One of our readers wrote the following poem called, "Twas the Month Before Christmas – a poetic parody on Fox News." Even though we're a month off, I still think it's perfect for tonight:
Twas the month before Christmas and all through the nation
Fox News began its annual campaign of self righteous indignation.
For at Fox, they would not be happy until every Hindu, Muslim, and Jew
Would be forced to say “Merry Christmas to you!”
Saying “Seasons Greetings” or “Happy Holidays” would not suffice,
Though for a multi-week celebration, these phrases are much more precise.
And although Hanukkah, Kwanza and the winter solstice all occur In December,
This was something that Fox News cannot seem to remember.Thomas Jefferson had decreed a separation of Church and State,
But at Fox News they believe that Jesus Christ should dominate.
And they proclaim that not observing his birthday is equated with war
Though the actual date of his birth no one knows anymore.The First Amendment states there should be no establishment of religion
But at Fox, they believe that the country is based on the Christian tradition
And though the words God or Jesus Christ do not appear in the US Constitution,
Fox News maintains the US Government is a Christian institution.Fox News believes that Christianity is in imminent danger
If every public park in the land does not have a nativity scene manger.
And though there is nothing Christian about a decorated evergreen to me
They get bent all out of shape if it’s called a holiday tree.At Fox they attack the secular humanists for not being devout
And then accuse them of not knowing what Christmas is all about.
But certain things not found in the Bible do not cause them to pause
Like Christmas trees, black Friday and good old Santa Claus.Because they don’t have a problem with a secular Christmas
As long as it promotes capitalism and spending and is good for business.
At Fox News, they are happy to celebrate materialism, profit and greed
So while many do without, as many get things they don’t need.At Fox News they believe Jesus is God and in his virgin birth,
But they do little to promote his message of charity and peace of earth.
And they claim the mainstream media has a bias and an anti-Christian slant
So they continue to pontificate and they continue to rant.On Palin, on O’Reilly, on Gutfeld and Huckabee
On Carlson, on Kelly, on Doucey and Hannity
Keep spouting your outrage with the utmost of gall
And rant away, rant away, rant away all!So, you can give and get presents every 25th of December
And sing carols and decorate and take time to remember.
As long as everyone can observe the holiday in their own way
So Seasons Greetings to all and have an extra nice day!The End
© 2014 DJK
Reprinted with permission from DJK.
You might also enjoy Cenk Uygur, of The Young Turks, busting Fox on its Christmas hypocrisy, below.
And to all our readers, a very Happy Holiday!
Mostly, I guess, because the whole issue raised by FNC is so mean-spirited, hypocritical, vicious and wilfully exclusionary (aka divisive). Although it’s no longer PC to slam the faiths based on our Bible (Old and New Testament), it’s open season on Muslims. I’m old enough to remember how the Jews were vilified for not choosing to spare Christ and when Catholics were criticised mainly for not having become Protestants. Hell, the Protesant denominations were wont to express a whole lot of hatred for each other, with each one developing its own mix of hatred all in the name of Jesus Christ Our Lord.
The whole issue of there being a “war” on Xmas is a hate-provoking farce created by very un-Christian people and Fox(not)News is their megaphone. An alien listening in from afar would be hard put to understand that Jesus bore a message of love, tolerance and inclusion. Every year, the people on Fox dust off this whole “war on Xmas” silliness to play the victims that they are not.
The hypocrisy on Fox is revealed by the many nuggets that Ellen, Aria, Priscilla and Brian regularly report on. I particularly appreciate the provision of raw, unedited footage (and I have no doubt but that the foxies would bust them immediately for any wilful editing sins). Anyway, it’s mind-boggling to hear the foxies rail on and on against the perfectly civilised and inclusionary use of “Happy Holidays!” by others only to use it themselves as a tool for selling stuff. My view is that they are today’s version of the moneylenders in the temple (aka the power of $$$$$$$$$).
What I find so irritating with Fox is that it’s always do as we say not as we do. To misquote Gandhi: I like Christ and his message but feel that those who shout the loudest in his name are not always true representatives of that message. FoxNews is truly despicable as a voice for Christ and Christians.
FoxNoise exists for only one reason: To spread their agenda by telling the truth when they can but by lying when they have to. Of course, the right-wing can’t really deal with the truth. It’s not in their nature.
I want to wish all of you (and that includes those of you who don’t share the same opinions and beliefs as we Hounds) much happiness today and most importantly good health in the upcoming new year.