Allahpundit has the video of Fox News anchor letting the former Al Gore [fashion] adviser have it in a posting over at Hot Air. This happened in the 3 o'clock half hour of "Studio B." Here's an excerpt:
SHEP SMITH to NAOMI WOLF: I want to apologize to you for pointing my finger at you. I just get tired of people like you saying every time you're challenged on something that you say that it's something about Fox. It's not something about Fox. I don't have a horse in this race and for you to suggest such a thing is both inaccurate and insulting.
WOLF: Okay, Shep, if you knew my long relationship with Fox--
SMITH: I do know your long relationship with Fox, but I don't think it's fair to just take shots at us because we ask questions. And I think to say that we want to get our babies out of Iraq -- last time I checked everybody over there's at least 18.
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Liberals think EVERYBODY is a "baby"
February 6, 2008 - 17:51 ET by ironchefofmunchiesThus the cradle to grave nanny state they wish to impose bit by bit.
Soldiers are no more or less "children" in their eyes than the other 300 million Americans. However, liberals are not above singling out soldiers as "children" if they can use them to score cheap political points.
Liberals are
February 6, 2008 - 17:53 ET by Clear thinkerLiberals are BABIES!
The Conservative movement is about to be reborn.
Well, they constantly
February 6, 2008 - 22:34 ET by robert108Well, they constantly infantalize their favored groups, so why not the soldiers?
Is Shep auditioning for the Obama Clinton debate
February 6, 2008 - 17:52 ET by Lame CherryShep sounds like he is trying to muscle his way into the Obama Clinton debate on Fox.
I hope he gets in if he is going to act like this as this is what Obama and Clinton need to face. Tough questions and intelligent responses when they whine.
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Fun to see
February 6, 2008 - 17:58 ET by ThisnThatI watched 30 seconds of Shep's show today -- those exact 30 seconds. At the end, Naomi tried to respond, and Shep just shut her down. Very intertaining.
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Naomi said...
February 6, 2008 - 17:59 ET by okiehawk44After she called men/women in the military "babies" and Shep jumped her on it, she trailed off saying "everyone is someone's baby" -- she sees herself as a "babe" she's just not my "babe" -- my goodness she has an ego -- go back to humping your professor Naomi. We're adults here. You are a child in need of a mommy (insert Hillary here)!
Naomi Wolf
February 6, 2008 - 18:00 ET by drillanwrThe dictionary picture beside the words nagging toothache at 3 a.m..
Funny how liberals refer to
February 6, 2008 - 18:02 ET by Sonny LykosFunny how liberals refer to soldiers as "children" and "babies" but would not think twice about killing an 5-9 month "baby" that's still in the womb, or in the process of existing it.
I'm tired of hearing the: "It's for the children." crap!
What phony SOBs, and I let them know that when the opportunity arises.
Sonny... Good point. They
February 6, 2008 - 18:05 ET by Clear thinkerSonny...
Good point. They get upset about 3,000 'babies' getting killed in war by bombs or bullets, but they don't care about 40 million babies that have been ripped from their mothers womb.
Liberals are such @#$%&$#%*!
The Conservative movement is about to be reborn.
Naomi
February 6, 2008 - 18:07 ET by drillanwrWould/Could you define "adult" for us please?
I'm just a tad confused ... A 12-13 yr. old girl should be considered an "adult" if she's seeking an abortion without her parents' knowledge ...
Middle school "students" should have free access to birth control in the schools because they are "adults" and can make the decision to have sex.
However, 18 yr. olds are NOT "adults" if they volunteer for the military?
GMTA!!
February 6, 2008 - 18:35 ET by motherbeltdrill, GMTA!!!
That's exactly what I had in mind to post; I'm glad I read before writing.
Even leaving aside the 12 or 13 year old girl wanting an abortion, I just love how easily Liberals switch from calling our troops "our brave men and women" to "our babies."
I'm really disappointe that Smith didn't challenge her on "our babies." I think it's a custom for women in the South, (and maybe Texas?) to call their kids their "babies" when they are way past that stage. But if Wolf wanted to make an impression with that argument, she should have changed it to a more common term like "our kids" or "our sons and daughters." He should have forced her to clarify that. Maybe she would have said "well that's what THEY called them." But she was definitely comfortable with our adult soldiers being called "babies" and that's disturbing.
As for his confrontation over her Fox comments:
She specifically said "for the first time we don't have to hold our nose" Any journalist who let that slide and didn't ask her if they had been holding noses for previous candidates, would be derelict in his duty. Unfortunately, lots of them are.
And Liberals hate it when they get taken up on stuff like that; they're used to getting away with it.
Game, Set, Match!
Well, mb -
February 6, 2008 - 18:38 ET by drillanwrI've been heard calling the Marines/troops I know "baby" ... but, eh hemmm ... NOT as a term of defining their age. ; ^)
LOL drill....
February 6, 2008 - 18:45 ET by motherbeltLOL drill....I guess I should have said "mothers" in the south...but I did say "their kids".....
on the other hand, I have been called a "mother".....
