Journalist resigns over Palin remarks

[horses4courses]

Well, he wasn't a million miles from the truth,
but I guess he did the honorable thing.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-25224764

[Clocker]

Well, he wasn't a million miles from the truth,
but I guess he did the honorable thing.



Just another example of the Republican war on women.

Oh, wait. No, Palin is a Republican. What's wrong with this picture?

Palin is not the sharpest knife in the drawer, but why does that justify idiots like this moron and Letterman and Matthews and the rest making personal attacks? God knows she is vulnerable enough on her knowledge of the issues. Why not take the high road and stick to the issues?

And he didn't do the honorable thing. He acted in a manner that was too sleazy even for MSNBC and they fired him. Period. The delay and the apology and the rest is window dressing. They threw him overboard. He tried to sweeten it up in an attempt to save his career. But what's left for you in the media if you are too slimy for MSNBC?

[NJ Stinks]

. But what's left for you in the media if you are too slimy for MSNBC?

FOX News. You must be the last to know. :rolleyes:

[PaceAdvantage]

I'm surprised. I can't imagine what's going on in his head at the moment. Having to resign over PALIN?!?!??!?

:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

He must feel like jumping off a bridge at this point...it's like going to jail for jaywalking.... :lol: :lol: :lol:

Millions do it, and he's the only one to get caught...way to go Martin...

[Clocker]

FOX News. You must be the last to know. :rolleyes:

So many people at Fox were getting fired for sleazy personal attacks, I quit watching it.

[redshift1]

So many people at Fox were getting fired for sleazy personal attacks, I quit watching it.

Names or it never happened.

[Clocker]

Names or it never happened.

It never happened. I was being sarcastic. The people at Fox News do not make personal attacks, and are nowhere near as biased as the left makes them out to be. The liberals confuse the news shows on Fox with the opinion shows on Fox. Hannity and others make no pretense of being non-partisan. But I don't recall seeing any of them making personal attacks except in response to personal attacks.

[redshift1]

It never happened. I was being sarcastic. The people at Fox News do not make personal attacks, and are nowhere near as biased as the left makes them out to be. The liberals confuse the news shows on Fox with the opinion shows on Fox. Hannity and others make no pretense of being non-partisan. But I don't recall seeing any of them making personal attacks except in response to personal attacks.


http://www.newscorpse.com/ncWP/?p=9236

http://www.glaad.org/blog/fox-news-tucker-carlson-invokes-gay-stereotype-personal-attack

http://www.newshounds.us/bill_o_reilly_insists_nobody_on_fox_makes_personal _attacks_11202013


I could probably post a hundred but you clearly are not open to unfettered discussion and tread carefully the narrow confines of your beliefs.

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[NJ Stinks]

It never happened. I was being sarcastic. The people at Fox News do not make personal attacks, and are nowhere near as biased as the left makes them out to be. The liberals confuse the news shows on Fox with the opinion shows on Fox. Hannity and others make no pretense of being non-partisan. But I don't recall seeing any of them making personal attacks except in response to personal attacks.

Here's a few "personal attacks" from the saints at FOX News:
______________________________________

How about Glenn Beck (http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2009/07/28/fox-host-glenn-beck-obama_n_246310.html) calling President Obama a racist with a "deep-seated hatred" for either white people or white culture? Did anyone at Fox ever apologize for that disgusting remark? Au contraire, I remember Sean Hannity validating (http://www.newshounds.us/2010/03/10/hannity_supports_glenn_becks_assessment_that_obama _is_a_racist.php) Beck on that score. I don't recall O'Reilly calling out Beck, either. In fact, he and Beck had a road show (http://www.boldfreshtour.com/bold-fresh-tour-info.html) going on afterward. In June 2012, after Beck left Fox, O'Reilly consulted him (http://www.newshounds.us/o_reilly_consults_glenn_beck_for_insights_into_oba ma_s_outreach_to_african_americans_06122012) about President Obama's outreach to African Americans.

