Other so-called journalists have had their careers entirely extinguished because of their involvement in Nationals dirty politics. Cathy Odgers AKA Cactus Kate for instance is one such causality with the NZ Herald dropping her like a stone. Published on Friday, the issues this excellent post by Naked Capitalism raise show why Cactus Kate is all washed up with nowhere to go. To their credit, the more dedicated right wing journalists have decided to stick it out and try to defend the embattled and beleaguered Prime Minister. Theres not many of them, but most notably the overzealous Mike Hosking hasnt retracted his initial incorrect statements about nor apologised for his unfounded attack on Nicky Hager. Jane Clifton in the Listener has also come out strongly in support of the National party, despite seemingly not having read the book let alone the leaked emails that verify its claims. Like Hosking, she stupidly tries to attack Hagers credibility, something that has utterly failed to work as a defense for Nationals despicable and undemocratic behaviour. Wheezing with anger, Sean Plunket also had a go at Selwyn Manning over what the book reveals. However, the person whos been trying to front-foot one of the main issues on behalf of the National government has been Fairfax political journalist Andrea Vance. She tried to defend the indefensible actions of Justice Minister Judith Collins on The Nation yesterday, claiming that its not unusual to have Official Information Act requests fast-tracked by Ministers. After a bit of negative commentary about her ludicrous stance, Vance took to twitter to try and defend her biased opinion. She then went on to tweet that at the time Cameron Slater received preferential treatment from Judith Collins and the then head of the SIS Warren Tucker, other media outlets had also received the requested information at the same time. Heres our twitter exchange: thejackalman.blogspot.co.nz/search/label/Cathy%20Odgers
Posted on: Mon, 01 Sep 2014 12:32:56 +0000
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