Anyone else see Brokaw's Anthrax Closing Comment?

NBC | 10/12/01 | me

[ScholarWarrior]

Tom Brokaw was visibly shakened while commenting on his assistant's infection with anthrax at the end of this evening's NBC broadcast. Comments to the effect of "I have no words that are suitable for this broadcast to express my feelings for this outrage." I know that many of you don't get news from the tube because it is 12 hours old by then, so I thought I'd pass it along.

[ScholarWarrior]

Maybe, just maybe, these pathetic s.o.b.s who broadcast the news will wake up to realize that it's not a job, it is a responsibility to report truth, justice and the American Way. The attacks in NY hit home for them. An attack at 30 Rock in his office will wake him up. Stay tuned, Freepers.

[Lady GOP]

It was actually meant for him but his assistant opened it.

[c. l. coffman]

I think the scales fell off Dan Rather's eyes 9/11/01, but then I've gotten most of my news off the radio, so I could be wrong.

[Pete]

Here is the transcript:

Finally tonight, on behalf of all of us at NBC News — and especially on behalf of our colleague — thank you for your concern. She’s a rock, and she’s been an inspiration to us all — but this is unfair and outrageous and maddening beyond my ability to express in socially acceptable terms. So we’ll reserve our thoughts and prayers for our friend and her family.

[FITZ]

Who is Tom Brokaw? Who is Dan Rather? Are they someone I should know about?

[drstevej]

Maybe now these guys will think twice about divulging troop movements, etc. to scoop their competitors.

Imagine what a blessing if the media actuawlly woke up along with America to the bankrupcy of liberal notions that a chorus of Kum-ba-ya and sensitivity training can make terrorists like us.

[Mad Dawgg]

"Who is Tom Brokaw? Who is Dan Rather? Are they someone I should know about?"

NO

[Cascadians]

Yes! His barely controlled fury blew us out of our chairs!

[biowar] Tom Brokaw PISSSSED!

[He Rides A White Horse]

Maybe, just maybe, these pathetic s.o.b.s who broadcast the news will wake up to realize that it's not a job, it is a responsibility to report truth, justice and the American Way. The attacks in NY hit home for them. An attack at 30 Rock in his office will wake him up.

Yes, in some way, I'm annoyed.

When one of the unwashed masses is the victim of these freaks, it's "let's stay calm, let's not be hasty".......blah, blah, blah...............

Now, a 'super citizen' (read journalist) has been a target and now they want to warn all of us about these 'people'

Hey Tom, we've been saying it for quite some time hear.

Tune in turn on (to Free Republic), and drop out of the moronic mindset of the mass media. If you can.

[Dakotabound]

Well, looks like Tom's neutrality in not wearing the American flag didn't help him none. He's still a target in someone's eyes.

Might as well wear it now, Tom...

[evolved_rage]

And still Brokaw won't wear a flag. Doesn't he admire the "Greatest Generation" or does he just profit from their memory.

[Elkiejg]

bin Laden's thug goofed - anthrax letter was meant for "Palestine Pete" (Jennings)!!

[SurferDoc]

And how stupid for Bin Laden to turn on his allies in the media.

[11bravo]

Those stupid SOBs think that currents events are merely show business and pandering for ratings. The truth is what ever version they embrace and project..... Reality must be like an ice water enema to him.

[Arthur McGowan]

I will believe they have seen the light when they start digging into just how much money the Rapist took to facilitate the OKC bombing, the downing of Flight 800, the Sept 11 attacks, and where the money is.

[katykelly]

Agreed.

[stlnative]

I just logged on to read all the bedtime stories from FR, so I don't know if someone already commented about this lady having a SOFTBALL size Anthrax sore. He sorta motioned his hand to his chest above the breast area when he was talking about it. Yuck... I guess the sores can get that big!

[ScholarWarrior]

Thanks for the text.

[kidkosmic1]

"Well, looks like Tom's neutrality in not wearing the American flag didn't help him none."

EXCELLENT POINT. Hey, Tom, why don't you come on over to our side for the BIG WIN!

[Optimist]

but this is unfair and outrageous and maddening beyond my ability to express in socially acceptable terms

TRANSLATION--
But, but,but ... we are the media.... we are fair and unbiased.... we don't take sides.... because we believe in the freedom of the press

ohhhhh ... you don't? well F@&# YOU