Bill Bennett attacks Christiane Amanpour

On radio show, Bennett mocked CNN colleague Amanpour, misrepresented report by Nasr
Summary: On his radio program, Bill Bennett referred to CNN chief international correspondent Christiane Amanpour as "Aman-bleakness" and accused her of trying to "get some bad news" out of the killing of Al Qaeda leader Abu Musab al-Zarqawi. He also misrepresented a report by CNN Arab affairs correspondent Octavia Nasr, whom he called "Octavia Unhappiness Person."
On the June 8 edition of his nationally syndicated radio program, CNN political analyst Bill Bennett affected an accent in an effort to imitate CNN chief international correspondent Christiane Amanpour and accused her of trying to "get some bad news" out of the killing of Al Qaeda leader Abu Musab al-Zarqawi. Bennett referred to Amanpour as "Aman-bleakness" and said that he will occasionally watch CNN to "feel a little bleaker."

In a June 8 report, Amanpour referred to Zarqawi's death as "an important moment," but also noted that "all the officials there have said today, this is not the moment to say the insurgency is by any means over -- it is just an important step."

Later in the broadcast, Bennett called CNN Arab affairs correspondent Octavia Nasr "Octavia Unhappiness Person" and claimed that she was "trying to find some bad news." Bennett also accused Nasr of speculating that Zarqawi's death may incite more insurgent violence in Iraq. In fact, Nasr reported two views about the ramifications of Zarqawi's death, stating, "Some people say it will enrage the insurgency. Others say it will hurt pretty bad, because many Iraqis have tired of the presence and methods of the foreign fighters who make up most of al-Zarqawi's group."

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is how weak the insults are. I mean, come on! "Aman-bleakness"? "Octavia Unhappiness Person"? Can he do no better than that?

Support immediate withdraw of US troops!

At least there you probably know what a loser you are. Out here you have yet to figure it out.

both cases -- women with a hell of a lot more credibility than he has.

Absolutely frightening that this guy was the Secretary of Education.

Amanpour is a real reporter. She melted his brain with fact.

blowhard Bennett spent in uniform when he had the chance. He would shit in his pants if he had to do what these reporters do every day.

people, Bennett, mocking and lying about other, more respected CNN reporters or will they pretend he never said what he said. I place bets on the latter.

This is why Amanpour reported accurately -

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From icasualties.org


06/09/06 AFP: Oil workers attacked as five killed in Iraq
06/09/06 AFP: Five corpses found in Baghdad
06/09/06 Reuters: Gunmen kill civilian in Falluja
06/09/06 Reuters: Gunmen attacked two civilian trucks, abduct the drivers
06/09/06 Reuters: Gunmen kidnap senior Iraq oil official in Baghdad
06/09/06 HuntsvilleTimes: 4 contractors working for Army Corps killed in Iraq
06/09/06 AP: Iraq orders driving ban to prevent attacks

I only remembered that posting from earlier today. All these are glaring examples of what our future holds.

He's going to be CNN's WH news filter.

My second thought is that she could likely kick his ass with a hand tied behind her back!

The old Bookie of Virtues is losing it, I think!!!

All fluff no substance.

Whereas, Christiane Amanpour is one of the few American Journalists worthy of the name.

just another naysaywer, eh Bill? The "bad news" was so obvious even W had to mention it.

My three year old son craft's mockery that nuanced.

Jon Stewart wiped his ass across the studio floor the other day...

When was the last time someone in the real world got to insult their company and keep their job? I hope CNN fires his ass.

Oh and Bill, I you aborted every white boy whose name was Bush, we would have a smaller deficit and fewer wars, that is at least theoretically speaking, you know.