Wasn't it just a couple of days ago that the crew over at the Daily Kos was fretting about how conservatives as a whole are equally as complicit in the murder of George Tiller as the shooter himself? And of the details being reported to better understand the background of the actual killer, Scott Roeder, doesn't one major detail involve the posts that he left on anti-abortion Web sites?
With that in mind, how concerned should we be with a blog post that fantasizes about the death of conservative columnist Michelle Malkin?
In a posting titled ‘Michelle Malkin - The Book', an individual using the handle cousinavi, creates a story which refers to Malkin's husband in a derogatory manner more than once, and eventually fantasizes about her choking to death.
Should this story, which appears to be written at a third grade level, be taken for what the ‘writer' intends - a ‘total work of fiction'? Or should it be taken for what it really is, an attempt to get Kos readers to indulge in the ‘writer's' imagination, inciting equally provocative death fantasies about Malkin?
Excerpts below the jump (Warning! Offensive language, equally offensive to those with an education)...
Referring to Malkin's husband, the ‘writer' describes him as
...an equally bright boy who was more than happy to stay at home and be her bitch while she waded into the world of pissing people off and being paid for it.
And
...her goddamn useless bitch of a husband...
The death segment involved in this fantasy reads (emphasis mine)
As the story draws to a close, our heroine is beginning to sense the truth...that she isn't really very bright, and is commonly wrong about most things. But what, then, could be behind her meteoric rise to success? Why do people heap all this attention on her?
Sadly, full awareness will never be achieved by our lead character, for as she's pondering these very questions she chokes to death on a slightly oversize bit of food, which is totally ironic because she fucking well TOLD her goddamn useless bitch of a husband to cut it up into BITE SIZED pieces!
Total work of fiction. But one can hope.
Presumably that last bit means one can hope that Malkin chokes to death. The simplistic piece of writing is so over-the-top, that loyal readers of the Daily Kos are offended.
A sampling of the commentary follows:
...my dislike of her ridiculous blather...but I think you went too far at the end.
More than a little over-the-top. You really should delete this.
and
Hasn't there been enough of that lately? Seriously, words have consequences, and this sort of thing is unsettling enough when it comes from the other side. I don't particularly like it from ours.
This of course is minor compared to the ‘writer's' own blog, on which he expresses his dismay with someone apparently interfering with his picture captions by making the following threat:
May have to stab some fuckin' body keeps fucking about with this caption
The site also contains a cartoon consisting of a man who asks:
Must you answer every question with a death threat?
He recently has posted about the Tiller murder in which he asks ‘whether or not it's appropriate to lay the blame for the murder of Dr. George Tiller at the door of Jesus Christ or religion in general.'
While the Daily Kos has made no attempt to remove this posting, and will certainly not investigate one of their ‘writers', perhaps the authorities might want to take a closer look at someone who fantasizes about the death of a conservative writer, and further, openly makes stabbing threats.
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This Is Why I'm NOT A Liberal, Either...
June 3, 2009 - 00:01 ET by The7SticksIs it so hard to understand that there are some people who simply want to buck political ideologies all together and just focus on the truth? Even though I'm a registered Democrat, I voted against all the ballot initiatives in California that the Democrat legislature pushed through to raise taxes (of course some liberals opposed these measures as well, such as Rob Reiner for obvious reasons.) And I don't particularly like left-wing talking heads like Keith Olberfuher and Mike Malloy, and I've lost some respect for Ed Schultz when I read the headline about how he used the slaying of Daniel Pearl to make a comparison in his benefit. It's shameful.
When I also frequent liberal websites like HuffPo and Media Matters, I read some comments that are just not cool, okay? They're just not cool. I have to respond to some of these by sounding more conservative, or rather, less insane than the left-wing comment I respond to.
But just the same, I'm no fan of Michelle Malkin either because of some columns I've read that I just know distort the truth about certain topics. But do I have to resort to name-calling? I'd prefer not to because it's counterproductive, plus I just don't have the time to do so even if I wanted to.
You
June 3, 2009 - 00:31 ET by bulletproofYou have great grammer. Very fluid. I especially like this:
They're just not cool. I have to respond to some of these by sounding
more conservative, or rather, less insane than the left-wing comment I
respond to...
I am soooooo less insane than you!!!!!
I assume NOW will not defend Malkin
June 3, 2009 - 19:16 ET by jefflebowskiThe left is brutal with those who do not agree with them. There are no rules, no decorum, no class as shown in this case about Michelle Malkin. Those who cry tolerance are the least tolerant amongst us.
Angry White Dude
www.angrywhitedude.c...
