Comments on: Video: CNN reporter unloads on McCain for saying parts of Baghdad are safe http://hotair.com/archives/2007/03/27/video-cnn-reporter-unloads-on-mccain-for-saying-parts-of-baghdad-are-safe/ The world’s first, full-service conservative Internet broadcast network Tue, 14 Feb 2012 18:19:55 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Hot Air » Blog Archive » You don’t say: U.S. captures top Hezbollah bombmaker in Iraq http://hotair.com/archives/2007/03/27/video-cnn-reporter-unloads-on-mccain-for-saying-parts-of-baghdad-are-safe/comment-page-1/#comment-525670 Hot Air » Blog Archive » You don’t say: U.S. captures top Hezbollah bombmaker in Iraq Mon, 02 Jul 2007 02:21:45 +0000 http://hotair.com/archives/2007/03/27/video-cnn-reporter-unloads-on-mccain-for-saying-parts-of-baghdad-are-safe/#comment-525670 [...] Speaking of liberal journalists, note the byline on the story. Remember him? Rove must have gotten to him. A top special operations officer from Lebanon’s Iranian-backed militia Hezbollah has been captured in Iraq, where U.S. officials say he played a key role in a January attack that killed five Americans. [...] [...] Speaking of liberal journalists, note the byline on the story. Remember him? Rove must have gotten to him. A top special operations officer from Lebanon’s Iranian-backed militia Hezbollah has been captured in Iraq, where U.S. officials say he played a key role in a January attack that killed five Americans. [...]

]]> By: Hot Air » Blog Archive » Video: Petraeus defends McCain from media sniping over Baghdad stroll http://hotair.com/archives/2007/03/27/video-cnn-reporter-unloads-on-mccain-for-saying-parts-of-baghdad-are-safe/comment-page-1/#comment-344873 Hot Air » Blog Archive » Video: Petraeus defends McCain from media sniping over Baghdad stroll Thu, 05 Apr 2007 19:52:52 +0000 http://hotair.com/archives/2007/03/27/video-cnn-reporter-unloads-on-mccain-for-saying-parts-of-baghdad-are-safe/#comment-344873 [...] In fairness, it wasn’t just the media that was unimpressed with his trip to the market (although some members of the media have distinguished themselves by their churlishness). Nor did the market tour prove Wolf Blitzer wrong when he claimed that outside the Green Zone “you’re in trouble if you’re an American.” [...] [...] In fairness, it wasn’t just the media that was unimpressed with his trip to the market (although some members of the media have distinguished themselves by their churlishness). Nor did the market tour prove Wolf Blitzer wrong when he claimed that outside the Green Zone “you’re in trouble if you’re an American.” [...]

]]> By: CNN’s Anti-War Heckler : The Crimson Blog http://hotair.com/archives/2007/03/27/video-cnn-reporter-unloads-on-mccain-for-saying-parts-of-baghdad-are-safe/comment-page-1/#comment-338060 CNN’s Anti-War Heckler : The Crimson Blog Mon, 02 Apr 2007 00:57:33 +0000 http://hotair.com/archives/2007/03/27/video-cnn-reporter-unloads-on-mccain-for-saying-parts-of-baghdad-are-safe/#comment-338060 [...] Remember it was just last week that our heckler was on CNN deriding Senator McCain for saying the surge was having any success. He also attacked Senator Lieberman for saying much the same thing. [...] [...] Remember it was just last week that our heckler was on CNN deriding Senator McCain for saying the surge was having any success. He also attacked Senator Lieberman for saying much the same thing. [...]

