Ted Rall for August 20, 2015
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Transcript:
Summertime Blues The news media is supposed to work 24-7. But good luck getting their attention in August. (Man: The enhanced audiotape shows I told the truth. Now I have to get the word out!) The LA times fired me as a sop to the LAPD. Collusion, police corruption of the press- it was a huge story... but no one would get back to me. 2 weeks went by, just one newspaper, The New York observer, covered me. They sided with me! So where were others? (Man 2: People are asking why other cartoonists are so quiet) (Man: I shoulda sprung for more beers...) Finally, I freaked out on the editorial cartoonists' listserv. (Man 3: "You all suck"?! We were already working on a statement where's your gratitude?) (Man: Sure you were...)
King_Shark over 8 years ago
If you want, Ted, I’ll be perfectly happy to do a piece on my cartoon strip supporting you. But nobody reads my strip anyway…not even you.
Michael Peterson Premium Member over 8 years ago
It’s a conspiracy, Ted. They know you’re a genius and they’re jealous. Everybody. The whole world. They had a secret meeting in the basement of a deserted WalMart and agreed to fire you and deny that they were working together.
Crabbyrino Premium Member over 8 years ago
Really…now think of the prestige. Not many writers can say they were fired by the LA TIMES
SHAKENDOWN over 8 years ago
Je suis Rall.
Malcolm Hall over 8 years ago
If cartoonists aren’t supporting you, perhaps you should review your past strips where you’ve eviscerated them for cowardice.
louieglutz over 8 years ago
even paranoids have enemies…
Not the Smartest Man On the Planet -- Maybe Close Premium Member over 8 years ago
My God, Ted, I’m on your side and I’m tired of your whining!
Crusader Premium Member over 8 years ago
Ted was definitely screwed in the rear by the LA Times and LAPD without lubricant. Bad precedent for journalists and cartoonists. I say no donuts for the Times or LAPD for a year!
Anarcissie over 8 years ago
Police collusion and corruption of the press are old news. They don’t call it the ‘boss’ media for nothing. Every story you read in a mainstream newspaper was written and edited by people who are exquisitely mindful of the feelings of the police, and of important bureaucrats, politicians, and business people.