Joy Behar should remove the blinding plank in front of her own eye before removing the splint in front of others. Expressing her outrage that a West Virginia Hillary Clinton voter erroneously labeled Barack Obama a Muslim, Behar opined on May 13's "View" that some people "refuse to accept the reality." "The View" co-host did not mention that some of these reality deniers include Behar herself.
In the past, the daytime chat diva has spouted off many false remarks, putting her leftist ideology before the facts. Joy fed her viewers false information about the vice president’s record on the Marriage Amendment and falsely charged the Bush administration with airing the "swift boat" ads. Behar has also, without evidence, smeared Republican presidential candidates of ties with the Ku Klux Klan and accused Republicans of giving Senator Tim Johnson a stroke.
As the conversation continued, Elisabeth Hasselbeck noted that the left has smeared McCain with charges he will reinstate the draft. Whoopi Goldberg quickly refuted that "that’s different" because the Obama/Muslim line is "fear mongering." Suggesting John McCain will force young men to killed is not fear mongering?
Relevant portions of the transcript are below.
WHOOPI GOLDBERG: So now today, the West Virginia primaries are happening. And here’s one of the voter’s reasons for not back Obama. Listen to this.
WEST VIRGINIA VOTER: He’s a Muslim and, you know, that has a lot to do with it. I just, you know, I just would rather have Hillary.
REPORTER: Just for the record, he constantly says that he’s a Christian.
VOTER: I know he does.
REPORTER: You don’t believe him.
[audience groan]
GOLDBERG: She’s not voting for him because he’s a Muslim.
JOY BEHAR: Yeah, like this is a white jacket [pointing to her white jacket] No it’s not. It’s the same mentality. They refuse to accept the reality, some people. And that’s all.
[...]
ELISABETH HASSELBECK: They do it on both sides. They did it to McCain. "McCain’s going to reinstate the draft." Lie.
GOLDBERG: No that, that’s different.
HASSELBECK: It happens on both sides.
GOLDBERG: That’s different. You’re jumping on somebody for their political thing. That’s one thing. But to say, to use fear mongering like that, to say "he’s a Muslim." And you know it has a bad connotation. That’s why people use it. But the fact that after all of this, it does not matter whether he, whether he says, "listen, I’m a Christian. I’ve been a Christian all of my life." It doesn’t matter. People stay with what they want to stay with.
BEHAR: But you know, it’s such a disservice to Muslims also. They’re all over the world. The implication is that to be a Muslim is to be something wrong with you. I mean it’s, there are people who are, most Muslims, I mean 99 percent of them are doing their job as people. There’s a small percentage maybe that are not, same with every religion.
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So if it's not race bating,
May 13, 2008 - 15:10 ET by taterSo if it's not race bating, it's religion bating...just once I'd like to see an interviewee tell a reporter they aren't voting for Obama because he's a socialist who associates with people who hate America.
Joy is just having some more air whiz out of her head.
"They need to have a course in college called common sense and everyone should take it. Problem is there isn't too many people that could pass or teach it." -my grandfather
"Joy is just having some
May 13, 2008 - 15:18 ET by MassConserv"Joy is just having some more air whiz out of her head."
Well, that might explain the difficulty I had driving in this morning. What with the horrific cross-winds and all...
they tell reporters that
May 13, 2008 - 15:27 ET by TruthMongerthey tell reporters that all the time - it's just that reporters refuse to accept that reality...
is this not a free country? that's what I learned growing up - and Normon Rockwell had a great painting about voting "each according to their own conscience"
And I notice this about libs alot - they always try to tell opponents what's OK to judge a candidate on and what isn't OK - race is not OK, abortion views is not OK (the so-called "litmus test"), gender is not OK, sexual orientation is not OK...
WELL THAT'S NOT THE DEAL, WHOOPI, JOY - SORRY
If you prefer never to vote for people for whatever reason that is your right as an American citizen - so if you don't want Muslim's representing you in office that is your right - we don't have to explain our votes - or even say who we are voting for - that's why the voting booth is private...
Incidentally libs insist that it is OK for a LIBERAL to vote for someone based on their race, abortion views, gender, and sexual orientation - in fact - it's the only decent thing to do:)...
Justin,Did you detect a
May 13, 2008 - 15:16 ET by Chris NormanJustin,
Did you detect a flagging of our spirits today and decide to energize us by tossing in some fresh red meat from The View? :)
Boy Chris... Did you say
May 13, 2008 - 15:24 ET by bigtimerBoy Chris...
