Media Research Center President and NewsBusters Publisher Brent Bozell appeared on the Fox News Channel program, "America's Newsroom" shortly after 10 a.m. Eastern. [See video embed at the right; audio available here]
Mr. Bozell gave his thoughts on the media's coverage of the Tea Party protests, the good, the bad, and the Roesgen. Below is an excerpt:
MEGYN KELLY, co-host, to Brent Bozell: There's been a lot of outrage over this clip, online and other words [sic]. CNN has come out and said she [CNN correspondent Susan Roesgen] was doing her job and quote, "called it like she saw it." Do you see a problem with it?
BRENT BOZELL, MRC president: Well, you tell me where in that clip was a reporter reporting news. This was an activist debating with an activist, and calling herself a reporter in the process.
BOZELL: Look, two or three years ago when you had the immigration rallies all over the country,the media celebrated them, they thought this was very American. I tell you, Megyn, there's nothing more American than the American people demonstrating against oppressive government. There's nothing that defines America better than that. And yet, last night on the coverage, and for the last few days, it's not just that kind of coverage that we just saw, it's insulting coverage. I've never seen anything like it.
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tell Brent
April 16, 2009 - 09:08 ET by GeronLTell Brent to correct them that there were not "tend of thousands" but "hundreds of thousands"
There would have been
April 16, 2009 - 09:28 ET by SickofLibsThere would have been millions IMO, but then there's that pesky "I have a job, I gotta go to work" thing that the left is mostly unencumbered with.
I get the April 15 symbolism, but a Saturday would have made more sense in a big-picture way.
It really does make the
April 16, 2009 - 11:32 ET by MANstreammediaIt really does make the turnout impressive. I can't imagine how crazy it would have been if tax day fell upon a saturday.
GeronL, according to Rush:
April 16, 2009 - 12:14 ET by bretzysdudeGeronL, according to Rush: total of 180,000 at 800 events.
Just caught the Fox
April 16, 2009 - 09:21 ET by motherbeltJust caught the Fox interview, and Megan reported that (surprise, surprise) CNN is defending Roesgen!
Paraphrasing: She was doing her job, and she called it like she saw it!
Speaking truth to power, huh? the oppressive power of the father of a two-year-old!!
They might say "Wow, that sucks!" But at least they'll say "Wow!" -Duff Goldman, the Ace of Cakes
The best part was when the
April 16, 2009 - 09:30 ET by SickofLibsThe best part was when the little kid got a good closeup look at Roesgen's hideous teeth and buried his head in terror.
Don't they have dentists in Chicago?
And one more comment on the
April 16, 2009 - 10:11 ET by motherbeltAnd one more comment on the claim that Ms. Roesgen "doing her job" and "called it as she saw it."
Ms. Roesgen previously showed her...uh...personal leanings by referring to a mask of George Bush with horns and a Hitler mustache as a "look-alike." (I guess that's how she "saw it.")
H/T to Michelle Malkin for linking to the old NB posting by Megan McCormack.
They might say "Wow, that sucks!" But at least they'll say "Wow!" -Duff Goldman, the Ace of Cakes
Just saw it; Brent did a
April 16, 2009 - 09:24 ET by SickofLibsJust saw it; Brent did a great job.
CNN's asinine response that Roesgen 'was just doing her job' is a tacit admission of the obvious.
They should have just kept their mouth shut. Is there anything lower than last place?
SUSAN ROESGEN
April 16, 2009 - 09:33 ET by MrltavernI thought Susan Roesgen coverage was a disgrace! Did you see how she walked over to the protester and said "oh you're here with your two year old...." in a snarky little tone. that's right Susan, those who are not on the liberal left can actually bring their 2 year old to a rally. Why? Because it's peaceful. No fires, beatings, looting and destroying property.
Put that on your botoxed lips and smoke it. SHe's no longer a reporter she's just graduated to activist with the rest of them. If I ever saw this woman on the street I'd let her now that. After I restrained myself from slapping her face.
What the hell was she talking about anyway? Did you see how she tried to justify the tax break? She was puhing out of her botox lips that "did you know that you can get a 400 dollar tax break". Is she serious? What the hell is that going to for a family? It can't even pay a car payment. These are the same people who criticized Bush's tax cuts and checks just months ago. Obama is doing the same thing.
And what about Anderson Cooper's little comment "it's hard to talk when your teabagging"? I know if there's anyone in the mainstream media who knows about teabagging it's Anderson Cooper.
I had a great time at the tea party I went to. And it wasn't just conservatives there. There were democrats libertarians and those who are simply FED UP with this goverment and especially the liberals in Congress.
Best homemade sign of the tea party:
SCHUMER'S PORK IS NOT KOSHER!
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The T.E.A. Party
April 16, 2009 - 09:35 ET by aakaakaakSomething all the talking heads on all the stations have said is that if we really want to make this effective a single day out will not make an impact. It needs to be long-standing and concerted. In theory, we could show all of government how disgruntled we are with both the Democratic party and the Republican party. We could form the Tea party, dedicated to reducing taxes, returning states rights, shrinking government and returning lost freedoms. The Tea party isn't a left or right thing. It's a smart thing.
http://www.americanw...