]]> By: BizzyBlog » Michael Ware’s Continued Presence Singlehandedly Ends the Debate about Bias at CNN http://hotair.com/archives/2007/03/27/video-cnn-reporter-unloads-on-mccain-for-saying-parts-of-baghdad-are-safe/comment-page-1/#comment-337955 BizzyBlog » Michael Ware’s Continued Presence Singlehandedly Ends the Debate about Bias at CNN Mon, 02 Apr 2007 00:26:25 +0000 http://hotair.com/archives/2007/03/27/video-cnn-reporter-unloads-on-mccain-for-saying-parts-of-baghdad-are-safe/#comment-337955 [...] CNN Baghdad reporter Michael Ware’s stridency flared up last Tuesday, and can be seen at this YouTube video (HT Hot Air) — Ware starts getting his rips in at about 1:30 after McCain claims that some neighborhoods of Baghdad are safe, and it appears that Blitzer makes sure that McCain doesn’t get any words to rebut Ware. Ware’s strongest riposte: “I don’t know what part of Neverland Senator McCain is talking about when he says we can go strolling in Baghdad.” [...] [...] CNN Baghdad reporter Michael Ware’s stridency flared up last Tuesday, and can be seen at this YouTube video (HT Hot Air) — Ware starts getting his rips in at about 1:30 after McCain claims that some neighborhoods of Baghdad are safe, and it appears that Blitzer makes sure that McCain doesn’t get any words to rebut Ware. Ware’s strongest riposte: “I don’t know what part of Neverland Senator McCain is talking about when he says we can go strolling in Baghdad.” [...]

]]> By: iam7545 http://hotair.com/archives/2007/03/27/video-cnn-reporter-unloads-on-mccain-for-saying-parts-of-baghdad-are-safe/comment-page-1/#comment-337677 iam7545 Sun, 01 Apr 2007 23:17:27 +0000 http://hotair.com/archives/2007/03/27/video-cnn-reporter-unloads-on-mccain-for-saying-parts-of-baghdad-are-safe/#comment-337677 I was waiting for Ware to pull out a croc and start screaming - Jihad Jihad I was waiting for Ware to pull out a croc and start screaming – Jihad Jihad

]]> By: iam7545 http://hotair.com/archives/2007/03/27/video-cnn-reporter-unloads-on-mccain-for-saying-parts-of-baghdad-are-safe/comment-page-1/#comment-337672 iam7545 Sun, 01 Apr 2007 23:16:39 +0000 http://hotair.com/archives/2007/03/27/video-cnn-reporter-unloads-on-mccain-for-saying-parts-of-baghdad-are-safe/#comment-337672 I was waiting for Ware to pull out a gator mate?? I was waiting for Ware to pull out a gator mate??

]]> By: Hot Air » Blog Archive » Michael Ware heckles McCain at Baghdad press conference http://hotair.com/archives/2007/03/27/video-cnn-reporter-unloads-on-mccain-for-saying-parts-of-baghdad-are-safe/comment-page-1/#comment-337554 Hot Air » Blog Archive » Michael Ware heckles McCain at Baghdad press conference Sun, 01 Apr 2007 22:44:51 +0000 http://hotair.com/archives/2007/03/27/video-cnn-reporter-unloads-on-mccain-for-saying-parts-of-baghdad-are-safe/#comment-337554 [...] I guess we were out in front of this story, eh? Everyone’s already linked Drudge’s account of the presser so I’ll give you CNN’s version, which studiously avoids mentioning who it was who made McCain so “testy” at the presser: The Arizona Republican, who is one of the war’s most outspoken supporters, became testy when pressed about his recent remarks that there are areas of Baghdad where Americans can travel safely. [...] [...] I guess we were out in front of this story, eh? Everyone’s already linked Drudge’s account of the presser so I’ll give you CNN’s version, which studiously avoids mentioning who it was who made McCain so “testy” at the presser: The Arizona Republican, who is one of the war’s most outspoken supporters, became testy when pressed about his recent remarks that there are areas of Baghdad where Americans can travel safely. [...]

]]> By: Confederate Yankee http://hotair.com/archives/2007/03/27/video-cnn-reporter-unloads-on-mccain-for-saying-parts-of-baghdad-are-safe/comment-page-1/#comment-337440 Confederate Yankee Sun, 01 Apr 2007 22:17:55 +0000 http://hotair.com/archives/2007/03/27/video-cnn-reporter-unloads-on-mccain-for-saying-parts-of-baghdad-are-safe/#comment-337440 <strong>Michael Ware's CNN Career: Dead, and Loving It...</strong> A few days back in the comments at Hot Air I somewhat defended CNN's Michael Ware. I can't defend this: During a live press conference in Bagdad [sic], Senators McCain and Graham were heckled by CNN reporter Michael Ware. An...... Michael Ware’s CNN Career: Dead, and Loving It…

