Pop quiz, hot shot: On any given day, who is more likely to say the nuttiest thing?
- Sean Penn
- Rosie O'Donnell
- Keith Olbermann
- Hugo Chavez
Regardless of your answer, on Wednesday, November 28, 2007, the whacky dictator from Venezuela wins the booby prize for saying CNN is trying to get him killed.
As deliciously reported by Reuters moments ago (emphasis added throughout, h/t JammieWF):
Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez said on Wednesday CNN may have been instigating his murder when the U.S. TV network showed a photograph of him with a label underneath that read "Who killed him?"
The caption appeared to be a production mistake -- confusing a Chavez news item with one on the death of a football star. The anchor said "take the image down" when he realized.
Stop laughing...he's serious:
But Chavez called for a probe in an interview on state television, where he repeatedly reviewed a tape of the broadcast, questioning why the unconnected photograph and wording were left on screen for several seconds.
"I want the state prosecutor to look into bringing a suit against CNN for instigating murder in Venezuela," he said. "... undoubtedly it is part of the psychological warfare."
With all due respect, Hugo, in order to employ psychological warfare, your target has to have a brain. But here's the best part:
Chavez has singled out CNN for biased reporting in what he says is a U.S.-sponsored campaign in the foreign media to destabilize Venezuela. CNN says its coverage is objective.
Hmmm. Chavez thinks CNN is biased; CNN says its coverage is objective.
Got to go with Chavez on this one.
*****Update: I decided to remove Ron Paul from this list, as regardless of what I think of some of his positions and statements, he is indeed a U.S. Congressman deserving of respect. I apologize to those that might have been offended.
—Noel Sheppard is the Associate Editor of NewsBusters.
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Looks like..
November 28, 2007 - 11:06 ET by inquiringmindLooks like Hugo is wearing a "Grill" on his teeth.
I had no idea Danny
November 28, 2007 - 11:10 ET by Hero SquadI had no idea Danny Bonaduce met with Chavez!
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"The empty wagon makes the most noise." - Derrick Mason
For Shoveazz to imagine that
November 28, 2007 - 11:14 ET by Warner Todd HustonFor Shoveazz to imagine that CNN would ever do anything to benefit an American Administration (or an American period) PROVES he is insane!
In Fairness to Mr. "Let's Leave NATO"
November 28, 2007 - 11:22 ET by Free StinkerIn Fairness to Mr. "Let's Leave NATO" (Ron Paul), he is only B-list nutty and doesn't belong on any list with people that are nutty and evil.
FS
November 28, 2007 - 11:29 ET by Noel SheppardFS,
I was expecting this from Sarc. :-) However, I see your point. If others here feel that this is disrespectful to Paul regardless of the comedic intent, I will change it. Fair enough? ns
Oh, keep it.
November 28, 2007 - 11:32 ET by sarcasmoIt's better to have blatant bias/disrespect. And it's not like I was all that respectful to the NB masthead regarding Leon's legitimate bust today of Fox and I'm not changing any of those words, because I still believe them.
JMR
Rally online with fans of Dr. Ron Paul.
"Dr." Paul.
November 28, 2007 - 12:00 ET by JimboI think "Dr." Ron Paul should remain on the list.
Leon says "By the way, I'm not afraid of fat people, I'm repulsed"
Truth Monger Says - "Both are religions [Christianity & Islam], yes - with the same percentage of terrorists."
Well, then we-lose
November 28, 2007 - 14:44 ET by sarcasmoMr. Hysterical-quotes! :) Noel apparently changed it despite our wishes. I guess my reaction wasn't the one he wanted...
JMR
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Noel, I'm not a Ron Paul fan, but
November 28, 2007 - 11:33 ET by RJI don't think he belongs on that particular list.....on the other hand, some of his supporters.... ;^)
Noel, Thanks. I'm no fan
November 28, 2007 - 11:34 ET by Free StinkerNoel,
Thanks. I'm no fan of RP, but I felt I was reading a "What doesn't belong here" quiz. ;-)
Maybe Michael Moore should be on the list instead . . .
-FS
Actually, I believe our
November 28, 2007 - 11:37 ET by Roger the ShrubberActually, I believe our resident Paul-bot would first accuse Newsbusters of having an obvious anti-Libertarian-turned-Republican-Candidate bias, and then follow up with links to a straw poll showing Ron Paul to be the least-nuttiest presidential candidate, an opinion piece from Reason detailing how Libertarians have been scientifically proven to have a better sense of humor than other political parties, and, finally, the obligatory link shilling for donations to the Ron Paul '08 campaign.
