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In reply to the discussion: Dan Rather was forced out by CBS for telling the truth about [View all]certainot
(9,090 posts)41. the focus became typewriters because 1200 rave radio stations blasted the country with typewriter BS
that's going to keep happening until the 'left' stops giving those stations a free speech free ride.
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CBS also fired one producer and asked three other employees to resign over "Rathergate"
pinboy3niner
Nov 2013
#7
That's my question too! Talk about a freakin double standard, their right wings are sure
arthritisR_US
Nov 2013
#8
Who forced the real story out? Did the guy own up? I missed how it happened.
libdem4life
Nov 2013
#10
You make a good point...Logan didn't make this decision on her own as she was down the
libdem4life
Nov 2013
#32
And Rather is one of the few living journalsts to have witnessed JFK's assassination
n2doc
Nov 2013
#11
I fully agree with you. By focusing on the memo they fell into a horrible trap.
Nye Bevan
Nov 2013
#38
the focus became typewriters because 1200 rave radio stations blasted the country with typewriter BS
certainot
Nov 2013
#41
How do you propose that the "left" prevent AM talk radio from broadcasting the opinions
Maedhros
Nov 2013
#44