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jfb ([personal profile] jfb) wrote2005-08-04 04:23 pm

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Former journalist Robert Novak will be taking some time off from CNN, at the network's request, after his on-air outburst today. The first page of Google News results was a fascinating mix. In order:
  • A satire piece.
  • 63 articles about Novak's latest public defense for exposing a CIA agent.
  • More satire.
  • Novak's previous defense.
  • One (1) article about the freak-out, from a site called WebIndia123.
  • Two articles about how CNN is "standing by" him (before today's incident).
  • A partisan "press release" claiming Novak is likely to be indicted for treason.
  • The same "standing by" articles, reprinted by different sources.

[identity profile] greyaenigma.livejournal.com 2005-08-05 01:40 am (UTC)(link)
Wow, that's pretty abrupt. I'd assumed the quotes they gave were over a wider span of time.

Glad to hear he's on indefinite leave, here's hoping it becomes more definite.