Paulbot!! Funny
November 28, 2007 - 11:40 ET by Jack BauerFunny shrubbster.
I presume their revered bible is the classic I, Paulbot
Even though he has now been
November 28, 2007 - 12:24 ET by Clear thinkerEven though he has now been taken off the list I wanted to chime in. I don't have anything against RP, and I don't care about him one way or the other (unless he divides the party like Ross did), but his supporters have me really worried. It's one of the strangest alliances I have seen in quite awhile.
So bottom line for me is, Chavez takes the cake, RP is a non-issue.
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Roger the Shrubber and Jack Bauer
November 28, 2007 - 16:37 ET by fosstenIt's rather disconcerting to see posters (whom I respect) following the lead of those who so obviously disrespect Dr. Paul and his supporters by first claiming that he is nuts and second by calling them names.
It just smacks hypocritical and not very NB-ish. If a lib troll came on here and started calling names of conservatives, you guys would run him out on a rail.
I guess name-calling is ok as long as you're bashing Ron Paul or anybody who once professed that they might vote for him.
I've seen far more negative personal attacks leveled against RP and his supporters on this website than I've seen RP 'nutjobs' attacking others here in like manner.
I'd have much more respect for you if you 1) Named the actual, specific issue for which you call RP a nut and 2) Actually debated the issue instead of debasing the proponent thereof.
Just labeling somebody a nutjob or wacko or "Paulbot" only serves to make you look like a snickering high school jock in the locker room making fun of somebody who's not on the football team. It's self-degrading.
Let's see if my post is a self-fulfilling prophecy.
By the way, I am a conservative and a Fundamental Baptist Christian. Have been since I was an adolescent. I voted for Bush twice. I have listened to Limbaugh since 1992. I've been posting/writing about things conservative for 10 years. I have recently decided that Ron Paul is the best choice for President. I have done this not only based on his track record, but also because of the paucity of real conservatives in our pool of candidates. You cannot lump me in with the rest as some sort of wacko groupie. I've gotten to where I am through a lot of careful consideration. I will wager that there are many others like me as well.
Rather than attacking what you don't understand, it would be interesting if you inquired as to why someone like me would depart from the usual Bush-mold candidate and support someone like RP.
Ron Paul 2008
Two Questions Fossten
November 28, 2007 - 16:47 ET by JimboTwo Questions-
1) If "Dr." Paul breaks away and runs independent, will you vote for him or the Republican candidate?
2) If "Dr." Paul loses the primary and walks away, who will you vote for?
Leon says "By the way, I'm not afraid of fat people, I'm repulsed"
Truth Monger Says - "Both are religions [Christianity & Islam], yes - with the same percentage of terrorists."
1) I don't know, but he
November 28, 2007 - 16:58 ET by fossten1) I don't know, but he has flatly stated on more than one occasion that he has no intention of doing so.
2) I don't know. I will probably end up voting for the Mitt or Rudy of my choice.
Your turn for tough questions:
1) Who are you currently supporting and why?
2) Would you vote for Giuliani if he's the nominee?
3) Why do you keep putting Dr. in air quotes? Do you not realize that he is an actual doctor? Are you being deliberately facetious and annoying or do you have a nervous tick?
Hate to do this, but I won't be here to see your reply - I'll check tomorrow. Gotta go see a man about a gun. Literally. ;) (Sarc would understand)
Forget 911, I dial 10MM.
I was wondering about the
November 28, 2007 - 17:01 ET by JasonCI was wondering about the apologetic quotation marks too. Are they supposed to signify something? Did his last paper get discredited or something?
"He was, and is yet, most likely, the wearisomest, self-righteous
pharisee that ever ransacked a Bible to rake the promises to himself
and fling the curses on his neighbors." -Emily Bronte
Good point fossten on ad
November 28, 2007 - 16:53 ET by dscottGood point fossten on ad homen attacks regarding RP.
I'm not supporting RP for anything much less POTUS, IMO RP disqualified himself with his comment on US foreign policy causing 911 (paraphrased but accurate). Anyone who takes this position IMO is not competent to be POTUS as they have no clue to the intent, number and willingness of our enemy's desire to harm us (US).
Now whether you choose to interpret my opinion as a personal attack on RP is your doing.
