In an article for the San Francisco Chronicle, the reporter claims that Yankees slugger Jason Giambi testified before a federal grand jury that he used steroids and a human growth hormone. Okay, let’s think about this for just a minute.
Grand Jury testimony is secret, and not to be released to the public. The reporter admitted as much when interviewed by NPR this morning. He was asked how he knew this, and he declined to reveal his source, but assured the interviewer that the information was fact.
Now, let’s revisit Bill O’Reilly’s claim the other day. Bill says that MSM is more responsible than the folks out here on the internet, where anyone can throw out some kind or accusation and destroy someone’s life without any proof of the accusation. Bill, Bill, Bill… You defended Dan Rather in this way. What do you have to say about this reporter? Is he telling the truth? How do you know? Or is he simply credible because he works for an Official News Agency™? He made a claim, said he had proof, but won’t show it to us. How do we know he’s telling the truth?
O’Reilly’s ego is getting in the way of his credibility. We don’t even watch him anymore. The only ego I’ve ever seen larger than his was our previous president’s.
Comment by DagneyT — December 2, 2004 @ 10:56 am
I have to agree about the ego and credibility. I used to watch him for getting straight stories, jackass’ exposed and for two sides to a particular issue, but over the last 6 months something has definately changed and I’m not that interested anymore. I really prefer getting my information from blogs now.
Comment by Lorie — December 2, 2004 @ 6:04 pm
O’Reilly isn’t the only one infected with this disease, for lack of a better name; One who has become overly impressed with his own importance”. Lush Bimbo fell into this pit long ago, and Boortz seems destined for the same fate.
Comment by John — December 3, 2004 @ 9:30 am