A few days back in the comments at Hot Air I somewhat defended CNN’s Michael Ware. I can’t defend this: During a live press conference in Bagdad [sic], Senators McCain and Graham were heckled by CNN reporter Michael Ware. An……

]]> By: Ace of Spades HQ http://hotair.com/archives/2007/03/27/video-cnn-reporter-unloads-on-mccain-for-saying-parts-of-baghdad-are-safe/comment-page-1/#comment-336723 Ace of Spades HQ Sun, 01 Apr 2007 18:52:44 +0000 http://hotair.com/archives/2007/03/27/video-cnn-reporter-unloads-on-mccain-for-saying-parts-of-baghdad-are-safe/#comment-336723 <strong>CNN Reporter Anti-War Activist Heckles John McCain In Iraq...</strong> Fair and balanced: uring a live press conference in Bagdad, Senators McCain and Graham were heckled by CNN reporter Michael Ware. An official at the press conference called Ware’s conduct “outrageous,” saying, “here you have two United States Senat... CNN Reporter Anti-War Activist Heckles John McCain In Iraq…

Fair and balanced: uring a live press conference in Bagdad, Senators McCain and Graham were heckled by CNN reporter Michael Ware. An official at the press conference called Ware’s conduct “outrageous,” saying, “here you have two United States Senat…

]]> By: silenced majority http://hotair.com/archives/2007/03/27/video-cnn-reporter-unloads-on-mccain-for-saying-parts-of-baghdad-are-safe/comment-page-1/#comment-328101 silenced majority Wed, 28 Mar 2007 19:32:26 +0000 http://hotair.com/archives/2007/03/27/video-cnn-reporter-unloads-on-mccain-for-saying-parts-of-baghdad-are-safe/#comment-328101 <blockquote> (Reporting from inside the Green Zone} “…. and all this can be yours for only $19.95, but WAIT, there’s more! If you buy my spin and vote Democratic, we have a 20 piece knife set, with a vegie peeler, and juicer for FREE!” Blizter, “There’s more?” (mouth wide open to the camera) “Yes, Wolfy, if you order (vote democrat) now, buy one (1), get a second one (1) for FREE!” PinkyBigglesworth on March 27, 2007 at 11:41 PM </blockquote> <strong>It's GOLD Jerry, GOLD!</strong>

(Reporting from inside the Green Zone}

“…. and all this can be yours for only $19.95, but WAIT, there’s more! If you buy my spin and vote Democratic, we have a 20 piece knife set, with a vegie peeler, and juicer for FREE!”

Blizter, “There’s more?” (mouth wide open to the camera)

“Yes, Wolfy, if you order (vote democrat) now, buy one (1), get a second one (1) for FREE!”

PinkyBigglesworth on March 27, 2007 at 11:41 PM

It’s GOLD Jerry, GOLD!

]]> By: Wade http://hotair.com/archives/2007/03/27/video-cnn-reporter-unloads-on-mccain-for-saying-parts-of-baghdad-are-safe/comment-page-1/#comment-327705 Wade Wed, 28 Mar 2007 15:20:05 +0000 http://hotair.com/archives/2007/03/27/video-cnn-reporter-unloads-on-mccain-for-saying-parts-of-baghdad-are-safe/#comment-327705 <blockquote>On this issue, Ware has all the credibility, and McCain’s just another assclown politician. Hopefully this drives more voters to Fred! </blockquote>What do did you use to determine Ware's credibility? I have tried to find some credible work he has done but can not find any. I agree being a politician does question McCain's.

On this issue, Ware has all the credibility, and McCain’s just another assclown politician. Hopefully this drives more voters to Fred!

What do did you use to determine Ware’s credibility? I have tried to find some credible work he has done but can not find any. I agree being a politician does question McCain’s.

