Van Susteren Gives Helpful Suggestions For Prosecuting Tim Geithner Over IRS Scandal
Last night, Republican Congressman Jim Jordan appeared on On The Record where he announced, “We think” that then-Treasury Secretary Tim Geithner was aware that an IRS audit had exposed the supposedly wrongful investigation of Tea Party groups long before he said he did. The Washington Post did a great job of debunking this claim today. But not only did host Greta Van Susteren unquestioningly promote it, she acted as though Republicans have gone too easy on Geithner and suggested ways of prosecuting him more aggressively.
Read moreElisabeth Hasselbeck Plays Fear Of Obamacare Card
Roger Ailes' investment in Elisabeth Hasselbeck, as the newest Fox & Friends propaganda pitching blonde, is yielding an immediate return. As reported on Media Matters lil Lizzie, during her very first week on the job, has been a dutiful medium for all the GOP talking points about the pitfalls and scariness of Obamacare. But, as Ed Schultz says, this Fox "scarecrow" is, like the scarecrow in The Wizard of Oz, in need of a brain" and that if she "thinks that she can spook policy away, she can keep on pretending."
Neil Cavuto Cheerleads Rick Perry’s Potential Presidential Candidacy
Rick Perry, sporting new geek glasses, gray-haired temples and phrases like “good, thoughtful conversation with the American people” and “Let’s talk about what’s best for America… This is about 50 states” visited Your World yesterday looking very much like a 2016 presidential candidate. Not surprisingly, host Neil Cavuto and Fox News producers were at the ready for a little Republican rehab to banish thoughts of “Oops” or mistaking Louisiana for Florida or how Perry’s radical anti-abortion agenda has negatively impacted women’s health in Texas.
Read moreBret Baier's 6-year old Son Has Third Open-Heart Surgery
Whatever your feelings about Fox News host Bret Baier, you have to want the best for him and his family as they deal with his six-year old son's third open-heart surgery.
Read moreTamara Holder Smacks Down Bill Cunningham’s Sexist Hate Mongering
Tamara Holder squared off against Sean Hannity's pal, Bill “Hussein” Cunningham, on Hannity tonight with hilarious results. You may recall that in a previous match, Cunningham told Holder, “Know your place and shut your mouth.” This time, Cunningham called her a “Farrah Fawcett wannabe” and said that people like her are “helping to destroy this country.” But Holder was ready for him.
Read moreBill O'Reilly Accuses "Ink Stained Wench" Miss Kansas Of Dishonesty
As America's grand poobah of propaganda, Bill O'Reilly doesn't like it when the folks don't, metaphorically speaking, kiss his posterior (ewww). Such was the case when he invited Miss Kansas, Teresa Vail, to appear on The Factor. Bill wanted to speak with Ms. Vail because she has "big" tattoos and a military background. But her business manager wanted to know, in advance, what questions would be asked. This "violation of journalistic ethics" was not well received by O'Reilly who claims not to use a script. He used this affront as the basis for his tip of the day - "when you want to become a public figure, do it honestly, don't try to contrive the situation. It never works." On his website, the title for the piece and accompanying video is "Tip of the Day, Ink Stained Wench." "Ink stained," "wench," seriously?
Read moreOn Hannity: Todd Starnes Warns Of Islamic Indoctrination In Public Schools
As a devout lover of Jesus, Fox's resident racist and homophobic culture warrior Todd "Toddles" Starnes, is always on the alert for examples of the pressing problem of Islamic indoctrination in the public schools. Christian crusader Starnes recently broke the story (carried by Fox Nation, Fox News Insider, and Fox Radio) about a Tennessee student field trip to OMG a mosque and a Hindu temple. After parents complained that the students were given Korans, the school revised its field trip policy. So far, so good because religious groups shouldn't be handing out materials. But what Starnes is really upset about is that those who opted out were asked to do a paper that was based on material that was supposedly biased towards Islam. This is nothing new for Toddles. Back in August, Starnes appeared on Hannity where he advanced a Christian jihad against a Florida textbook that was supposedly biased against Jesus! This week he was back for more paranoia and a little Christian lie about Islamic indoctrination. You just can't make this up, folks.
Read moreTed Cruz Likens Himself To Winston Churchill In Phony Fight To Defund Obamacare
Earlier today, Republican Senator Ted Cruz infuriated his House colleagues, as Huffington Post put it, “by conceding that the party’s efforts to repeal Obamacare aren’t going anywhere in the Senate—and leaving the House to keep fighting over it anyway.” But you’d never know that from his lengthy interview with Sean Hannity a little later. In fact, Cruz likened himself to Winston Churchill in vowing to fight the Affordable Care Act “on the beaches… on the streets… at every step.” He was curiously vague, however, about what specific efforts he'll make in the Senate.
Read moreSteve Doocy Drools Over Another GOP 'Rising Star' - 'All American Family Man' OH Secy Of State Jon Husted
Whether it's by accident or design, the "fair & balanced" Fox new script sometimes bears an uncanny resemblance to the official talking points of the Republican National Committee - even to the point of copying the same typos! As Media Matters has reported, this week's Fox & Friends special feature, political "rising stars," seems to dovetail nicely with a new Republican initiative to "attract a wider range of voters by promoting new Republican individuals and talent within the party." And despite Steve Doocy's claim that they would be showcasing individuals from both parties, today was the third puff piece that followed the same formula of the last two pieces that showcased GOP public officials who, if you believe Fox & Friends are absolutely awesome and have no problems whatsoever. Today, Steve Doocy drooled over Ohio's GOP Secretary of State Jon Husted whose attempts to engage in voter suppression were nicely whitewashed (pun intended!)
Read moreFox And MacCallum Help Legitimize Secession Movement
Ever eager for new ways to rip the fabric of our country apart, Fox News is now helping to legitimize the secessionist movement. And Fox host Martha MacCallum seems glad to help.
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