Over the weekend, ABC provided hyperbolic, worried reporting on the 9/12 protest in Washington D.C. And while the other networks had mixed results, Good Morning America co-host Bill Weir opened the program on Saturday by fretting, "This morning, outrage. Protesters descend on Washington to rally against the President's health care plan. As civility gives way to shouting, what's fueling all this anger?"
On Sunday’s GMA, Weir spun that the protesters were "rail[ing]" against higher taxes, government run health care and spending. Reporter Yunji de Nies highlighted a marcher who labeled Barack Obama a "communist." She then pounced, "Do you really believe the President is a communist?" Right after this exchange, de Nies told viewers that those rallying "insist they're not extremists."
However, ABC should be credited for mentioning on Saturday that President George W. Bush received some harsh protests during his two terms in office. De Nies noted that many such protests came "from the left" and then featured video of a liberal rally and this chant: "Who are the terrorists? The Bush regime!"
GMA’s Kate Snow interviewed Senator Jim DeMint on Saturday, a speaker at the rally. She quizzically asked, "Help us understand the sentiment in South Carolina, in your state. Is it anger? Is it resentment of the President?" The co-host then followed up with this query, hinting at racism as a true motive:
KATE SNOW: Talk more, though, about Representative Wilson's outburst the other night. The White House chief of staff, Rahm Emanuel, said afterwards, that no other President has ever been treated that way, in that kind of forum. How do you interpret Emanuel's comment? Was he implying that only an African-American President would be treated this way?
Over on NBC’s Saturday Nightly News, reporter Tom Costello featured a woman who complained, "We think the Muslims are moving in and taking over." But, anchor Amy Robach also offered this relatively fair assessment of the marchers: "A sea of people as far as the eye could see stretched from the Capitol to the White House today. Tens of thousands frustrated and angry over what they feel is too much big government in their lives and a president they don't trust in the White House."
Costello speculated that as many as "hundreds of thousands" could be the total number for the rally: "Park police estimate the crowd at tens of thousands, our own people think hundreds of thousands of people were here to have a voice or to express their voice to Capitol Hill."
On Saturday’s CBS Evening News, correspondent Nancy Cordes followed the lead of ABC and NBC and pointed out the few extreme signs that could be seen at the march:
NANCY CORDES: Homemade signs accused Mr. Obama of socialism, communism, and worse.
[ON-SCREEN: SIGN WITH SWASITKA, SIGN SHOWING OBAMA AS CHE, SIGN WITH OBAMA AS HILTER]
UNIDENTIFIED WOMAN A: I think his agenda is to actually destroy this country.
UNIDENTIFIED WOMAN B: I’ve met several people from Russia here today, and they're frightened.
Saturday’s Early Show managed to find no time to mention the march, even though it was just hours away at that point.
—Scott Whitlock is a news analyst for the Media Research Center.
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And the anti-Bush marchers were all poets, right?
September 14, 2009 - 17:11 ET by KC MulvilleI can hear the editors' advice now: "Go find the whackos. That will prove that the marchers are all deluded morons."
Civility?
September 14, 2009 - 18:08 ET by allanfCivilty? These people must be kidding. They have all the civility of a 5 year old who pokes her brother and then says "Mommy he hit me". These are the same reporters who thought it was great fun when someone threw a shoe at President Bush.
Wait till the libs find out
September 14, 2009 - 17:14 ET by jkwtradingWait till the libs find out we are just ordinary Americans of the likes of Washington, Franklin, Hamilton ...except nw their ispotentially 250 to 300 million of us...and guess what they've called us all names..names which tend to have anegative effect when push comes to shove.
the Brits must have been just like the current libs..
Breaking news...
September 14, 2009 - 17:15 ET by BKeyserSorry for being off topic, but has anyone seen this yet?!!
→ Yeah, Keyser
September 14, 2009 - 17:18 ET by Cool ArrowI'm with Beck. Not so sure this is really happening. Requires more investigation.
Anybody watching the Federer - Del Potro US Open final?
Tied at one set all.
LYDSEXICS UNTIE!
Cool, according to Michelle, it happened
September 14, 2009 - 17:32 ET by R D Helmhttp://michellemalki...
-Dave
I agree with Rush. It's time for Obama to resign.
→ Excellent
September 14, 2009 - 17:35 ET by Cool ArrowAnd all this over three events ACORN claims never happened.
LYDSEXICS UNTIE!
I see that Roland Burress is
September 14, 2009 - 17:38 ET by Kat Outta the BagI see that Roland Burress is one of the seven who voted against it. Well, just wipe the shock off my face...
→ Drudge Bold Red
September 14, 2009 - 17:41 ET by Cool ArrowDrudge has the score in Bold Red.
