Is environmental activism a mark of intelligence? Joy Behar seems to think so. The panel on the July 10 edition of "The View" discussed the vicious divorce case between model Christie Brinkley and husband Peter Cook. Joy Behar, who blamed earthquakes on global warming, countered charges the Brinkley is an "air head" by noting she is "very concerned and upset about the environment."
"You know, I have to say in her [Christie Brinkley’s] defense, she is one of these people that worry about nuclear reactors on Long Island. And she has gas masks that she was giving out to people in case of a terrorist attack. She’s very concerned and upset about the environment. So she’s not an air head and she’s not stupid. Just because she’s a model, you know, people think she’s an air head. She’s not."
While it is unfair to label someone dumb without adequate evidence, "concern" about the environment is not necessarily a sign of a high intelligence quotient. Perhaps Behar has a lower standard of intelligence as Behar herself was clueless on American Constitutional history until watching HBO.
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"Joy Behar: Christie
July 10, 2008 - 14:48 ET by Chris Norman"Joy Behar: Christie Brinkley Not an 'Air Head' Because She is 'Concerned...About the Environment'"
No contradiction here, Ms. Behar. Brinkley, being an "environmentalist" and all, can concern herself with the quality of the air in her head.
McNotObama '08
Compared to Joy Behar she
July 10, 2008 - 14:50 ET by SemperrightCompared to Joy Behar she may be a friggin rocket surgeon
"Some people spend an entire lifetime wondering if they made a difference.
The MARINES don't have that problem."
President Ronald Reagan - 1985
Semper, There are rocks in
July 10, 2008 - 14:52 ET by Chris NormanSemper,
There are rocks in my yard that are rocket scientists compared to Joy Behar.
McNotObama '08
Ignore Behar
July 10, 2008 - 15:12 ET by ChuckM from PAI keep wondering why Newsbusters wastes its time on Joy Behar. She isn't worth it. And now I have wasted a minute complaining about this.
Chuck, Again, there are a
July 10, 2008 - 15:21 ET by Chris NormanChuck,
Again, there are a lot of people out there in the media who are idiots to us and technically shouldn't be given the time of day. However, like them, Behar (to an even greater extent) is in the position and has the power to influence everyone who does actually watch and listen to her. As such, her comments, as inane as they usually are, are still worthy of monitoring and comment.
McNotObama '08
Chris
July 10, 2008 - 15:40 ET by ricklailHow many people watch The View on a daily basis? I would think that Rush, Sean, Levin, et.al. have a lot more listeners than they have viewers. My wife watched it one time and was complaining about how they ganged up on Elizabeth. She never watched it again.
Be kind to your kids. They'll be choosing your nursing home.
I tried looking it up all I
July 10, 2008 - 16:21 ET by Chris NormanI tried looking it up all I can find for total viewership is this line from wikipedia: "The View under Goldberg is averaging 3.5 million total viewers" - I don't if that's daily, weekly, or what. However, I would hazard a guess that their viewership is at least equal to the circulation numbers of the individual newspapers we discuss, plus their comments are covered even further by other media shows, magazines, and newspapers.
McNotObama '08
As my mother...
July 10, 2008 - 16:34 ET by okiehawk44Mother used to say "just because others are doing [insert here] doesn't mean you should" -- same can be said of The View.
STOP COVERING THESE NINNIES.
You are encouraging them!
I hardly think NewsBusters
July 10, 2008 - 16:43 ET by Chris NormanI hardly think NewsBusters and our commentary provides the encouragement those on The View require. Rather, it's most probably their large contracts and adoring audience that encourage them to get up in the morning and be driven to the studio.
McNotObama '08
NB needs to cover The View.
July 10, 2008 - 20:55 ET by Kenny BunkportNB needs to cover The View. I think you would be dismayed at how many women (ok, I said women, so sue me) get their news and political information from The View. Many will even vote!
I think they feel like they are watching a "better" version of Meet the Press. Lots more giggling and no boring old men interrupting.
A gun in your hand beats a cop on the phone.
Kenny - You are correct
July 10, 2008 - 21:54 ET by Dee BunkThe view and Oprah. I can't tell you how many times these shows come up with the women in my neighborhood.
"Constantly attacking (peaceful) religions rather than politely sharing your own shows lack of faith " DB
chuck
July 10, 2008 - 16:45 ET by charlietexasjust thank Justin for watching it so you don't have toooooooooo.
mom
No, she isn't an airhead
July 10, 2008 - 14:47 ET by greenfairieShe exposed her soon-to-ex hubby as the biggest cheatin' a-hole since Eliot Spitzer. She settled for $2.1 mil (I think he wanted more) and I guarantee she's going to get custody of those kids. Smart cookie.
