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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsI had dinner with Helen Thomas again last night
For those few who don't know, Helen has been a family friend for nearly half a century. She was a close colleague of my father, who was also a Washington-based print journalist of the old school.
Rather than a detailed post here, I'll be preparing a text to PM to anyone interested. This one will be different.
BanzaiBonnie
(3,621 posts)Please PM me when ready.
RiffRandell
(5,909 posts)djean111
(14,255 posts)I would rather have dinner with Helen Thomas than with ANY politician.
malaise
(269,157 posts)I hope she's doing well.
Tom Rinaldo
(22,913 posts)hootinholler
(26,449 posts)Was it before or after Howard's independant tweet?
DFW
(54,437 posts)As for Howard, I called him a few minutes ago to ask about that, but he was in the middle of something (as usual), and asked is he could call me back in a few hours. If he has anything to say that I have his permission to repeat, I will. If not, well, Howard is one person who has NEVER needed help in expressing himself when he wants to LOL!!
aikoaiko
(34,183 posts)Please include me in your communication.
greatlaurel
(2,004 posts)I would be very interested about anything she has to say.
Thanks!
Auntie Bush
(17,528 posts)But why don't you just post it on this site?
WorseBeforeBetter
(11,441 posts)thanks!
alsame
(7,784 posts)text. Thanks in advance!
peacefreak
(2,939 posts)I would like to hear how she's doing.
Brigid
(17,621 posts)Please PM me too.
dembotoz
(16,832 posts)a national teasure
IdaBriggs
(10,559 posts)Whether it is just her health, or her opinion on Washington shenanigans, Helen Thomas news is always interesting. Please PM. Thank you!
DFW
(54,437 posts)I'll reply to those of you who haven't gotten PMs yet from the train. Thanks to all for asking!
Schema Thing
(10,283 posts)Worried senior
(1,328 posts)Lugnut
(9,791 posts)Please PM me. Thank you!
Baitball Blogger
(46,757 posts)patricia92243
(12,601 posts)Baitball Blogger
(46,757 posts)This was the correct way.
DFW
(54,437 posts)ret5hd
(20,518 posts)LiberalAndProud
(12,799 posts)Nay
(12,051 posts)October
(3,363 posts)madinmaryland
(64,933 posts)Thanks!
Jazzgirl
(3,744 posts)I really enjoy reading about your dinners with Helen.
KoKo
(84,711 posts)hedda_foil
(16,375 posts)I was fortunate enough to meet Helen a few years ago at an event hosted by Jan Schakowsky. Please include me in your PM too.
bananas
(27,509 posts)Gemini Cat
(2,820 posts)Thanks!!
jannyk
(4,810 posts)marlakay
(11,491 posts)Let me know please.
Jackpine Radical
(45,274 posts)southernyankeebelle
(11,304 posts)in the front row. They treated her badly. She still has many fans out here. Let her know that we in Tn the good she has done for true democracy. Hopefully she is in good health.
Wind Dancer
(3,618 posts)Thanks for keeping us updated.
nolabear
(41,991 posts)s-cubed
(1,385 posts)libodem
(19,288 posts)I think that it is so awesome you know her. I don't know anyone personally who has such fabulous credentials but a couple of my close girlfriends have worked for and know, Bethine Church. I ask them every so often to please take me over to meet her. I did read her book and have one of Frank's. If I ever go over, I'll have an op, too.
idwiyo
(5,113 posts)woo me with science
(32,139 posts)Thank you.
amuse bouche
(3,657 posts)I'm guessing Helen is none to pleased at the moment
Aerows
(39,961 posts)Please include me in your PM
TBA
(825 posts)Mnemosyne
(21,363 posts)BeHereNow
(17,162 posts)In advance, thank you!
BHN
Frosty1
(1,823 posts)Thanks
cliffordu
(30,994 posts)octoberlib
(14,971 posts)siligut
(12,272 posts)Your "This one will be different" has me concerned and curious.
cantbeserious
(13,039 posts)eom
Sedona
(3,769 posts)I'm a huge fan of Ms. Thomas.
gademocrat7
(10,669 posts)I still think about the time we sent her roses.
onestepforward
(3,691 posts)arthritisR_US
(7,292 posts)Frustratedlady
(16,254 posts)I want to know
seems like it would have been easier to just post
Lone_Star_Dem
(28,158 posts)Thank you.
leveymg
(36,418 posts)Thanks for posting!
sabrina 1
(62,325 posts)'free press'.
I will never forget how she stood up to Bush when no one else had the guts to do it.
Ari Fleischer who belongs in jail with the rest of the war criminals, unbelievably had the gall to go after her. They never forgave her for making them look like the liars they were.
Too bad our own party didn't have the spine to stand up for her.
Autumn
(45,120 posts)That woman is one of the most remarkable people. I'm interested in a text.
Not Me
(3,398 posts)Please copy me in on your dinner notes.
