On: Pro-China Astroturfers

[anamax]

> Do you recall when GWB took office and long time members of the press core were kicked out if they asked tough questions?

In what universe does asking the president provide any unique/useful information?

Press conferences are for stroking reporters' egos. Any information is in the press release.

[grandalf → anamax]

Uh, do you think a president should be able to so easily avoid having to answer questions from the public (via reporters) directly?