Could these two kids win a Pullitzer? Certainly they should.
LYDSEXICS UNTIE!
CA~~
September 14, 2009 - 17:46 ET by BKeyserVeto threat coming?
→ No way, Keyser
September 14, 2009 - 17:49 ET by Cool ArrowWouldn't that be just too much enjoyment for us?
LYDSEXICS UNTIE!
Here are the Child-Whoring
September 14, 2009 - 17:50 ET by BKeyserHere are the Child-Whoring Pimp Assitance 7:
→ Keyser
September 14, 2009 - 17:56 ET by Cool ArrowNotice Vermont fired both barrels?
Same State O'Reilly went after because a judge gave probation to a child molester who abused a girl for 5 years.
LYDSEXICS UNTIE!
Yep, CA~~
September 14, 2009 - 17:58 ET by BKeyserNortheast, and Illinois. Go figure.
It still has to pass the House
September 14, 2009 - 18:38 ET by cjbreischIt still has to pass the House. And, Pelosi may just be able to cash in enough chips to keep it from being brought to the floor.
But, nevertheless, this is big. Really big. You just won't believe how vastly, hugely, mind-bogglingly big it is.
(with apologies to Douglas Adams)
An organization which had gotten a few drops of funding in the past (hundreds of millions or so), that was scheduled to get as much as $8.5B now because they're friends of Obama, now defunded.
This is a serious black eye to Obama.
O'Keefe and Giles with an assist from Breitbart and Beck, are starting to look like Woodward and Bernstein.
Why am I not surprised that two of the Child-Whoring Pimp
September 14, 2009 - 18:24 ET by R D HelmAssistance senators are from Vermont?
Why any parent would raise thier kids in that state, or even bring them along for a visit to that state, is beyond me.
-Dave
I agree with Rush. It's time for Obama to resign.
9/12 March made Woodstock look like a murderous bloodbath
September 14, 2009 - 17:17 ET by SickofLibsPlease. What utter BS.
Back on topic... Yes,
September 14, 2009 - 17:19 ET by BKeyserBack on topic...
Yes, they were all idiots. All of them. Every- single- one! Racists! If you're spending your Saturday at a Conservative Rally in DC, yooouuu must be a redneck! Angry fools, who had no idea why they were there, much less what the real issues of the day are. All 26 of them.
There. That about covers the news reports.
So the President and
September 14, 2009 - 17:22 ET by G. MayUp is down, wrong is right.
These people are either grossly incompetent, or being paid very well to shill. Either way, they're in their death throes.
I contend, G. May...
September 14, 2009 - 17:25 ET by BKeyserthat they're all just children.
I guess the Obama thugs
September 14, 2009 - 17:32 ET by 10ksnookerI guess the Obama thugs bustng people up at the townhalls were 'civil', but not worthy of news coverage. is it any wonder they have no audience.
You know, it's getting hrder and harder to take this from the party who fathered the KKK, lessons in civility, heck the Democrat KKK hung the white opposition members, well up into the 20th century.
I agree with Weir
September 14, 2009 - 17:34 ET by R D HelmObama's union goons beating up a black man was not only uncivil, but probably racist, too.
-Dave
I agree with Rush. It's time for Obama to resign.
Stupid ABC News
September 14, 2009 - 17:35 ET by sshuffield70"This morning, outrage. Protesters descend on Washington to rally
against the President's health care plan. As civility gives way to
shouting, what's fueling all this anger?"
Gee, I wonder what it is, Bill? Could it be that you aren't doing any reporting on anything except your Obama worship?
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How many arrested for rage and anger?
September 14, 2009 - 17:38 ET by RousseDoes anyone have a figure on the number of Tea Partiers who were detained, locked-up, or arrested for disorderly conduct (or worse)? This many raging, angry people must have left a dent in something.
Rousse--
September 14, 2009 - 17:40 ET by Kat Outta the BagI was wondering the same thing. The only way the MSM would spend more than a few minutes or sentences on the story would be if there were any arrests or confrontations.
60,000 to 70,000 at most.
September 14, 2009 - 17:44 ET by BKeyser60,000 to 70,000 at most. Cetainly not 2 million though...
1 million at least
September 14, 2009 - 18:28 ET by Mike761 million at least. Certainly not 50,000 to 70,000 though...
I am pretty sure
September 14, 2009 - 18:42 ET by katainkentit doesnt matter. There could have been 10 million and the press would be just ratcheting up the racist / militia panic to the 10th power. This would have never gotten positive press.
