On Thursday's Special Report with Bret Baier, FNC host Baier ran a report by correspondent James Rosen describing a "troubling pattern of behavior" by President Obama's Green Jobs Czar, Van Jones. The report noted some of the controversial statements and connections of Jones, who has not only described himself in the past with such words as "Marxist" and "radical," but has also been linked to 9/11 Truthers and radical groups such as one organization whose manifesto "equated those killed on 9/11 with, quote, 'the victims of U.S. imperialism around the world.'" The report also showed a clip of Jones from last year accusing "white polluters" of "steering poison" into minority communities.
Rosen ran a soundbite of University of Virginia Politics Professor Larry Sabato -- known for his willingness to criticize politicians of both parties -- who noted that such a controversial figure in the Bush administration would have ignited a "national hurrah of magnificent proportions." Sabato: "If a Bush official had made anything comparable to what Mr. Jones has said and done, no doubt there would have been a national hurrah of magnificent proportions."
Earlier: "All Three Morning Shows Skip Any Reference to Radical Obama Czar and 9/11 Truther."
The FNC correspondent concluded his report by relaying that White House spokesman Robert Gibbs had dismissed the matter contending that "President Obama feels no need to comment or to have Gibbs comment on remarks that pre-dated Jones' White House service and for which Jones himself has apologized."
Rosen added: "However, Bret, our exchange with Robert Gibbs occurred before this word of Jones' involvement with the 9/11 Truthers had surfaced."
Below is a complete transcript of the report from the Thursday, September 3, Special Report with Bret Baier on FNC:
BRET BAIER: The President's Green Jobs Czar could be causing more problems for the administration than he is actually solving. Correspondent James Rosen reports on a troubling pattern of behavior by one of the President's top advisors.
JAMES ROSEN: Less than a month before Van Jones was appointed the White House's Special Advisor on Green Jobs, he was asked at a Berkeley, California, event why Republicans run Congress more effectively.
VAN JONES, WHITE HOUSE GREEN JOBS ADVISOR: Well, the answer to that they're [BLEEP] -holes.
[AUDIENCE LAUGHTER AND APPLAUSE]
JONES: Barack Obama is not an [BLEEP] -hole, so-
ROSEN: Late Wednesday, Jones apologized calling his remarks offensive and not reflective of the views of the Obama administration. Soon, though, the Internet geyser was bursting forth with more -- much more -- from this Yale Law School graduate who has at various points described himself as a Marxist, a radical, an anarchist, and who speaks openly of using the environmental movement to address racial and other injustices.
JONES VIDEO CLIP DATED 2008: The white polluters and the white environmentalists are essentially steering poison into the people of color communities.
JONES AUDIO CLIP DATED APRIL 2008: From 1954 to 1958, you know, complete revolution was on the table for this country. And I think that this green movement has to pursue those same steps and stages.
ROSEN: He has advocated reparations for Native- and African-Americans, and had very harsh words for the likes of Shell and Exxon.
JONES: And you're like, wait a minute, aren't you an oil company? Aren't you killing [BLEEP] in Nigeria? Hold on a second, wait.
ROSEN: And within hours after the Twin Towers collapsed, the groups Jones founded and led lashed out at U.S. police and intelligence agencies for using 9/11 as a, quote, "cash cow." The manifesto for one of these groups equated those killed on 9/11 with, quote, "the victims of U.S. imperialism around the world." Jones is also a signatory to the 911Truth.org Web site which demanded an investigation into, quote, "incriminating evidence that suggests high-level government officials may have deliberately allowed the 9/11 attacks to occur."
PROF. LARRY SABATO, UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA: We read a lot about how the vetting process has intensified, but clearly there was a lapse concerning Mr. Jones. If a Bush official had made anything comparable to what Mr. Jones has said and done, no doubt there would have been a national hurrah of magnificent proportions.
