The Mudcat Café TM
Thread #119913 Message #2606080
Posted By: Ebbie
06-Apr-09 - 07:48 PM
Thread Name: BS: So much=overwhelmed + no outrage?
Subject: RE: BS: So much=overwhelmed + no outrage?
I freqently read FoxNews online to get an idea of their take on things. Yesterday I emailed them in connection with a story of theirs.
Here is what the story said, beginning with a blaring headline:
"Bruni Backs Off From Obama Kiss Michelle Obama received an enthusiastic smooch from French President Nicolas Sarkozy Friday but her hubby only got a handshake from First Lady Carla Bruni"
and continues with:
"Former model Carla lent (sic, Eb) in to give the world's most powerful man a traditional kiss on the cheek. But he appeared to flinch away, leaving her flustered -- and they ended up settling on a stiff shake.
"Carla, 41, did manage to kiss Michelle during the encounter in Strasbourg, the first time the two first lady style icons have met."
I then went on to ask:
"Which is it? I'm sure you would not willingly mislead anyone. Thank you for your attention. Elva Bontrager"
Think I'll get a response?
(Of course, I realize that a caption writer is not the same one who writes the story but 'fair and balanced' this is not. Or even accurate.)