In a February 18 editorial titled “Obama's war on democracy,” The Washington Times criticized President Obama's support for the protesters in Wisconsin, claiming he and the DNC have “declared war” on the state's taxpayers. The paper falsely claimed that Obama is “spending his time seeking to undermine democratic processes in U.S. state legislatures” while ignoring Iranian protesters calling for democracy in their country. In fact, President Obama has expressed support for pro-democracy protesters in Iran and condemned the government's crackdown on their demonstrations.
From the Times' editorial:
Message to Wisconsin taxpayers: President Obama and the Democratic National Committee have declared war on you. Message to other states: You're next.
The political unrest in Wisconsin, billed as some kind of grass-roots uprising, is being organized and directed by Barack Obama's Organizing for America and the Democratic National Committee. This development is consistent with Mr. Obama's instructions for supporters to “get in the face” of those who oppose them, but in this case, they are seeking to derail a lawful legislative process.
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The White House and its allies have backed similar demonstrations in Ohio and Indiana, and more may be planned for other states. One can reasonably ask why Mr. Obama is spending his time seeking to undermine democratic processes in U.S. state legislatures and ignoring the pleas of Iranians trying to throw off the shackles of Islamic rule.
The Times' editorial was promoted on Fox Nation the following day.
Previously:
Breitbart: Obama's Support For Wisconsin Public Worker Protests Is “Un-American”