Fox & Friends Fabricated Fox Fact?
In their zeal to preach the right wing's gospel about how evil "political correctness" is an affront to good and decent Americans, it would appear that Fox & Friends just might have created a Fox fact out of thin air or something far more earthly. During their little fun fest about how the "PC Police" are behind the Department of Education's new gender neutral designation for "parent 1" and "parent 2," a chyron appeared with this wording: "Baltimore Schools Ban Words Mother, Father." And while we assume (ahem) that Fox & Friends are meticulous in their fact checking, it appears that this Fox fact doesn't seem to be borne out by reality. What, what?
Read moreFox & Friends Mocks Same Sex Parents?
The gang on the curvy couch hates "political correctness" because it is not only an acknowledgement of the sensitivities of groups heretofore maligned, but it represents a society that acknowledges changing gender norms. For the religious right and their conservative choir on Fox & Friends, the idea that the American family is no longer the "traditional" 1950's model but something entirely new - one that encompasses OMG gay couples having and raising children - is truly threatening. And now that the Dept. of Education is changing its federal student aid form to recognize the changing family realities, Fox & Friends is right there to advance the view of "family values" groups, like Focus on the Family, who say that US Department of Education is "bowing" to the OMG "gay agenda." and that the change is "very offensive." Of course the kids on the couch didn't say it in so many words; but the message was still loud and clear!
Read moreCavuto Legitimizes Bachmann’s Suggestion That Obama Deliberately Let Americans In Benghazi Die
On yesterday’s Your World, Rep. Michele Bachmann (R-MN) did her part to exploit the White House controversies by a) likening them to Watergate, b) suggesting that the Obama administration stole the election via the IRS, c) calling for the repeal of Obamacare and d) suggesting that President Obama deliberately let four Americans die in Benghazi because he thought it would help him get re-elected. Host Neil Cavuto was on hand to help make her look credible. He introduced her appearance by saying she’s “demanding a lot more answers from the White House and, Congresswoman, you’re saying you’re not getting any, right?”
Read moreFox's Benghazi Talking Points Implode
Last night, Major Garrett, formerly of Fox News but now with CBS News, reported that Republican-leaked emails that supposedly showed President Obama had meddled with talking points about the attack on Benghazi last September 11 - well, didn't. And how did Fox News react to this? By more or less ignoring it - and demanding further investigation.
Read moreGreta Van Susteren Asks: What Would Donald Rumsfeld Advise President Obama
Last night, The Daily Show lambasted the appearances of Dick Cheney and Donald Rumsfeld on Fox News where they and Fox had the audacity to pretend they had enough national security cred to lecture President Obama about Benghazi. Well, I hope someone on TDS staff was watching On The Record tonight because Greta Van Susteren had not one but two segments with Rummy to opine on the White House controversies. And not once but twice she teased the segments by asking, “What would Rumsfeld do?”
Read moreBill O'Reilly Shows T&A Pics Of Guest Who Quit Lingerie Modeling For Religious Reasons
There was a time when one couldn't get through a Bill O'Reilly show without seeing photos of comely, well endowed women who, for whatever reason, caught Bill's fancy. But for the past couple of years, Bill seems to have abandoned the prurient (with the exception of Jesse Watters excellent nudist colony adventure) for more intellectual pursuits. But Tuesday night, Bill kicked it old school when he interviewed Kylie Bisutti, a former Victoria's Secret Model who quit her job because of religious reasons. The dichotomy between what she was saying and what appeared as visuals for the piece couldn't have been more striking.
Read moreHannity Pal Bill Cunningham: IRS Scandal ‘All About’ Obama Stealing 2012 Election
Sean Hannity’s “Great American” pal, Bill “How Many Times Can I Mention Barack Obama’s Middle Name” Cunningham, visited the Hannity show last night for what may be now a regular shoutfest with Joe Trippi as little more than Democratic window dressing. Last night’s harangue, featuring the IRS scandal, was, as Stephen C. Webster said on Raw Story, “a conspiracy monologue to rival even Alex Jones, somehow even managing to mash-in talk of the attack on State Department personnel in Benghazi, Libya.” And Obamaphones, too.
Read moreRNC’s Priebus Accuses Holder Of ‘Attack(ing)’ The Constitution – For Upholding Its Rights
RNC head Reince Priebus showed just who really hates the U.S. Constitution as he accused Attorney General Eric Holder of a “long list” of “attacks on the American Constitution.” What were the first two “attacks” on Priebus’ list? Honoring its legal rights.
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