John Ziegler, Todd Palin, and myself

By Brendan Joel Kelley
Published on Monday, June 1, 2009 11:34 PM AKDT



I tried to go to the premier of John Ziegler's (mega-Sarah-Palin-fan) film Media Malpractice, but apparently I wasn't welcome. He was "very busy," as you can see. (I had previously interviewed Mr. Ziegler for my story "Inside Palin's War on the Media".) Ziegler later left me a message on my work phone that he wasn't responsible for me being removed from the theater. Apparently Ziegler doesn't practice what he preaches, as you can see from the last video, where he's arrested at USC's Annenberg School of Communication while Katie Couric is receiving an award for her interviews with Palin during the Presidential campaign. Also included is a clip of Mr. Ziegler on a dating show; formulate your own opinion.



and here's what Ziegler told Dennis Zaki after the event, regarding me



Propagandist John Ziegler on Alaska reporter Brendan Joel Kelley from Dennis Zaki on Vimeo.






Comments

23 comment(s)

    Ziegler_Is_A_Moron wrote on Jan 9, 2010 5:51 AM:

    " They should have thrown him in jail, added resisting arrest, and told him, "tell it to the judge." Ziegler said he wanted to stage a demonstration, he clearly wanted to make trouble.

    What a whiney little baby, moaning about his wrist with an indentation and saying it hurt it hurt and the cameraman said, "it's really mangled.". He is the most obnoxious person in the world.

    USC was not on high alert, please. Ziegler thinks he's a lot more important than he is. Breitbart is such a liar. The video shows he did not get thrown to the ground, and he did not get arrested. Bur Ziegler, that bastion of truth, did not correct him. "

    280ZX wrote on Jun 15, 2009 8:44 PM:

    " Pretty hard for John Ziegler to escape who and what he really is, in his own mirror, if this posted video of his behavior is any evidence.

    youtube.com/watch?v=RQqLPJvk3gM

    Absolutely incredible. Has Sarah Palin seen this video? Would she be working with John Ziegler if she had, given her tirade with Letterman? "

    gragggg wrote on Jun 10, 2009 10:43 AM:

    " John Ziegler-arrested ?!If you want to see irony in action, watch as the “tingle up the leg” and the “Obama is sort of like God” network challenge John Ziegler on his credibility. Contessa Brewer doesn't want to actually talk about the subject ...
    See a video here:John Ziegler-video "

    AKROAST wrote on Jun 7, 2009 2:21 AM:

    " I found the dating thing awesome--what a jerk.. and she was pretty cool and way above his league..it is no wonder he is never married.. I also agree he sounded drunk at the USC thing..he really seems like a train wreck riding the Palin train wreck.. but BJK you could have been looking just a little more professional if your real goal was getting him to talk. Congrats on the baby- why doesn't the Ch.2 news admit obvious pregancies until the baby comes? "

    Betty wrote on Jun 2, 2009 12:41 PM:

    " I was threatened by someone who works for Ziegler to keep quiet about the injustice to my son, a highly decorated Alaska Guardsman who served 2 tours in Afghanistan. He was denigrated by Generals Campbell and Kacass and the situation was ignored by Sarah Palin. I was told not to print anything negative about her. That group, Alaska Guard and Palin are corrupt. "

    forget me not wrote on Jun 2, 2009 12:24 PM:

    " to eclipse:

    i think you're jumping to conclusions, and in an emotionally-driven manner. is there any clue i gave you as to whether or not i'm a dem or liberal? i give up too much of my meager income, as it is, and under this administration i'll have to give up even more. note, i said nice things about this writer not being a dem. which must mean something. happy commenting, eclipse. "

    Eclipse wrote on Jun 2, 2009 11:23 AM:

    " To Richard -
    How much of your incomes are willing to give via income tax to ensure that Uhbama and his policies are a success? "

    Richard wrote on Jun 2, 2009 7:17 AM:

    " I hope that they hang Ziegler. His connection to Sarah Palin and her merry band of crooks should be exposed and Ziegler should be held accountable for his actions. It's about time someone got that SOB. "

    Eclipse wrote on Jun 2, 2009 6:05 AM:

    " To forget me not,
    How much of your income are willing to give via income tax to ensure that Uhbama and his policies are a success? "

    forget me not wrote on Jun 1, 2009 3:01 PM:

    " oh, yeah. & BJK ain't no dem.

    thank gawd. "

    forget me not wrote on Jun 1, 2009 3:00 PM:

    " BJK's a talented writer; examine
    his self-earned writing career, and you'll know that. this incident doesn't need this much attention, however.

    ziegler has his valid points to prove, yet conducts himself very pompously. a section of his documentary does consist of interviews from people who cannot give specific, solid answers on why they voted the way they did, or disliked governor palin. point proven--but his promotional methods cast a shadow of doubt on his credibility.

    plus, calling someone a "hack" isn't nice, and he shouldn't have given that interview afterwards if he was secure in his work. "

    Eclipse wrote on May 31, 2009 1:05 PM:

    " All you democrats that have been on the attack for the last eight years better bone up on how to defend. Your socialistic policies that Uhbama is forcing on us is going to need your support. You’re not going to have time to do any attacking trying to defend this mess.

