Letterman protest draws more media than activists

[EvilMonkey]

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NEW YORK (CNN) — A protest rally against David Letterman over a failed joke about Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin and her daughter attracted more members of the media than protesters Tuesday afternoon.

A crowd of 15 protesters upset with the late night comic held signs and occasionally shouted as they stood across the street from Letterman's studio.

But they were often hidden from view by the more than 35 members of the media there to cover the protest, and out-shouted by a few very vocal counter-protesters.

Radio talk show host John Ziegler — who is behind the FireDavidLetterman.com Web site that organized the protest, and who is an outspoken supporter of the former Republican vice presidential candidate — told reporters that the turnout at the event was not representative of the number of people who have responded to his site and e-mailed.

He also argued that Letterman should have been fired, and the only reasons that he hasn't been fired were "the media's love of David Letterman and the media's distrust and, I believe, hatred of Sarah Palin."

He also called Letterman's apology — issued on Monday's program and accepted by Palin — bogus and said that the comedian should make a charitable donation to an organization of Palin's choosing.

Ziegler made a film about the 2008 presidential campaign called "Media Malpractice: How Obama Got Elected and Palin Was Targeted."

[EvilMonkey]

Letterman, especially with his latest apology has once again shown why he is so likable and that he has class. Palin on the other hand has shown that she still the cold bitch she always has been.

[Rollerball]

This has gone beyond pitiful.

The media is addicted to fake outrage, like a bunch of crack addicts they swarm on the meager scraps of clowns.

I've got to watch Letterman tonight, he could probably reserve a small section of his studio for this 'angry mob'.





Tomorrow's Headline:

"Enraged mob beaten to death by late night talk show host's studio audience."

When questioned, one audience member commented: "...they wouldn't shut up during his monolog, there was nothing else we could do."

[Becfola]

This has gone beyond pitiful.

The media is addicted to fake outrage, like a bunch of crack addicts they swarm on the meager scraps of clowns.

I've got to watch Letterman tonight, he could probably reserve a small section of his studio for this 'angry mob'.





Tomorrow's Headline:

"Enraged mob beaten to death by late night talk show host's studio audience."

When questioned, one audience member commented: "...they wouldn't shut up during his monolog, there was nothing else we could do."

someone on tv today said..."O'Reilly can incite hatred and possibly violence against a doctor and nobody protests, Letterman tells a joke...and a sponsor pulls?"



I goddamn guarantee you Letterman had no intention on issuing a second apology...I bet CBS made him, because of the sponsors.


Palin is a fame seeking whore...and that's all she is.

Problem is, everyone will still love Dave...and everyone will still dislike her.

[serum114]

PUMAS and TEABAGGERS have way to much time on their hands.

[Becfola]

PUMAS and TEABAGGERS have way to much time on their hands.

no doubt. The repubs are just desperate for anything they can score a point on.

Letterman isn't going to be it.

She actually had a chance to be classy about it...and she probably would have garnered more sympathy...but of course, she had to milk it for everything it was worth.

Did the Clintons ask Rush for an apology when he called thier daughter ugly?
of course not...because that would have drawn more attention to the daughter. I don't care if people don't like the Clintons, they have shown nothing but respect and love for that girl.

[Chrisbb]

no doubt. The repubs are just desperate for anything they can score a point on.

Letterman isn't going to be it.

She actually had a chance to be classy about it...and she probably would have garnered more sympathy...but of course, she had to milk it for everything it was worth.

Did the Clintons ask Rush for an apology when he called thier daughter ugly?
of course not...because that would have drawn more attention to the daughter. I don't care if people don't like the Clintons, they have shown nothing but respect and love for that girl.

exactly, she could have scored points by graciously accepting his first apology. she is a dumbass

[Becfola]

exactly, she could have scored points by graciously accepting his first apology. she is a dumbass

exactly...if I were her PR person, (let's face it, she desperately needs one) I would have told her to say..."yea, it's your daughter so of course you feel hurt, but I understand he's a comedian and an entertainer...that's part of being a politician"


that would have been a homerun.
no?

[Chrisbb]

exactly...if I were her PR person, (let's face it, she desperately needs one) I would have told her to say..."yea, it's your daughter so of course you feel hurt, but I understand he's a comedian and an entertainer...that's part of being a politician"


that would have been a homerun.
no?

she really does need a PR person. hmm, maybe i should get a passport and offer my services.

she had such a great opportunity. now she looks like an idiot. again.

[Becfola]

she really does need a PR person. hmm, maybe i should get a passport and offer my services.

she had such a great opportunity. now she looks like an idiot. again.

well, she is an idiot. PR will only get ya so far....when you're a politician.