And how about Fox host Andrea Tantaros (http://www.newshounds.us/andrea_tantaros_do_me_a_favor_and_punch_an_obama_s upporter_in_the_face_05232013) telling her radio show listeners, "Do me a favor" and punch an Obama supporter "in the face?" That's arguably worse than anything Bashir said. But I haven't heard a peep of apology from her or anyone else at Fox News about it. Have you?

Plus, there's Ann Coulter. She went even further and "joked" about murdering Meghan McCain (http://www.newshounds.us/fox_helps_rehab_ann_coulter_after_joking_about_kil ling_meghan_mccain_04122013) on Fox. Not only was it tolerated, she appeared on Hannity tonight (http://video.foxnews.com/v/2855112443001/ann-coulter-on-bashirs-massive-overreaction-to-palin/?playlist_id=940325739001) to discuss Bashir. I didn't have the stomach to watch her but if she wasn't held up as a legitimate critic, I'll send someone a free News Hounds t-shirt if they send me the proof.


Read more at http://www.newshounds.us/bill_o_reilly_insists_nobody_on_fox_makes_personal _attacks_11202013#A2yQ5t6qtoXrrWvZ.99

[NJ Stinks]

http://www.newscorpse.com/ncWP/?p=9236

http://www.glaad.org/blog/fox-news-tucker-carlson-invokes-gay-stereotype-personal-attack

http://www.newshounds.us/bill_o_reilly_insists_nobody_on_fox_makes_personal _attacks_11202013


I could probably post a hundred but you clearly are not open to unfettered discussion and tread carefully the narrow confines of your beliefs.

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You beat me to that last link, Redshift. :)

[Tom]

How about Glenn Beck calling President Obama a racist with a "deep-seated hatred" for either white people or white culture?

You doubt this?
His Reverend, his wife ashamed of America, typical white people, police over-reacting, fundamentally change America......

I'd say the evidence is there.
Maybe I could agree that deep seated is an exaggeration, but that is about it.

That pales in comparison to what that pig said. Political aside, the man is a pig and has some serious mental issues. What he said in public was reprehensible.
He should be given a fine.

[Clocker]

Wow, a tempest in a teapot. I specifically differentiated between Fox News shows and opinion shows. None of the vicious examples involve people from the news side. Most involve guests who don't have their own opinion shows on Fox. Beck did not work for Fox in any way. And some of those examples are so clearly satirical as to be laughable in this discussion. And I don't care. I haven't watched Fox opinion shows in years, so I was just speaking off the cuff. So sue me.

And I saw nothing to contradict the fact that MSNBC is light years sleazier than any other "news" outlet.

[Clocker]

You doubt this?
His Reverend, his wife ashamed of America, typical white people, police over-reacting, fundamentally change America......

Just because it's true doesn't mean you can say it out loud.

Under this post-racial, post-partisan, transparent administration, pointing out the racism of minorities is racist.

And if anyone asks you, be sure to compliment the Emperor on his new clothes.

[johnhannibalsmith]

I wish that they'd just let him keep his job since nobody saw it anyway before all of this and then just have everyone agree to a moratorium on pretending to be all offended anytime there's an opportunity.

But, unfortunately, once you've decided that the phrase "women in binders" is offensive, it's a little hard to put that genie back in the bottle.

[ElKabong]

Well, he wasn't a million miles from the truth,
]

stay classy there, Dems!

Mr Bashir then suggested she eat feces, which he described as a punishment for wayward slaves.

[NJ Stinks]

Wow, a tempest in a teapot. I specifically differentiated between Fox News shows and opinion shows. None of the vicious examples involve people from the news side. Most involve guests who don't have their own opinion shows on Fox. Beck did not work for Fox in any way. And some of those examples are so clearly satirical as to be laughable in this discussion. And I don't care. I haven't watched Fox opinion shows in years, so I was just speaking off the cuff. So sue me.

And I saw nothing to contradict the fact that MSNBC is light years sleazier than any other "news" outlet.

Martin Bashir's show was political commentary. Just like Hannity's & O'Reilly's.