ROSEN: White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs told Fox News told Fox News President Obama feels no need to comment or to have Gibbs comment on remarks that pre-dated Jones' White House service and for which Jones himself has apologized. However, Bret, our exchange with Robert Gibbs occurred before this word of Jones' involvement with the 9/11 Truthers had surfaced.
BAIER: We'll see if the national hurrah develops
ROSEN: Of magnificent proportions.
BAIER: James, thank you.
—Brad Wilmouth is a news analyst at the Media Research Center.




JONES VIDEO CLIP DATED 2008: The white polluters and the white environmentalists are essentially steering poison into the people of color communities.














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I guess Van Jones is getting
September 4, 2009 - 13:54 ET by lsudolemiteI guess Van Jones is getting the John Edwards treatment. They won't say a word unless backed into a corner. By the time that happens Obama will have made his address to Congress and that's all that they'll talk about for the foreseeable future.
van jones is a rat-how does a rat get close to the WH-
September 4, 2009 - 14:48 ET by JIMMY1660BHO is surrounding himself with his kind of folks-meet biggie Rat BHO.
how can Congress and the Senate allow this kind of thing to walk those hallowed halls.
BHO- THE PROGRESSIVE PIRATE
"Robert Gibbs had dismissed
September 4, 2009 - 14:49 ET by Chris Norman"Robert Gibbs had dismissed the matter contending that "President Obama feels no need to comment or to have Gibbs comment on remarks that pre-dated Jones' White House service"
Yet, liberals all the time use previous remarks and writings from conservatives as disqualifers for any office they are nominated or running for. Take the WaPost's vendetta against McDonnell.
The "Mainstream" Media: By liberals. For liberals.
Oh. All righty then. Must
September 4, 2009 - 14:56 ET by QueenMumOh. All righty then. Must have had a "come to Obama moment". Evidently Jones had his brain washed and has completely forgotten everything he's ever said or done in the past. Well then, what's the problem? (sarc off)
"The problem with socialism is that eventually you run out
of other people's money."
—Margaret Thatcher
QM, I guess they feel why
September 4, 2009 - 15:02 ET by Chris NormanQM,
I guess they feel why vet a nominee when it doesn't matter what they said or did before their administration tenure began anyway. If Jones signed that petition in 2003, that's 2003 BO - and it doesn't count.
The "Mainstream" Media: By liberals. For liberals.
Chris...that's exactly how
September 4, 2009 - 15:08 ET by bigtimerChris...that's exactly how they are trying to spin this now.
Exasperating what the left does...and gets away with...Rangel is a perfect example.
As to having these Czars....I think this is also going to be a big part of the death of the power the dems end up with in '10...and the last of O in '12.
'Go Green...Recycle Congress'
bt,
September 4, 2009 - 15:21 ET by Chris NormanIf we use the darker and scarier interpretation of what Obama is doing, it's like his official cabinet is the conventional government that's for the purpose of keeping people comfortable, while all the "czars" are his shadows for the far more radical government he would like to replace his conventional cabinet with some day.
The "Mainstream" Media: By liberals. For liberals.
You're not the only one who's brought this up.
September 4, 2009 - 21:14 ET by Tailgunner"There are now some thirty or more of these “czars” and they represent a threat to the authority of the Congress and could be utilized in some manufactured “crisis” to take control of the federal government, dispensing with the rule of law."
Alan Caruba, Obama's Unconstitutional 'Czars', CNS News Commentary:
http://www.cnsnews.c...
I called my Congressman today and demanded (for all the good THAT's going to do) that Obama be impeached for this anti-constitutional usurping of the Senate's 'advice and consent' role for this very reason.
No wonder Obama supports the wannabe dictator in Honduras.
Nationalized Healthcare is a DEATH SENTENCE.
Democrats are the party of killers, racists, pedophiles, bribe takers, serial sexual harassers, liars, perjurers, obstructors of justice and treasonous frauds.
