Anne E. Kornblut: I haven't read McClellan's book yet, but really look forward to it, especially on the point you raise. My immediate reaction upon hearing he'd said that was, "Wait, what!? Isn't it the job of those employed at the White House to be straightforward in the first place?" In my experience, reporters do know the importance of the job, and face many obstacles in trying to get information (especially from this administration). But I also do think all of our efforts have been redoubled over the last few years. I'm so proud of my colleagues at the Post who covered Walter Reed for that very reason.Completely f-ing clueless.
Let me repeat.
"The job of those employed at the White House to be straightforward."
Huh?
So it's your job just be a f-ing stenographer for whatever "straightforward" information they decide to provide you with.
Now, that's journalism!!!
These people make my brain hurt.
More here if you dare, which basically says, "It's scary asking the Preznit questions about why he wants to bomb a country that hasn't attacked us and doesn't have WMDs. It's easier to let him have his war and send our brave troops to be killed and maimed."
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