For my 3000th post....

[Richardo]

...Here's the e-mail I sent to Helen Thomas today. I'll let y'all know when I get a response.


Dear Ms. Thomas:

The President’s press conference yesterday was a low point in public candor and this Administration's relations with the press. In the midst of arrogance (“particularly since you interrupted me, no”), personal insults (“face for radio”) and blatant evasion (“that’s a trick question so I won’t answer it”) all the American people heard from the Rose Garden was another recitation of tired, empty catch phrases and factual fabrications.

While the White House press corps challenges the Administration a little more now than it did during the run-up to hostilities in Iraq, I still do not hear the consistent level of skepticism necessary to ensure that we are being told the unvarnished truth.

I for one miss your direct style and your unparalleled ability to cut through political obfuscation. By any chance has the ‘regime change’ in the Press Secretary’s office resulted in your reinstatement to the front of the press corps? If not, we the people are not being well served.

I hope to once again hear your voice raised in the full realization of the 1st Amendment. Hopefully that will happen no later than January 20, 2005.

Sincerely,

<Richardo>
Houston, Texas


In the meantime, yay me! :party:

[GOPisEvil]

1. Congratulations! Nice letter!

If history holds, Helen will send you a reply. She's a great lady! :-)

:party:

[Richardo]

6. Thx GOPisEvil...

Only here a year - that's almost 8-10 posts a day. Many during "business" hours. :evilgrin:

[BurtWorm]

2. Congratulations, Richardo!

On both that fabulous letter and that fabulous achievement!

:toast:

[Richardo]

8. Thx Burt! Let's drink that toast...

:beer: . . . . . :beer:
Richardo . . . . BurtWorm

[undergroundrailroad]

3. Congratulation on your milestone!

Congratulations on sending that wonderful letter to Helen Thomas, one of my role models! Very appropriate celebration for your 3,000th post!

Best wishes,


Undergroundrailroad

[Richardo]

4. Thanx, UGRR - looks like you're only 10 away from 5 figures yourself

:-)

[CatWoman]

5. I won't YAY you, but he will

[Richardo]

7. Everybody, on three: "Nya ah ah!"

1...2....3!

:hi: CatWoman!

[joeybee12]

9. Great letter and congratulations on #3000!

[latebloomer]

10. Excellent letter!

Helen Thomas is a treasure.

And congrats on your milestone!

[CatWoman]

11. a kick for Dishonest John, er, Richardo

are you still wookin fa nub? :D

[Richardo]

12. Id all da wong paces...

:D