So I'm driving down to Rochester NH with the car radio on. Early morning. NPR playing as usual. All of a sudden they start doing a piece on Bill Cosby, he and his wife had donated some artwork to the Smithsonian and the interview with Cosby was ostensibly about this fine charitable contribution. So, next question NPR lays on Cosby is about some allegations of sexual assault. Cosby says nothing. Wow. First I ever heard of this story. The NPR newsie says "I'm a news man. I have to ask this question." The hell you say.
I'm thinking, if you are a real newsie, then you ought to do a story on this, based on some real sources, like sources with names. Just popping a "have you stopped beating your wife" question on Bill Cosby, on the air, isn't journalism. it's a vendetta.
I know nothing of the facts of the case. All I know is I have been watching Bill Cosby on TV since he was doing "I Spy" back in the 1950's. He has done a lot of good stuff since. 200 Miles an Hour, Mother Jugs and Speed, the Huxtable/ Cosby show. I always thought Bill was a helova nice guy. Much nicer than any TV newsie.
Dunno why NPR is out to smear Bill Cosby. Unless they just want to destroy any black guy who says some conservative things now and then. Note to NPR, if you have any real evidence, produce it, otherwise keep it zipped.
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