Did you say it all..and this doesn't even energize me today...I was going to jump in a couple of times with you and Helen and sarc...just don't have the energy...not yet anyway...lol!
As to the Hen-House here...they still all use their same ol' hen-house ways...cluck cluck cluck..does get old.
"Never murder your opponent when he is committing suicide." ~ W. Churchill
bt, If you really want to
May 13, 2008 - 15:46 ET by Chris Normanbt,
If you really want to see depression and despair, go over to the open thread and read the three way exchange between Mother Belt, Helen S, and me. We're looking for a new Reagan - know anyone?
Who believes her?
May 13, 2008 - 15:23 ET by MeanderingThe fact that anyone believes anything that the women say (yes including Elizabeth, bless her heart), is beyond me. They have been caught spouting lies ever since this crappy excuse for a show started and people still watch. Make me nauseous. That and just looking at Joy makes me nauseous. They need to have Newt on the program again to put that arrogant pee-brain in her place!
our British cousins have the word
May 13, 2008 - 15:30 ET by wizardjrThis female qualifies on all counts as a Dozy Cow. She's the iconic liberal, liberated, woman. Completely liberated from reality and facts, that is.
I'd love to give her the MENSA IQ test. Is it possible to score a negative number?
Joy Behar is the Grande
May 13, 2008 - 15:36 ET by suzycreamcheeseJoy Behar is the Grande Dame of Hypocrisy.
When is this show going off the air? Is this really what stay-at-home women watch during the day?
Lying
May 13, 2008 - 15:54 ET by KC MulvilleWhoopi's point is that when you lie about someone's policy, it's OK, but if you lie about someone's religion, it's "fear mongering" (which is, of course, absurd).
This is another example of looking for a fact to justify their prejudice. The liberals simply take it for granted that Republicans are going to smear Obama, but they have no proof (after all, Republicans haven't said anything yet). So, starved of proof, they just invent distinctions without a differences and go with that.
To be fair, Behar is the
May 13, 2008 - 15:56 ET by KillgraveTo be fair, Behar is the designated "comedian" of the clutch of cackling hens. Her job is to come up with zingers on the spot. And, with comedy, there is a little more leeway for associations, even if they stretch a bit.
The unfortunate thing is, she isn't funny. There's a huge difference between being offensive (edgy) but funny, and being offensive and NOT funny. The latter is truly painful to behold. And if it were not for the clapping seals in the audience, who will bark on command at anything, this "comedian" would be back doing open-mikes.
"BEHAR: But you know, it’s such a disservice to Muslims also. They’re all over the world. The implication is that to be a Muslim is to be something wrong with you. I mean it’s, there are people who are, most Muslims, I mean 99 percent of them are doing their job as people. There’s a small percentage maybe that are not, same with every religion."
So why are these liberals bending over backwards "setting the record straight" that the man is NOT muslim? Wouldn't it be more appropriate to say "He's not, but so what if he is?". Why are they expending so much energy combatting this perception while, at the same time, they say that Islam is "the religion of peace"?
I love it when these morons twist themselves in knots.
I hate The View!
May 13, 2008 - 15:59 ET by Mica the MagnificentReader's Digest version of The View:
Goldberg: Look at the West Virginia voters
West Virginian Liberal Voter: Duhhhh.
Behar: It's a mentality
Goldberg: Duhhh
Behar: Duhhh
Audience: (Applauds while cheering 'duhhh')
And now a word from our sponser: Buy our product, because, ahh . . . duhhh.
LOL
May 13, 2008 - 16:01 ET by MassConservMica, you're on a roll today.
MassConserv
May 13, 2008 - 16:24 ET by Mica the MagnificentThanks, MassC, but . . .
'Rolls' tend to get stale after a few hours. Thanks for the warning .
Is this not one of the
May 13, 2008 - 16:13 ET by Eileen RightIs this not one of the enlighten left leaning Democrat voters?
Joy Behar = Bette Midler's uglier and dumberer sister.
"I mean it’s, there
May 13, 2008 - 16:10 ET by Jerry"I mean it’s, there are people who are, most Muslims, I mean 99 percent of them are doing their job as people"
I think maybe... banana pudding.... Joy is... red leather, yellow leather... totally incoherent... I mean.... toy boat, toy boat... 99 percent of pea brain.... hey, shiny object... not functioning... as people.
When asked if he went to war with Iraq to derail the impeachment vote: “I don’t think any serious person would believe that any President would do such a thing." - President Clinton (Dec 1998).