I'll let that one lie.....
Or is it manipulation and brainwashing?
February 6, 2008 - 19:48 ET by SouthernRootsRight on! (Showing my age).
Young girls are mature enough at 12-13 to decide to engage in sex and to get an abortion. Young boys are mature enough at 12-13 to decide to engage in sex.
But! When they are 17-18, they are too young, easily manipulated and don't full understand what they are doing when they enlist in the military.
Recruiters will see a potential enlistee for only a few hours, depending on what needs to be done, but school staffs have much more continuous contact with the teens, thus far more influence - or is it manipulation and brainwashing?
Sic em, Shep. Good boy.
I won't be wronged. I won't be insulted. I won't be laid a-hand on. I don't do these things to other people, and I require the same from them. - J.B. Books (John Wayne)
and let's not forget those
February 6, 2008 - 22:54 ET by Cape Conservative13-year-old boys who are old enough to have sex with their teachers!!! Okay with the liberal way of thinking there, too. Just don't go to war to protect the freedoms of our country one of which allows ilk of this nature to continue to spew their poison! Babies, indeed!
Who's saying 12-13 year-olds
February 6, 2008 - 23:17 ET by balboaWho's saying 12-13 year-olds are mature enough to decide to engage in sex? I'm not.
Great catch, drill
February 7, 2008 - 00:45 ET by KC MulvilleCategories can switch on a dime, can't they, when liberals are involved?
By the way, have you seen those babies lately? Those babies handle smart-weapons even better than I handle a remote control. They can fly stealth bombers and target cruise missiles. They can clean and strip a rifle or any other equipment faster than I can breathe. These babies can put my face on the other side of my head if they want to.
Babies ... jeez ... when they offer that spin to other people, do other people actually fall for it? Oh yeah, I forgot ... we still have the Democratic party ...
OOORAH
February 6, 2008 - 18:03 ET by kgOOORAH
God I love Shep. I wish he
February 6, 2008 - 18:07 ET by phaedrus4617God I love Shep. I wish he did stuff like that more often. These idiots desperately need to be called out now and again.
Now and again? They need to
February 6, 2008 - 18:23 ET by motherbeltNow and again? They need to be called out every time they pull stunts like that. They get away with it far too often.
Alright!!!!!!!!!! This is
February 6, 2008 - 18:47 ET by futbolisgreat1Alright!!!!!!!!!! This is what we need!!! These people from both sides of the eisle who pander and say ridiculous stuff need to be called on it!
I had stopped watching Smith's show on Fox after his ridiculous and yellow journalism and sensationalist covering of hurricane Katrina....but this might just bring back to his audience.
I am glad that he slapped a Liberal around. Obviously Wolf was trying to take a shot at Bush and the Republican party and probably (being used to the soft balls thrown at her in the other networks) didn't expect Sheppard Smith to call her one her stupid comments and her attack on Foxnews.
Why can't Republicans do this, why? oh why, oh why? call these Liberals on their double talk, lies and stupid comments that are swallowed by the Liberal media faster than Monica Lewnsky swalloed. Sorry for the crude comment, but it is just about time that people stand up against these pathetic lies spewed out by Liberals/Democrats and their mindless pundits.
Our soldiers and Marines are "babies"...
February 6, 2008 - 19:10 ET by Prester John...yet the Left calls them baby killers.
Our babies killing foreign babies.
Do the Leftists have any clue of how stupid they sound?
Not a clue, PJ.
February 6, 2008 - 23:00 ET by BarkerAnd using the term "babies" for soldiers probably polled well with some uneducated feminist focus group a/k/a Hillary's base.
Good job Shep! Now, if
February 6, 2008 - 19:27 ET by Gary P JacksonGood job Shep!
Now, if only other lib men would shut these hags up, all would be right with the world!
Zuh?
February 6, 2008 - 19:41 ET by dronetekDid she say that "white men are no longer the majority"?
Yeah, that's stupid...
February 6, 2008 - 22:12 ET by liberal_bug_zapperYeah, that's stupid... there are as many white men in this country as all other races combined. So for liberals to say we're the minority... is just wishful thinking. Whoever the white man votes for most is who wins the Presidency. It's just a cold hard fact... which is why they've been trying to brainwash our kids in school.
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That was pretty funny.
February 6, 2008 - 20:39 ET by superconVictory in Iraq.
Way to go Shep
February 6, 2008 - 20:40 ET by DelsaNaomi Wolf is an embarrsment. She is so condesending as most liberals tend to be.
Just had to give my 2 centavos
I agree. She and Katrina
February 6, 2008 - 23:25 ET by motherbeltI agree. She and Katrina vanden Heuvel are pair...I wonder if they are twins separated at birth. They both personify smug condescension, and manage to purse their lips while talking.
Nice to see Naomi Wolf and
February 6, 2008 - 21:44 ET by fitzfongNice to see Naomi Wolf and her split ends managed to generate the energy to roll out of bed this afternoon. It's no wonder that Al Gore is such a loser with this unkempt fat load as his fashion advisor. Who would he have picked for his Secretary of Defense, Tom Hayden?
