Fox Nation, indeed. Home to the "Stars and Bars"
September 22, 2009 1:02 pm ET by Eric Boehlert
In a report that belittled a case of supposed political correctness run amok, Fox New's Megyn Kelly today referred to the U.S. flags as "Stars and Bars." Huh? Stars and Bars, of course, is the name of the flag that flew for the Confederate South during the Civil War; a flag that remains a symbol of deep divisiveness in America today.
So it's weird, right? Who confuses "Old Glory" with the "Stars and Bars"?
But what was even more peculiar was that Kelly never caught her mistake, or seemed to think she'd even made a gaffe. Indeed, the "Stars and Bars" reference seemed to be written right into the news report. And so I guess viewers actually have to ask, since we're talking, y'know, about Fox News: Did Roger Ailes or somebody else high up at the news channel send out a Deep South, secessionist-friendly memo announcing the U.S. flag is now to be referred to as the "Stars and Bars"?
Stars & Bars Meygn Kelly? How could you not know that Flag's History?
Are you Un-Educated Meygn? Or do you just play that role on TV?
I still have hope for you Ms. Kelly, albeit a Forlorn Hope with a Smidgen of Pity.
Speak truth to power.
Mr. News
It seems you have that old Southern Mindset that still can't heal it's Confederate Scars.
It's amazing how the truth that's in your Heart no matter how ugly will always Win Out.
Let's just say you had a "David Duke" moment & apolgize & let's see your patented Pout.
Speak truth to power.
Mr. News
In the unlikely event Kelly apologizes for misunderstanding what our flag is called, she won't mind if we have the same level of skepticism towards her.
Fox "News" actually dedicated that time to a story about somebody removing some flags from a lawn?? Careful, you might distract your viewers from that important ACORN story.
I'm so sick of the Faux disdain, the almost sarcastic tone with which she says 'misunderstanding.' That tone of voice is the conservative movement in a nutshell. Emphasis on the nut.