Shoot the Messenger ?

In separate stories this morning (June-23-2010) on General Stanley McChrystal’s remarks about President Obama and his administration to Rolling Stone Magazine the New York Post in a editorial says

“Let’s be Clear allowing any reporter let alone one from Rolling Stone - the unfettered access to McChrystal and his staff that this one appears to have enjoyed was beyond dumb”

and New York Times Columnist Maureen Dowd in her column today says

“So this General with the background in intelligence who is suppose to conquer Afghanistan can’t even figure out what Rolling Stone is “ We’re not talking Guns & Ammos here : We’re talking the anti war hippie magazine “

Why do both views seem to be suggesting this is a (Shoot the Messenger) moment and it’s not General McChrystal and his aids comments that are at fault but Rolling Stone and writer Michael Hastings for publishing the story. If it is a Shoot the Messenger Moment then so be it it’s the price you pay for a open society with a free press.

President Obama's BP Oil Spill Speach

Tonight President Obama is giving a speech to the Nation (8:00PM) one that could be a defining moment in his Presidency on the Gulf of Mexico Oil Disaster . Tonight I want to see the man I voted for. I want him to look BP in the face and tell them how we are going to make this right. Tonight I don’t want the diplomat looking for advice and seeking bipartisanship from the other side of the isle who’s response to anything has been “No” I want a MMA Fighter kicking BP to the ground telling they in no uncertain terms “You will put 20 Billion is a escrow account as a down payment to cover cleanup, damages. lost wages, lost fishing, restaurant , Hotel and B&B lost rooms you will agree to this or I am freezing all your American accounts Do I make myself clear