Helen Thomas, who has covered the White House for over fifty years, is in the process of being shunned from polite society for her horrifying comments, caught on tape, that Jews should "get the hell out of Palestine" - going to Poland or Germany.  Her long time agent, Nine Speaker, Inc. has declined to represent her in the future. Haaretz reports:"It is with a heavy heart that Nine Speakers Inc. announces its resignation as the agent for Helen Thomas, Dean of the White House Press Corps," wrote Diane Nine, agency president. "Ms. Thomas has had an esteemed career as a journalist, and she has been a trailblazer for women, helping others in her profession, and beyond. However, in light of recent events, Nine Speakers is no longer able to represent Ms. Thomas, nor can we condone her comments on the Middle East," wrote Nine. We shall soon see if the term "polite society" extends to the White House press corps and Hearst.  Update (hat tip:...(Read Full Post)