[Clocker]

Martin Bashir's show was political commentary. Just like Hannity's & O'Reilly's.

Martin Bashir's show was obscene political commentary, unlike Hannity's & O'Reilly's.

Hannity is a mindless cheerleader and O'Reilly is a blowhard overly impressed with his own intellect, but Bashir makes them both look like statesmen in comparison.

[Mike at A+]

Where I come from people get their kneecaps shattered for less than what this punk did.

[Mike at A+]

Here's a few "personal attacks" from the saints at FOX News:
______________________________________

How about Glenn Beck (http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2009/07/28/fox-host-glenn-beck-obama_n_246310.html) calling President Obama a racist with a "deep-seated hatred" for either white people or white culture? Did anyone at Fox ever apologize for that disgusting remark? Au contraire, I remember Sean Hannity validating (http://www.newshounds.us/2010/03/10/hannity_supports_glenn_becks_assessment_that_obama _is_a_racist.php) Beck on that score. I don't recall O'Reilly calling out Beck, either. In fact, he and Beck had a road show (http://www.boldfreshtour.com/bold-fresh-tour-info.html) going on afterward. In June 2012, after Beck left Fox, O'Reilly consulted him (http://www.newshounds.us/o_reilly_consults_glenn_beck_for_insights_into_oba ma_s_outreach_to_african_americans_06122012) about President Obama's outreach to African Americans.

And how about Fox host Andrea Tantaros (http://www.newshounds.us/andrea_tantaros_do_me_a_favor_and_punch_an_obama_s upporter_in_the_face_05232013) telling her radio show listeners, "Do me a favor" and punch an Obama supporter "in the face?" That's arguably worse than anything Bashir said. But I haven't heard a peep of apology from her or anyone else at Fox News about it. Have you?

Plus, there's Ann Coulter. She went even further and "joked" about murdering Meghan McCain (http://www.newshounds.us/fox_helps_rehab_ann_coulter_after_joking_about_kil ling_meghan_mccain_04122013) on Fox. Not only was it tolerated, she appeared on Hannity tonight (http://video.foxnews.com/v/2855112443001/ann-coulter-on-bashirs-massive-overreaction-to-palin/?playlist_id=940325739001) to discuss Bashir. I didn't have the stomach to watch her but if she wasn't held up as a legitimate critic, I'll send someone a free News Hounds t-shirt if they send me the proof.


Read more at http://www.newshounds.us/bill_o_reilly_insists_nobody_on_fox_makes_personal _attacks_11202013#A2yQ5t6qtoXrrWvZ.99
Is Glenn Beck not entitled to believe that 0bama is a racist? I don't think he's the only person in America who feels that way. At least he had the balls to actually say what he believed. And when you take a close look at 0bama's political appointments and examine some of his policies, that belief isn't as far fetched as one would think.

As for the Tanteros comment, she was clearly joking. If you want to talk about REAL physical assaults, there are plenty on the Democrat side (all captured on video) that have gone unpunished.

And as for Coulter, she too was joking. But there have been many real assassinations done by - yep - 0bama himself. Drone attacks that have killed children qualify as assassinations.

Clearly, everything the left accuses the right of SAYING is DONE TENFOLD by the left.

[horses4courses]

Where I come from people get their kneecaps shattered for less than what this punk did.

That's interesting.
Is this public knowledge?

[Mike at A+]

That's interesting.
Is this public knowledge?
I grew up in Brooklyn in the 50s and 60s. There were some BAD people that you just didn't want to upset. Going after their wives or girl friends in the manner Bashir did with Palin could put you in a bad place. Like the trunk of an abandoned car.

[Clocker]

As for the Tanteros comment, she was clearly joking.


And as for Coulter, she too was joking.


Medical studies show that Kool Aid addiction destroys the sense of humor.

[Robert Goren]

Is Glenn Beck not entitled to believe that 0bama is a racist? I don't think he's the only person in America who feels that way. At least he had the balls to actually say what he believed. And when you take a close look at 0bama's political appointments and examine some of his policies, that belief isn't as far fetched as one would think.

