi-heals, looking like porn shoes/boots.

[Yo-Yo]

Flying fat-cat pig ping to Today show list.

Speaking of flying fac-cats...

On the Money Trail: Inauguration Perks Go To the Rich

For CEOs and stars arriving by private jet, local airports have shut down entire runways to serve as parking lots for their planes. Officials are prepared to handle hundreds of private aircraft for the long weekend.

Limousine companies have been busily shuttling the somebodies around town in style. Shirlington Limousine's Chris Baker says he has seen a spike in business for this inauguration, as he has for the past five. (Democrats seem to be more last-minute than Republicans, he said. "The GOP has much more advance, prior planning.")

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