BT....I agree. There is
September 4, 2009 - 18:31 ET by celatorBT....I agree. There is sooooo much material now for the R's to make their case in 2010.
In addition to that, the distrust and anger of the people against what is going on is growing faster than bean sprouts. I mean, good grief, the Obamatons are practically handing over the 2010 elections to the R's.
Now if only we had R's with a backbone.....
No citizen's right to life, liberty, pursuit of happiness, or property is safe as long as Obama is President of the United States.
"Now if only we had R's
September 4, 2009 - 18:39 ET by QueenMum"Now if only we had R's with a backbone....."
Exactly. The folks are doing a good job of getting the ball rolling. It's up to the candidates to run with it. There's just so much to work with, that there's no excuse.
"The problem with socialism is that eventually you run out
of other people's money."
—Margaret Thatcher
QM..my hope that there are
September 4, 2009 - 18:52 ET by celatorQM..my hope that there are some bright, energetic Republicans out there who get fired up and run for office. If I ever find one around here, I swear I'll become his/her campaign chair and carry them on my shoulders to victory if I have to! ;+}
No citizen's right to life, liberty, pursuit of happiness, or property is safe as long as Obama is President of the United States.
A Great Candidate vs. Dodd!
September 4, 2009 - 20:50 ET by HippopaulimusAsk and you shall recieve! www.samforussenate.com
Sam Caliguri (R), is a CT legistator who is currently the only candidate opposing Chris Dodd, and hammering him almost everday!
I've known Sam all my life, and he is an honest, upstanding Conservitive, who is no shinking flower when it comes to telling it like it is.
It would be an increadable breath of fresh air to have Sam in DC by Christmas of '10!
White - does not mean racist
Heterosexual - does not mean homophobic
Male - does not mean sexist
Hey Hipp...thanks for the
September 4, 2009 - 21:17 ET by bigtimerHey Hipp...thanks for the info in the area of this race and what you know first hand...I'll be paying attention...nothing would tickle me more than seeing Dodd being a losing dud.
'Go Green...Recycle Congress'
Thank you! I'll check him
September 4, 2009 - 21:38 ET by celatorThank you! I'll check him out.
No citizen's right to life, liberty, pursuit of happiness, or property is safe as long as Obama is President of the United States.
Cel,
September 4, 2009 - 20:15 ET by R D Helm"There is sooooo much material now for the R's to make their case in 2010."
I agree, but if they don't use it, it might as well be a pile of shredded paper.
There has been only 1 repub I am aware of that is calling for Van Jones to resign, and one other one calling for any kind of congressional scrutiny of this goober.
They are going to have to do better, much better, or Obama is going to find himself with a defeat-proof socialist congress in November of 2010.
Should that happen...
-Dave
Even when the government tries to kiss you, it is just a prelude to a good screwing. -Neal Boortz
Dave.. the R's just drive me
September 4, 2009 - 20:26 ET by celatorDave.. the R's just drive me nuts when they sit back and act as though they were in a trance at a time like this. They should be on this like white on rice. It's as though they don't want to win in 2010. I just don't get it. There's just no fight in them.
No citizen's right to life, liberty, pursuit of happiness, or property is safe as long as Obama is President of the United States.
cel... It's past
September 4, 2009 - 21:27 ET by bigtimercel...
It's past infuriating at times is it not?
Here millions of Americans are going out and expressing their thoughts, at the threat of getting their fingers bit off...and the majority of the repubs as a whole remain mum, instead of uniting when they have a chance like they never have had before in my lifetime and using the bully-pulpit of at least Fox.
I love 1/4 of great congress-critters on our side of the aisle...the rest I hope have a result of what my tag-line expresses.
'Go Green...Recycle Congress'
To cel's point..
September 4, 2009 - 21:31 ET by Sergeant ROCK.. about not wanting to win.. Why are the Republicans seemingly squeamish about winning? They would seem to have the momentum but are slow in taking advantage..
