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The way we treat our elderly, Helen Thomas, Part 2

Written on August 4, 2009 – 4:55 pm | by Schizo America |

Bill O’Reilly was a pig to veteran White House reporter Helen Thomas, a columnist with Hearst Newspapers.

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Not much makes me angry, but this did:

The White House press corps looked intimidated to me,” O’Reilly said. “Except for that, what’s her name? The old lady, Helen Thomas.”

O’Reilly then squawked out a Helen Thomas impression.

It’s like the wicked witch of the east! If I were Obama I would’ve poured water on her, and she’d dissolve,” he said.

It is so vulgar to mock such a distinguished reporter, because of her age.

President Bush apparently was intimidated by her, he refused to call on her.  Obama was able to honor her by taking her question early in his Administration.

During this morning’s briefing, on his birthday, Obama appeared with cupcakes and led the press corps in singing “Happy Birthday” to Thomas, who turns 89.

He treated her with dignity and kindness.

What a world of difference a few months and a new leader can make…

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