]]> By: Straight Talk Express - Next stop: Neverland at politburo diktat 2.0 http://hotair.com/archives/2007/03/27/video-cnn-reporter-unloads-on-mccain-for-saying-parts-of-baghdad-are-safe/comment-page-1/#comment-327694 Straight Talk Express - Next stop: Neverland at politburo diktat 2.0 Wed, 28 Mar 2007 15:12:40 +0000 http://hotair.com/archives/2007/03/27/video-cnn-reporter-unloads-on-mccain-for-saying-parts-of-baghdad-are-safe/#comment-327694 [...] Hot Air » CNN reporter unloads on McCain for saying parts of Baghdad are safe The last time we saw Michael Ware he was tearing into the Democrats for setting an arbitrary timetable for withdrawal. This time it’s McCain’s turn for letting his enthusiasm for the surge carry him off into “Neverland.” I follow news from Iraq fairly closely and the nearest I’ve come in my reading to a neighborhood where the residents feel safe is this. Which is great news until you consider to whom and what they owe their safety. [...] [...] Hot Air » CNN reporter unloads on McCain for saying parts of Baghdad are safe The last time we saw Michael Ware he was tearing into the Democrats for setting an arbitrary timetable for withdrawal. This time it’s McCain’s turn for letting his enthusiasm for the surge carry him off into “Neverland.” I follow news from Iraq fairly closely and the nearest I’ve come in my reading to a neighborhood where the residents feel safe is this. Which is great news until you consider to whom and what they owe their safety. [...]

]]> By: Enrique http://hotair.com/archives/2007/03/27/video-cnn-reporter-unloads-on-mccain-for-saying-parts-of-baghdad-are-safe/comment-page-1/#comment-327656 Enrique Wed, 28 Mar 2007 14:50:49 +0000 http://hotair.com/archives/2007/03/27/video-cnn-reporter-unloads-on-mccain-for-saying-parts-of-baghdad-are-safe/#comment-327656 Michael Ware's point is well-taken - no Westerner could walk around Baghdad safely. Maybe Iraqi militia members have more freedom of movement. On this issue, Ware has all the credibility, and McCain's just another assclown politician. Hopefully this drives more voters to Fred! Michael Ware’s point is well-taken – no Westerner could walk around Baghdad safely. Maybe Iraqi militia members have more freedom of movement.

On this issue, Ware has all the credibility, and McCain’s just another assclown politician. Hopefully this drives more voters to Fred!

]]> By: Op For http://hotair.com/archives/2007/03/27/video-cnn-reporter-unloads-on-mccain-for-saying-parts-of-baghdad-are-safe/comment-page-1/#comment-327624 Op For Wed, 28 Mar 2007 14:22:03 +0000 http://hotair.com/archives/2007/03/27/video-cnn-reporter-unloads-on-mccain-for-saying-parts-of-baghdad-are-safe/#comment-327624 <strong>Anti-War Bloggers Update Us on the Surge...</strong> AMERICAblog: Fulfilling the Wish of the Electorate, Democrats Send a Message to Bush About Iraq. All through the Iraq debate, Republicans keep warning us about emboldening the terrorists in Iraq. Not sure how much more emboldened those terrorists in Ir... Anti-War Bloggers Update Us on the Surge…

AMERICAblog: Fulfilling the Wish of the Electorate, Democrats Send a Message to Bush About Iraq. All through the Iraq debate, Republicans keep warning us about emboldening the terrorists in Iraq. Not sure how much more emboldened those terrorists in Ir…

]]> By: Stormy70 http://hotair.com/archives/2007/03/27/video-cnn-reporter-unloads-on-mccain-for-saying-parts-of-baghdad-are-safe/comment-page-1/#comment-327605 Stormy70 Wed, 28 Mar 2007 14:03:12 +0000 http://hotair.com/archives/2007/03/27/video-cnn-reporter-unloads-on-mccain-for-saying-parts-of-baghdad-are-safe/#comment-327605 This is also the reporter who had the video with the sniper shooting American soldiers fall into his lap. He is out walking past the green zone because he is trusted to get the latest terrorists' view on things out there. Sorry, he distributed the war porn of the enemy to a wide audience. He has an agenda, and it stinks. This is also the reporter who had the video with the sniper shooting American soldiers fall into his lap. He is out walking past the green zone because he is trusted to get the latest terrorists’ view on things out there. Sorry, he distributed the war porn of the enemy to a wide audience. He has an agenda, and it stinks.

