Posts Tagged ‘Helen Thomas’

Musical Press Chairs

By Jamie McIntyre on Saturday, June 12th, 2010

Musical Press Chairs

The old saying “where you stand depends on where you sit” would seem to apply to the White House press corps, as there is a scramble going on to see who earns an upgrade now that Helen Thomas’s prime front row seat is vacant.
The seating arrangement is more than just a sign of your pecking […]

The Helen Thomas Affair

By Jamie McIntyre on Wednesday, June 9th, 2010

The Helen Thomas Affair

There are other Helen Thomases out there. Big name reporters, with big time reputations who you would not want to cover YOU, if YOU were to ever fall under the scrutiny of the press. Arrogant, agenda-driven, self-aggrandizing charlatans who survive by gaming the system, and prosper because of an overabundance of professional courtesy.

Doubting Thomas

By Jamie McIntyre on Monday, June 7th, 2010

Doubting Thomas

Helen Thomas had a great career. She is loved by many. She’ll be fine. But it was time for her to hang up her press pass.