Thanks!
liberal N proud
(60,344 posts)Our oldest daughter was about 10 (she is 26 now). Helen stopped and talked with us for about a 1/2 hour. It was one of those truly amazing moments.
avebury
(10,952 posts)Thomas had to say!
DFW
(54,437 posts)Thank you all for caring!
...please.
TYY
dgibby
(9,474 posts)northoftheborder
(7,574 posts)Samantha
(9,314 posts)I met her once in a restaurant downtown. I went up to her and made some complimentary comments to her. Much to my surprise, she came over to my table after I returned to it, sat down and talked.
I have admired her for a long time.
Sam
Response to Samantha (Reply #70)
DFW This message was self-deleted by its author.
DFW
(54,437 posts)Please check your DU mail!
vademocrat
(1,089 posts)I have always thoroughly enjoyed your posts detailing your fun dinners with Helen Thomas - I love reading about the food you all eat and have eaten at the restaurant you all usually go to (although not in at least 10 years when I left the DC area...) Thank you so much!
kelliekat44
(7,759 posts)scarletwoman
(31,893 posts)I hope she is well, she will always be one of my heroes.
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Nye Bevan
(25,406 posts)DFW
(54,437 posts)I'll let others who cared to find out first answer your post.
Nye Bevan
(25,406 posts)Helen Thomas did have a long and distinguished career.
But comments (by her or anyone else) about how "Zionists" control the government, the media, and financial industry -- and references to their money -- are UGLY. At the very least, they reference UGLY STEREOTYPES. We are better than this.
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_mesg&forum=389&topic_id=9680652&mesg_id=9683016
This makes me wonder about the weird PM cloak and dagger stuff. I wonder what she's saying now that you are uncomfortable for everyone to see.
idwiyo
(5,113 posts)DFW
(54,437 posts)And it's not for MY comfort that I'm not posting publicly.
There is no weirdness or cloak and dagger stuff involved with the PM.
It's purely a matter of human decency and dignity. Foreign concepts to some, it appears.
She hasn't said anything at all, FYI.
Skittles
(153,193 posts)LONGTIME fan here! I love that she responds to email - she responded to a fan email I sent her
Douglas Carpenter
(20,226 posts)UnrepentantLiberal
(11,700 posts)GardeningGal
(2,211 posts)Owl
(3,643 posts)Hekate
(90,793 posts)DFW
(54,437 posts)Poll_Blind
(23,864 posts)PB
Isoldeblue
(1,135 posts)I've always greatly admired Ms Thomas. The woman has hutzpa! In a good way........
BlueIndyBlue
(96 posts)Helen Thomas is a "she-roe" of mine. Thanks!
Jake2413
(226 posts)MrMickeysMom
(20,453 posts)Helen makes me smile with a tear in my eye!
hay rick
(7,640 posts)Helen is sorely missed. Washington journalism is not the same.
suffragette
(12,232 posts)from DU.
Stinky The Clown
(67,818 posts)Demo_Chris
(6,234 posts)DFW
(54,437 posts)Thanks to each of you as well for caring. It took hours, but each of you now knows why, and all of you seem to have understood. That is very much appreciated!!
The one derider and the one Helen Hater can go pay a visit on their own behalf to a taxidermist for all their comments contributed.
Just this once, let it be.
Lone_Star_Dem
(28,158 posts)You're a true gentleman.
DFW
(54,437 posts)So, I'll just permit myself a small smile, say, "thanks, my pleasure," and move on.
Samantha
(9,314 posts)And I have sent you a PM. Thank you again.
Helen Thomas is a one-of-a-kind.
Sam
yodermon
(6,143 posts)Thanks DFW! Helen rocks.
Please include me, and thank you!
I have always admired Helen for speaking for us.
pacalo
(24,721 posts)I've been an admirer of hers for decades & I'm thrilled that a DUer who knows her personally would have the opportunity to have a frank (I hope) discussion with her.
Thanks in advance for sharing.
HiPointDem
(20,729 posts)freshwest
(53,661 posts)DFW
(54,437 posts)Raine
(30,540 posts)fans here, I hope she knows that.
Raine
(30,540 posts)appreciate it ... THANKS!
madokie
(51,076 posts)one of the few true journalist left.
Rhiannon12866
(206,016 posts)Hope that you gave her our love...
salin
(48,955 posts)Thanks.
kath
(10,565 posts)An awesome woman!
Laughing Mirror
(4,185 posts)I've been wondering what she has been writing. A book perhaps?
redwitch
(14,947 posts)please include me. Thanks.
Agony
(2,605 posts)femmedem
(8,207 posts)I hope she is okay.
Warren Stupidity
(48,181 posts)Autumn
(45,120 posts)uppityperson
(115,679 posts)Samantha
(9,314 posts)Just a little light reading for whenever you have a spare moment:
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=364x1421489
Sam
lunatica
(53,410 posts)She's a Grand Lady and Thorn too.
Eyerish
(1,495 posts)I always enjoy reading your OPs regarding Ms Thomas... Thanks!
DFW
(54,437 posts)Check your PM
NYFlip
(324 posts)Thanks