by Jason S.
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February 16, 2008

Freedom of Speech? Or just Liberal Speech?

October 29, 2009 05:23 PM EDT
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The White House Continues Attack On Fox News - With all of the problems going on in the world at the moment, the white house finds it to be a top priority to attack a cable news network.  It is ridiculous that they are attacking a news outlet for practicing rights guaranteed to them in the constitution. Freedom of speech is the right of all Americans and is not reserved only for those that agree with 'the powers that be.' The current administration seems to want to silence any news outlet that does not agree with or support them. What about the media attacks on president Bush made by liberal news outlets? Do we really want to live in a country where the government can attack you for speaking your mind?
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Comments: 16

Elmer Fudd Oct 29, 2009, 6:07pm EDT
Jason, can you give some examples of what you are talking about?
Fox News as we all know is dedicated to the dissemination of misinformation and to the destruction of the present administration through any means necessary. It is nothing more than a far right wing platform, a brainwashing tool, with little regard for news or truth.
On the other hand you couldn't watch Fox for more than 5 minutes without seeing some attack on the White House.
Dan R. Oct 29, 2009, 7:47pm EDT
I see you have never watched Fox. Your only spouting what you're told to.

Fox has pointed to flaws in Bush, as well as Obama, it is just that Obama has much more flaws, and cares less about the Constitution than any President. Being this is the first time this country has not had a President, it is odd how things are playing out.
Elmer Fudd Oct 29, 2009, 7:54pm EDT
Are you suggesting that Obama cares less about the Constitution than Bush? Really?
This country has a legally elected president. It just goes to show how far anyone will go in maintaining lies.
Now, how about that example I asked for Dan?
Charles M. Oct 29, 2009, 8:32pm EDT
Just watched fifteen minutes no attacks on White House.
Jason S. Oct 30, 2009, 12:42am EDT
laf. heh depends on what time you watch. Most commercials last 15 minutes. But I feel the same. Its only during certain programming. Blaming fox as a whole is dumb.
Elmer Fudd Oct 30, 2009, 7:03pm EDT
Yet you still don't give any examples. Back up your allegations please.
Tessa Alive Free Happy D. Oct 29, 2009, 7:01pm EDT
bring on the thought police
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Jason S. Oct 29, 2009, 7:03pm EDT
Laf, you are speaking of opinion shows. I dont have to say that opinion is not really news. But they get treated like news. I like the shows, but the white house calling singleing fox out only gives Fox more power. Its good for fox actually. But I think its wrong for the white house to single out one station.

Sounds like you are reading from Anita Dunn's play book.
White House communications director Anita Dunn said Fox News operates "almost as either the research arm or the communications arm of the Republican Party."

"This is a White House engaging in its own version of the media enemies list," Rove said. "And it's unhelpful for the country and undignified for the president of the United States to so do."

Read the article on MSNBC... hehe From the Associated Press http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/33376836/

Anyway, news media usually always points out flaws in administrations. It just happens that Fox finds more to talk about and is not in awe of what they see.
*Carol ~Bronx Southern Belle D. Oct 29, 2009, 7:34pm EDT
Fox News is the most interesting news. All news is biased. Because Fox leans right this left leaning president attacks it, and that's just scary. If the right did this, there screams all over the net. Even the left wing media thinks Obama and the White House is wrong. Never fear, 2012 is the change we need.
*Carol ~Bronx Southern Belle D. Oct 29, 2009, 7:36pm EDT
Oops! I forgot your 10.
APE 131313 Oct 29, 2009, 11:13pm EDT
Ya ever wonder what is being accomplished while all this energy is expended defending Fox and filling the Fox coffers with cash? You get all stressed out, they get free publicity and they sell all the hokey paraphenalia to you and you get WHAT out of it?
Talk about being duped rubes?
Jason S. Oct 30, 2009, 12:43am EDT
I was saying this crap is good for fox. heh fox is KILLING in the ratings because the other networks have to share their audiences. Fox is catering to the majority.
APE 131313 Oct 30, 2009, 4:51am EDT
Jason, You are assuming that every viewer drawn to Fox ends up being a long term fan when the reality may well be quite different. Remember the mania over the balloon boy hoax.................lots of folks just stay for the train wreck then go back to Dancin' With the Stars! LOL
Jason S. Nov 2, 2009, 10:25pm EST
I agree with you, but some viewers will stick. Its free advertising either way. Some viewers like to watch things they dont like... I watch CNN, MSNBC and Fox. there's things I dont like about all of them, but never-the-less I get drawn back in.
Jason S. Oct 30, 2009, 8:00am EDT
thats true. but all it takes is a peek to get hooked on something. including dancing with the stars.. laf
libramoon C. Oct 31, 2009, 10:49pm EDT
With all the problems going on in the world (like most moments) the Whitehouse merely mentioned that Fox News is not news. It's the pundits and talking heads, as usual, making an all holy tempest in that little cup of tea.

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