You apparently neglected to
June 3, 2009 - 19:22 ET by JerYou apparently neglected to read the comments to the blog.
Jer
This sounds serious
June 3, 2009 - 00:24 ET by bulletproofMay have to stab some fuckin' body keeps fucking about with this caption
This cat sounds cheshire. I think it would be wise to investigate. Freedom of speech is a constitutional right, but there's no harassment in a prudent friendly visit by the Authorities, you know, just to say, "Hello, feeling okay? There were some concerns raised by your blog that you were rather distraught and perhaps a little obsessed with death and a 'specific other'. We just want you to know that we're here for you!"
...for his sake.
No doubt Janet
June 3, 2009 - 01:50 ET by general companyHas someone on the way, right after they check up on us Right Wing Nut cases. : ]
My Gov. thinks I am dangerous, so be careful
"Television is a freak show" Bernie Goldberg
I think they'll tire before
June 3, 2009 - 02:45 ET by bulletproofI think they'll tire before they get to me, unless they're starting with the 7% of the population that is Ultraconservative.
Good Night General =)
Never forget Rusty....
June 3, 2009 - 00:27 ET by superconThey are the tolerant ones.
Hey Janet Napolitano...I'm proud to be a Right-winger.
Typical
June 3, 2009 - 00:31 ET by well99Of some of the bloggers at KosKidsKrapp.At least in the comments many thought it was overboard.
tired of liberal
June 3, 2009 - 00:33 ET by stunnedtired of liberal lies
Nothing new here!! This coming right after playboy blogged about hate-rape of Michelle and other conservative women. The woman rights groups NEVER have a thing to say about sexist attacks on conservative women.
Insincerity abounds
June 3, 2009 - 01:19 ET by bulletproofInsincerity abounds as a tool to further liberal indiscretion. I believe the thought process must be like living in "Matrix-world". You don't really understand what's going on until you unplug from the thought process. It has always been an amazing wonder how the suffragette turned into a mole.
Ann makes plenty of sense to this very line of reasoning in this article:
http://anncoulter.com/cgi-local/article.cgi?article=312
Never use your gun to pistol-wip a Liberal (that could mar the finish).
Could mar finishing what,
June 3, 2009 - 01:31 ET by JerCould mar finishing what, bulletproof? I believe your parting advice requires an explanation.
Jer
Mar the finish
June 3, 2009 - 01:36 ET by general companyLike scuffing it up? And before you ask, no I dont condone it.
My Gov. thinks I am dangerous, so be careful
"Television is a freak show" Bernie Goldberg
Good.
June 3, 2009 - 01:43 ET by JerGood.
Whew!
June 3, 2009 - 01:53 ET by bulletproofNever use your gun to pistol-wip a furry woodland creature (that could mar the finish).
You're doing some digging aren't you?
June 3, 2009 - 01:51 ET by bulletproofYou're right, my bad for not altering the lettering to make it stand out better so as to prevent you from reading it as part of the reply, or rather concealing it into the text of the reply so that it is not understood as a "saying" that is meant to define the sarcasm I like to bring to my replies.
Of course, it originally said "furry woodland creature" in place of "Liberal", but I thought that was a bit over the top.
Trust me when I tell you
June 3, 2009 - 02:00 ET by general companyThat wasnt his problem with it.
My Gov. thinks I am dangerous, so be careful
"Television is a freak show" Bernie Goldberg
Assumptions
June 3, 2009 - 02:23 ET by bulletproofCouldn't quite see in that direction. Still working on my interpersonal skills as I"ve been away from here for a couple of years, keeping up only through mrc.org. and posting a few replies here and there at humanevents.org.
I'm afraid I took the question as one of genuine concern for public safety. It's true that my neighbors include two of the craziest women I've ever met and their cave-dwelling husbands, but I'm a lover of Peace, especially the Peace that surpasses all understanding. And the thought of me actually facing a situation where I would have to decide between a bullet and marring the finish of my Glock 44 is ludicrous at best and, obviously, a no-brainer. Thanks for getting me straight enough General.
=)
No problem
June 3, 2009 - 08:27 ET by general companyWecome back
My Gov. thinks I am dangerous, so be careful
"Television is a freak show" Bernie Goldberg
bulletproof...
June 3, 2009 - 18:54 ET by JerYou're right...because of the topic of the blog I initially interpreted the statement in a way that is clearly not the only way it could be considered. In fact, maybe I'm the only one whose initial reaction was that "mar the finish" referred to the pistol-whipping possibly damaging the weapon so that it couldn't be used to "finish off" the offending liberal.