Naomi Wolf is creepy
February 6, 2008 - 21:53 ET by Scout FinchShe sounds like someone who has taken extensive courses on how to manipulate people through speech mannerisms. She smiles that automaton smile and keeps her voice low, quick, and cool while making the most outrageous and untrue statements. She's got to be professionally trained to speak that way. No genuine and authentic person talks like that.
Yes, the Howard Wolfson,
February 6, 2008 - 22:13 ET by fitzfongYes, the Howard Wolfson, Juan Hernandez, Jenny Backus, Lanny Davis approach. Obnoxious.
I don't mean to sound Kos-ish but
February 6, 2008 - 22:34 ET by drillanwrI can't stand Jenny Backus's overly-forced toothy grin ...
If these worms, like Naomi
February 6, 2008 - 22:08 ET by Chris NormanIf these worms, like Naomi Wolf, were called on their sleazy comments more often, they might have more trouble getting their "message" out. If only the GOP had done this everytime it happened, starting years ago, be it from Democrats or liberal media interviewers, we may not have so much to comment on here.
CN, that seems to be the problem
February 6, 2008 - 22:21 ET by FastEdthere isn't anyone who has the backbone to speak up. Add to that the all the libs have been talking trash for so long, they think it's normal and factual. We need our own truth sleeze to spread the truth instead of manure.
There is no sense in being stupid, if you can't prove it! - my dad V
Ed,The Republicans' craven
February 6, 2008 - 22:34 ET by Chris NormanEd,
The Republicans' craven attitude towards the Dems and the media is pretty contemptible to watch. They have let the media and Democrats frame the debate time and time again. The only time the GOP has been successful is when we framed the debate. That was one thing that was lost from the Reagan years.
When did Sheppy become such
February 6, 2008 - 22:27 ET by balboaWhen did Sheppy become such a badass!
He's coming after you next.
February 6, 2008 - 22:32 ET by Chris NormanHe's coming after you next. You hear your door knob rattling?
I thought that was Jerry's
February 6, 2008 - 22:34 ET by balboaI thought that was Jerry's dad doing his morning workout. (obscure reference alert)
Thwarted by an obscure
February 6, 2008 - 22:36 ET by Chris NormanThwarted by an obscure reference. I don't know how to respond.
Haha. Dennis Miller's not
February 6, 2008 - 22:39 ET by balboaHaha. Dennis Miller's not the only one that can do it!
Yeah, well, well, at least I
February 6, 2008 - 22:41 ET by Chris NormanYeah, well, well, at least I don't have Shep Smith coming after me!
I got it, bal! LOL
February 6, 2008 - 23:26 ET by motherbeltI got it, bal! LOL
Yea! That makes it all
February 6, 2008 - 23:28 ET by balboaYea! That makes it all worthwhile. :-)
There aren't many Seinfeld
February 7, 2008 - 00:04 ET by motherbeltThere aren't many Seinfeld references that get by me.... ;-)
What about that woman Jerry
February 7, 2008 - 08:57 ET by ArchConservativeWhat about that woman Jerry dated whose name rhymed with a part of the female anatomy.....can't think of it......
Mulva?
February 7, 2008 - 09:50 ET by Hero Squad(long pause) Mulva?
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Gipple? BTW, here's a link
February 7, 2008 - 11:46 ET by balboaGipple? BTW, here's a link with funny commentary about this whole Shep incident: http://gawker.com/50...
Wasn't the guy who played
February 6, 2008 - 22:39 ET by fitzfongWasn't the guy who played Jerry's dad the same guy who played the racist juror in the Happy Days version of Twelve Angry Men (with the Fonz playing the Henry Fonda part and Mr. C playing the Martin Balsam part)?
OK, fitz has pulled ahead in
February 6, 2008 - 22:42 ET by Chris NormanOK, fitz has pulled ahead in the race of obscure references...
I haven't brushed up on my
February 6, 2008 - 22:59 ET by balboaI haven't brushed up on my Happy Days material, so that doesn't sound real familiar...
He also appeared on an
February 7, 2008 - 00:21 ET by CJK51He also appeared on an episode of the "Golden Girls," playing a hitman out to kill Rose's boyfriend, Miles.
How do you like that for obscure and way too much time spent in front of the TV? :-)
Everyone here is right who
February 7, 2008 - 08:59 ET by ArchConservativeEveryone here is right who has been saying that liberals think that everyone (but them) are children. Why do you think that the nanny state has gotten out of control. Why do you think that they don't trust us with our own money? Why do you think that they constantly are bombarding us with legislation to take control of our lives out of our hands? Liberals don't trust anyone (but themselves) to do what is right. And that goes for libs on both sides of aisle.
You support the troops by supporting the mission! If you don't support the mission, have the guts to say you don't support the troops.
SLAM!
February 7, 2008 - 15:49 ET by ammo johnAllllright Shep!
Notice how Wolf's head keeps bouncing up and down? That's from her puppetmaster, MoveOn.org, pulling her strings.