CNN Stinks to the depths of journalist Hell

November 11, 2009 – Tonight, during the second half of my nightly broadcast, Perspectives on America, the news flash of BREAKING NEWS came across my screen, as it was announced that Lou Dobbs, of CNN was stepping down after nearly 30 years with Ted Turner’s (brainchild) Network.

As Granny put it earlier, “It is obvious that the Far Left has put the knife in his back and CNN has accepted it.”

I do not wish CNN well, as they have just allowed the hammering of the most decent, and honest man in America today. He is the last of a breed, that people like myself, can only aspire to have a tenth of his decency and honesty.

Whatever your future may bring Mr. Dobbs, in the words of those who would oppose you, “Vaya con Dios!”

Following is an excerpt from Mr. Dobbs’ message.

Tonight I want to turn to a personal note, if I may, and address a matter that has raised some curiosity. This will be my last broadcast here on CNN, where I’ve worked for most of the past 30 years, and where I have many friends and colleagues whom I admire deeply and respect greatly. I’m the last of the original anchors here on CNN and I’m proud to have had the privilege of helping to build the world’s first news network.

I’m grateful for the many opportunities that CNN has given me over these many years. I’ve tried to reciprocate with a full measure of my ability and my energy. Over the past six months it’s become increasingly clear that strong winds of change have begun buffeting this country and affecting all of us, and some leaders in media, politics and business have been urging me to go beyond the role here at CNN and to engage in constructive problem solving as well as to contribute positively to a better understanding of the great issues of our day.

And to continue to do so in the most honest and direct language possible. I’ve talked extensively with Jonathan Klein. Jon is the president of CNN, and as a result of those talks, Jon and I have agreed to a release from my contract that will enable me to pursue new opportunities. At this point, I’m considering a number of options, and directions, and I assure you, I will let you know when I set my course.

I truly believe that the major issues of our time include the growth of our middle-class, the creation of more jobs, health care, immigration policy, the environment, climate change, and our military involvement, of course, in Afghanistan and Iraq. But each of those issues is, in my opinion, informed by our capacity to demonstrate strong resilience of our now weakened capitalist economy and demonstrate the political will to overcome the lack of true representation in Washington, D.C. I believe these to be profoundly, critically important issues, and I will continue to strive to deal honestly and straightforwardly with those issues in the future.

Unfortunately these issues are now defined in the public arena by partisanship and ideology rather than by rigorous, empirical thought and forthright analysis and discussion. I’ll be working diligently to change that as best I can. And as for the important work of restoring inspiration to our great free society and our market economy, I will strive as well to be a leader in that national conversation. It’s been my great honor to work with each and every person at this wonderful network. I will be eternally grateful to CNN, to Ted Turner, and to all of my colleagues and friends and, of course, to you at home. I thank you, and may God bless you. The news continues for the rest of this hour, and I’ll be right back after this. (COMMERCIAL BREAK)

Once again, from Granny, “We no longer have a VOICE in the MSM (Mainstream media). The Pro-Illegals and the AKA Thugs must be raising their glasses in celebration.

We need to raise our glasses to bring down on their heads.”

Without Apology I am,

Jeffrey Bennett

~About the Author ~
A veteran of Viet Nam, student of history (both American and film), Jeffrey Bennett has been broadcasting for nearly fourteen years as host of Perspectives on America. Jeff is considered the voice of reason on the alternative media – providing a unique and distinctive broadcast style, including topics such as health and wellness, news, political satire – with a twist, education and editorial commentary on current events through the teaching of history.