    By the way, how much of your incomes are willing to give via income tax to ensure that Uhbama and his policies are a success? "

    Eclipse wrote on May 31, 2009 1:04 PM:

    " The mainstream news is nothing but the democratic party hiding behind the freedom of the press posing as journalists. As for Kelley, he is posing as an idiot. "

    Eclipse wrote on May 31, 2009 1:03 PM:

    " So why does Kelley has to use three names? Is it to support his huge ego? (not impressed) All he has to do is put on a couple of pounds and he could tour with Michael Mooron.

    How dare anyone expose the news media for who they are! If the mainstream news would come out of the closet and disclose who they really are, Ziegler would have to find something different to do. Kudos to Ziegler (not a propagandist – just getting the truth)! "

    SomethingisAmiss wrote on May 31, 2009 10:55 AM:

    " The whole night sounded like fun. I wish I had been there. "

    atothep wrote on May 30, 2009 11:52 AM:

    " Bumpo:
    Good to know that juvenile insults are not insults if you've got a smile (which the Zieg. surely didnt in his interview w/zachy) and are 'selling' something-I will be sure to emulate the Zieg when I say the N word (which is just fine apparently if i smile). "

    Leroy Odoms wrote on May 29, 2009 7:28 PM:

    " Drama, drama, drama..... the Carrigan/Conte faction which sometimes includes the blogger brigade of Cranky Diva, but not Shannyn Moore, that Nutter Munger guy and Mudflats, Eddie Burke and Dan Fagan,
    Kelley, Coyne, Hopfinger not to mention Toomey and Dougherty and things can pretty awkward at those backyard bar b q's, if you know what I mean.

    Har Har !

    Y'all are providing some serios enterrtainment "

    Bumpo wrote on May 29, 2009 4:16 PM:

    " Seems to me that Mr. Z. was actually busy at the time of the video ( I was there and witnessed the whole thing). He did call BJK a "hack", but then later invited him to pursue an interview at a better time. He was smiling as he did that, and seemed to me to just be occupied at that moment with what he came there to do: sell tickets and videos. Perhaps if Mr. Kelley were serious about just wanting an interview he should have pursued the interview later. Theater employees ousted him, not Ziegler. "

    Unreal Dude wrote on May 29, 2009 2:31 PM:

    " Whats the difference between Ziegler and Michael Moore?? They are both propoganda pushers. Neither of them feel compelled to speak anything other than their own opinion. I could make a very compelling Mockumentry as well if all I did was show one side of the story. Zieglar has the audacity to call Brendan a Hack, when he himself is nothing better than a blubbering Biggot. Keep fighting the good fight Brendan. Real Alaskans are all behind you... "

    Dame wrote on May 29, 2009 12:42 PM:

    " Brendon didn't look any better or worse than Todd, dressed the same, Todd with Baseball cap and chewing away at gum I assume with his mouth open. Oh, maybe he was wearing his silk boxers so that put him in a better class than Brendan. "

    Lisa wrote on May 29, 2009 12:07 PM:

    " Dailybiz, take a little bit of time to read some of BJK's writing and you will understand how he got his job. "Horrific manners"? Re-read your statement, that's as ill mannered as it gets. I despise hypocrites...and you sir/ma'am are a hypocrite. "

    Zo Herriges wrote on May 29, 2009 12:07 PM:

    " Interesting that Ziegler admits that he is not a Journalist, but feels he has a right to crash an awards ceremony for Journalists. I suggest that Mr. Kelley completely ignore this man in future. If he doesn't know the difference between his propaganda and Journalism, he's not worth a real Journalist's time. He's making hay off your sunshine, AnchoragePress. Make him adverstise his voice on his own. P.S. Dailybiz: Kelley was dressed as most Alaskans dress when attending a casual event. How long have you lived here? "

    Dailybiz wrote on May 29, 2009 11:24 AM:

    " Brendan Joel Kelley

    You sir are a MESS!
    You sounded and looked Drunk!
    You looked like a slob and
    your manners are horrific!
    How again did you get your job?
    Does Daddy own your paper? "

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