Want an idea of just how bad things could get for NBC News if it continues to make this disgraceful shift to the left akin to its affiliate MSNBC?
On Sunday, Fox News's Bill O'Reilly painted a picture of this network's likely fate in his syndicated column.
Make sure children are out of the room, for this is REALLY frightening (h/t TVNewser):
(Open) “Hi, I’m Brian Williams. Thank you for joining us tonight. Before we get to our lineup this evening, I should tell you that I am wearing the same kind of suit Sen. Obama had on yesterday, and I like it very much. The fabric is soft and has an air of authority. I want to thank the senator for his good taste.
“Our first story tonight is from Andrea Mitchell, who has learned that Sen. Obama is, indeed, related to Moses. NBC has discovered the wicker basket in which Moses floated down the Nile River before being rescued by the pharaoh’s wife. We can tell you tonight that DNA traces found in that basket match Barack Obama! Incredible. [...]
“Finally, Tom Brokaw will take a look back at the entire Obama family tree. This is amazing. New evidence suggests that Barack Obama is not only a distant cousin to Dick Cheney, but is also related to Gen. George Patton, Franklin Delano Roosevelt and St. Francis of Assisi. DNA found on a bird in Chicago confirms this.“As for John McCain, there is a rumor he has been denied AARP membership because he is too old."
Delicious.
—Noel Sheppard is the Associate Editor of NewsBusters.
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You know, that would be
September 1, 2008 - 18:31 ET by motherbeltYou know, that would be hilarious if it weren't just so darn plausible....
I HATE TO SAY THIS...
September 1, 2008 - 19:31 ET by danybhoymotherbelt,
I give you something as plausble, I can see NBC/MSNBC being taken over by lefty media & blogs. Kos, DU, MoveOn, RawStory, Crooks & Liars, Huffington Post, Media Matters, Air America, & DemocracyNow could be brought in to provide political coverage & opinion.
Oppps, it's happening RIGHT NOW. BathTubBoy already is a regular at Kos, he gets much of his media "news" from MediaMatters, & he has brought in his new main man, Rachel Maddow. MSNBC has devolvled into a "progressive" blog that happens to be on television, with the same sort of ratings of Air America, but with the money of General Electric. This will go on as long as GE funds this money pit. The only thing missing is the magnetic & hot Amy Goodman, & I almost expect to see her on MSNBC soon.
The danger is to people like Andrea Mitchell & Tom Brokow, who need to understand that they are damaging their credability by throwing down with this bunch of media thugs. I would have thought that old pros like Mitchell & Brokow would be smarter then that, maybe I was wrong.
"...it's still We The People, Right?" Megadeth
Re: "...BathTubBoy already is a regular at Kos..."
September 1, 2008 - 22:00 ET by AndanteTonight, while damning the hatchet job the left is doing on the Palin baby story and without naming him, Bill O'Reilly mentioned an "NBC Anchor who posts on Kos". He said that, if it continues, he will feature the story on his show.
Stay tuned.
"Why can't I just eat my waffle?" -- Obama
Andante... I did catch
September 1, 2008 - 22:07 ET by bigtimerAndante...
I did catch that when my husband was clicking it around during commercials...
LOL...going to be interesting.
"America isn't the problem...America is the solution." ~ Rush Limbaugh
danybhoy
September 1, 2008 - 23:18 ET by Rush FanI agree with most of your comments. However, Andrea Mitchell and Tom Brokaw both came out of the liberal closet years ago. They are just more subtle and underhanded in their bias, unlike BathTubBoy who is paid specifically and handsomely by GE/NBC to go to the extreme left.
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This isn't the future, this is today
September 1, 2008 - 18:33 ET by jefflebowskiIf anybody doubts that NBC has discarded even the appearance of objectivity, just look at Olbermann and Wallace in Denver.
Or the network correspondents who were seen clapping for Obama during his speech.
The Old Media cannot die fast enough for me.
Jeff Lebowski
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Geez, NS
September 1, 2008 - 18:34 ET by BlondeI thought I read:
DNA found in a bird cage in Chicago confirms this.
Obama, the Messiah. Sequel to the Da Vinci Code....Da Obama Code....DNA at 11:00 p.m.
