July 2nd 2009
Arrogant Pseudo-Ignorance In The Face Of Criticism
That Robert “I’ve Just Got to Get a Message to You” Gibbs is a disaster as a press secretary goes without saying, given his utter lack of ability to communicate for a president who is widely recognized as a great communicator. The press can accept a lousy press secretary, but they can’t accept a lousy press policy – and that’s what they’re getting from Obama and Gibbs.
Check out the complainers in this clip – CBS and Helen Thomas, former Obama cheerleaders. Now they’re drilling Gibbs and accusing the Obama administration of being more closed and controlling than the Nixon administration – Thomas’ now famous line.
In the face of this criticism, Gibbs is insulting and condescending, trying to create a false camaraderie instead of straightforwardly addressing the media’s legitimate questions. Thomas cut him no slack:
Gibbs, finally dropping the false friendliness: “We’ve had this discussion ad nauseum.”
Thomas, pouncing immediately: “Of course you would, because you haven’t had any answers.”
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May 7th, 2010 at 5:30 pm
Whenever I see Gibbs,I just want to grab him,shake him,then tell him to think about that which he is about to say. He must stop this ER,HMM,EHHH. His treatment of reporters of any political sway is so demeaning.He must stand behind a cuirtain before he comes out and think who he is going to pick on today.HE IS NOT FUNNY.I wish someone would tell him how RUDE he is .The reporters should keep asking the question until he answers it.Gibbs is a great believer in “you dont know what I am talking about anyway”. so therefore he does not answer the question and he just make some rude remark and goes on with the show.I get the feeling that he thinks he is above everyone there.In fact ,he thinks HE is the president answering questions ,and how dare you accuse me of wrongdoing. Wrong job for this boy.