The Obamanation

[classicman]

glatt, are you serious? really?

ok - just for the fun and pointless banter - I'll answer...

I don't know and neither do you.

The point is that both the administration and the reporter, AFTER THE FACT, admitted it was predetermined. Or as some would call it - a set up.
Its not that big a deal as I said - Its happened in previous administrations and will happen in future ones as well. Just note & admit that it happened.

[Happy Monkey]

Originally Posted by classicman

The point is that both the administration and the reporter, AFTER THE FACT, admitted it was predetermined.

Also before and during the fact. Huffington Post solicited questions from Iranians, and Obama apparently thought that was a good idea, and supported it. In what way was he not upfront about it?

[classicman]

Originally Posted by Happy Monkey

In what way was he not upfront about it?

I have already answered that - repeatedly. In fact, that was covered in the original post. You disagree, fine.

Originally Posted by classicman

I have already answered that - repeatedly. In fact, that was covered in the original post. You disagree, fine.

I dont see how it is any different than knowing in advance that the major networks will get a question....or at least one minority media and at least one foreign media.

[Happy Monkey]

Originally Posted by classicman

I have already answered that - repeatedly.

You've done nothing of the sort. You're acting like some skullduggery has been uncovered, when he announced at the time exactly what he was doing.

I ask again, where was the deceit? What was implied, what was the reality, and what was the difference.

[Happy Monkey]

Originally Posted by Shawnee123

Just. Wow.
Much ado...

Well, the last time I asked, he said:

Originally Posted by classicman

No difference. I guess its just me. Everything is well in the world.
You are all right and I am all wrong.

And this time, he said:

Originally Posted by classicman

I have already answered that - repeatedly. In fact, that was covered in the original post. You disagree, fine.

That's actually a common tactic from press conferences- fail to answer a question and then refer followups to your previous response.