Anyway, that was the reason for my earlier post--not that I had a genuine concern for public safety, but that it was a tasteless quip.
Jer
The blog was offensive,
June 3, 2009 - 00:42 ET by JerThe blog was offensive, unfunny, and badly written. However, one has to be impressed with the comments. Six of the nine either objected or expressly repudiated it, and a seventh did so implicitly.
Jer
I think people are tiring
June 3, 2009 - 03:35 ET by gmaniac1I think people are tiring of the ridiculous assertion that some meet their doom just because they have a difference of opinion. I sure want nothing to happen to Olberdork, Chrissy Matthews, and the like. I truly detest those individuals but that's where it stops. However, the Kos is not known for it's political reserve so they need to make up for a lot.
When the people fear the government it's called tyranny, when the government fears the people it's called liberty!
Compare the reactions
June 3, 2009 - 08:53 ET by moderncommentaries83And when seven Kos commenters reject it, it summarily dismisses the writer of this blog.
When dozens of pro-life groups, and countless individuals who are pro-life, condemn the murder of George Tiller, it means nothing. Scott Roeder is thinly tied to the pro-life movement and ALL pro-lifers are responsible for Tiller's death.
The hypocrisy is striking.
Aut viam inveniam aut faciam
Right, seven of nine
June 3, 2009 - 15:01 ET by JerRight, seven of nine commenters. In other words, nearly 80%. But, I agree it was an outrageous, worthless, offensive diary with absolutely no redeeming value and should never have been written or published.
However, there have been death wishes posted at this site--not by bloggers--with far less objection than the Kos diary received, as well as a few that have drawn nary a peep of protest from any of the conservative members.
There has been widespread coverage of the reactions of pro-life organizations condemning Tiller's murder, including Terry Neuman (sp?) of Operation Rescue, whose statement was immediately reported by MSNBC. Now, who is claiming that ALL pro-lifers are responsible for Tiller's death? For whatever a single voice is worth, I promise to personally condemn whomever is making such a ludicrous charge.
Jer
No one can accuse the kos
June 3, 2009 - 04:02 ET by Andrew H.No one can accuse the kos kids of being very bright. They tell each other they're plenty smart. It's like me thinking I see Tom Selleck in the mirror. It just ain't so.
If anything happens to Ms. Malkin, would it be wrong to find Markos' abode--just to... ?
Liberalism is a convenient lie.
You have to remember that
June 3, 2009 - 04:54 ET by George S PattonYou have to remember that these people are cowards. They spew garbage and attack people but when the tables are turned they run right to the people and snivel,whine, and cry about freedom of speach. Losers like this protest the war not because they are against the war, it's because they are afraid they might be called to service. These are the same pieces of useless human shit I saw at the airport when I came back from Vietnam.
Hey, I thought that these
June 3, 2009 - 05:19 ET by USA4freedomHey, I thought that these people should be happy now.
They run the banks, the car companies, the financial systems, Fanny, Freddy, insurance, soon health care, getting a nightmare pickfor the SCOTUS, spending money for ACORN like sailors on leave, trying to ram cap and trade up our rears, Obama has told every one in the world what low life’s we are, that Iran can have its Nukes, we are sitting on Israel, closing GITMO, screwing the bond holders of car companies while licking the boot of the unions.. I can go on but you get the point.
Yet these leftists are still mad. What in the hell is wrong with these people, never mind, I know they are liberals..
Ronald Reagan, 1962: I did not leave the Democratic party, the party left me.
Insert: your name, 2008, and the Republican party.
Liberals are always
June 4, 2009 - 02:38 ET by Andrew H.Liberals are always miserable. It is their life-blood. With so much hate inside of them they can hardly be happy.
Liberalism is a convenient lie.
You're right. They live
June 4, 2009 - 02:36 ET by Andrew H.You're right. They live in their swarmy basements--or flats if they're employed--and exchange their swarmy little anecdotes to others hoping to get positive reactions while all along hiding from their own failures, their own ugliness--they are the most hateful creatures in this country.
Liberalism is a convenient lie.
Apparently several readers...
June 3, 2009 - 07:10 ET by taocpaof his complained because he's changed it to "ALMOST choked to death....". He also mentions Rusty and Newsbusters. He made sure to put the word "ALMOST" in bold, capital letters. This way the Kos Kids would be able to understand there had been a change to the paragraph and no kid would be at a disadvantage over another kid, especially if one may have had been yelled at once by a parent, told to go to their room, not gotten a trophy at a sporting event.....
When will the madness end? Hopefully, January 20, 2013.
Tom
I hope Wanda Sykes chokes
June 3, 2009 - 06:33 ET by bretzysdudeI hope Wanda Sykes chokes on a piece of food.