Very good point
July 10, 2008 - 14:50 ET by Justin McCarthyVery good point greenfairie. There's a reason to counter the "air head" charge, not the environmentalism angle Joy Behar pushed.
Cmon, the mere act of
July 10, 2008 - 14:50 ET by SickofLibsCmon, the mere act of opening a door is a mark of intelligence to Blohar.
Sick,
July 10, 2008 - 16:12 ET by DEVILDOCMOMthe only way that would be a mark of intelligence is if it is a LIBERAL opening the door. LOL.
Perhaps Behar has a lower
July 10, 2008 - 14:56 ET by bigtimerPerhaps Behar has a lower standard of intelligence ...
Perhaps you say....
LMAO!
"America isn't the problem...America is the solution." ~ Rush Limbaugh
I see Joy did not get the memo
July 10, 2008 - 15:06 ET by IgnatzJFahrquarWith all the concern regarding bovine belching and its "negative" effects on CO2 levels she still insists on opening her yap thereby adding to the "problem".
"All generalizations are false, including this one.” Mark Twain
Women like Joy Behar are the
July 10, 2008 - 15:25 ET by AnclersonWomen like Joy Behar are the reason why many resisted womens' suffrage.
Personally, I think women
July 10, 2008 - 15:39 ET by MassConservPersonally, I think women like Joy Behar are the reason why blond jokes are so popular.
No, seriously, I think she colors her hair.
(no offense to smart blonds) ;-)
OMG!
July 10, 2008 - 15:21 ET by StillStacyThat was verbatim? Ms. Behar needs a word-a-day vocabulary building calendar. Seriously, she may has well chimed in with "well, like, you know".
Yes, Really Need to Worry About Nuke Power!
July 10, 2008 - 15:22 ET by ChasvsYeah, To really worry about those nasty nuke power plants that have NEVER hurt anyone in the USA makes Christy a very impresive person indeed!
So what would an airhead worry about?
Oh, Joy......
July 10, 2008 - 15:49 ET by Kenny BunkportIt's obvious that Joy is an educated idiot. She's a product of a liberal arts advanced education coupled with a stint in the public education system. To her it's simple, if you give the [politically] correct answer, you get good marks. If you give any other answer you get bad marks. No points awarded for critical thinking and reasoning skills.
A = regurgitating what your teacher told you.
F = any other response.
She is the poster child for what is wrong with our educational system. I can tell you that this witch and I would have locked horns in class. What's really sad is that she is considered the "intellectual" on The View because of her post-grad degrees and teaching credentials.
A gun in your hand beats a cop on the phone.
automatic red flag
July 10, 2008 - 17:12 ET by wizardjr"teaching credentials" is an automatic red flag for me (pun intended)
From the Minister of Education
July 10, 2008 - 21:00 ET by Kenny BunkportWell said, Comrade!
A gun in your hand beats a cop on the phone.
Is she...
July 10, 2008 - 15:55 ET by HeavyChevyJust as horrible to look at in person as she is in that photo?
"9 out of 10 doctors agree that flag burning is the number one killer of liberals."
Did Arrested Development come to mind for anyone else?
July 10, 2008 - 15:55 ET by Dee BunkYou know the blonde air-head sister who was an enviornmental wako. I can't think of her name.
"Constantly attacking (peaceful) religions rather than politely sharing your own shows lack of faith " DB
Airheads
July 10, 2008 - 16:02 ET by doug1950I dont' think Christie B. is an airhead but there are plenty of airheads still present in this story. First, if there is a country or land of airheads, Joy Behar could be their Queen and frankly, I think Christie's husband might just be the second biggest airhead in history. When you got Christie Brinkly at the house what in the H*** are you doing fooling around with anyone else. Why do these pretty, otherwise intelligent women marry such sorry aholes?
I have no idea how smart
July 10, 2008 - 16:19 ET by balboaI have no idea how smart Christie is, and I'm with you and the idiot husband cheating on CHRISTIE BRINKLEY, but I did hear a comedian say something like 'No matter how hot a woman is, there's a guy that's tired of sleeping with her.' I find that hard to believe, but then, I've never dated CHRISTIE BRINKLEY.