Once again, Joy Behar
May 13, 2008 - 16:25 ET by motherbeltOnce again, Joy Behar speaks, and removes all doubt. ;-)
I agree with your statement
May 13, 2008 - 18:35 ET by mjgI agree with your statement about Joy and the rest of the view. They are really ridiculous. Except for Elizabeth, she seems to be the smart one of them all.
Nah, he ain't no mu slum...
May 13, 2008 - 16:59 ET by WildBillHe's just a good religious fella that sits in a pew for 20 years listening to the good Rev.Wright's hate America, hate all whitey people drivel. Seems to me, being called a Muslim SHOULD be an improvement to that.
"Congressmen who willfully take actions during wartime that damage morale and undermine the military are saboteurs and should be arrested, exiled, or hanged." -Abraham Lincoln
quit it, stop it
May 13, 2008 - 17:46 ET by CatherwoodI sincerely wish that MRC would stop reporting what this toad says. She's not relevant. She's a hater. What difference does she make? Liberals are well-represented by idiots everywhere. This liberal is overkill.
Cather... I Second
May 13, 2008 - 17:49 ET by bigtimerCather...
I Second that!
I was hoping after Rosie we were done with this crew.
"Never murder your opponent when he is committing suicide." ~ W. Churchill
Aw, Come on . .
May 13, 2008 - 18:46 ET by Mica the MagnificentThe View reminds us of the opposition.
They represent the brain power of the libs that wait in line at the voting booth with us.
Keep it coming, NB.
I love stupidity on parade!
I once ate a Ford pick-up truck by mistake - - -Something Rosie should admit.
NewsBusters fatigue???
May 13, 2008 - 17:55 ET by m4ster chiefDon't take this wrong...(just heard a collective "uh-oh" out there) but...
Is there such a thing as "NewsBusters Fatigue?" For months now I get home from work, eat a snack, and read WorldNet Daily for my news. Then I come to NB for my daily dose of reporting on liberal bias in media.
Lately I've found myself quickly scrolling down; where I previously would read just about every story, now I'm just flipping through briskly. An example is today's story on this Behar person...I glanced quickly at the headline, then scrolled on by quickly...reflexively thinking something like, "Yep, she's still talking, saying doofus things," and I pass by quickly.
But a minute ago I said to myself, "I must be suffering from some kind of fatigue when I don't even read the idiocy anymore. I mean, can anybody tell me why I should really give a flip what Behar says or thinks? And even if she has a right to say it, do I need to actually READ what she says or thinks? I did care the first six months, but I know she is a doof...I don't need to read another article to prove it once again.
I am a Christian who believes in what the Holy Bible says. And, it tells us what is going to happen near the of this age...the Rapture of the church. That's the big picture...Behar is just one of the ugly little details that brings about the glorious event. You know: earthquakes in divers places, widespread famine, pestilences in both animal and human, the enemy coming against Israel...and Joy Behar. What else do I need to know?
So, am I going to get over this?
m4ster, The number of articles that are posted here,
May 13, 2008 - 18:08 ET by upcountrywaterhave increased. So scrolling over the TV things are ez for me kuz i do not watch TV.
.More stuff to read and so little time.
Sorry to hear of your NBF; however its way better than BDS.
The POPE says, GOD BLESS AMERICA!!
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I think part of it is that
May 13, 2008 - 18:15 ET by CortillaenI think part of it is that many people here are looking to educate themselves of what's going on. When an article about Behar spouting off shows up, these people just think, "Nothing new there" and skip it. I know I tend to do this myself. Another issue is like UCW says, there are enough articles that one may choose to ignore the uninteresting ones simply to save time.
www.rhjunior.com Great comics with a hefty dose of Christian and anti-nutjob goodness.
"With your mind as high as Mt. Fuji you can see all things clearly. And you can see all the forces that shape events; not just the things near to you." -Miyamoto Musashi
To Joy's Credit...
May 13, 2008 - 18:15 ET by geoff.gale...she's clearly familiar with what it is like to be out of touch with reality. Upon reflection, I guess she's the most qualified commentator when it comes to being out of touch with reality.
"All that is necessary for the triumph of evil is that good men do nothing."
- Edmund Burke (1729 - 1797)
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Behar... Is the lousy
May 13, 2008 - 18:41 ET by Clear thinkerBehar...
Is the lousy gift that just keeps on giving.
"Abstain from McCain"