You would think MSNBC would have learned after getting caught in a deliberately doctored piece of video, which tried to portray town hall protestors as white racists. The video showed a man ‘packing heat' outside an event where the President was speaking, but was edited in such a way as to conceal the fact that the man was actually African-American.
Yet, the opposite has occurred. MSNBC seems more determined and emboldened to portray conservatives and Republicans as racists. How? By continually defining those who oppose the President, an African-American man, as nothing more than angry white men of questionable intelligence.
Since that video aired (and was immediately exposed as altered by NewsBusters Kyle Drennen on August 18th), MSNBC has continuously hammered home the message that town hall and Tea Party attendees, conservatives, Republicans, or generally anyone who opposes the President, is racist. A list of examples follows after the jump (bold mine throughout and each example contains a link):
- Pathetic Bill O'Reilly wannabe Keith Olbermann, calling Fox News viewers ‘tin foil hatters, conspiracy theorists, paranoids and racists.'
- David Shuster, dually pathetic Olbermann wannabe, profiling the Republican Party as ‘all white males with short haircuts.' He then goes on to call the party angry and unhinged, with ‘no women, no minorities.'
- A recent segment in which Shuster, Barney Rubble to Olbermann's Fred Flintstone, suggests Joe Wilson's comments may contain a ‘racist or bigoted element.' Tamron Hall was appalled ‘to have that southern white male shout down the first black president'. And of course, the Reverend Jesse Jackson chiming in with ‘...the big C-word, conservative... for some it means a code word for race.'
- Ed Schultz referring to Senator James Inhofe's criticisms of the President as potentially opening up ‘the floodgates to these crazies that show up at town hall meetings.' He also insulted those who believe the President is leading this country in the wrong direction as ‘lesser challenged news consumers.' Shuster, Donkey to Olbermann's Shrek, echoes the ‘crazies' sentiment, later stating that Inhofe's constituents likely contain ‘lunatics' who feel it is their ‘responsibility to take out the president'.
Pretty inflammatory list, eh? But wait my friends, there's more...
- Have reservations about former Obama appointed green-jobs czar Van Jones and committed 9/11 truther, and you are most definitely a racist according to Keith Olbermann.
- Mike Barnicle and Chuck Todd discussing if race is the real reason for all opposition to President Obama. Todd then bumbles and stumbles his way to explain that the White House certainly doesn't want to cry race, but they are more than willing to point to polls that say detractors are southern racists.
- Tingly legged Chris Matthews saying that opposition to the President is based on ‘who he is, where he comes from, his background'.
This is a pretty significant race baiting resume submitted by MSNBC. Remember, this list only includes events happening since the bait and switch charge of racism that the network put forth using a doctored video.
As a general rule of thumb, those who continually play the race card to make an argument are, in fact, racists themselves.
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I'm convinced the more they
September 12, 2009 - 20:22 ET by Radical1979I'm convinced the more they race bait us, the stronger we become. Fighting for the truth is empowering.
"Fighting for the truth is empowering"
September 12, 2009 - 23:53 ET by Scout FinchBeautifully stated, Rad. Regular, everyday "little guys" like you and me know instinctively that we are NOT racist. I'm not Southern. I'm Northern (Metro Detroit, MI) and a woman. And I stand behind Joe Wilson. The majority of politicians and media ARE liars. And although I could not be in D.C. today, I was there in spirit with those American patriots.
Big Media is only adding fuel to the fire that lights our spirits.
I don't give a damn what color Obama is
September 12, 2009 - 20:29 ET by R D HelmHe is still a communist who is rapidly destoring the America I have lived my entire life in.
If he were as lily-white as as me, it wouldn't change my opinion of what he is doing in the slightest.
-Dave
I agree with Rush. It's time for Obama to resign.
totally
September 12, 2009 - 20:32 ET by sarainitaly"As a general rule of thumb, those who continually play the race card to make an argument are, in fact, racists themselves. "
I said the same thing to someone the other day! They are the ones who keep pointing out that he is black. That he is *special* and can't be opposed because he is black. black black black racist racist black black
Who the hell is seeing color constantly!? They are.
let's flip it
September 12, 2009 - 20:34 ET by sarainitalyI think every time they play the race card we need to hit them with all our might that they are racists. (How I don't know, but I still want to) haha
Pathetic
September 12, 2009 - 20:32 ET by Joe CamelRacist or racism are now just words in the axiom of language. No one who has a brain cell listens to it any more. Most are like me, just laugh at the source, move on. The chickens HAVE come home to roost reverend...yes, they have.
The Independents must just
September 12, 2009 - 20:38 ET by Dan DiegoThe Independents must just love this.
Your RACE CARD transaction was declined
September 12, 2009 - 20:54 ET by katainkentI was actually saving this for JRJ's next post, but this seemed appropriate. I honestly can say I've never considered a person's color. To me, people are people. The only thing they are doing now is damaging the cause of honest to god racist acts. Do I think they care? No way. MSNBC you spit on the very people you're pretending to help.