As for the Tanteros comment, she was clearly joking. If you want to talk about REAL physical assaults, there are plenty on the Democrat side (all captured on video) that have gone unpunished.

And as for Coulter, she too was joking. But there have been many real assassinations done by - yep - 0bama himself. Drone attacks that have killed children qualify as assassinations.

Clearly, everything the left accuses the right of SAYING is DONE TENFOLD by the left.Bombs being dropped from airplanes don't? That right, they are acceptable unintended consequences of war, not assassinations.

[reckless]

Bombs being dropped from airplanes don't? That right, they are acceptable unintended consequences of war, not assassinations.

One could explain this post another way:

Obama lied and children died

[Clocker]

One could explain this post another way:

Obama lied and children died

Obama doesn't lie. He does occasionally miscalibrate. (Or the teleprompter does.) When that happens, he immediately expresses his sorrow that people misunderstood him, and explains that he got the policy right, but just didn't do a good enough job of communicating it.

[Mike at A+]

Bombs being dropped from airplanes don't? That right, they are acceptable unintended consequences of war, not assassinations.
Airplanes can be shot down and the people flying them could be captured, put on trial and executed for war crimes. With drones, no such possibility exists. They are like video games with a nameless killer operating the joystick.

[Robert Goren]

Airplanes can be shot down and the people flying them could be captured, put on trial and executed for war crimes. With drones, no such possibility exists. They are like video games with a nameless killer operating the joystick.How is it a good thing that American pilots can have that done to them? The big difference between a drone and a plane is that no American pilot is put in danger with a drone. I consider that a very good thing. I am all for limiting the risk of American troops.

[davew]

One could explain this post another way:

Obama lied and children died


I suspect that rather than he lied, it is just he does not know

[Mike at A+]

How is it a good thing that American pilots can have that done to them? The big difference between a drone and a plane is that no American pilot is put in danger with a drone. I consider that a very good thing. I am all for limiting the risk of American troops.
As an American, I feel the same way. But let me remind you of a word that Democrats like to use these days ... GLOBALLY. The rest of the world doesn't always have American interests in mind.

[jballscalls]

I grew up in Brooklyn in the 50s and 60s. There were some BAD people that you just didn't want to upset. Going after their wives or girl friends in the manner Bashir did with Palin could put you in a bad place. Like the trunk of an abandoned car.

I have a feeling Sarah is probably much tougher and more of a threat to break Bashir's kneecaps than Todd is :) Seems like she kinda runs the show in that house

[Mike at A+]

I have a feeling Sarah is probably much tougher and more of a threat to break Bashir's kneecaps than Todd is :) Seems like she kinda runs the show in that house
Or maybe it's just an "Italian thing". :eek:

[Tom]

Martin Bashir's show was political commentary.

From now on, every time we post about Obama, we should say "What Martin said."

Good God, have you no decency?
You call that gutter talk commentary?

I wold advise your neighbors' kids to stay away from your house.:ThmbDown::ThmbDown::ThmbDown:

[Robert Goren]

I have a feeling Sarah is probably much tougher and more of a threat to break Bashir's kneecaps than Todd is :) Seems like she kinda runs the show in that houseSo you are saying Todd is hen-pecked?;)

[Clocker]

So you are saying Todd is hen-pecked?;)

He is married to a hot looking woman who brings in big bucks while he stays home, takes care of the kids, and goes fishing most days. If that's hen-pecked, sign me up.

He is certainly a lot better off than the president who is tag-team hen-pecked by Michelle and Valerie Jarrett. No wonder the guy is always playing golf or flying off to deliver the same old speech to yet another group of low information voters. Like a lot of other guys, he just wants to get out of the house.

[NJ Stinks]

He is married to a hot looking woman who brings in big bucks while he stays home, takes care of the kids, and goes fishing most days. If that's hen-pecked, sign me up.

He is certainly a lot better off than the president who is tag-team hen-pecked by Michelle and Valerie Jarrett. No wonder the guy is always playing golf or flying off to deliver the same old speech to yet another group of low information voters. Like a lot of other guys, he just wants to get out of the house.

