02.16.2005 02:03

Josh Howard: he oughtta getta blog


What in heaven's name is it that people run to a judge if they've got a gripe? Does someone have to hit Josh Howard with the clueless bat before he gets the idea that a blog is the way to compel CBS to retract the 60 Miinutes II Bush-ANG memos story?

From Drudge:
THE NEW YORK OBSERVER will report tomorrow: 'Former 60 Minutes Wednesday executive editor Josh Howard has told colleagues that before he resigns, the 23-year CBS News veteran will demand that the network retract remarks by CBS president Leslie Moonves, correct its official story line and ultimately clear his name'...

In the event of a lawsuit, Mr. Howard has told associates that he would like to see Moonves put under oath to talk about his own roles in the network's stubborn, hapless defense of the flawed segment on President Bush's National Guard service.

Howard has also indicated to colleagues that he would subpoena specific CBS documents, including the e-mails of top executives.

Developing...
Lots of mention of the story: Kevin Aylward at Rathergate - Act II, Lorie Byrd at This Could Get Really Interesting, LGF at CBS News Melting Down?, RatherBiased.com at CBS Producer Howard Threatens Wrongful Termination Lawsuit, W. T. Quick at Coverup About To Be Uncovered, Bill Ardolino at The Story That Keeps on Going and Kevin Connors at CBS Producer Threatens Suit To Get Memogate Retraction.

The Observer story is The CBS Three Won't Slink Off; Hiring Lawyers.

Years ago, I read a (daily?) comic strip called 'There Ought to be a Law', before people became enamored of the courts setting society straight.

There ought to be a blog. If you want something done, Josh Howard, do it yourself.