The Post Shills For Obama, For $25K A Pop
By Greg L | 2 July 2009 | National Politics | 9 Comments
The Washington Post is trying to sell private face-time with Administration officials, starting at $25,000? At this point, it seems the Washington Post Company is more interested in lobbying than committing “journalism”. I can’t say I’m all that surprised, really.
From Politico:
The flier says: “Spirited? Yes. Confrontational? No. The relaxed setting in the home of Katharine Weymouth assures it. What is guaranteed is a collegial evening, with Obama administration officials, Congress members, business leaders, advocacy leaders and other select minds typically on the guest list of 20 or less. …
“Offered at $25,000 per sponsor, per Salon. Maximum of two sponsors per Salon. Underwriters’ CEO or Executive Director participates in the discussion. Underwriters appreciatively acknowledged in printed invitations and at the dinner. Annual series sponsorship of 11 Salons offered at $250,000 … Hosts and Discussion Leaders … Health-care reporting and editorial staff members of The Washington Post … An exclusive opportunity to participate in the health-care reform debate among the select few who will actually get it done. … A Washington Post Salon … July 21, 2009 6:30 p.m. …
“Washington Post Salons are extensions of The Washington Post brand of journalistic inquiry into the issues, a unique opportunity for stakeholders to hear and be heard,” the flier says. “At the core is a critical topic of our day. Dinner and a volley of ideas unfold in an evening of intelligent, news-driven and off-the-record conversation. … By bringing together those powerful few in business and policy-making who are forwarding, legislating and reporting on the issues, Washington Post Salons give life to the debate. Be at this nexus of business and policy with your underwriting of Washington Post Salons.”
H/T: Right Wing Liberal
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The best government that money can buy!
Anonymous said on 2 Jul 2009 at 3:09 pm:
The
bestworst government that money can buy!Fixed.
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/07/02/AR2009070201563.html
Translation: D@mn, we got caught.
And here, I’d always been under the impression that the Post did it for free!
That’s pretty brazen of them. No guts, no glory, I guess.
es_la_ley said on 2 Jul 2009 at 3:34 pm: Flag comment
Anonymous said on 2 Jul 2009 at 3:09 pm:
The best worst government that money can buy!
Fixed.
You’re correct. My mistake. Thanks!
The best worst government that money can buy!
Or you could say:
The best worst government that money can bribe!
But, that would not only be be political incorrect but also rude!
Statement withdrawn!
I at least respect the fact that they’re not trying to hide it anymore.
I think that is it is just their arrogance. They could care less about what the unwashed think.