No wonder you and I can't agree on anything.

[Clocker]

No wonder you and I can't agree on anything.

I have a sense of humor, you don't. No big deal. :p

[JustRalph]

I have a feeling Sarah is probably much tougher and more of a threat to break Bashir's kneecaps than Todd is :) Seems like she kinda runs the show in that house

Only on the internet in this ****ed up little world could a guy who has won the Iron Dog race 4 times be called henpecked, implying that he is somehow a wuss.

Amazing..........

[johnhannibalsmith]

Only on the internet in this ****ed up little world could a guy who has won the Iron Dog race 4 times be called henpecked, implying that he is somehow a wuss.

Amazing..........

Yeah, I think it is safe to say that I'm far from a Palin fan.

But, they had some crappy reality show on a few years ago where pseudo-celebrities had to work with members of the military and basically operate as though they were on a mission.

I only caught a few episodes (because the show basically sucked and was merely in the house when it was on) but the standout by a furlong was Todd Palin. I knew nothing about the guy beforehand, but the guy was fairly unbelievable. He carried his team through the physically grueling aspect of the mission and was basically indistinguishable from the actual military that were supposed to be the team leaders.

There is only one thing I actually really remember from that terrible show and it was that Todd Palin is pretty friggin' badass.

[Mike at A+]

There is only one thing I actually really remember from that terrible show and it was that Todd Palin is pretty friggin' badass.
I was praying that after Letterman made the rape joke about Palin's younger daughter Todd would have challenged him to a charity boxing match. Imagine the money that would have raised on pay per view?

[_______]

I was praying that after Letterman made the rape joke about Palin's younger daughter Todd would have challenged him to a charity boxing match. Imagine the money that would have raised on pay per view?

Letterman is 67. Todd Palin is 47.

I'm guessing there would have been $2 billion raised from conservatives who wanted their own point of view reinforced with no risk of cognitive dissonance.

[Tom]

I would have rather read in the paper the he stalk Lettermen into an alley and beat the snot out him. Would have a big pile.

[Mike at A+]

Letterman is 67. Todd Palin is 47.

I'm guessing there would have been $2 billion raised from conservatives who wanted their own point of view reinforced with no risk of cognitive dissonance.
OK, one hand tied behind his back.

[Saratoga_Mike]

Only on the internet in this ****ed up little world could a guy who has won the Iron Dog race 4 times be called henpecked, implying that he is somehow a wuss.

Amazing..........

I'm sure I'll be sorry I asked, but what's an "Iron Dog" race? Forgive me, but I never took the Palins seriously.

[_______]

I'm sure I'll be sorry I asked, but what's an "Iron Dog" race? Forgive me, but I never took the Palins seriously.

www.google.com.

c'mon man!

[Saratoga_Mike]

www.google.com.

c'mon man!

Of course I can Google it! I want Ralph's description!!!

[dartman51]

Of course I can Google it! I want Ralph's description!!!


I'm not Ralph, but it's a 2000 mile snow mobile race across the Alaskan wilderness. I had a friend, several years ago, thought he was going up there to compete, till he got embarrassed in a 150 mile race. :D It took a while for him to live that one down.

[_______]

Of course I can Google it! I want Ralph's description!!!

I don't know Ralph.

But I'd lay 1-9 that you'll learn more from my link.

Apologies in advance if you've actually run a snowmachine race, Ralph.

[Saratoga_Mike]

I don't know Ralph.

But I'd lay 1-9 that you'll learn more from my link.

Apologies in advance if you've actually run a snowmachine race, Ralph.

Have you ever googled the word "officious?"

[_______]

Have you ever googled the word "officious?"

I have now, lol.

No offense intended. You were collateral damage if any was incurred.

[Tom]

Is it that long dog sled race in Alaska...the Ididadog?

[PaceAdvantage]

I'm sure I'll be sorry I asked, but what's an "Iron Dog" race? Forgive me, but I never took the Palins seriously.Perception is reality to some.