Why I could never be Whitehouse Press Secretary
Posted on | February 11, 2004 |
Subtitle: How does Scott Mclellan do it?
Sub-subtitle: This must be why Ari Fleischer quit
After watching a press briefing on CSPAN, I had a strong will to kill myself. Slowly. How does Scott Mclellan do it? Answering nitpicking question after stupid question about nonconsequential topics. The topic that drove me to the edge of sanity and insanity? The President’s military service record.
Questioner: Scott, may I re-ask Dana’s question? You keep saying he served — he fulfilled his duty, he met his requirements. You’re not saying, he drilled, he showed up, he attended. Is that intentional?
SM’s Answer: No, he recalls performing his duties, both in Alabama and Texas. I said that in response to Elisabeth’s question.
Questioner: Define that.
SM: Well, again, I don’t have a minute-by-minute breakdown of every single thing he did throughout that time period.
Q: What did he do?
Q: You keep saying the word, “serve.” Define “serve.”
I’m all for good journalism, but sheesh. I don’t think these are the ‘probing’ questions that (I) need answered.