New York Times reportor's false news affair - Page 2

Billy · 05-24-2003, 09:33 PM

The XO wine is so expensive in China that I have never had and seen it.

Dr. Zaius · 05-25-2003, 07:32 AM

It's my understanding that Jayson Blair the New York Times correspondent who's inability to write his own material is now lining up his sorted story for a book deal.

Last Wednesday, he told the New York Observer that his sleazy reporting stunts were intended to destroy himself professionally, so he could save himself personally. Blair told the Observer, “So Jayson Blair the human being could live, Jayson Blair the journalist had to die.

So wheres the incentive to tell the truth if even after going through a professionally humilating experience like this one you can still cash in afterwards?

Griff · 05-25-2003, 09:48 AM

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Originally posted by Dr. Zaius
So wheres the incentive to tell the truth if even after going through a professionally humilating experience like this one you can still cash in afterwards?

That is worrisome but I don't think he made enough of a splash to warrant a big book deal. Even though I'm interested in the story, I wouldn't buy his book.

elSicomoro · 05-25-2003, 10:33 AM

I can't remember if it was Newsweek or Time that had him on the front cover this week, but he looked like a pimp in the picture.

For some reason, this whole thing kinda reminds me of an old sketch on SNL..."Colin Quinn explains The New York Times."

Whit · 05-25-2003, 11:07 AM

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Originally posted by Dr. Zaius
Last Wednesday, he told the New York Observer that his sleazy reporting stunts were intended to destroy himself professionally, so he could save himself personally. Blair told the Observer, “So Jayson Blair the human being could live, Jayson Blair the journalist had to die.

     Um... Couldn't he have just quit?

elSicomoro · 05-25-2003, 11:15 AM

"It's better to burn out than to fade away."--Neil Young

Besides, if you're going to go down in flames, you might as well do it at a paper with the #3 circulation in the United States, right?

Dr. Zaius · 05-25-2003, 12:00 PM

David Vigliano, Mr. Blair's literary agent, told the Observer Mr. Blair's proposal would first be shopped as a film treatment, and then offered as a book.

I wouldn't go buy the book or go see the movie either. But if somebody buys the rights I imagine he is a good as paid. However it is my understanding that Blair is under investigation for fraud by the U.S. Attorney's office. Possibly he could be sent to jail and have to write his book while there and perhaps be forced to donate any proceeds to charity.

Oh well...not the first time it has ever happened and it certainly won't be the last.

I do have to agree with what Whit said....why not just quit?

wolf · 05-25-2003, 01:42 PM

It's amazing how in a very short period of time this Asshat has gone from being "the reporter who lied" to a victim of the system.

I was reading an article published about him in which he blames ALL of his problems (including his drug addiction, depression, and compulsive need to plagarize) on the pressures put on him by the white corporate power structure.

Doesn't ANYBODY fucking accept responsibility for themselves anymore? I'm particularly distressed over the "it's all whitey's fault" pronouncements.

xoxoxoBruce · 05-25-2003, 09:40 PM

Don't buy books by crooks.

elSicomoro · 05-25-2003, 10:17 PM

Tell that to the folks that made G. Gordon Liddy a best-seller.

Billy · 05-25-2003, 11:59 PM

I don't don't know if I waste all my time on TV, newspaper... I should come here to chat with you, go out to see.

05-24-2003, 09:33 PM	#16
Billy Professor Join Date: May 2003 Location: Germany Posts: 1,462	Never drink it The XO wine is so expensive in China that I have never had and seen it.

05-25-2003, 01:42 PM	#23
wolf lobber of scimitars Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Phila Burbs Posts: 20,774	It's amazing how in a very short period of time this Asshat has gone from being "the reporter who lied" to a victim of the system. I was reading an article published about him in which he blames ALL of his problems (including his drug addiction, depression, and compulsive need to plagarize) on the pressures put on him by the white corporate power structure. Doesn't ANYBODY fucking accept responsibility for themselves anymore? I'm particularly distressed over the "it's all whitey's fault" pronouncements. __________________ wolf eht htiw og "Conspiracies are the norm, not the exception." --G. Edward Griffin The Creature from Jekyll Island High Priestess of the Church of the Whale Penis

05-25-2003, 09:40 PM	#24
xoxoxoBruce The future is unwritten Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 71,105	Don't buy books by crooks. __________________ The descent of man ~ Nixon, Friedman, Reagan, Trump.

05-25-2003, 11:59 PM	#26
Billy Professor Join Date: May 2003 Location: Germany Posts: 1,462	No one can assure there are no these affiars again I don't don't know if I waste all my time on TV, newspaper... I should come here to chat with you, go out to see.

05-25-2003, 07:32 AM	#17
Dr. Zaius Superior Inhabitant Join Date: May 2003 Location: Ape City Posts: 73	It's my understanding that Jayson Blair the New York Times correspondent who's inability to write his own material is now lining up his sorted story for a book deal. Last Wednesday, he told the New York Observer that his sleazy reporting stunts were intended to destroy himself professionally, so he could save himself personally. Blair told the Observer, “So Jayson Blair the human being could live, Jayson Blair the journalist had to die. So wheres the incentive to tell the truth if even after going through a professionally humilating experience like this one you can still cash in afterwards?

05-25-2003, 10:33 AM	#19
elSicomoro Person who doesn't update the user title Join Date: Jan 2001 Posts: 12,486	I can't remember if it was Newsweek or Time that had him on the front cover this week, but he looked like a pimp in the picture. For some reason, this whole thing kinda reminds me of an old sketch on SNL..."Colin Quinn explains The New York Times."

05-25-2003, 11:15 AM	#21
elSicomoro Person who doesn't update the user title Join Date: Jan 2001 Posts: 12,486	"It's better to burn out than to fade away."--Neil Young Besides, if you're going to go down in flames, you might as well do it at a paper with the #3 circulation in the United States, right?

05-25-2003, 12:00 PM	#22
Dr. Zaius Superior Inhabitant Join Date: May 2003 Location: Ape City Posts: 73	David Vigliano, Mr. Blair's literary agent, told the Observer Mr. Blair's proposal would first be shopped as a film treatment, and then offered as a book. I wouldn't go buy the book or go see the movie either. But if somebody buys the rights I imagine he is a good as paid. However it is my understanding that Blair is under investigation for fraud by the U.S. Attorney's office. Possibly he could be sent to jail and have to write his book while there and perhaps be forced to donate any proceeds to charity. Oh well...not the first time it has ever happened and it certainly won't be the last. I do have to agree with what Whit said....why not just quit?

05-25-2003, 10:17 PM	#25
elSicomoro Person who doesn't update the user title Join Date: Jan 2001 Posts: 12,486	Tell that to the folks that made G. Gordon Liddy a best-seller.

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