NewsBusters Associate Editor Noel Sheppard appeared on the March 10 "Glenn Beck" program on CNN Headline News to discuss the left-wing Web's recent smear of the radio host. Beck was taken out of context for comments he made about Sen. Barack Obama (D-Ill.). [See Sheppard's related March 8 blog entry here.]
Video (4:18): Windows Media (15.7 MB), plus MP3 audio (1.94 MB).
Here's the transcript:
GLENN BECK, host: Noel Sheppard is the associate editor of newsbusters.org, a conservative watchdog of the liberal blogs. Noel, you apparently did a Google search on this story. How out there is my bigotry?
NOEL SHEPPARD, Associate Editor, NewsBusters.org: Well, I Googled "Glenn Beck," "Obama" and "Anti-Christ," and I got 744,000 hits. Now, that doesn't mean that there's been 744,000 articles already written about this. That`s a little bit nuts.
BECK: Yes.
Story Continues Below Ad ↓SHEPPARD: But it is somewhat disturbing to imagine that many Google hits...
BECK: Right.
SHEPPARD: ... incorporating your name, Obama and the Antichrist.
BECK: Right.
SHEPPARD: How does it feel to be a bigot? It's amazing.
BECK: It feels pretty predictable. It feels pretty -- I`m used to being a conservative.
SHEPPARD: Well, the beauty is you did predict it, so that`s what`s wonderful about all of this.
BECK: So you also looked at the word count. And I find this incredibly fascinating. Tell me about the word count.
SHEPPARD: Yeah. I mean, basically what happened to you, Glenn, is you got cherry picked. And what that means is the question that you asked Pastor Hagee had a total of 80 words in it. Well, what Think Progress did is they transcribed 21 words. And what's interesting is they even missed a couple of important words in the little snippet that they took, if I can share with you.
BECK: Wow. Yeah.
SHEPPARD: You had said, "There are people -- and they said this about Bill Clinton -- that actually believe he might be the Antichrist." Well, they transcribed that as, "There are people -- they say about Bill Clinton he might be the Antichrist." So they took out "that actually believe," which radically changes the whole context of the joke you were making.
BECK: No. No. Please. Media Matters -- let me -- let me switch gears here. I don't know if you've ever heard that Hillary Clinton helped start Media Matters. And I don't want to just throw things out higgily-piggily. I happen to have a pretty good source on this one. Could you roll the tape please?
SEN. HILLARY RODHAM CLINTON (D-N.Y.), presidential candidate: Institutions that I helped to start and support, like Media Matters and Center for American Progress.
BECK: All right. They deny that she had anything to do with Hillary Clinton -- or that Hillary Clinton had anything to do with Media Matters. Do I have that one right? That she`s claiming she helped but they`re saying, hey, there`s no connection here?
SHEPPARD: Yeah. I mean, where that occurred was on August 4th of last year at the YearlyKos Convention in, I believe, Chicago. And she was speaking in front of all these quote "progressives," which is code for extreme liberals. And she bragged about the fact that she had helped create the Center for American Progress and Media Matters. And basically the context there is she was talking about how the left is doing a better job of countering the quote unquote "conservative media."
BECK: Yeah. I know, that kills me every time. Noel, thank you very much. I appreciate it. I just want to make this one thing very, very clear. The right, they have blogs that do the same kind of things. The difference is conservative bloggers are never quoted in The New York Times as fact. I`m just saying.
Update I: The good folks at Think Progress are enjoying our coverage. :-)
What I particularly like is the differing results folks are getting concerning the Googling of "Glenn Beck," "Obama," and "Anti-Christ." Like many Google searches, your results depend on how you spell Anti-Christ. If you do it without the hyphen, you get 162,000. However, if you include the hyphen, you currently get 1,260,000 hits, up more than 500,000 from yesterday morning.
Which is the preferred spelling? Well, it appears most dictionaries prefer hyphenless. However, AntiChrist by itself received 4,610,000 hits, while Anti-Christ garnered 6,150,000. As such, it appears more people use the hyphen than not, thereby explaining the far greater results for "Glenn Beck," "Obama," and "Anti-Christ."
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Color Me Jealous
March 11, 2008 - 12:42 ET by candanceLook at all y'all Newsbuster folk, hobnobbing with the likes of Glenn Beck and Ann Coulter!
Great job Noel!
»→ Right candance
March 11, 2008 - 12:52 ET by Cool ArrowMust be nice rubbing elbows with the big boys down at the pool hall.
