A reporter at a Massachusetts-based newspaper resigned Friday after falsely claiming in a tweet Thursday that the man who killed five employees at the Capital Gazzete newspaper left a “Make America Great Again” hat at the crime scene.
“Shooter who killed 4 people at Annapolis newspaper dropped his #MAGA hat on newsroom floor before opening fire,” Conor Berry, a reporter at The Republican in Springfield, Mass., wrote in a now-deleted tweet.
Berry, who covered politics and crime for The Republican, apologized for the “stupid” and “regrettable” tweet Friday, adding that it made his 21-year career as a journalist come to a “screeching halt.”
✔@CBerry413
Folks, My 21-year career as a “journalist,” a fancy term that makes my skin crawl, frankly, came to a screeching halt yesterday with one stupid, regrettable tweet. Can’t take it back; wish I could. My sincere apologies to all good, hardworking reporters and to POTUS supporters.
“…and lamented that his tweet gave more fuel to critics of the news media that believe reporters try to push a partisan agenda.”
Let me fix that for you:
“…and lamented that his tweet gave more fuel to critics of the news media that KNOW reporters push a partisan agenda.
At least he’s gone — and he said, “Sorry.” …Lady in Red
You knew this was coming. And what next for the asshole “journalist” who immediately blamed Trump, then backpedaled with an “apology”?
Fuck all these lost souls.
Now he can be sorry from his couch. Is he allowed on the couch?
They never learn.
Somebody recently said something like, it’s easier to survive committing a double homicide than posting one tweet.
I think that’s true.
Thomas Wictor is a MUST read on this A hole:
https://threadreaderapp.com/thread/1012780771055005696.html
MAGA2016
KAG2020WICTOR
Yup, a real stupid shit.
Sorry but not really. Same game.
Slays me that all these people that
are smarter,richer and more educated
than me use a silly little box with
a keyboard to send childish little messages
that are written in stone for eternity…
and they all most always slap them in the
face like a wet monkey turd.
it is quite entertaining to read fake news apologizing for the fake news that blames trump for pointing out fake news
Don’t worry, I’m sure he won’t have any trouble getting a job at NBC, ABC, CBS, CNN, NYT, WaPo, etc. Just let things cool off for a while.
He was gone fast. It seems like karma is getting them a lot quicker these days. But what a stupid thing to do. WTH is wrong with these people?
All in all, it’s been a great week for MAGA.
yeah, well fuck you too. and the “journalist” you rode in on.
Your apology isnt enough, losing your job isnt enough, losing your reputation isnt enough, losing your childrens respect isnt enough.
Just found this carved about that. . .
The Republican endorses Hillary Clinton in presidential contest (Editorial)
Updated October 30, 2016 at 8:08 AM
Posted October 30, 2016 at 6:09 AM
Gallery: Crowds gather for Hillary Clinton campaign stop in Springfield
By The Republican Editorials
What would be best for Clinton – and the nation – is a convincing win in which she handily dispatches Trump.
The Republican’s editorial board encourages voters to support Hillary Clinton on Nov. 8
Proof: h.t.t.p.s://www.masslive.com/opinion/index.ssf/2016/10/the_republican_endorses_hillar.html
Carved in Stone
All I needed to know.
A Big F.U. to The Republican newspaper based in Springfield, Massachusetts. But thanks for showing your asses again.
Limousines n things
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Slate’s rock quarry
Meet Wayne Phaneuf in his own words. . .
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=62iVFBrczBE
Mar 21, 2017 – ► 6:54 – Uploaded by wgby
Republican Executive Editor Wayne Phaneuf
Why, he is older and schmarter and sneakier and more Legendary in his own mental reflections. Funny how words then make more sense now
It…it…it…it…it…it…
“…actually it’s my sixth year”
09-11-16 Sep 11, 2016
A Century of Fun at The Big E (Pediment Publishing $44.95), authored by Wayne Phaneuf
The Big E – WEST SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (The Big E)
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Feed Me
The Republican’s Wayne Phaneuf honored with ‘Friend of The Big E’ award
Posted October 3, 2016 at 4:25 PM
Eugene J. Cassidy president and CEO of Eastern States Exposition, recently presented Wayne E. Phaneuf, executive editor of The Republican, with the Friend of the Big E award. (Third-Party-Submitted) <<<—HA HA HA
h.t.t.p.s://www.wwlp.com/entertainment/the-big-e-is-back-from-17-fun-filled-days/1043129732
Feed Me, Fake News writing editors want lobster food too
A 21-year career as a professional Butt-Licker explains why he talks shit so well!
At least he didn’t say the shooter’s motive was an obscure YouTube Video.
I know, I can’t imagine ANYONE coming up with that kind of ridiculous, outrageous, bullshit claim.
Let alone, ANYONE who would believe it!
He’s only sorry that he took a gamble and was wrong. Completely, provably wrong.
Day 1, Lesson 1 in Journalism 101: “You can’t un-ring a bell.” Say what you want, then apologize; people remember the headline, not the retraction.