Oregon Media Insiders

Lars Larson is such an idiot.

Goofy talk radio stunts aside, Lynne since YOU were in media many years what did YOU ever hear? Nothing? Can you name ONE reporter who DID know something and kept quiet? Proof? Far as I know it is a former speechwriter who has made the accusations against Kulongoski and Guisto. Fred Leonhardt, is the former speechwriter and I am wondering if he is now pointing at ANY media folks, print or broadcast, who knew and kept silent?

is about as high as Bush's. Less than zero.

I'm not so sure I would pooh pooh this as a stunt that won't get any results. Steve Duin has talked to the bar and it sounds like Kulongoski being sanctioned by the bar is a real possibility.

It's a stunt, but a well-calculated one. Lars gets to talk about the news, BE the news, and give himself a hot topic, now that Guisto's feet are to the fire. Despite my aversion to Lars using the situation to his professional advantage, it does raise a nagging issue for Oregonians, journalists or not. Neil Goldschmidt had vast range of influence, and a lot of people rode his coattails to where they are today. If it can be proven that these folks knew that Neil was banging a 14 year old while he was mayor, and they covered it up, what kind of people are they? It's relevant that we know, especially since Guisto seems to be a chip off the old block. At least his (alleged) improper conduct is with women of legal age!

Im not a journalist or a elected public offical, so I dont know. However, elected public officals such as sherriff and governor are held to ethical standards to respect the law and required to report these issues. Are Journalists held to the same ethical and legal standard? Meaning are Journalists required to tell if a law is broken? I wouldnt think so since they are not elected officals holding a office.

As for Lars, he didnt start this. I believe he is just holding the same standards Gusto is getting to our governor.

This idea came straight from Steve Duin's column in the Sunday Oregonian. I hope Lars gave Duin credit, but I won't be surprised if he didn't.

As someone with two daughters, the alleged conduct (has it been proven as fact?) by the former governor is beyond criminal. Those who covered it up, or knew about it and did nothing should be ashamed and run from office. That's just my opinion.

While I don't like Lars and his methods, after reading Duin's column, I know of several people who were considering filing a complaint with the bar.

A 14-year-old girl had her life destroyed by one of the most powerful men in the state, and too many people have benefited from enabling a sexual predator.

I love this - over half the comments about this very serious matter are anti-Lars. How about some balance people - I was under the impression that this board was visited by a handful of journalists.

If Ted knew something and did not report it - he's GUILTY of an ethics violation at the least. Thank God (yes, God) that the Oregon State Bar isn't filled with political hacks like this board (and our various "news" departments around the state) is.

To the extreme leftist posters here: Don't go away mad - as a matter of fact don't go away at all; please stay and continue to show your true colors. Those of us who know right from wrong are taking note.

It's not that Larson is necessarily wrong here, but what must be understood is that everything he does is out of personal ambition and/or animosity. Over the years, he has thoroughly demonstrated his own lack of journalistic ethics. He could never again get a job as a professional reporter, and he knows it, which is why he clings so fiercely to the dying medium of AM radio.

Freelancer, Goldschimdt has acknowledged that the relationship (or whatever you want to call it) did indeed take place. However, the idea that his conduct was "beyond criminal" is absurd. Yes, it was unbecoming of a public official, and yes, it was/is illegal in the state of Oregon, but it hardly compares to forcible rape. Let's get a grip: Many countries (and, I believe, at least a few states) consider 14-year-olds to be capable of giving consent. It's not like he assaulted a five-year-old.

Somebody should investigate Lar's bad marriages and his ownership of apartments as a slum lord, not to mention all the kick backs he gets for promoting on air.

His media staff continue to fumble the issue. All he has to do is deal with the questions head on and its over. Blowing off KGW yesterday and being seen walking away from the questions made him look very weak and that he had something to hide.
If he can't say no, he didn't know anything about Goldschmit or he is reluctant to do so, Teddy the K has some serious problems. Doesn't he appoint the head of the DPSST?

It took along time to confirm the Goldschmidt story, perhaps too long, but none the less, you can't print rumors. There are rumors about a different previous mayor and physical abuse of his wife, and I've even heard nasty rumors about Lars too... what if they are true? What if they are NOT true?
Look at what happened to Robert Ball when he repeated the rumors about Sam Adams.
I could see where Guisto might have been in a position to know the truth via Margie Goldschmidt, but Kulongoski?

I'm sure people in power hear rumors all the time about other people in power. Is the current Governor required to report rumors he may have heard?

If he had first hand knowledge of the incidents, of course he should have reported what he knew, regardless if he was required by the Bar or not.

If anyone had first hand knowledge they are required by decency to report the abuses whether they be reporter, mayors aide or pizza delivery guy. Let's just see how this all plays out.

Lars isn't alone another complaint has been filed against the governor. According to an article on kgw.com. http://tinyurl.com/2fvsra

I'm going to throw in my two cents: Ted is innocent until someone can prove that he is guilty. But it is worth having the conversation. If Teddy did cover something up then he needs to be held accountable. If he isn't covering something up then he has nothing to fear.

Is there such a thing as payola in talk radio?