Hanlon's Razor: Never attribute to malice that which can be adequately explained by stupidity. dscott's corollary: The line between malice and stupidity is called depraved indifference.
fossten... 1.) If RP
November 28, 2007 - 17:06 ET by Clear thinkerfossten...
1.) If RP divides the party how will you feel then?
2.) Do you always vote for RINOS? ie: mitt/rudy
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1) What do you mean by
November 28, 2007 - 19:17 ET by fossten1) What do you mean by "divides the party?" Be more specific please.
2) I've never voted for Mitt or Rudy in my life. I tend to avoid voting for RINOs.
What about you, Clear Thinker? Are you satisfied that Mitt or Rudy are the best conservative choices? Or are you just afraid that nobody else can beat Hillary? What are the significant differences between Mitt/Rudy and Hillary?
Forget 911, I dial 10MM.
Fossten, Please state where
November 30, 2007 - 10:04 ET by Roger the ShrubberFossten,
Please state where I have been incorrect with my analysis on our dear lifelong-, er, 11-month-long Republican Sarcasmo? Please show me my obvious mistake with proof that Sarc is not a Paulbot.
I do not recall lumping ALL Ron Paul followers into the Sarc/Paulbot/zealot category. Please note the distinction.
Like I have repeatedly stated numerous times on Newsbusters, if it wasn't for Ron Paul's lack of foreign policy, he would be a viable candidate.
Why do you fear what YOU do not understand?
Sean Penn,
November 28, 2007 - 12:08 ET by dscottSean Penn, ROFL
Hanlon's Razor: Never attribute to malice that which can be adequately explained by stupidity. dscott's corollary: The line between malice and stupidity is called depraved indifference.
"...as Cindy Sheehan raises
November 28, 2007 - 11:25 ET by WhoIsJohnGalt"...as Cindy Sheehan raises her outstretched thumb and forefinger towards her forehead in the universal sign of "loser", Hugo Chavez mistakes the finger gesture for a gun and dives underneath a nearby table. He immediately ordered an investigation into the possibility that George Bush planted the gun on Ms. Sheehan in an attempt to have him assasinated."
Couple of nitwits.
But...where is Chavez' right
November 28, 2007 - 13:26 ET by Senior ChiefBut...where is Chavez' right hand?
That......is a nasty mental
November 28, 2007 - 14:39 ET by Jcon96That......is a nasty mental image.....
I think
November 28, 2007 - 14:46 ET by Airforce_5_OI felt a little biel come up.....
The only thing you should feel when shooting insurgents is the rifle recoil.
But...where is Chavez' right hand?
November 28, 2007 - 14:53 ET by MightyMouthWhere no man has gone be...
...in quite some time.
"There are two types of people in this country; those who provide freedom and those who enjoy it." MM says...
shutter
November 28, 2007 - 14:56 ET by dscottshutter
MM
November 28, 2007 - 14:57 ET by Airforce_5_OProbably had to spray for fruit flies! <rim shot>
The only thing you should feel when shooting insurgents is the rifle recoil.
I'm about to make it worse :-)
November 28, 2007 - 15:06 ET by MightyMouthYou just know she burned her bra in the 70's and Victorias Secret stopped sending catalogs loooong ago.
Now I feel bad...hehe but I'll get over it :-o
"There are two types of people in this country; those who provide freedom and those who enjoy it." MM says...
She belongs to the support
November 28, 2007 - 15:10 ET by Airforce_5_OShe belongs to the support hose of the month club.
The only thing you should feel when shooting insurgents is the rifle recoil.
And here's me thinking the
November 28, 2007 - 11:32 ET by Jack BauerAnd here's me thinking the only thing CNN is trying to kill is its ratings.
Wouldn't Hugo be good on Dancing With The Stars?
Jack, but then we'd have to
November 28, 2007 - 12:55 ET by MassConservJack, but then we'd have to listen to him complain that the stage smells of sulfer because Marie Osmond had been on it the season before.
CNN will make it up to him,
November 28, 2007 - 15:03 ET by general companyCNN will make it up to him, by featuring him in and Exposé touting his great leadership?
Fairly obvious that he is going to try and intimidate the TV stations he cannot over take by decree. CNN will fold like an old wallet.
"Always do right. This will gratify some people, and astonish the rest". Mark Twain
Jack... He could partner
November 28, 2007 - 17:07 ET by Clear thinkerJack...