I hope Olberdork doesn't think NB has a problem with his "Edward R Murrow" style of journalism just because Glen Beck eviscerated him during that segment.
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All together, one-two-three:
March 11, 2008 - 13:12 ET by Chris NormanAll together (banging our remotes), one-two-three: More Noel! More Noel! More Noel...
Which reminds me. Has
March 11, 2008 - 13:09 ET by tracheostomyWhich reminds me. Has Noel won a "Worst Person" segment yet? It's gotta be somewhere on his to-do list.
I can only dream of making Olby's segment, but Noel's got a shot now.
-PJ
"Trake: Your lofty convictions are another blemish on the rump of congregational sectarianism." -Tumbler 5/15/07
I was thinking the same
March 11, 2008 - 13:35 ET by Roger the ShrubberI was thinking the same thing, Trach. We should celebrate if he makes the list!
Trach, Worst suit maybe,
March 11, 2008 - 13:37 ET by LeonTrach,
Worst suit maybe, but worst person's a bit extreme.
Amazing.
March 11, 2008 - 16:22 ET by Roger the ShrubberA homophobic fashion critic? you must be the talk of Madison Avenue.
Leon
March 11, 2008 - 16:52 ET by MrShyI'll agree with you there... that suit was like grey meets brown meets plaid, or something, as I recall. I'm sure we could have out-fitted him a bit better.
UPDATE: aaah, I see there's a screen grab. Okay, also "... meets green" :p
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For REAL Change
»→ Careful Noel
March 11, 2008 - 16:57 ET by Cool ArrowJust say "no" to the thong.
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Noel
March 11, 2008 - 17:46 ET by DelsaYou looked maaaa velous dah ling
Leon and MrShy
March 11, 2008 - 17:10 ET by Noel SheppardGentlemen,
That's a cashmere and silk jacket. Wherever I go with it on, I get tremendous compliments. :-P
Frankly, I thought I looked mahvelous!!! ns
Noel
March 11, 2008 - 17:18 ET by MrShyI was teasing, of course :) You looked great!
Was that your first appearance on Beck's show?
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For REAL Change
MS
March 11, 2008 - 17:21 ET by Noel SheppardMS,
That's my first time on television, period. ns
A star was born and we were
March 11, 2008 - 18:00 ET by Chris NormanA star was born and we were there. Congratulations!
Chris
March 11, 2008 - 19:42 ET by Noel SheppardChris,
Thanks. Let's hope so. Been waiting and hoping for my first TV stint. Now I just want more! ns
There's no doubt about that
March 11, 2008 - 20:37 ET by Chris NormanThere's no doubt about that happening. I also refer you to my post near the top of this thread: "More Noel!". I was surprised when you said it was your first appearance. You really looked entirely comfortable - like it was nothing new to you.
NS..Nicely done.
March 11, 2008 - 18:17 ET by BlondeYou didn't appear very nervous at all. Nice smooth delivery, I heard only one "um" (I'd have been on the floor dying!).
What I noticed about this, and with your radio interview with Dennis Miller as well, is they both immediately "got" your style and picked up on your trademark NS phrases (Dennis definitely dug "delicious"....how's that for a fine alliteration?). Do you do a little warm-up before doing an interview like that, or do you just do it? If the latter....seriously, Noel, you're a natural.
P.S. I liked the jacket. Oh, and how proud of his dad is young Brandon?
David Gregory, do you know which damn network you lie for? ~ Uncle Jimbo, @Blackfive
B
March 11, 2008 - 19:50 ET by Noel SheppardB,
Yeah, the "uhs" bothered me. My speech coach from tenth grade, Mr. Romano, would be very angry with me. Do you know why people say "uh" and "um"? It's because they're uncomfortable with silence, and feel they need to fill the gaps in their thoughts with sound. However, those silences can be very powerful if you know how to use them.
As I reviewed this tape, there was no reason for either of my "uhs". None at all. However, I was nervous...trust me.
I think you're right about how comfortable Glenn seemed with me. However, I haven't seen him a lot. I get the feeling he's comfortable with everybody. Strikes me as a tremendously friendly sort.
I haven't spoken to Brandon since this aired. I know he missed the first one at 7PM ET, but he was supposed to see the second airing. For some reason, my immediate family doesn't seem to be as enthralled by this as my friends and readers.