Hey! Purely a work of fiction! One can only hope!
Daily death threats
June 3, 2009 - 09:04 ET by sevenWandy sykes
The british broadcaster on Ms California USA
On Michael savage
Bill ayers on numerous accounts
What is it with the left killing babies and supporting a culture of death and then faking a little outrage on Tiller?
Liberal tolerance on
June 3, 2009 - 09:48 ET by wiwfLiberal tolerance on parade.
The Rocky Mountain Collegian: Illustrating Idiocy
And you may want to cruise
June 3, 2009 - 19:27 ET by JerAnd you may want to cruise the NB archives and check out some of the Ted Kennedy threads for examples of conservative tolerance on parade.
Jer
Jer
September 24, 2009 - 18:43 ET by MrShyIn candance's words, you really need to link.... or, well, slink.
If you're putting it out there, show us. It's cruising time.
Here's to Hope and change
June 4, 2009 - 09:00 ET by Chicagoray40I too can only hope she chokes on anything as she likely fills that mouth of hers with all kinds and sizes of foreign objects to keep her career going.....And that won't change, hence hope and change
Two things are infinite: the universe and human stupidity; and I’m not sure about the universe. –
Albert Einstein
Special Venom
June 3, 2009 - 14:40 ET by slickwillie2001The liberals reserve very special venom for folks like Michelle Malkin, because she is a double minority that has left the liberal plantation. They are terrified by the prospect of large-scale defection from that plantation. You can see the same phenom at work with black conservatives, hispanic conservatives, gay conservatives, and any female conservative.
Janet Napolitano
June 3, 2009 - 15:39 ET by NorthCoasterSo, Janet, who was a risk of turning violent? Looks like you need to put a target on the backs of the Left Wing Nut Cases! They are actively fantasizing about the death of right wing pundits and Politicians, just as they have for the last 40 years or more. You can start with Bill Ayers and the Weathermen, as he is on record as saying that they didn't do enough when they attacked authority in the late 60s and into the 70s with bombings etc..
There are definately two
June 3, 2009 - 22:47 ET by rbosqueThere are definately two standards in this country.
I've read some of their
June 3, 2009 - 22:54 ET by RR GOPI've read some of their posts over there in the past. I was pleasantly surprised at how level-headed many of them are. True Liberals I can deal with...hearts in the right place and not hateful.
One of the 34% who thinks George W. Bush was a great President. One of the 61% who wants to bring back the stock and pillory (yep...approval for Congress now at 39%...do you believe that!?).
Only 7 of 9 now...
June 4, 2009 - 08:57 ET by Chicagoray40Those lib threads live on and on as I know as a blogger, they'll be commenting there for the next month and at the end it'll be 80 20 the other way,
We gotta remember they only get a few minutes a week online at the federal and state prisons and mental hospitals......
Two things are infinite: the universe and human stupidity; and I’m not sure about the universe. –
Albert Einstein
80-20 the other way? If
June 4, 2009 - 16:12 ET by Jer80-20 the other way? If that's a bet, I'll take it. Besides, I gather the blogger has already edited the diary, so that there is no "death".
Jer
→ Hey Jer!!
June 4, 2009 - 16:18 ET by Cool ArrowNot trying to butt in, but check it out.
"The Rule of Law is the only thing that separates us from Democrats" - a Firefighter
You lose convincingly, Chicagoray40...
September 24, 2009 - 18:35 ET by JerIt's been nearly four months now, and there are only two additional posts--both slamming the dKos website.
Jer
WOW.... JUST IN !!!! (I think :p)
September 24, 2009 - 19:08 ET by MrShyOkay, the d-head at d-kos just added this at the top (unless I'm late to the party, and everyone's seen this):
[UPDATE: In response to the comments, I have added the word ALMOST to "chokes to death."
I thought long and hard about this, especially since Rusty Weiss at Newsbusters.org has linked to this bit in a desperate attempt at false equivalency. Apparently my sarcastic bit of fiction is the exact same thing as calling a doctor Hilter, Stalin, Mao, invoking the Holocaust and expressing the hope that someone take matters into their own hands.
Sadly, it would seem that the folks over here are all too prepared to accept that proposition.]
No, you sorry excuse for a human, if what you wrote wasn't f-ed up at the core, which it is, you wouldn't have to change a thing, adding or subtracting a single word.
Shy, you are late to the
September 24, 2009 - 19:18 ET by JerShy, you are late to the party...that was added months ago. I just stumbled on the thread a few minutes ago and decided to notify Chicagoray40 he had lost the bet.
Jer