Napolitano made the false -- and absurd -- claim that Wilson listed Plame's CIA employment in Who's Who entry
SUMMARY: Fox News' Andrew P. Napolitano claimed that former ambassador Joseph C. Wilson IV "told Who's Who in America to put that his wife was a CIA operative." In fact, Wilson's entry in Who's Who mentioned his wife's name -- Valerie Elise Plame -- but not her occupation.
On the July 12 edition of Fox News' Fox & Friends First, Fox News senior judicial analyst Andrew P. Napolitano, a former New Jersey superior court judge, claimed falsely -- and absurdly -- that former ambassador Joseph C. Wilson IV "told Who's Who in America to put that his wife was a CIA operative." In fact, Wilson's entry in Who's Who mentioned his wife's name -- Valerie Elise Plame -- but not her occupation, the disclosure of which gave rise to the appointment of special counsel Patrick J. Fitzgerald to investigate.
Later, on that day's edition of Fox & Friends, both Fox News host Brit Hume and Fox & Friends co-host E.D. Hill contradicted Napolitano's suggestion; Hume stated that Who's Who "didn't tell him [syndicated columnist Robert D. Novak] where she worked," while Hill said that "of course, it [the entry] didn't say 'CIA agent.' "
From the July 12 edition of Fox News' Fox & Friends First:
DOOCY: Robert Novak is speaking out. He's got a column today, and tonight he's going to be speaking to Brit [Hume] and also Hannity & Colmes. And here's what we know. He says that after two and a half years of being investigated by the special prosecutor, Mr. Fitzgerald has made it clear that he, Mr. Ro -- Mr. Novak is in the clear and now he can talk.
NAPOLITANO: And he has indicated that he learned who Valerie Plame was from her husband's listing in Who's Who in America.
DOOCY: Wait a minute. A book that anybody could just check out of the library? That's where her name came from?
NAPOLITANO: Absolutely. And guess who decides what goes in your listing in Who's Who? You do. So therefore, it is Mr. Wilson who told Who's Who to put that his wife was a CIA operative.
From the July 12 edition of Fox News' Fox & Friends:
DOOCY: It's pretty interesting. Apparently, there's a publication where Mr. Novak found the name of Mrs. Wilson.
HUME: Yeah, he found -- he found her name in Who's Who. Of course, that didn't tell him where she worked.
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DOOCY: But we do know some of the information now about some of the sources, and in particular, it's so galling -- you know, so many people have had their panties all bunched up for the last couple of years. Well, how could they possibly know that Valerie Plame was Joe Wilson's wife? Well, as it turns out, Joe Wilson put that information himself in a publication that is called Who's Who in America. You're asked to write your own biography or check things. He put his wife's name in there. That's how R. Novak got her name.
HILL: But it didn't -- but of course it didn't say "CIA agent."
If he keeps this up they may have to review all the cases he ruled on. Law seems to run a distant second to this man's political aims.
These guys shamelessly make baseless, factless assertions. Shout the big lie, whisper the correction, if any.
It's the CIA itself who recommend the outing of Valerie Plame be investigated to the DOJ for chrstsakes.
Was there ever a time when Steve Doocy thought to himself:
"I'd like to be a serious journalist; I'd like to serve the greater good by reporting the news in an objective and compelling way so that American citizens can make informed choices about our government."
Didn't think so.
...you might remember the original defense for the Plame outing was "well he didn't NAME her as a CIA agent". Right, it was "Wilson's wife". Now FOX has finally caught up on the reason why that excuse was so inane;of course it's easy to get that information.
Now Doocy's comments make it sound like; "well, yeah, the administration leaked this information...but it's Joe Wilson's fault for listing who his wife was in Who's who, because otherwise how could anyone possibly find out public information such as marriage records?".
And for all the cons here who get all upset when people talk about how stupid FOX viewers are, think about what Napolitano said for a minute. You'd really have to be dumb to believe that, even for a minute. As MMfA described it, it's absurd. So the question is, will people who see this accept it? If not, will we note any drop in viewership, any backlash at all? I would hope so, because the intellect of people who either believe that or don't care that they're being fed such ridiculous lies is extremely difficult to defend.
...learn exactly from where this piece of [mis]information made its way into the judge's pea-sized brain.
Few things posted on MM make me so angry that I actually do what we all should do every time. I e-mailed Fox News from the links provided. I can still see his smiling face as he told America that lie. He was so proud of himself.
So many lies, so little time to spew them. What next? Wilson took out a full page ad in the Times:
My wife works for the CIA! Pass it on!
Maybe I shouldn't give them any ideas.
Has anyone else noticed that critical thinking and intelligence does not seem to be required in many occupations. You have a whole bunch of media personalities (not just Fox) where incompetence seems to be the norm. And here you see a former Judge who's stupidity is nothing short of astounding. These days it seems that incompetence is commonplace, and actually thrives. Or has it always been the case?
the fact he's no longer on the bench.
It is tragically apparent that at least some of the American people do believe such flagrant Crap...Wouldn't somebody tumble to the analogy of FOX in the Henhouse at least? We are not a Nation of Robotic Androids...Even though MSM treats us that way...Email your opinions and let them know...Lying does not feed the Bulldog!!
Just kidding.
After all, if integrity and accountibility were a concern, it wouldn't be Fox News.
We know fox has hosts that lie for the conservative cause. We've accepted that. It's one thing for Fox to have guests that are thrown softballs and simply confirm what Fox has already been spewing. But, how on Earth does Fox know that a guest will actually LIE for them when he comes on the air? That's impressive.
Of course, you'll note in later clips, the off-handed comment is made that he didn't put in where she worked... but I doubt those comments had as much impact as the judge's "Absolutely" remark... I wonder why he's not a judge anymore.... Of course, I'm sure his pay on Fox is 10 times what he made as a judge - such an honorable change in professions... Not!
These screech monkeys cant get any dumber, they show that, YES, they can get dumber
is grooming Napolitano for the Supreme Court.
He can always sit next to Clarence Thomas.
Once again, the facts have a liberal bias. Not that it'll slow down this illegitimate trash administration and their ignorant white trash defenders.
If you think, you not only don't watch fox to begin with, but you didn't vote for this ignorant trash in the first place.
Doocy
Was there ever a time when Steve Doocy thought to himself:
"I'd like to be a serious journalist; I'd like to serve the greater good by reporting the news in an objective and compelling way so that American citizens can make informed choices about our government."
Didn't think so.
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Of course not. Being a serious journalist would really preclude employment at al bushira.