Murdoch agrees with Beck that Obama is a racist
November 09, 2009 8:53 pm ET by Media Matters staff
Back in July, after Glenn Beck called President Obama a racist, NBC News' First Read blog stated:
What's most amazing about this episode is that what Beck said isn't a fireable or even a SUSPENDABLE offense by his bosses. There was a time when outrageous rants like this would actually cost the ranters their jobs. But not anymore; if anything, it's now encouraged
Today, we found out why there were no repercussions whatsoever for Beck's comment - his boss agrees with him. As Think Progress noted, in an interview with Sky News Australia, Rupert Murdoch said of the comment:
On the racist thing, that caused a grilling. But he did make a very racist comment. Ahhh...about, you know, blacks and whites and so on, and which he said in his campaign he would be completely above. And um, that was something which perhaps shouldn't have been said about the President, but if you actually assess what he was talking about, he was right.
So there you have it. Fox News' host calls the president of the United States a racist, Fox News' owner agrees with him, and Fox News' president has a long history of appealing to racial fears and biases for political gain as a Republican strategist. But of course, Fox News is a legitimate news organization.
One of my favorite lies was his claim that none of his people had likened Obama to Stalin. I wonder what he thinks this is from Glenn Beck's program:
Murdoch also lied about other networks not having on Republicans. The truth, however, is that Fox does not have now, nor ever has had, a program hosted by a Democrat/liberal. CNN has Lou Dobbs, Nancy Grace, and until a few months ago, Glenn Beck. MSNBC currently has a three hour morning show hosted by conservative former congressman Joe Scarborough. They have also employed Tucker Carlson, Laura Ingraham, and Michael Savage.
Lying is a way of life for Murdoch and Fox.
(e.g. - I have robbed 1,000 banks and have gotten away with it.
Really?
No, I Murdoched.)
Fox Noise is as useful to the public discourse of America as a hole in the head is to a long healthy life!
Huh? What is he even referring to here? Does he even know?
ACADEMIC?
Sean Hannity never graduated college. Sean Hannity doesn't even hold an Associate's degree from a community college. He's published two completely casual and opinion driven lay books. THAT'S IT.
So how is he even remotely "academic"?
ADJECTIVE:
1. Of, relating to, or characteristic of a school, especially one of
higher learning.
2. a) Relating to studies that are liberal or classical rather than
technical or vocational.
b) Relating to scholarly performance: a student's academic average.
3. Of or belonging to a scholarly organization.
4. Scholarly to the point of being unaware of the outside world.
See Synonyms at pedantic.
5. Based on formal education.
6. Formalistic or conventional.
7. Theoretical or speculative without a practical purpose or
intention. See Synonyms at theoretical.
8. Having no practical purpose or use.
I am pretty sure he was using definition number 8.
Emanating vibes tell me something's up with mogul Murdoch going down. Like, he's thrashing around desperately trying to stay afloat, but, no help, he's going down. glub glub
Simply that he 'gave' this interview indicates something's tipped into (his version of) Trouble, somewhere in the reclusive sanctum -- the back room's burning. Then, that he comes out swinging 'in-your-black-face,Obama,' amplifies the sense that Murdoch is on slippery marbles, off balance, failing and falling. ... 'methinks Murdog doth protesteth 'racist' too much' ....
And this episode is only the latest in a string of FOX epic fails, prominently including Beck's shooting sponsors in their face, yet perhaps more money-mattered is other media blackballing FOX out of the fraternity, ostracized, following The White House lead; (... supporting the Administration so as not to become the next channel cut off from the 'get' I don't know it's hard to say). It's boring to list all the FOX fail, and too many to remember anyway.
What's IMPORTANT is: How small an effort it takes to topple a tipping turkey -- IF applied at the off-balance moment.
BOYCOTT the Cable TV BUNDLE -- BOYCOTT ALL the channels in the bundle -- until they kick FOX out.
Hate addicts should have to Pay Per View for their fix; put FOX in the Premium Price Tier.
"Small effort" means only about 50,000 subscribers together in one month calling up the cable company and saying, "I cancel cable, this house won't pay no more cable fees until FOX is blackballed OUT OF the Basic BUNDLE." Perhaps we don't have to actually cancel the payment, simply calling in all together saying the same thing then they can read the phone ringing on the wall. Indeed, actually canceling payment may not end the cable pictures -- which often keep coming even after we write CANCEL on the invoice.
