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Joe the Plumber meets Chairman Mao in Gaza
As I write this, comments on the various Pajamas Media posts, including mine, on Joe the Plumber’s journey to Israel for PJTV are approaching one thousand - or perhaps they have already passed that figure. And that’s not counting the other Pajamas network blogs and outlying blogs ...
Gaza War Protest
Gaza War Protest
zombietime.com — Gaza War Protest and Anti-Israel Rally San Francisco, January 10, 2009 On Saturday, January 10, 2009, a large rally and march took place in San Francisco to protest Israel's invasion of Gaza. The event was one of a series of similar events held in ... (more) Gaza War Protest
Joe the Plumber--Out of His Depth
outsidethewire.com — Previously in this space I remarked that PJTV's sending Joe The Plumber to Israel felt like a shark-jumping publicity stunt and it was a risk that could put PJTV's credibility at risk. After watching a few reports , I felt Joe was fine, when he ... (more) Joe the Plumber--Out of His Depth
Joe the Plumber plunges deeper: ‘Military should decide what information to give the media.’
Joe the Plumber plunges deeper: ‘Military should decide what information to give the media.’
thinkprogress.org — Continuing his reporting from Israel, Joe “the Plumber” Wurzelbacher tried to clarify his remarks criticizing media coverage of war , in a new Pajamas TV segment. He said that citizens “don’t need to see what’s happening ... (more) Joe the Plumber plunges deeper: ‘Military should decide ...
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INSTAPUTZ — In the spirit of MAD's "Scenes We'd Like to See," here's some disclosure language I wish Putz would run: "Hey! I have a financial stake in Pajamas Media. Each time I direct traffic to Pajamas Media, I make money! Heh!" Otherwise, this... JOE THE PLUMBER meets Chairman Mao in Gaza. ...

Joe The Plumber Reporting From Israel
RIGHTWINGSPARKLE — ... became famous when he asked a simple question of a Presidential candidate, and what the media did to him was the most disturbing thing of the whole campaign. I still can't quite believe how they justified going after him. Joe had his moment of fame, and that has been extended by this. If you have seen his reports, it's clear he is not a professional. Maybe that's a good thing. I don't know. I do know that I wince sometime watching him and that can't be too good. But Roger Simon of Pajama's Media does a pretty good job of explaining why Joe becoming "Joe The Reporter" ...

Is the media losing the credibility war?
Yourish.com — ... approach at the Washington Post, the idea that Israel should have to justify its self-defense is outrageous. When you pretend that everything Israel does helps Hamas, condemn Israel for the lawful use of a weapon, accept dubious casualty figures unquestioningly, ignore or play down terrorists using mosques or UN buildings or Hamas looting an aid caravan, it’s no wonder that people think that an average Joe could do a better job of covering the story than you do. Crossposted on Soccer Dad.

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