I would add
April 16, 2009 - 11:09 ET by general companyAdhering to the Constitution and simplifying the tax code.
"Television is a freak show" Bernie Goldberg
I wish it could happen
April 16, 2009 - 11:35 ET by MANstreammediaI wish it could happen without inevitably Peroting the elections. If only the democrats weren't so absolutely nuts (even compared to the republicans) and it would surely be worth a shot. I wish the TEA party would hijack the republican party myself.
THATS
April 16, 2009 - 11:56 ET by RowaneThat's the right tack. Take over the Republican party and take back America
If it's sweet tea I'm there
April 16, 2009 - 11:36 ET by TexasteacherIf it's sweet tea I'm there twice!
obama's notion of bi-partisanship is telling conservatives to shut up and do what he wants.
X
April 16, 2009 - 18:36 ET by serfer62A diffinite NO to a third party...there's be way.
Eliminate ALL the incumberents reguardless of party. newly elected congressmen and senators are always more for the people...
X
April 16, 2009 - 18:37 ET by serfer62A diffinite NO to a third party...there's be way.
Eliminate ALL the incumberents reguardless of party. newly elected congressmen and senators are always more for the people...
X
April 16, 2009 - 18:37 ET by serfer62A diffinite NO to a third party...there's be way.
Eliminate ALL the incumberents reguardless of party. newly elected congressmen and senators are always more for the people...
This is the real CNN
April 16, 2009 - 10:16 ET by slickwillie2001CNN has shown their real face as a result of the Tea Parties, and it's an ugly thing to see. You expect this when a network loses seriously in the ratings; they get desperate and do anything they can to get buzz. It points to bad management at the top.
CNN~
April 16, 2009 - 11:35 ET by Georgia GirlYou're right. The coverage was ridiculous and unprofessional!
But on a bright note...as I watched FOX (O'Reilly, Hannity, etc.), I was pretty darn proud of the Tea crowd. Witty signs. Good spirit. Great conduct. I felt they were great representatives for us.
I'm all about looking forward to 2012 -- it give me real hope~! Anybody have any brainstorming on a great Republican candidate? Thoughts on Romney...Huckabee...Newt...anyone, anyone?
Take me to my leader!
My favorite sign of the 2
April 16, 2009 - 11:37 ET by TexasteacherMy favorite sign of the 2 parties I saw was quite simple:
NO YOU CAN'T!
obama's notion of bi-partisanship is telling conservatives to shut up and do what he wants.
Signs seen
April 16, 2009 - 11:47 ET by SeftonI saw one that had an idea that was similar to mine:
"The Redcoats are coming!" (hammer and sickle for the "red").
Mine was "Kick out the redcoats!" (with the same hammer and sickle).
To Georgia Girl
April 16, 2009 - 12:05 ET by Kingfish17"Thoughts on Romney...Huckabee...Newt...anyone, anyone?"
These people are part of the problem and not the solution, (1994 Newt might have been the solution, not 2009 Newt).
Maybe Rick Perry of Texas. You have to like a governor who says his state has the right to pick-up and leave if things get too assinine.
Well, Newt doesn't want to
April 16, 2009 - 12:16 ET by bretzysdudeWell, Newt doesn't want to run anyway, but if Hannity is welcoming him, he isn't that bad of a guy.
You mean ole "Global Warming©" Ginrich?
April 16, 2009 - 12:35 ET by Scout FinchYou can't be serious.
desperate times...
April 16, 2009 - 13:07 ET by Georgia GirlHey, I'm desperate. Anyone is looking better than Obama. Forgive me! ;)
Kingfish~on Rick Perry
April 16, 2009 - 12:21 ET by Georgia GirlExcellent idea. I like it!
Palin and a few other governors can replace Newt...
April 16, 2009 - 15:47 ET by jawebster1on that list. No one is perfect, but Newt has hit too many "sour notes" as of late, to suit me. He has a place in the revival of the Republican Party, just not a place on the Republican "Presidential" ticket. Jim Webster
Re Newt
April 16, 2009 - 17:40 ET by slickwillie2001Agreed; Newt should have an office somewhere in the bowels of the RNC, generating ideas and proposals. He should never run for anything again and stay off of the tv box.
Definition of insanity
April 16, 2009 - 11:40 ET by SeftonWhat's hilarious about it is watching them destroy themselves. CNN and MSNBC continually fall in the ratings numbers, but counter this by increasing the method of their own destruction.
What's that saying about the definition of insanity?
Insanity is doing the same
April 16, 2009 - 11:42 ET by Ruths husband BenInsanity is doing the same thing over and over and over and over and over and over and....hey is that a lizard in my pants?....and over and over and over and over and over.........
Obama: "The Fresh Prince of Bill Ayers." -Ed Mahmoud
Sefton~
April 16, 2009 - 12:23 ET by Georgia GirlI think it's something about doing the same thing over and over again but expecting different results. Like the trolls on this site. ^_^
Insanity? Try crazy like a fox, Sefton
April 16, 2009 - 12:41 ET by Scout FinchWhat CNN, MSNBC, NYT, WaPo, et al are hoping for is a government bailout.