Glad you liked it, though. ns
N
March 11, 2008 - 20:02 ET by botgyou did great and for a first time out fantastic!!
i'd have been doing a fine Ralph Kramden.
"Man created god(s) Anything believed was created by man"----Syrius
botg
March 11, 2008 - 20:08 ET by Noel Sheppardb,
You mean, "Humunah, humunah, humunah?" :-) ns
one and the same N
March 13, 2008 - 20:27 ET by botg"that'll teach you to mess with a bus driver"
"Man created god(s) Anything believed was created by man"----Syrius
LOL Noel
March 11, 2008 - 20:30 ET by candancemy immediate family doesn't seem to be as enthralled by this as my friends and readers.
One day your kids will look back and realize how special it was. :-)
Cashmere and silk? I
March 11, 2008 - 17:23 ET by JerCashmere and silk? I guess that explains the absent flag lapel pin.
By the way, a couple of more CNN appearances, and I intend to add you to my list of non-Fox conservative commentators.
Anyway, good job. You appeared very comfortable in front of the camera.
Jer
Jer
March 11, 2008 - 19:53 ET by Noel SheppardJer,
Remember, HNN is different than CNN. :-) ns
Noel, The jacket in and
March 12, 2008 - 08:37 ET by LeonNoel,
The jacket in and of itself is ok, but the entire look is ruined by that awful tie.
You did a great job on there (against one of my favorite websites nonetheless), I just brought up the look b/c for me, it distracted from what you were saying. That's all.
Hey, Jodie took my fashion advice several months ago, and now look at her. She went from hot mess to fierce. She looks great and it's all thanks to me. Keep that in mind before my opinion is immediately disregarded.
Leon
March 12, 2008 - 10:17 ET by Noel SheppardLeon,
Forgive me, but your taste in attire appears to be -- as tough as it is to imagine! -- even worse than your taste in political officials. ns
Anyone notice
March 11, 2008 - 13:37 ET by docbANYONE NOTICED THAT IN THE 3AM clinton Ad--that it takes 5 RINGS for her to answer and the phone is BEIGE!!!
I was a little slow to watch the video and more than the fact that she was fully dressed and made up---caught my attention...Just figured it out!!!
Like I always say -
March 11, 2008 - 12:56 ET by YahooWatcherOnly white, Christian, conservative, Republican, heterosexual males can be racist. All others have a good reason for thier comments and actions.
Oh C'mon!
March 11, 2008 - 13:01 ET by BarkerEveryone knows Obama's not the Antichrist.
He's the 12th Mahdi. ;^/
You better watch out, or the
March 11, 2008 - 13:30 ET by Roger the ShrubberYou better watch out, or the NB Dhimmi Patrol, er, Truthmonger, will be by to admonish you for daring to mock Islam.
Roger
March 11, 2008 - 14:05 ET by BarkerSo, would adding the 'peace be upon him' caveat help soothe the savage beast?
Movin' On Up!
March 11, 2008 - 13:05 ET by ViperCaught me humming the theme song from "The Jeffersons" !
Good to see some additional exposure for Newsbusters. Congrats Noel, I bet it was exciting.
It always amazes me what passes for "journalism" within the MSM today! It is not very difficult for plagarists and newsreaders to atain the level of standards and practices required by the MSM.
Good job Noel
March 11, 2008 - 13:06 ET by sheesh721Excellent interview. Good job. I can't imagine he wouldn't ask you back on.
I caught this yesterday
March 11, 2008 - 13:13 ET by bigtimerI caught this yesterday afternoon here and was so pleased to see you on Beck, plus surprised, like I have said before you put the segment up....
Excellent Job!
NBs has come a long way.
Tickles me pink...always does when I see somebody from NBs on the telly.
Hope to see more of you in the future via the screen.
Well, I guess there will
March 11, 2008 - 13:40 ET by goldbarWell, I guess there will be an opening for the antichrist position seeing as Bush will be leaving office.
What leads you to believe
March 11, 2008 - 15:03 ET by KarmaWhat leads you to believe he's going to leave the office?
If your hunch is correct, he can use his super-powers ya'know.
Perhaps, for our amusement,
March 11, 2008 - 16:18 ET by Roger the ShrubberPerhaps, for our amusement, Karl Rove will take Goldbar back to January 2001 in his time machine, and let him relive the past 7 years. Call it a Groundhog Day for Dumbass Liberals.
