What the MSM considers link-worthy blogging on Ahmadinejad

By Michelle Malkin  •  September 25, 2007 04:47 PM

When last we looked in on the Seattle Post-Intelligencer’s bloggers, they were mocking the FBI’s attempts to track down two suspicious men on Seattle-area ferries by holding a haiku contest.

So, what do they link to today in the aftermath of Mahmoud Ahmadinejad’s appearance at Columbia University? Student newspaper accounts, perhaps? Nope. Photoblogging of the events in NYC? Nope. blog commentary round-ups? Nope. On-the-ground reports from the counterprotests? Nope.

Try: A gossip site contest asking readers whether Ahmadinejad is “Hot or Not.”

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Seriously.

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  1. #1
    On September 25th, 2007 at 5:02 pm, Boomer said:

    What else can you expect from the loons representing the MSM in the Seattle area? I really used to like the Puget Sound area in my younger days. Doubt if I will even go back for a visit, just can’t put up with the liberals and anarchists these days.

  2. #2
    On September 25th, 2007 at 5:04 pm, ajmontana said:

    How excellent was that video?!!! I especially loved the part of the High Schoolers attending, the future looks brighter! :)

  3. #3
    On September 25th, 2007 at 5:06 pm, ajmontana said:

    oh! and screw the PI….

  4. #4
    On September 25th, 2007 at 5:23 pm, josetheguerilla said:

    Cool video, I don’t know if I would bring my 3 year old down there, like one of the ladys that was filmed. Hide the children from the Columbia nuts!!!!!!

  5. #5
    On September 25th, 2007 at 5:23 pm, anne said:

    The PI is considered MSM? That’s giving the benefit of assuming circulation and readership isn’t it? :)

    They’ve been kept afloat off some printing agreement via the Times for quite awhile now. Won’t break my heart when the ax finally falls. Couldn’t happen to a more deserving bunch of lefties.

  6. #6
    On September 25th, 2007 at 5:23 pm, Regulus said:

    Wondering whether a man who wants to wipe other countries off the map is “hot or not” is something I’d have expected to have seen debated in my high school newspaper days.

    There seems to be a serious lack of adult supervision at the Seattle P-I.

  7. #7
    On September 25th, 2007 at 5:32 pm, On-my-soap-box said:

    I vote – NOT. He is NOT hot enough. Israel will fix that soon as a nuke is in his future. That is not hate speech, just what I think the future holds when Iran makes the mistake of not taking Israel seriously. How many times will people of this world underestimate what it takes and the price you pay for eliminating the Jews? I do not think you will see Israel go down without a fight and they have a great military.

  8. #8
    On September 25th, 2007 at 5:45 pm, PAUL TROMMER said:

    I wonder sometimes if the struggle is worth it.
    While we are all excited about Ahmadinejad, our Senators are crafting a way to keep the borders wide open. This time it is the “Dream Act” next week they will find another way to sell us out

  9. #9
    On September 25th, 2007 at 5:53 pm, The Raging Republican said:

    Wow. I am stunned.

  10. #10
    On September 25th, 2007 at 6:27 pm, Rick Moran said:

    There seems to be a serious lack of adult supervision at the Seattle P-I.

    Yeah – or a lack of attendants at the asylum.

  11. #11
    On September 25th, 2007 at 6:29 pm, gayle said:

    Maybe there are NO adults in the area…..they just appear in adult bodies.

  12. #12
    On September 25th, 2007 at 6:44 pm, ajmontana said:

    “Faux News Alert”
    Two asain men sought questioning by the FBI for suspicious behavior on the ferry system were apprehended when entering the Seattle PI building to complain “unfair” treatment for not being in the “Hot or Not” contest.

  13. #13
    On September 25th, 2007 at 7:35 pm, lgm said:

    MM, this post of yours is an example of what bloggers are calling nitpicking. You look at blogs from the other side, no matter how obscure or little read, find something you object to, then try to claim that this tars the entire side.

    Can’t you see that the post is a joke? If Charlie Chaplin could make fun of Hitler, why can’t someone in Seattle make fun of Ahmadinejad?

    Speaking of which, did you see that Ahmadinejad was a laughing stock at his speach at Columbia? He lost far more stature by going than he would have lost by being prevented from going. Free speach, even for Ahmadinejad, even for a lier like him, spreads the truth.

  14. #14
    On September 25th, 2007 at 7:38 pm, ajmontana said:

    He’s not a laughing stock in his country, wake up.

  15. #15
    On September 25th, 2007 at 7:53 pm, sausage said:

    Speaking of which, did you see that Ahmadinejad was a laughing stock at his speech at Columbia? He lost far more stature by going than he would have lost by being prevented from going. Free speech, even for Ahmadinejad, even for a lier like him, spreads the truth.

    100% agree with this.

  16. #16
    On September 25th, 2007 at 7:55 pm, anne said:

    Can’t you see that the post is a joke? If Charlie Chaplin could make fun of Hitler, why can’t someone in Seattle make fun of Ahmadinejad?

    You may have a point, but with the PI much of what they support is so far left that it’s hard to know whether a particular effort on their part is serious or meant to be funny. They’ve kind of entered the realm of “you can’t make this stuff up.”

    did you see that Ahmadinejad was a laughing stock at his speach at Columbia? He lost far more stature by going than he would have lost by being prevented from going. Free speach, even for Ahmadinejad, even for a lier like him, spreads the truth.

    Perhaps (hopefully)he lost stature by allowing everyone to see him. Unfortunately, I think to much of the world he’s being played as ‘victim’ of the mean President of Columbia by saying mean things to the President of Iran.

    From the BBC link above:
    Lee Bollinger’s behaviour toward his guest [Ahmadinejad] was simply so rude
    Saeed, Tehran

  17. #17
    On September 25th, 2007 at 8:02 pm, deepdiver said:

    Exactly Ann! Bollinger is going to be the epitome of the “ugly American” and Ahmedemijad got his “counting coup” moment. Badly played all the way around by Columbia, the Press Club and all others who legitimized him the last few days.

  18. #18
    On September 25th, 2007 at 8:04 pm, limmo said:

    Not hot…unless it floats your boat to be blindfolded and chained to a wall. Then, I understand, he has lot of experience. Wink. Wink. Nod. Nod.

  19. #19
    On September 25th, 2007 at 8:46 pm, zorro said:

    The Seattle Post-Intelligencer blog is cowardly. Non-confrontation (in regards to this topic) is cowardly. Pathetic.

  20. #20
    On September 25th, 2007 at 9:42 pm, daveglo said:

    It should be obvious to all:

    Post-Intelligencer – What you call someone who has lost their intelligence.

    A clear description of those who work there.

  21. #21
    On September 25th, 2007 at 10:09 pm, TMoney said:

    Iranians will only see what the Ach-meister wants them to see, and in every pig-poking frame he will look like a conquering hero. Someone may as well photoshop him a crusade cape, banner and sword.
    My vote would have kept him out of here; I don’t really want him breathing my air.

    If the free speech issue comes up, nothing says that he has to speak here.

  22. #22
    On September 26th, 2007 at 1:48 am, dadling said:

    The Seattle papers shame the entire population of Washington state.

    They are NOT smarter than my 5th grader.

    Shame on them.

  23. #23
    On September 26th, 2007 at 7:41 am, Dandapani said:

    Move along now, nothing to see here… Just the MSM and American Left pandering to Imamadaboutjihad.

  24. #24
    On September 26th, 2007 at 3:45 pm, leepro said:

    When he shows up glowing in the dark, then he will be “hot enough,” IMO.

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