Thursday, May 05, 2011  The Office of Disinformation  Remember
Tony Snow? Remember Dana Perino?  The White House Press
Secretary position is a very difficult job. It is a focus on
probing questions by people who are very good at asking them.
The don't settle for generalities and when your task is to
clearly articulate the facts on the issue directly from
whichever end of the horse those fact emanate, you've got to be
sharp.  It helps to be intelligent. It is an asset beyond
measure to have a sense of humor and a pleasant personality.
Some gravitas is beneficial and being well-versed on the issues
along with the administration position is absolutely essential.
Have you watched the press briefings for the last couple of
weeks? I don't mean just the current round of shifting positions
on the bin Laden mission, I mean the whole sequence. Tune in any
time and be amazed.  Carney Blathers and Bumbles. Brits Notice
You feel sympathetic and a bit embarrassed for the guy who is
very obviously in way over his head. It