I saw this segment in the
March 11, 2008 - 13:47 ET by futbolisgreat1I saw this segment in the evening after work. It was really good and proves the point how morons like Keith Olberman are far from being journalist or non-partisan.
It also shows the power of Media Matters and Thinkprogress.org
The sad part is that Thinkprogress.org doesn't see anything wrong with what they did. They put up a blog today making fun of Glenn Beck for daring to attack them as Liberal hacks for doing such a poor job in reporting the facts.
Obviously, the left wingers, open mindness and compassion is in full display insulting Glenn. and as always, none of them bothered to watch any of the Glenn Beck segments, they just went with what Thinkprogress.org spoon fed them. So much for the Liberal mind being an intellectual, curious one. A bunch of sheeps is what they are.
I wasn't surprised when Glenn Beck put up the quotes from the New York Times, which picked up this story as fact.
Dittos on all counts
March 11, 2008 - 15:23 ET by Matthew SheffieldNoel did a great job here as did Beck at exposing the flagrant dishonesty that passes for "media criticism" on the left.
So Noel
March 11, 2008 - 16:18 ET by well99I suppose you will be chargeing for autographs now.Good job.
Noel ... Noel ... Noel!
March 11, 2008 - 16:43 ET by drillanwrYou are on national TV, with a well-known talk show host ... and you CAN'T seem to work in the word DELICIOUS before your segment is over??!!??
Oh! ... COME ON NOW, N-O-E-L!!!
When you men get home and face an anti-war protestor, look him in the eyes and shake his hand. Then, wink at his girlfriend because she knows she’s dating a pussy… ~ Attributed to General Tommy Franks
Drill
March 11, 2008 - 17:26 ET by Noel SheppardDrill,
This went by so fast, you can't imagine. I really should have gotten it in at the beginning of his Clinton-Media Matters question, but I was so focused on staring at that camera while remaining calm that my signature word never popped into my mind. :-) ns
Loved seeing ya Noel
March 11, 2008 - 17:37 ET by DelsaWe were watching Glenn's show and there you were. Wonderful job.
Great topic and it was fun seeing you.
congrats
Delsa
March 11, 2008 - 19:55 ET by Noel SheppardD,
Thanks. Greatly appreciated. It was fun being seen. :-) ns
Next thing you know, Noel's
March 11, 2008 - 19:43 ET by R D HelmNext thing you know, Noel's gonna have his own show, complete with agents, contracts and the whole works.
LOL-Sheesh, he won't be wanting to hang out with the likes of us anymore. :-(
Noel, you did great. If you were nervous, it showed not at all. I might could have pulled that off myself, but I would have had to down a couple of xannax, along with a really stout shot (or two) of (insert your favorite single malt here).
BTW-My mom asked me to tell you she loved the suit.
Theme for Election '08: I want my mommy!
RD
March 11, 2008 - 20:04 ET by Noel SheppardRD,
From your lips to some producer's ears, my friend.
I'm glad your mom liked my jacket. Glad somebody did! :-)
BTW: The cameraman told me that in the future, I shouldn't wear dress slacks that either are part of a suit, or match the jacket. Instead, I should wear SHORTS and sneakers to stay cool. After all, nobody sees you above the belly-button. So, why wear extra clothing that's going to make you sweat?
I'm trying to imagine my next TV appearance as I walk through the Berkeley campus with a shirt and tie on, carrying a suit jacket, but wearing walking shorts and sneakers.
On the other hand, as this is Berkeley, it's possible nobody would bat an eyelash. :-) ns
Noel, I've never been on TV in a studio setting...
March 11, 2008 - 20:47 ET by R D Helm..but everyone I know who has says the lights are uncomfortably hot. Neal has mentioned that many times after he has been on TV, as well as saying shorts are definitely on order.
As far as traversing Berzerkely with shorts, tennis shoes and carrying a jacket, from what I've heard about that place, one could cross it stark naked and most people wouldn't even notice. LOL.
I guess all we are waiting for now is for you to make Olbie's "worst persons" list.
That, I imagine, would be cause for celebration. :-)
Theme for Election '08: I want my mommy!
Noel, Great Fun watching you and Glenn dissect the loony left
March 13, 2008 - 02:11 ET by BritcomIt's even better knowing it was aired on cable and satellite where the MSM think they control the minds of the viewers.
(Webmaster Note: I tried to watch the embeded video but the meta page refresh killed it halfway through, so I downloaded it instead. Maybe you can fix that.
I am using Firefox 2.0.0.12 )
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