The Race Card is Dead
September 12, 2009 - 21:13 ET by KC MulvilleThe doctor called it ... official time of death ... January 20, 2009.
EEOC: MSNBC wiil employ the
September 12, 2009 - 21:26 ET by marpelEEOC: MSNBC wiil employ the mentally ill but they must also be rascists.
I'd like to make the following suggestion
September 12, 2009 - 21:27 ET by FastEdthat we, those of us on the right (the RIGHT side) can continually call those losers at/in the media - COWARDS. It is a pet peeve of mine that those who lurk here, who are what some would call journalists, are really rip-and-read, talking point repeaters, who have zero ethics and are in the tank with the O-man and his followers.
If they were truly looking for the "truth", then they would need to become intelectually honest with themselves and look at what is being said by the left sided blogs, the un-truths, vulgarities, and general low-brow trash, then compare what is written by the right side, facts, passion and what is being misrepresented by the media, in general. BUT, I know that these cowards don't have the where-with-all to be honest, nor the ability to "report", especially if it doesn't fit the agenda being driven by the present administration - so I ask all of you to call the dummies who work for the lettered media, as cowardly face- and word-smiths. It must be a really easy job, just repeating what comes out of the WH, and no thought involved to find out or research the truth.
Proud member of the MOB - Move Over Barack, we want our country back!
There is no sense in being stupid, if you can't prove it! - my dad V
Bingo!
September 12, 2009 - 21:41 ET by LetFreedomRingI think you just head the nail on the head! I think from now on we should start calling all of the reporters in the MSM, repeaters! I love it!
hello fasted
September 12, 2009 - 22:14 ET by candanceI have to take exception to the last thing you said, about MOB standing for 'move over Barack.' Even if by some weird chance he did resign (or gets voted out in 2012) that alone will not be enough for us to stop the slide. McCain, Snow, and all the other rinos are basically just as bad. And as far as cronyism/corruption, that happens in the GOP too.
Now I'm not saying that the GOP is as bad or as far left as the Democrats. But we gotta stop pinpointing Obama as the problem. He's a symptom. He's not the real issue.
It's time to drain the swamp and get brand new faces on both sides.
amen..i agree
September 12, 2009 - 22:29 ET by jkwtradingamen..i agree completely...Obama said change, i don't think he meant throw then all out...but i do..
hate to sound like a broken record
September 12, 2009 - 22:43 ET by candancebut Glenn Beck is right.
We can't keep feeding into the stereotype that this is partisan. We have Dems and independents joining the cause. I don't want to vote out Obama and then send in some lame-duck Republican who will go right back to expanding the government.
ar this point government
September 12, 2009 - 23:03 ET by jkwtradingar this point government whomever we want to call them has to understand..we pay the bills, we want our money to used wisely...no one in congress ever seems to ge that point..
I personally feel government does not understand their help does not help it always ends up hurting..and they just cannot stop. the cycle governemtn feels it can do something positvely just has to stop and have them step aside of Americans and leave us alone.
government needs a 10 year vacation with a sign up that says American go do what you do best, we'll be back in a decade.
"...their help does not help it always ends up hurting..."
September 13, 2009 - 00:03 ET by Scout FinchIf only our lawmakers could understand the "give a man a fish and he'll eat for one day—teach a man to fish for himself and he'll eat for a lifetime" truism. But they ALL basically have a "god" complex and believe that in order for any person to find happiness they must vote for him/her. Politicians are all about "brand loyalty". I pay my hard-earned tax dollars for THIS?
Libertarians included.
September 12, 2009 - 23:06 ET by KarmaTo gain credance, I think the Libertarians schmood some with name recognition (Barr). They must also be drained from the political cess-pool.
It's time for a new, and I mean new, party to emerge. At the very least, one or more of the three viable parties have a great opportunity to totally disinfect themselves and pave the way for the future, and careful, dismantling of this leviation of a central government. It will happen, but when?
Healthcare...Food...Education...Housing... - What sprouted as free for some is maturing into a free-for-all.
MSNBC should have done a
September 12, 2009 - 22:19 ET by BKeyserMSNBC should have done a straw poll at the rally today:
"If the President were to contract swine flu this fall, and by some remote instance, not survive the encounter, would you be comfortable with President Biden?"
My guess is the answer most often heard would be "No."
hey if we can dream, both
September 12, 2009 - 22:25 ET by jkwtradinghey if we can dream, both Biden and Pelosi will be standing by when the sneeze occurs..which gets O lol
i love them digging their
September 12, 2009 - 22:24 ET by jkwtradingi love them digging their own graves...
jkw... Same here...can't
September 12, 2009 - 22:30 ET by bigtimerjkw...
Same here...can't wait 'til '10....the slow burial starts...finished in '12.
'Go Green...Recycle Congress'
we actualy do not have to
September 12, 2009 - 22:46 ET by jkwtradingwe actualy do not have to expose them..they are doing a fine job for us..
Pathetic
September 12, 2009 - 22:51 ET by axslingerAnybody who has studied history knows that the Democratic party is the party of racism. Look up the history of the KKK. They were an off-shoot of the Democratic party.