He could partner up with Mark Cuban giving Mark another shot.
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But then again from the
November 28, 2007 - 12:05 ET by dscottBut then again from the conspiratorial view of a political black ops, isn't this a clever way for CNN to proclaim it is unbiased by accidentally - on purpose rassing Hugo??? Clearly, Hugo for his domestic consumption purposes gets to justify his paranoia and suppression of political opponents by claiming the US is out to get him like he did with Pat Robertson. It seems to be a win/win scenerio to me for both CNN and Hugo. The point being they both know that the Right will always see through their sham, it's the moderates and uninformed they are actually trying to influence. The Left is already on board and thus this is more confirmation of what they want to believe.
Hanlon's Razor: Never attribute to malice that which can be adequately explained by stupidity. dscott's corollary: The line between malice and stupidity is called depraved indifference.
Fat Socialist
November 28, 2007 - 12:06 ET by dboI don't think Chavez is a complete waste of space. His body would make an excellent improvised flotation device for Venezuelans trying to get to Florida.
Yeah - his body would float
November 28, 2007 - 12:19 ET by Lord ElicaniYeah - his body would float on the waves, and the Venezuelans could ride miles above the waves on top of his ego. Comfortably seats 184,350, give or take a few.
Quo usque tandem abutere, Catilina, patientia nostra? Quam diu etiam furor iste tuus nos eludet?
"Fat Socialist?" Ha When I saw your lead line, dbo...
November 28, 2007 - 13:10 ET by RJ...I thought you must be posting about Professor Talking Point, our pompous Socialist who says he's 6' 2" and 290 pounds.
(Sorry to burst your blimp, leon, but your new buddy is a member of the group you most despise.) :^)
Yeah, but
November 28, 2007 - 18:53 ET by dervishwhat about the oil slick? Have you no environmental decency, dbo?
CNN? nah
November 28, 2007 - 13:14 ET by mattmPobre Hugo: El loco conejo.
Noel -
November 28, 2007 - 13:58 ET by drillanwrI happened to catch this on FNC this a.m. ...
PRICELESS!!! Hope the lady's safely away from the commie slob:
Hugo Chavez's ex-wife apologizes for her part in Venezuela's government
http://www.foxnews.com/video2/player06.html?112807/112807_affil_chavez&Americas%20Newsroom&Ex-pressing%20Regret&Ex-pressing%20Regret&World&-1&News&49&&&new
If Chavez is ever
November 28, 2007 - 14:03 ET by fosstenIf Chavez is ever killed, I certainly won't give CNN the credit.
(GASP) Did I say that out loud?
Forget 911, I dial 10MM.
If CNN actually did aid and
November 28, 2007 - 14:16 ET by BeowulfIf CNN actually did aid and abet in the death of Chavez, then they would go up in my estimation. It would be one of the very few positive things CNN had done in the last 5 or 6 years...
The Closed Mind Erects Strong Barriers
Beowulf... I might
November 28, 2007 - 16:50 ET by Clear thinkerBeowulf...
I might actually watch CNN if this happened ;-)
Who needs the State Department, the Military, or the CIA when you got CNN!
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"CNN trying to get him
November 28, 2007 - 14:56 ET by Jerry"CNN trying to get him killed.."
What, like "smothering" him with love... "drowning" him in accolades... "burying" him in positive stories... "assasinating" his detractors...
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).
Pat Robertson
November 28, 2007 - 16:39 ET by fosstene) Pat Robertson for endorsing Rudy
Forget 911, I dial 10MM.
Sebato may be a pretty
November 28, 2007 - 16:48 ET by Clear thinkerSebato may be a pretty smart guy, but he's got this one wrong.
I'm still upset with Pat over his endorsement. Rudy is an ok guy but not the moral conservative I want for a leader.
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You know something...
November 28, 2007 - 17:28 ET by MightyMouthLooking at that picture one more time... it almost looks like Chavey's got his arm around Cindyrella with his index finger in the side of her mouth ready to pull her off the stage. Does anyone else see that?
"There are two types of people in this country; those who provide freedom and those who enjoy it." MM says...
Well, ....
November 28, 2007 - 17:46 ET by celatorIt's too close to call.
I can assure Chavez CNN is
November 28, 2007 - 18:48 ET by ConservativeRexI can assure Chavez CNN is not trying to off him, but my hope is that some organization that uses initials, is. And the sooner the better.