]]> By: Wade http://hotair.com/archives/2007/03/27/video-cnn-reporter-unloads-on-mccain-for-saying-parts-of-baghdad-are-safe/comment-page-1/#comment-327578 Wade Wed, 28 Mar 2007 13:45:15 +0000 http://hotair.com/archives/2007/03/27/video-cnn-reporter-unloads-on-mccain-for-saying-parts-of-baghdad-are-safe/#comment-327578 <blockquote>What is the truth?? ipullingmyhairout on March 28, 2007 at 9:33 AMt </blockquote>The only way you will know the truth as you see it is to be there yourself. Other than that you have to read and listen to the reports from various outlets. Take a breath, add or subtract weight to what you have learned based on the agenda of the agenda of the messenger, then you decide what is the truth as you see it. Example. Two historians write about a Civil War Battle in the USA. The two readings are quite different. What is the truth? When you look more into the authors you find one was a white southern man and the other a black northern man. Hardly think they would both see the same thing based on their frame of reference.

What is the truth??
ipullingmyhairout on March 28, 2007 at 9:33 AMt

The only way you will know the truth as you see it is to be there yourself. Other than that you have to read and listen to the reports from various outlets. Take a breath, add or subtract weight to what you have learned based on the agenda of the agenda of the messenger, then you decide what is the truth as you see it.

Example. Two historians write about a Civil War Battle in the USA. The two readings are quite different. What is the truth? When you look more into the authors you find one was a white southern man and the other a black northern man. Hardly think they would both see the same thing based on their frame of reference.

]]> By: pullingmyhairout http://hotair.com/archives/2007/03/27/video-cnn-reporter-unloads-on-mccain-for-saying-parts-of-baghdad-are-safe/comment-page-1/#comment-327562 pullingmyhairout Wed, 28 Mar 2007 13:33:55 +0000 http://hotair.com/archives/2007/03/27/video-cnn-reporter-unloads-on-mccain-for-saying-parts-of-baghdad-are-safe/#comment-327562 ok, let's put all the cr*p aside - are there really some safe areas in Baghdad, or is Ware correct? What is the <em>truth</em>?? does anyone here know with <em>certainty</em> if McCain is being forthright? I'm playing devil's advocate here. ok, let’s put all the cr*p aside – are there really some safe areas in Baghdad, or is Ware correct? What is the truth?? does anyone here know with certainty if McCain is being forthright? I’m playing devil’s advocate here.

]]> By: Wade http://hotair.com/archives/2007/03/27/video-cnn-reporter-unloads-on-mccain-for-saying-parts-of-baghdad-are-safe/comment-page-1/#comment-327553 Wade Wed, 28 Mar 2007 13:23:05 +0000 http://hotair.com/archives/2007/03/27/video-cnn-reporter-unloads-on-mccain-for-saying-parts-of-baghdad-are-safe/#comment-327553 underWare was very hard to hear with all the helicopters and the fierce gun battle in the background. <strong>Me thinks someone has a turd in their under WARE.</strong> underWare was very hard to hear with all the helicopters and the fierce gun battle in the background. Me thinks someone has a turd in their under WARE.

]]> By: Zetterson http://hotair.com/archives/2007/03/27/video-cnn-reporter-unloads-on-mccain-for-saying-parts-of-baghdad-are-safe/comment-page-1/#comment-327546 Zetterson Wed, 28 Mar 2007 13:17:26 +0000 http://hotair.com/archives/2007/03/27/video-cnn-reporter-unloads-on-mccain-for-saying-parts-of-baghdad-are-safe/#comment-327546 I'm waiting for the pom poms to come out and hear a cheer from Michael Ware... "Yeeaaayyyyy Terrorists!!" I’m waiting for the pom poms to come out and hear a cheer from Michael Ware… “Yeeaaayyyyy Terrorists!!”

