Twittering Gibbs
It's a new week in Washington and what better way to kick it off than to Twitter today's press briefing with White House spokesman Robert Gibbs?
If you love wry commentary about politics sprinkled with Simpsons references and the Fix's predictions about the NCAA tournament, make sure to check in around 2:45 p.m. today.
You can follow our tweets two ways. Either sign on to follow us at "TheHyperFix" (like "TheFix" but faster) or scroll down and see the 10 most recent observations.
Latest from The Hyper Fix
- Tough day for Gibbs. Fun day for @ thehyperfix...make sure to check out @ thefix about 21 hours ago
- And, not surprisingly, MSNBC's Norah O'Donnell noted that Gibbs "went after" Cheney...reprising his comments. about 21 hours ago
- That's it and that's all....quick update: House will hold hearings on AIG bonuses...not clear that will solve/do anything. about 21 hours ago
- @ abba_ks "'Strong' and 'Sound' are different words. 'Is' and 'Is' are not." touche! about 21 hours ago
- Dow down 6. Why does Gibbs hate the new Fix offspring? about 21 hours ago
- Gibbs looks thrilled to be off of AIG...Christine Bellantoni (of Wash Times) asks about Gulf Coast... about 21 hours ago
- @ exyyle "It depends on what the meaning of change is!" BOO YAH! about 21 hours ago
- Tough briefing for Gibbs...toughest yet? about 21 hours ago
- @ comoannie "The sound/strong business was def a misspeak. Why not just admit it?" Seems like it to me... about 21 hours ago
- Fungibility! Not to be confused (as the Fix often does) with fungi. about 21 hours ago
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March 16, 2009; 2:00 PM ET
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Posted by: jonempey | March 17, 2009 11:27 AM | Report abuse
Gibbs will be gone soon - he's totally out of his league - a poodle amongst pits.
Posted by: newbeeboy | March 17, 2009 8:07 AM | Report abuse
"Cc : twitter starts with the letters TWIT for a reason. If you insist on pursuing this adolescent cause please keep it at home with your Betamax and eight track."
This is the one trend that I've heard of from journalists and politicians before I heard of it from my friends and family.
I think that means something.
Posted by: DDAWD | March 16, 2009 7:05 PM | Report abuse
OMG. On the other side of thr circle the universe converges.
Zouk and drivl agree. Mark it down
Cc : twitter starts with the letters TWIT for a reason. If you insist on pursuing this adolescent cause please keep it at home with your Betamax and eight track.
I was always suspect, but it is now clear you are a nerd, a doofus, a loser or a journo which is considered below trial lawyer in respectability and beneath hs cheerleader in seriousness. Get a grip.
Posted by: king_of_zouk | March 16, 2009 5:58 PM | Report abuse
This is so childish and nerdy. It sounds like it was written by a goofy 12 year old boy.
Posted by: drindl | March 16, 2009 2:11 PM | Report abuse
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One might think that journalists would have a little more experience with the use of the English language, and understand the fundamental difference in meaning and not just in sound, of the two statements about the economy:"I believe the fundamentals of the economy are strong" and "we are focusing on all the fundamentally sound aspects of our economy".
Instead, they have universally focused on two sentences that share precisely one word in common. One other word used once in noun form and once as an adjective, and two similar words with assonance, and then pandered to an American public they know to be nearly ignorant of grammar or usage. A Spode teacup might rightly be described as "sound", but I daresay "strong" is unlikely.
I will not even discuss Ms. Romer's statement, because since she is an 'economist' I presume that she has no idea what she is saying, ever...it being a professional requirement - from my observation of the modern subspecies.