Bal
July 10, 2008 - 16:25 ET by doug1950Rumor has it her husband wasn't "interested" in Christie but liked porn. My first reaction would be to go get my eyes examined first thenif those checked out good, perhaps my head. Speculation is that he is more in love with himself than anyone. 2.1 mil isn't going to last him long if he is spending $$$thousands on internet porno. Not only stupid, blind, but fiscally challenged as well.
Oh wow...that guy's an
July 10, 2008 - 16:33 ET by balboaOh wow...that guy's an idiot. Has he not seen "Vacation"?
I agree, but 25 years is
July 10, 2008 - 17:23 ET by SickofLibsI agree, but 25 years is still 25 years...
however, she does look pretty good on that workout/eqpt. infommercial with Chuck N. that's aired 18 million times on my cable provider.
2.1 mil isn't going to last him long
July 10, 2008 - 16:37 ET by bassndudeSeeing as how he was looking for some 160,000 to pay off his little 18 yearold mistress, that 2.1 mil will last him about 2 weeks at that rate...
Save a SeAL, club a liberal!!
High praise, indeed.
July 10, 2008 - 16:24 ET by mattmHigh praise, indeed.
Behar
July 10, 2008 - 16:31 ET by doug1950Poor old Joy. when you see how many times she opens her mouth and the most incredibly stupid comments come spilling out you can see why "entertainers" have agents. Otherwise, they are so stupid they would end up working for a couple of egg salad sandwiches and a six pack of Mr. Pibb.
Just because she’s a
July 10, 2008 - 16:59 ET by Par for the CourseBeing a model doesn't necessarily make her an air head, but, based on other factors, like political contributions, one might wonder if she is.
PfC... Now that says a
July 10, 2008 - 17:20 ET by bigtimerPfC...
Now that says a lot about the Uptown Girl...
Kind of figures anyway to me.
Thanks for the great info. though.
"America isn't the problem...America is the solution." ~ Rush Limbaugh
Joy Behar spews more toxic
July 10, 2008 - 17:34 ET by fitzfongJoy Behar spews more toxic waste into the atmosphere in one show than a host of oil and nuclear spills could ever do.
"Government's view of the economy could be summed up in a few short phrases: If it moves, tax it. If it keeps moving, regulate it. And if it stops moving, subsidize it." -Ronald Reagan
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I am a conservative
July 10, 2008 - 18:56 ET by buddycI am a conservative environmentalist and proud of it. I want nature preserved. I want endandered species protected. I love the beauty of nature. That is why I think it is a crime to spread the ugly image of this witch on national television for hours at a time. You can only take that ugliness so long. She is beyond ugly. She is overweight, out of shape and her hair looks like crap. She is one ugly woman. We should amend the Clean Water Act to deal with horrible ugly people and prevent their ugliness from being foisted on us for longer than say 5 min per day.
Oh Yes, Christie Brinkley is an Air Head
July 10, 2008 - 19:01 ET by PopularTechStop Global Warming: Christie Brinkley
"I am a Mom so I am marching for my children. I am marching so that my children will be able to share this beautiful world with THEIR children. I am marching because I truly believe, that if WE ALL don't do something fast, our children will never know the same life I believe we have all come to take for granted !
I am marching because I believe the extensive scientific studies that say... unless we stop global warming in the next 10 to 20 years, our children face a future so bleak and frightening, it brings tears to my eyes just to think of it ! A future filled with disease, famine, and war! No child deserves to inherit the horrifying effects of our careless and greedy past! So I am marching FOR THE CHILDREN. In this crazy world, where there is so much uncertainty, there is something I have ALWAYS been sure of ...and that is the power of PARENT'S LOVE ! We would move mountains for our kids ....now we just have to keep them
from melting!"
Together we can help stop the mountains from melting!
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So by Joy's
July 10, 2008 - 23:56 ET by Eileen Rightreasoning if I hug trees but don't vote for BHO I'd be an intelligent racist?
Joy: An Alternative to water boarding
July 11, 2008 - 02:37 ET by Cho Yi FanThe next time we capture a high target terrorist I suggest the we lock him in a room and pipe in a non stop rant of Joy Behar's comments and theories. If we offer to turn it off I'd bet he's willing to spill his guts in 15 minutes.
"A man may be killed but never humiliated."-Shaolin proverb
Lay off Christie !!!
July 11, 2008 - 14:40 ET by LionKingAir head or not, liberal or not. LAY OFF CHRISTIE.
[ Pardon me. I had a liberal moment were reason and sensibility were clouded by a lingering childhood crush. ]