David Gregory, do you know which damn network you lie for? ~ Uncle Jimbo, @Blackfive
I guess I read too fast, thought you said
September 1, 2008 - 19:38 ET by FastEd"Barry was in Bird Cage". Then there might have been the sequel - Obama Yo' Mama! the true story of "the sixes", while the next movie would have been "The Compassion - the changed hope". And since we are all our brothers keepers, shoiuld we start a fund for his half brother? He should at least have a "Hut Sweet Hut" sign. Thanks Bro, for the cards, they were used hygenically, but next time, could you send the NYT's - they have softer paper.
There is no sense in being stupid, if you can't prove it! - my dad V
Bill was exaggerating but only a little bit.
September 1, 2008 - 19:00 ET by superconThey do that now but are a little more subtle.
Good evening.I'm Tom Brokaw for NBC News.Tonight Andrea Mitchell has an in depth report on a surprising political phenomen that spells trouble for John McCain.Pro-lifers for Obama.Next we go on the campaign trail with the struggling McCain campaign with a story on why many women are rejecting his choice for VP....the unqualified Sarah Palin.And finally our correspondent who is traveling with the energized and focused juggernaut of Barack Obama has a report on a new demographic that is completely rejecting the GOP in droves,poor military families.Stay tuned for that and more.
They absolutely sneer with contempt at conservatives and Republicans.It's the worst I have ever seen.
The reason that MSNBC can tilt so far to the left with no balance is that the entire network doesn't have a problem with Keith Olbermann or his views as they agree with him.
Victory in Iraq.
Liberals suck.
McCain for Preznint.
ood evening.I'm Tom Brokaw
September 1, 2008 - 19:40 ET by Paarlood evening.I'm Tom Brokaw for NBC News.Tonight Andrea Mitchell has
an in depth report on a surprising political phenomen that spells
trouble for John McCain.Pro-lifers for Obama.Next we go on the campaign
trail with the struggling McCain campaign with a story on why many
women are rejecting his choice for VP....the unqualified Sarah
Palin.And finally our correspondent who is traveling with the energized
and focused juggernaut of Barack Obama has a report on a new
demographic that is completely rejecting the GOP in droves,poor
military families.Stay tuned for that and more.
...........................
Maybe I am missing the satire but is this true//
Paarl of Rhodesia
Totally true.
September 1, 2008 - 20:31 ET by superconThey seem to start off their reports from the idea that Barack has already won and John McCain can't possibly win and they tailor their reporting to fit that idea.They don't want to give you the news.They want to give your opinion.
Victory in Iraq.
Liberals suck.
McCain for Preznint.
I think I misunderstood you.
September 1, 2008 - 21:22 ET by superconMaybe I am missing the satire but is this true//
The dialogue was mine.
Victory in Iraq.
Liberals suck.
McCain for Preznint.
YOU ARE ON THE RIGHT TRACK...
September 1, 2008 - 22:18 ET by danybhoysupercon,
The MSM is trying to say that Obama is a sure thing, that there is no chance in hell he can lose the election. When he does lose, you already have the template in place to make the case the GOP has stolen yet another election. Bet on it.
"...it's still We The People, Right?" Megadeth
I keep seeing this on the
September 1, 2008 - 19:02 ET by danboI keep seeing this on the NEWS, It isn't news.
Limited Disclosure: I used to belong to the Sierra Club untill they went crazier. Worse of all, I was bribed by Exxon with free New Orleans Saints glasses with fill ups in the 70's.
Hey BOR.... Good
September 1, 2008 - 19:03 ET by bigtimerHey BOR....
Good job...Pow right in the kisser!
He said it ALL!
"America isn't the problem...America is the solution." ~ Rush Limbaugh
The Amazing Kreskin, Bill
September 1, 2008 - 19:11 ET by BlazerThe Amazing Kreskin, Bill aint'. Hell I saw those stories run two months ago on PMSNBC and on another thread about five minutes ago by allamericandude.
'"You will never find a more wretched hive of scum and villainy. We must be cautious. "
- Ben Kenobi on Liberals, and the MSM.
" The Cake is a lie."
They're already there
September 1, 2008 - 19:16 ET by dboWant an idea of just how bad things could get for NBC News
What do you mean could get?
Thank you O'Reilly
September 1, 2008 - 19:42 ET by Cool ArrowO'Reilly and FOX news have been doing a superb job of getting and keeping Media Research Center (Parent company of this blog) on the National stage.
I'm not one of those who are too "intellectual" to appreciate the job Bill O' does night after night.
This was some funny stuff.
