This piece on Michael Steel being pissed off at ABC reads like something from "The Onion."

[Amerigo Vespucci]

RNC chair blasts ABC for apparently being like Fox

By Stephen C. Webster

Published: June 18, 2009
Updated 7 hours ago

http://rawstory.com/08/news/2009/06/18/rnc-echoes-fox-abc-healthcare-program/



The Republican National Committee on Thursday echoed Fox News in ridiculing ABC’s planned primetime focus on Obama’s healthcare plan as “outrageous,” suggesting the network will allow “no opposing views” to be aired.

His claims echoed those made by Fox News hosts throughout the week, slamming ABC as “state run media?” and its program as an “infomercial” for the administration Conservative-leaning news aggregator Matt Drudge also featured the story prominently on Wednesday.

The program, which will be moderated by ABC’s Charlie Gibson and Diane Sawyer, will feature President Barack Obama answering questions from selected individuals about the administration’s proposals to reform healthcare. ABC News refuted Republican criticism of the program on Tuesday, claiming the network will select a “diverse” set of questions for the president.

The criticism is especially striking considering the Fox network’s integral relationship with Republicans and the prior administration. During the Bush-era, Fox News dedicated a large portion of its airtime to White House-drafted “talking points,” according to former Bush press secretary Scott McClellan. The network is also home to numerous Republican editorialists who frequently give guest time to other GOP opinion-makers.

[liberalmuse]

1. Michael Steele always reads like something from The Onion.

They let him talk smack, but pretty much ignore the guy. Republicans are weird.

[provis99]

2. wah, wah. So Michael, should we bring back the Fairness doctrine, then?

[konnichi wa]

3. He always has that expression, that says

"can someone please remove that 18 inch Polish Sausage from my ass?"

;-)

[rocktivity]

4. I'm adding this to my "pout" collection

"WAAAHHHHH! WE'RE TELLING THEIR DADDY ON YOU!!!"



:headbang:
rocktivity

[Amerigo Vespucci]

5. I think Jebby still wears the Pouty Crown...

...other than the "Bush drunk at the Olympics" pics, the Jeb Pout has to be one of the most unflattering photos of a politician I've ever seen.