Saturday, May 25, 2019

Journalism 101

By Sniffles

This is an easy post tonight, because we're giving journalists some quick advice. Here's why.

In the last few days, the person who is currently recognized as President of the United States (thanks, Electoral College!) (thanks, Vladimir Putin!) has been in meltdown mode, because the woman who is second in line of succession to his office has questioned his mental capacity.

"I pray for the President," Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi said. "I wish that his family or his administration or his staff would have an intervention for the good of the country."

In response, aided and abetted by FOX "Business News," this person has promoted a doctored video that makes Pelosi seem like she's the one with the mental problems. The mainstream media have been pretty quick to identify the video as fake. Still, it's had millions of views. He also called her "crazy" and "a mess."

And the Republicans are silent.

So, the next time House Minority Leader Kevin "Hapless" McCarthy has a press availability, here's all the reporters need to ask:

"Mr. Leader, one-word answer, yes or no: Is the Speaker of the House crazy and a mess?"

Follow-up question:

"Mr. Leader, is the President a very stable genius?"

That's all. We cats PURR.

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