In another aspect, the economic crash leaves many households unable to afford cable tv ... and where we know someone in such a budget bind it might offer a lift to their spirits knowing they can Cancel Cable TV on principle, without embarrassment -- LOUD and DIGNIFIED to the cable co. "Either we cancel you or you cancel FOX."
you all need to get over it, if your the President you better be able to handle harsh attacks and critics! It comes with the job. Much more important stuff should be paid attetion to like The Economy, Iran, Isreal/palestinian conflict, these attacks are part of what makes america great! Try to say stuff like this in China!
But good to hear it straight from his mouth. The sad thing is there will be no repercussions for Murdoch for plainly admitting he thinks Obama (who's mother is white and was raised by white grandparents) is racist against white people. The root of the problem is that Fox News' audience is primarily older white families and their children (whom they have brainwashed) who are themselves racist. They are racist so they search out programming that fits their views. This is ultimately why Fox News is thriving. It is a platform for the pent up racism that still exists in America. The baby boomer generation and the generation just before them still are homophobic, pro-life, and afraid of diversity. Fox News caters to that crowd and the owner is obviously a part of that crowd.
Murdoch is a racist.
The right wing got their war with Iraq because many Americans believed the lies that Murdoch and Fox were spreading about the possibilty of a mushroom cloud over the United States if we did not act and invade a country that had many people of color and alot of oil.
Obama was against the war in Iraq. Colin Powell told the administration that if you break it you own it. Powell was told that he was no longer needed and resigned.
Murdoch and Fox loath the fact that two African-American leaders were correct on the the biggest blunder ever made by a president and his supporters. There was no reason to be fighting two wars and destroying the American economy in the processs. Bush and Cheney left office without paying a dime for either war.
Obama is being told to account for every dime while he tries to give all Americans healthcare. Why the double standard?
Obama has been dealt a tough hand. People like Murdoch and the Fox news gang should stop hating and start praying that he can clean up the mess Bush and Cheney have left behind.
I am sure 95% of the people already knew that, but you still have that 5% who are FOX Snooze worshipers. Those 5% are the ones doing the tea party protests and other kook things with the help of Murdoch and his stooges.
You misunderstood my comment. I said that 95% of the people already knew Murdoch agreed with the kook Beck on smearing Obama being a racist and that the 5% like yourself are the ones doing tea party protest and other kook things with the help of Murdoch and his stooges.
Now you can do your whiskey tango foxtrot.
Mr. News
Isn't that like a Big Foot hunter agreeing with a Loch Ness Monster hunter that alien vampires exist?
Or is it more like Hitler agreeing with Goebbels that Jews are a "problem."
Analogies anyone?
Nothing happens to Rush Limbaugh for attacking and criticizing the President relentlessly with baseless claims.
Nothing happens to Sean [Klan]nity for making up things and lying on this President.
Folks can be in denial and dumb-founded all they want, but it is clear why these racist, immature people get away with un-patriotic and un-American sentiments. The President is Black!!: it's as simple as that.
"white folks greed runs a world in need"
Just a heads up: An acquaintance has been looking for more information about the modern KKK. I told him that you would be an excellent source.
Have a great day,
The New Pilgrims
It's obvious that the entire quote is just a little too complicated for you to comprehend, so you continually post a section which you think suits your view that President Obama is a racist.
Here's the entire quotes by Rev. Wright, that Obama quoted in "Dreams of my Father".
"It's is this world, a world where cruise ships throw away more food in a day than most residents of Port-au-Prince see in a year, where white folks greed runs a world in need, apartheid in one hemisphere, apathy in another hemisphere....That's the world! On which hope sits!"
I cannot understand why that quotes strikes you as racist.
Don't cruise ship throw away massive amounts of food?
Is Haiti not one of the poorest countries in the world?
Are America, China and Europe not the wealthiest countries and the largest consumers of resources?
Seriously, YOU don't have a clue about racism, and sadly, you probably never will!
You are one of the idiots i been talking about. Obama was quoting from another person when he mentioned that in his book. I've never seen so many people trive on so much miss-information and stupidity.
As far as the racist crack? gee no one ever accused GW of being a Racist, comon people a President better have thicker skin. If the president cant take he is not a racist, he is a woose.