]]> By: Bob Owens http://hotair.com/archives/2007/03/27/video-cnn-reporter-unloads-on-mccain-for-saying-parts-of-baghdad-are-safe/comment-page-1/#comment-327540 Bob Owens Wed, 28 Mar 2007 13:15:20 +0000 http://hotair.com/archives/2007/03/27/video-cnn-reporter-unloads-on-mccain-for-saying-parts-of-baghdad-are-safe/#comment-327540 I don't claim to know much about Ware, but I will tell you this: he spends more time "outside the wire" than most journalists in Iraq. I don't know what he says here (can't play video from this PC), and don't doubt his biases, but he is not reporting from a hotel bar in the Green Zone. He's been there, on the ground, and he's been there a while. He is not, as someone said, "an actor." I don’t claim to know much about Ware, but I will tell you this: he spends more time “outside the wire” than most journalists in Iraq. I don’t know what he says here (can’t play video from this PC), and don’t doubt his biases, but he is not reporting from a hotel bar in the Green Zone. He’s been there, on the ground, and he’s been there a while. He is not, as someone said, “an actor.”

]]> By: Ringmaster http://hotair.com/archives/2007/03/27/video-cnn-reporter-unloads-on-mccain-for-saying-parts-of-baghdad-are-safe/comment-page-1/#comment-327510 Ringmaster Wed, 28 Mar 2007 12:58:44 +0000 http://hotair.com/archives/2007/03/27/video-cnn-reporter-unloads-on-mccain-for-saying-parts-of-baghdad-are-safe/#comment-327510 I really try to have patience with Civilians... I really do... but sometimes... God... grant me more patience... It's like trying to explain music to the deaf. I really try to have patience with Civilians… I really do… but sometimes… God… grant me more patience…

It’s like trying to explain music to the deaf.

]]> By: Stormy70 http://hotair.com/archives/2007/03/27/video-cnn-reporter-unloads-on-mccain-for-saying-parts-of-baghdad-are-safe/comment-page-1/#comment-327497 Stormy70 Wed, 28 Mar 2007 12:36:09 +0000 http://hotair.com/archives/2007/03/27/video-cnn-reporter-unloads-on-mccain-for-saying-parts-of-baghdad-are-safe/#comment-327497 This is the same reporter who showed up drunk on Maher's show trashing the war. He has an agenda and he seems to have a pipeline to the terrorists' latest propaganda. He is not credible. This is the same reporter who showed up drunk on Maher’s show trashing the war. He has an agenda and he seems to have a pipeline to the terrorists’ latest propaganda.

He is not credible.

]]> By: amerpundit http://hotair.com/archives/2007/03/27/video-cnn-reporter-unloads-on-mccain-for-saying-parts-of-baghdad-are-safe/comment-page-1/#comment-327492 amerpundit Wed, 28 Mar 2007 12:32:47 +0000 http://hotair.com/archives/2007/03/27/video-cnn-reporter-unloads-on-mccain-for-saying-parts-of-baghdad-are-safe/#comment-327492 Wait, wait. Wolf says Ware is walking around Baghdad on a daily basis. Ware nods his head. Then Ware says its impossible for any Westerner to walk around Baghdad? Continuity. Wait, wait. Wolf says Ware is walking around Baghdad on a daily basis. Ware nods his head. Then Ware says its impossible for any Westerner to walk around Baghdad? Continuity.

]]> By: The Monster http://hotair.com/archives/2007/03/27/video-cnn-reporter-unloads-on-mccain-for-saying-parts-of-baghdad-are-safe/comment-page-1/#comment-327484 The Monster Wed, 28 Mar 2007 12:25:39 +0000 http://hotair.com/archives/2007/03/27/video-cnn-reporter-unloads-on-mccain-for-saying-parts-of-baghdad-are-safe/#comment-327484 I thought Steve Irwin was dead. I thought Steve Irwin was dead.

]]> By: JackStraw http://hotair.com/archives/2007/03/27/video-cnn-reporter-unloads-on-mccain-for-saying-parts-of-baghdad-are-safe/comment-page-1/#comment-327446 JackStraw Wed, 28 Mar 2007 11:34:23 +0000 http://hotair.com/archives/2007/03/27/video-cnn-reporter-unloads-on-mccain-for-saying-parts-of-baghdad-are-safe/#comment-327446 Look at that beauty! Is it possible for an Aussie to talk on TV without sounding like he's amped up on goofballs? Look at that beauty! Is it possible for an Aussie to talk on TV without sounding like he’s amped up on goofballs?

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