Rocky & Bullwinkle '08
Journalism hits a new low...
September 1, 2008 - 20:52 ET by Clear thinkerBill and lot's of other folks are not going to be happy about what the future holds for journalism. I kid you not, this is for real! Journalism And What Is A Vagina-American?
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Ct... Now this
September 1, 2008 - 21:02 ET by bigtimerCt...
Now this is definitely hitting below the belt.
"America isn't the problem...America is the solution." ~ Rush Limbaugh
Good joke bt, but you gotta
September 1, 2008 - 21:06 ET by Clear thinkerGood joke bt, but you gotta admit, this is crazy!!!
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Ct...well of course it
September 1, 2008 - 21:26 ET by bigtimerCt...well of course it is..for me it just goes without saying...
If one just doesn't shake their head at the insanity of the leftists, let alone their desperation, that we get fed daily, without having to have some sense of humor about all these soulless creatures in this life now and then...we'd be joining them, instead of defeating them...
I have to laugh now and then.
"America isn't the problem...America is the solution." ~ Rush Limbaugh
About Time
September 1, 2008 - 21:50 ET by JesseJacksonIVIt's about time Fox News exposed the bias in the media. How dare a network show bias to any politcal party.
Fox news would never show that kind of favortism.
Oh wait.....they have been doing so for years.
If FOX wants to prove they're truly Fair & Balanced, give Alan Colmes his own hour long show where he can blast Conservatives, like Hannity does to Liberals on his show.
Something tells me Ailes would never do that though.
JesseJacksonIV
September 1, 2008 - 21:55 ET by Cool ArrowI take it you're a cheap knockoff of the Jackson 5.
Would anybody watch Colmes on his own show?
It's not like Murdoch to want shows with ratings as low as Olbermann and Matthews.
And Speaking of Jesse Jackson. His show over on CNN went rather well in the ratings didn't it?
Rocky & Bullwinkle '08
ummm, JJ4,...... you do
September 1, 2008 - 22:06 ET by Blazerummm, JJ4,...... you do realise that dead guy in the empty suit that sits oppossite Hannity and plays comic relief for him everynight is Alan Colmes, dont' you ?
"You will never find a more wretched hive of scum and villainy. We must be cautious. "
- Ben Kenobi on Liberals, and the MSM.
" The Cake is a lie."
Oh goody...JJ4 is a back up
September 1, 2008 - 22:12 ET by bigtimerOh goody...JJ4 is a back up unit for allamericandude...
I wk. 5 dys.
...and they come in numbers....lol.
"America isn't the problem...America is the solution." ~ Rush Limbaugh
bt...I noticed that too
September 1, 2008 - 22:17 ET by BlondeAnother 1 week, 5 day wonder.
The stray thought crossed my mind that maybe Hater & pals were back at it over at Stern (I no longer have the addy)....egging on their liberal whackjob friends to log on here and bug the conservatives.
Think about it....the "dude's" posts were nothing more than talking points and straight up HuffPo. Seems a little fishy to me....
David Gregory, do you know which damn network you lie for? ~ Uncle Jimbo, @Blackfive
LOL B... I don't need to
September 1, 2008 - 22:22 ET by bigtimerLOL B...
I don't need to think about it...that's why I posted what I did.
...and there will be more to come in spades before Nov.
Glad you caught exactly what I meant.
"America isn't the problem...America is the solution." ~ Rush Limbaugh
They're kind of hard to miss
September 1, 2008 - 22:27 ET by BlondeBut the dude seemed rather, um, familiar.
Right you are, unfortunately....a zillion more to come. Maybe we ought to start a pool. Name the new troll before he shows up, or somesuch.
David Gregory, do you know which damn network you lie for? ~ Uncle Jimbo, @Blackfive
Sounds good to me
September 1, 2008 - 22:15 ET by AndanteRe: "... give Alan Colmes his own hour long show where he can blast Conservatives, like Hannity does to Liberals on his show."
Ok, as long as Colmes has a Conservative co-host like Hannity; I suggest Carl Rove. That is fair, balance and it would be fun to watch. What you want is a show where Colmes just sits there parroting the talking points of the Left with no challenge. Yawn ZZZzzzz
"Why can't I just eat my waffle?" -- Obama
Will you sponsor Alan's show?
September 1, 2008 - 22:18 ET by Mica the MagnificentNobody's going to 'give' Alan Colmes his own show. There is no affirmative action hiring requirements for show hosts.