"I ask, Sir, what is the militia? It is the whole people. To disarm the people is the best and most effectual way to enslave them."
George Mason
Sarge.. I know. I just don't
September 4, 2009 - 21:39 ET by celatorSarge.. I know. I just don't understand it.
No citizen's right to life, liberty, pursuit of happiness, or property is safe as long as Obama is President of the United States.
Sarge... It almost seems
September 4, 2009 - 21:58 ET by bigtimerSarge...
It almost seems like it is embedded in them, that they are on rote all the time.
I gave up about 10 years ago now...even though I still express vigor and hope, I just shake my head at times at the wisdom the GOP big-wigs...buy a clue would be nice, but if they don't get it by now, they never will.
No guts...no Glory.
'Go Green...Recycle Congress'
Indeed bigtimer..
September 4, 2009 - 22:04 ET by Sergeant ROCK.. which is why we need to bring the tea party to GOP headquarters. Republicans like Snowe, etc. need to held accountable and a platform needs to be firmly established. What has the 'big tent' strategy gotten us anyway?
"I ask, Sir, what is the militia? It is the whole people. To disarm the people is the best and most effectual way to enslave them."
George Mason
BT.. yep. I'd like to know
September 4, 2009 - 21:45 ET by celatorBT.. yep.
I'd like to know how many Independents are former R's. I suspect a whole lot. They have just given up on the current R state of activity. Some beat up on the I's,but a lot of them just cannot give their heart and energy to the R's anymore. They are voters looking for a home.
For that matter, I suspect many I's are former D's who also have given up on their own party's current activities.
It's frustrating beyond words.
No citizen's right to life, liberty, pursuit of happiness, or property is safe as long as Obama is President of the United States.
bt,
September 5, 2009 - 00:00 ET by R D HelmLOL-If we could just get NASA to build a large enough ship to take all of the current congressional dems, and about 75% of the repubs, and send them on a one-wayer to Mars, I would at least have to consider that a good start. :-)
Yeah, wild fantasy it is, but I blame Jose' Cuervo.
-Dave
Even when the government tries to kiss you, it is just a prelude to a good screwing. -Neal Boortz
Cel,
September 4, 2009 - 23:54 ET by R D HelmThey are afraid of being criticized as racists, which we who are "plugged in" knew was coming long ago, as we pretty much knew this guy was going to fall on his face as POTUS.
Too many "conservatives" seem to be far more concerned with what the left is going to say/think about them than they are about the hideous (and fast-approaching irreversible) damage that is being done to our nation by this sham POTUS and his merry band of thieves.
-Dave
Even when the government tries to kiss you, it is just a prelude to a good screwing. -Neal Boortz
Dave....you're probably
September 5, 2009 - 00:49 ET by celatorDave....you're probably right.
The radical left sees the world, everything that happens through three lenses....racism, sexism and radical environmentalism. With Obama, the race charge comes easily from them. If Hillary has won, all criticism would have been seen as sexism, of course. If Gore had won way back when, the criticism would have been "we hate the environment". (assuming he would have been the kook environmentalist he is today)
How we let ourselves get into this 6th grade frame of mind, (speaking of the R's in Congress), is one of the saddest episodes in political history.
I think there are sinister forces at play which are controlling Obama's every move. We don't quite have them in focus yet. It's Plato's shadows in a cave.
But I think I have a clue. I've been reading the position papers of the Bank For International Settlements (BIS) for the past few weeks, on and off. (I'll list the website below).
I'd never heard of BIS until I stumbled onto their website, began reading some of their stuff and my eyes popped out of my head. They seem to be the KEY international financial hub, seemingly incolved in all the financial messes in the world. They meet twice a month in Basel and discuss what financial policies will be brought in play in financial circles all over the world.
