[PJ] In a move that threatens to destroy irony meters everywhere, an online webinar outlet is hosting a disgraced 20th century newsman to "guide you through the 21st century state of journalism." The online course is titled "Dan Rather on Journalism & Finding the Truth in the News," with the subtitle "Learn to ask the right questions & tell captivating stories. Practical advice for journalists & avid news consumers." Fittingly, you can participate in the class for the low, low price of $10 -- a 93% discount!You might remember that Mr. Rather had his own brush with dishonesty when he made up a story about President George W. Bush during his reelection campaign in 2004. All of a sudden, during a critical time that election season, newly uncovered memos were "found" that alleged that Bush had failed to fulfill his duties while in the Texas Air National Guard during the Vietnam War. Well, if by "found," you really meant "forged," then yeah. The memos were faxed to CBS News producer Mary Mapes, after which the originals were supposedly burned.