Some corporation must sponsor it, and obviously, no-one is interested. Are you?
Blazer
September 1, 2008 - 22:19 ET by JesseJacksonIVYou do realize Hannity has his own show on the weekends that his devoted every week to blasting liberals. If they're Fair & Balanced, shouldn't Colmes have his own showing blasting Conservatives?
It's hilarious reading this blog and any Liberal blog. All of you should realize you accuse each other of the same things.
Polictics is all about hypocrisy on both sides.
Liberals don't see the MSNBC bias and Conservatives don't see the Fox bias.
No, you're hilarious
September 1, 2008 - 22:19 ET by BlondeWith your pathetic little DKos talking points.
If we wanted to listen to an idiotic liberal, we'd turn on Alan Colmes.
Whine on about Fair & Balanced.
David Gregory, do you know which damn network you lie for? ~ Uncle Jimbo, @Blackfive
JJ... Be careful. You
September 1, 2008 - 22:23 ET by Clear thinkerJJ...
Be careful. You keep this up and I will be forced to use what you say.
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Be my guest, CT
September 1, 2008 - 22:28 ET by BlondeI'll be famous!!!!!!
David Gregory, do you know which damn network you lie for? ~ Uncle Jimbo, @Blackfive
Blonde... Don't be mad
September 1, 2008 - 22:48 ET by Clear thinkerBlonde...
Don't be mad at me for what I'm about to tell you... I can't use you. You use logic, common sense, and a sharp wit. All of which takes you out of the running. I only post dummies on my site. Sorry...
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I'm broken hearted, CT
September 1, 2008 - 22:51 ET by BlondeWanna see my dumb blonde routine?
I love your site, Clear....you're really doing great. It's funny, I only read a couple regularly, NB, Blackfive, and a couple of other small, select blogs. Yours is one of them.
David Gregory, do you know which damn network you lie for? ~ Uncle Jimbo, @Blackfive
Thanks Blonde. Just for
September 1, 2008 - 22:54 ET by Clear thinkerThanks Blonde. Just for that I will have to come up with a smart blonde category and include you in the site.
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Hey CT, I forgot to mention
September 1, 2008 - 23:12 ET by AndanteI checked out your site; it's great. What's scary is that these people are allowed to vote.
Sample from: http://giovanniworld.wordpress.com/
“HURRICANE GUSTAV WILL BE LESS IMPACTFUL, THANKS TO SENATOR OBAMA!!!”
— Posted by J. H.
No comment needed.
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Priceless
"Why can't I just eat my waffle?" -- Obama
Wrong Grasshopper
September 1, 2008 - 22:31 ET by AndanteRe:
" Liberals don't see the MSNBC bias and Conservatives don't see the Fox bias."
Liberals don't see the MSNBC, CBS, ABC, CNN, PBS, Time, News Week, LAT and NYT bias to name a few, Conservatives know FOX is biased but FOX, unlike those mentioned above, ALWAYS offers the Left a chance to rebut and Conservatives are okay with that.
"Why can't I just eat my waffle?" -- Obama
Adante!!
September 1, 2008 - 22:35 ET by MrShyARRRGGG.... you stole my thunder! :(
(waaaaaaaa!)
:)
* * * SOCKS THE CAT '08 * * *
For REAL Change
Sorry
September 1, 2008 - 22:38 ET by Andantebut you did a much better job naming biased media outlets, well done :-)
"Why can't I just eat my waffle?" -- Obama
Andante
September 1, 2008 - 22:44 ET by MrShyThanks :)
Well, here's a more comprehensive list for JJ4, thanks to our combined efforts:
MSNBC
CBS
ABC
CNN
PBS
Time
Newsweek
LATtimes
NYTimes
Washington Post
BBC
AP
Reuters
.... WHEW!! And that's just an initial list off the top of our heads of the more major outlets.
* * * SOCKS THE CAT '08 * * *
For REAL Change
JesseIV
September 1, 2008 - 22:32 ET by MrShy"Liberlas don't see the MSNBC bias and Conservatives don't see the Fox bias."
To use the Empty One's own words, you just aren't getting it. You have some uninformed idea that this site is the right's answer to Huff Post, DailyKos, etc.. So here goes....
Most conservatives DO see the Fox bias.
Some* liberals see the MSNBC bias.