Wonder where the TARP idea comes from? Wonder where Obama gets the idea of governments taking over businesses, firing CEOs and deciding who's going to be on the Board of Directors? Wonder where the idea of rading 401Ks came from? You can see these and other worrisome tactics discussed in BIS papers.
I still don't know quite what to make of BIS, and I am slowly struggling through their documents, papers, researching who is on the board of directors, where their power comes from, etc. There's some sort of connection between their deliberations and Obama (and the Fed's) strange financial actions.
I'd be interested in your take on BIS.
http://www.bis.org/
Sorry this is so darned long.
No citizen's right to life, liberty, pursuit of happiness, or property is safe as long as Obama is President of the United States.
Chris.. I think Jones was
September 4, 2009 - 18:27 ET by celatorChris.. I think Jones was for sure vetted by the Obamatons. And he passed the test! He's exactly the kind of political radical they were looking for to work in the administration.
No citizen's right to life, liberty, pursuit of happiness, or property is safe as long as Obama is President of the United States.
picture of white polution
September 4, 2009 - 16:12 ET by sevenhttp://photos-h.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-sf2p/v358/126/114/30042869909/n30042869909_823943_3791.jpg
Playing the race cards.
I'm not quite sure why the color of Van Jones and family...
September 4, 2009 - 20:11 ET by Tailgunner...are relevant to this discussion.
(I'm married to a wonderful Filipino woman. But that has nothing to do with the complete Republican ***hole that I am.)
Van Jones' appointment, like other Obama 'commissars' is being blamed on 'incompetent' vetting.
But I think Obama wants these types of people.
Obama knows who these people are. He knows their past.
That's why he brazenly minimizes these scandals as 'speed bumps' and pushes as far as he can despite revelation after revelation to get them on his team anyway.
Nationalized Healthcare is a DEATH SENTENCE.
Democrats are the party of killers, racists, pedophiles, bribe takers, serial sexual harassers, liars, perjurers, obstructors of justice and treasonous frauds.
This is what you get when you drag a hundred-dollar bill...
September 4, 2009 - 19:52 ET by Tailgunner...through a South Side urban 'hood.
Bill Cosby would have called them 'Summer Vacation': No class.
The only thing Obama and his 'posse' have in common is that they're small, petty, dishonest, shallow, hateful, dishonest, ignorant, reckless, power hungry and dishonest.
Other than that, they're a quite diverse group of people.
Nationalized Healthcare is a DEATH SENTENCE.
Democrats are the party of killers, racists, pedophiles, bribe takers, serial sexual harassers, liars, perjurers, obstructors of justice and treasonous frauds.
The chickenzzzzzzz are coming home.........to roost.
September 4, 2009 - 23:31 ET by JWF(with the spiraling finger slowly pointing down)
Looks like they tried to sneak a young Reverend Wright into the White House and it is backfiring.
Sincerely,
a Veteran of a 1000 psychic wars.
What was it that
September 4, 2009 - 23:34 ET by Free StinkerWhat was it that Krautheimer said after Clinton was out of Office?
"How many times did the Clinton administration make us say 'This has never happened before.' ?"
Obama - All the Hubris of Clinton, with the Aptitude of Carter
What do you mean "a"? You
September 4, 2009 - 23:35 ET by NL207What do you mean "a"? You think there is just one? This is what Obama believes. There are a metric shitload** of them in there already.
** 42 of whatever you are discussing vis-avis a shitload, which is only 27.
Yep...and O is the leader
September 4, 2009 - 23:40 ET by bigtimerYep...and O is the leader of the pack.
'Go Green...Recycle Congress'
Has any one checked?
September 5, 2009 - 04:24 ET by DragonsbreathTo see what kind of people this guy has hired as staff for his job?
What is their race and background? How many videos do they have out and that brings up a thought.... Anyone remember when the messiah took over and required anyone working for him to have to fill out that long form with all the questions about what they had posted on the net and such? Why didn't his czars have to do the same thing or if they did was this what he was looking for?
“Less 1984 — More 1776"