It was the GOP that introduced bill after bill to stop racism. MLK was a REPUBLICAN.
If you want the truth, visit: http://www.nbra.info/DYK
We can go much further the
September 12, 2009 - 22:57 ET by jkwtradingWe can go much further the democrats were the slave party and might even say they bought the blacks back with our money since the 60's.
no republican owned slaves.. the democrats are a party with their roots going back to jamestown our slave city of 1619, wheras the Bay colony was slave free,
Their is no doubt in my mind welfare is form of suberviency and can be also called slavery
Tin foil hat?
September 12, 2009 - 22:55 ET by awffp1890Where can I get a cool tin foil hat? I just want to live up to what I am being labeled.
"Not for fame or reward, not for place or rank, not lured by ambition or goaded by necessity. But in simple obedience to duty." - From the barracks at Ft. Benning
I appreciate their effort...
September 12, 2009 - 23:23 ET by nan101Thanks to the MSM for doing some of the heavy lifting for us and getting those of us who are not angry white men but angry women..(oh sorry I snuck in when Olbermans back was turned... I know women aren't supposed to be in the republican party)...involved in politics and really paying attention.
2010 can't come soon enough...
Same here, Nan
September 13, 2009 - 00:05 ET by Scout FinchSame here, Nan
This kid has a future at MessNBC
September 12, 2009 - 23:28 ET by OxyConhttp://episteme.arstechnica.com/eve/forums/a/ga/ul/322001790041/inlineimg/Y/thats_racist_animated_11197.gif
he has become...
September 13, 2009 - 02:34 ET by NDanielsonso very irrelevant.
Why Can't?
September 13, 2009 - 08:09 ET by rightwingidiotWhy can't Obeyme be just a lying sack of crap? Why does he have to be a black, lying sack of crap?
Why can't Obeyme just be a Marxist? Why does he have to be a black, Marxist?
Why can't Obeyme just be the slickest, lyingist, socialist, untrustworthy president we've had? Why does he have to be a black, slick, lying, socialist, untrustworthy president?
Why can't we hate his ideologies? Why do we have to hate that he's black and his ideologies?
Why can't we yell and scream and be mad for what he's trying to do to the country? Why does it have to be that he's black and for what he's trying to do to the country?
I don't care if he's black, white, pink, orange or blue. Obeyme is nothing but a lying sack of crap Marxist. He's slick, a socialist and untrustworthy. His ideologies are completely wrong and I hate what he's doing to the country.
Rightwing,
September 13, 2009 - 08:19 ET by FeynmanFanThe reason that Obama's defense has to be based on his race is because it's the only argument the democrats can use that they believe can't be refuted.
It's based on "white guilt", and the only way to counter that is to refuse to accept that the arguments against Obama have anything to do with race. If conservatives refuse to accept that they are racist for disagreeing with Obama and keep pushing forward, the racist argument will quickly lost its effectiveness. Then we can get down to the real issues.
"Reason and persuasion are the only practical instruments against error. To make way for these, free inquiry must be indulged" - Thomas Jefferson
President Obama...
September 13, 2009 - 09:33 ET by sam12663...is only the tip of the iceberg. The entire culture in Washington D.C. is totally corrupt. Obama is simply the current occupant in charge; although I would claim that he is merely a puppet for the real leaders, special interests and lobbyists. The American people are starting to awaken to the overall corruption in Washington, and thanks to Obama and his fast tracking of special interest led policies changes, it has become crystal clear just who actually runs our nation. The American people are not going to take it anymore, and President Obama just happens to be the head of the proverbial snake.
President Obama is nothing more than a lying empty suit; a Hollywood
style special effects smoke and mirrors show that has shown itself to
be a total fraud.
WAKE UP AMERICA! SAVE OUR CONSTITUTION!
You
September 13, 2009 - 12:37 ET by jessieHYou know what? Mattews is right. It is about who obama is. So, who is he? He won't release his records. Where does he come from? He won't release his records. What is his background? Except for his ties to the Chicago mafia & Bill Ayres, Wright & Soros, what is his background? He won't release his records.
They don't want to accept
September 13, 2009 - 13:40 ET by RR GOPThey don't want to accept the fact that many African-Americans' minds have already left the Democratic Party's Socialist plantations and are embracing their Liberty as human beings and as Americans.
One of the 34% who thinks George W. Bush was a great President. One of the 86% who wants to bring back the stock and pillory.
The entertainment-based society
September 13, 2009 - 15:54 ET by thestalkinghorseFor the left:
Criticism of a black person = racism.
It would never occur to them that someone would criticize a black man over some legitimate policy disagreement.
Wull golllluuueeee
September 13, 2009 - 17:41 ET by Patriot IIWhat else are they going to do but stand around and yell racism? They can't stand up and say oblahma has any ideas, they can't say he isn't lying through his teeth about his total control of people through the phony healthcare, they can't say he is an american, the dumbo won't even produce a birth certificate, although its being done for him, they can't say he loves america....he doesn't he hates it, what are they going to say except duh......you must be a racist if you don't like the "one"!