Some* liberals see the CNN bias.
Some* liberals see the NY Times bias.
Some* liberals see the Washington Post bias.
Some* liberals see the big-3 evening news bias.
Some* liberals see the Associated Press bias.
Some* liberals see the Reuters bias.
There's more, but I'm hoping that is enough to get you to understand what NewBusters is all about. Please read the tagline of this site:
“Exposing & Combating Liberal Media Bias”
It's not calling out one news outlet. It's calling out the rampant takeover of liberals running MOST (I'm talking 90%, at least, if not more) of the mainstream media and tilting it to their agenda.
Got it now, JJ -"cut his nuts off"- IV ?
NOTE: * I'm being generous and giving the left the benefit of the doubt, btw, using the word "some".
* * * SOCKS THE CAT '08 * * *
For REAL Change
Heck, I agree JJ4 except
September 1, 2008 - 22:29 ET by BlazerHeck, I agree JJ4 except FNC is in the ratings business and liberal pundits dont' bring in ratings.
I guess you've never caught Geraldo on FNC.
If your chapped about that go watch CNN or MSNBC nothing but liberal pundits on there, and most claim to be actual journalists.
"You will never find a more wretched hive of scum and villainy. We must be cautious. "
- Ben Kenobi on Liberals, and the MSM.
" The Cake is a lie."
How odd...
September 1, 2008 - 23:18 ET by Mr. BishopAlan Colmes doesn't have his own show for blasting Conservatives? I'm sure that's news to him every night from 10pm to 1am every night...
http://www.foxnews.com/radio/alancolmes/
Oh, do you mean television show?
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JesseJacksonIV
September 1, 2008 - 23:40 ET by Rush FanFair and balanced has nothing to do with giving Colmes his own show. Just from a straight business standpoint, Colmes couldn't handle his own show. Colmes radio program is a ratings failure. Even liberals are unwilling to provide support by listening to him.
Now I realize you don't know my background, but I will share a SECRET with you. PLEASE don't share this with anyone else! I have heard from my special secret sources that segments of Alan Colmes radio show when played ad nauseam were used to break a top Al Qaeda suspect. They tell me Colmes liberal rants were more effective than waterboarding.
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ROFL RF.... Shhh...don't
September 2, 2008 - 00:02 ET by bigtimerROFL RF....
Shhh...don't tell the Senate...they may change their mind about the Fairness Doctrine...depending on how you look at it.
"America isn't the problem...America is the solution." ~ Rush Limbaugh
Man thats rough R.F. I
September 2, 2008 - 01:16 ET by BlazerMan thats rough R.F. I would have figured to a terrorist, Alans soothing words of blame America first and capitulation would have been like a sweet lullaby.
He really should go back to doing stand-up comedy..........oh wait he never stopped, he sits down at a table each night and does it now.
"You will never find a more wretched hive of scum and villainy. We must be cautious. "
- Ben Kenobi on Liberals, and the MSM.
" The Cake is a lie."
" segments of Alan Colmes
September 2, 2008 - 08:48 ET by danbo" segments of Alan Colmes radio show when played ad nauseam were used to break a top Al Qaeda suspect"
Isn't this covered by the Geneva convention.
This should result in trials for war crimes.
That was a good one.
Limited Disclosure: I used to belong to the Sierra Club untill they went crazier. Worse of all, I was bribed by Exxon with free New Orleans Saints glasses with fill ups in the 70's.
JJ4
September 2, 2008 - 09:16 ET by mikebromoGeraldo Rivera is the opposite of Hannity on the weekends. How many hours is Geraldo on? FOX needs about three more hours of conservatives to balance out Geraldo!
I assumed that O'Reilly was
September 1, 2008 - 23:12 ET by Parker1227I assumed that O'Reilly was playing this straight, maybe leaving out the worst quotes in the name of being fair and balanced.
The parts left out:
My Experience with Brian Williams
September 24, 2008 - 19:14 ET by BobMcCartyWritesBased upon my own experience with Brian Williams, I'd say O'Reilly is right on with his assessment of “the most watched network news anchor in America.”
Bob McCarty Writes at BobMcCarty.com
BobMc...Now that is
September 24, 2008 - 19:25 ET by bigtimerBobMc...
Now that is funny..let alone priceless!
I will be thinking of that every-time I see him now...family jewels and all.
"America isn't the problem...America is the solution." ~ Rush Limbaugh