When their numbers drop low enough, there will be hearings in Congress to bail out the media and support them through tax dollars as they are so significant to the operation of our "democracy". Nancy Pelosi has already given it her impremater.
these tea parties were also
April 16, 2009 - 11:55 ET by TruthMongerthese tea parties were also about no representation
Conservatives can't get their message out
and Mr. Bozell absolutely proves it
Conservatives are muzzled by the so-called "news" media, schools, and enertainment propaganda
and therefore denied their rightful majorities from elections
the people are disastrously mis-informed everyday by the MSM
government is the communists capitalism
Red eye
April 16, 2009 - 12:09 ET by Paul Gif you want to read or hear a truly hilarious ...but the truest commentary I've heard about the MSM covering of the tea parties, click this link. greg gutfeld rips cnn and msnbc to pieces.
http://www.foxnews.c...
I DVR'd last night's Red
April 16, 2009 - 12:17 ET by Jack BauerI DVR'd last night's Red Eye, so I'll check it out later. The Gut is always funny delivering great lefty put downs.
Red Eye
April 16, 2009 - 13:40 ET by Paul Gyea jack, it should be on 2 or 3 hours earlier
I watch Fox, but "Red Eye" is not...
April 16, 2009 - 15:27 ET by jawebster1my, excuse the expression, bag of tea, though anybody who rips CNN and MSNBC, can't be too bad. It reminds me of what my mom once said years and years ago. "Bobby Darin can't be too bad, if Sandra Dee would marry him." That was before we realized she was not the same person as her image on the screen. Jim Webster
Gutfeld is fantastic and
April 16, 2009 - 12:21 ET by bretzysdudeGutfeld is fantastic and spot on!
One word. Wow.
April 16, 2009 - 12:55 ET by Scout FinchI knew Shuster was a partisan hack from way back when. But I had no idea he actually said what he said in those transcripts. Those words had no place on a "news" show, even on a dog-and-pony act like MSNBC.
But I was really put off by Anderson Cooper. While I knew his politics were leftist, he always came off like he was impartial and above the fray. His "teabagging" comments prove him to be low class. It may be all fine and well to joke around with the boys at the club that way, Anderson, but on CNN? You "blew" your formerly classy impartial cover on that one, Cooper.
On Anderson~
April 16, 2009 - 13:10 ET by Georgia GirlI agree. He really lowered himself. So unprofessional!
Re Cooper
April 16, 2009 - 13:45 ET by slickwillie2001Agree on Cooper, he was one of the few people left at CNN that I have any respect for, but his descension into MSNBC-style vulgarity showed a side of him that I have never seen. He's no longer a journalist in my eyes, just another hack trying to out-gross the Olbermanns of the media.
He made a mistake. Because of what he said...
April 16, 2009 - 15:17 ET by jawebster1people who didn't know, now know. Per a twenty second google check, I learned the man is a homosexual. I personally don't care what he is, because I don't watch him in the first place, but I'm sure there are many people watching him now who do care about that sort of thing and are tuning him out by the hundreds, if not thousands. His ratings are low now, so this comment of his is not going to help. On the other hand, he may have gained a brand new audience. Jim Webster
I took a different approach to Anderson Cooper
April 16, 2009 - 14:05 ET by Lord ErondI contacted the FCC to find out how you file a complaint for vulgar language on the airwaves.
"Please get your facts right, then you may distort them as you please" -Mark Twain
"Proud Member of the Vast Right Wing Conspiracy"
A real journalist
April 16, 2009 - 13:57 ET by Lord ErondWould have let the man finish his answer then had a follow up question. A real journalist would not have tried to interject a debatable point into her 'reporting', case in point, "Did you know that Illinois will get 50 billion in stimulus money"(or something like that). That sums up why CNN's ratings are in the toilet.
"Please get your facts right, then you may distort them as you please" -Mark Twain
"Proud Member of the Vast Right Wing Conspiracy"
"Right Wing Radical since
Thank God for Fox. At least the truth...
April 16, 2009 - 15:45 ET by jawebster1has a chance to get out. If not for Fox, I would not watch any "News" shows period. I learned at an early age that I cannot stand hearing somebody lie to me. The only time I watch the main stream media is when they show "clips" of their programs on Fox or on NewsBusters. There is stuff I avoid on Fox too. Geraldo Rivera for one and that smiling "Black" professor who shows up on "The Factor" all the time, for another. That is where my DVR comes into use. My DVR is not just for commercials. Jim Webster
I only watch Fox, too
April 16, 2009 - 17:12 ET by Kat Outta the BagAnd after seeing what this sham of a "reporter" at CNN did yesterday, it has cemented my decision to NEVER watch that channel or any other MSM station again until they learn to wipe the smarm off their left-wing faces and report facts without a liberal spin!
Jaw/Kat~
April 16, 2009 - 17:41 ET by Georgia GirlSeriously, have you ever thought about how creepy it would be if FOX did not exist? I mean really, all we would get would be propoganda and there would be no real news. You know, like a communist country or something.
Thank goodness for FOX. They came around just at the right time. God bless them all~and may they stay on the air forever!