However if only a couple thousand had shown up it would have made it to the news everywhere as a failed cause.
reply
September 14, 2009 - 19:05 ET by Mike76Personally, I think they're scared, and I like that :-) After decades of nothing but intimidation and fear mongering, the left is getting a taste of their own medicine. It's about damn time.
I'm waiting for the first of
September 14, 2009 - 19:07 ET by celatorI'm waiting for the first of them to feel the heat and begin confessing they've been working against the fundamental interests of the country for years. That will get very interesting.
No citizen's right to life, liberty, pursuit of happiness, or property is safe as long as Obama is President of the United States.
Have you even SEEN the pics?
September 14, 2009 - 18:44 ET by cjbreischIf there's less than 250,000 then I'm a gopher.
No, seriously, I've seen several attempts at mathematical analysis. The lowball number is in the 500,000 range. The highball number is around 1.8 million.
I could bore you all with a discussion of crowd density and acreage and time lapse, but in the end, the number is probably around 700K. Possibly a bit smaller, and possibly quite a bit larger. I personally would be suspicious of any estimate higher than 1.2M, and even that high I'd want some documentary support.
BTW, Parks and Rec and Metro Police have both "unofficially" said about 1.2M. To me, that's in the "believable, but just barely" range, but those two organizations add quite a bit of weight to the believability of that number.
Sorry y'all, I was being sarcastic
September 14, 2009 - 19:31 ET by BKeyserThe original question was "how many arrests?" I was mocking the media. I'm in one of those moods! Shoulda clued you all in (lol)
Forgot to add the /Sarcasm
September 14, 2009 - 19:35 ET by Free StinkerForgot to add the /Sarcasm Off switch ? ;-)
Yep Free
September 14, 2009 - 19:40 ET by BKeysermy fault! (lol) Which reminds me...what are two words you'll never hear from a Democrat?
BKeyser
September 14, 2009 - 19:44 ET by Free StinkerI give up.
"my fault"
September 14, 2009 - 19:48 ET by BKeyser"my fault"
Zero (0) arrests
September 14, 2009 - 20:35 ET by ThisnThatI heard there were no arrests at the 9/12 rally. Typical for a mob, isn't it? Especially one with such angry, violent tendancies who are for gun rights, lower taxes, and less Government.
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0 Arrests reported? PROOF
September 14, 2009 - 20:38 ET by Free Stinker0 Arrests reported?
PROOF that the Press is biased towards Conservatives!
/Duh-lyKos mode off
Where were these idiot new
September 14, 2009 - 18:02 ET by SouthernRootsWhere were these idiot new agencies from Nov 2000 through Jan 2009?
Didn't they notice any anger directed at the president during that time?
They are no longer independent government watchdog's but instead are dogmatic demoratic party lapdogs.
I won't be wronged. I won't be insulted. I won't be laid a-hand on. I don't do these things to other people, and I require the same from them. - J.B. Books (John Wayne)
Wahhhhhhh Waahhhhhhhhh!!
September 14, 2009 - 18:06 ET by ArchConservativeOh no people are finding out the truth about Obama!! Waaahhhhh!! I wish that this moron was as adamant about Code Pinkers and Truthers and those who called Cheney and Bush and OUR TROOPS Nazis. I wish this blathering uneducated talking-head was concerned about how ACORN is using tax dollars to cheat the government and influence elections. I wish he was busy investigating Hilary's cattle futures or rape allegations against Bill Clinton or about the truth behind Obama's lies on health care, ad naseum.
Nope, they have to use White House talking points and try and make us out to be racists and hate mongers. Oh well, maybe tomorrow he'll wake up. Nahhhh.
You support the troops by supporting the mission! If you don't support the mission, have the guts to say you don't support the troops.
Obama: Not my President. Ever.
caution advised
September 14, 2009 - 18:18 ET by jon_torlinI would advise caution at least in the area of what Soetoro might start doing at this point. Look at how many times he's been getting on TV ever since his so-called speech on Wednesday, and not just how many times (he's on every damn day, if I had a dollar for every appearance, I'd have a Playstation or XBox by now!) but how he's presenting it.
Yes, there was a vote on A Corn and its funding but this is Soetoro's 'hood here, you think he's gonna sign that bill? (oops, silly me, did that seem racist?)
The caution is advised on what their reaction is in the coming days ahead. Or even what action they take. This is tantamount to painting someone into a corner or maybe it's cornering a wild animal? Who knows. I would expect something soon.
Should be interesting though!
-Jon
For Decades
September 14, 2009 - 18:13 ET by justbob223The left has pushed and pushed and pushed. Finally, we are getting tired of it. It is past time to draw a line in the sand and stand and fight.
Lost Civility?!?!
September 14, 2009 - 18:25 ET by CoalMinersMotherDid anyone see the video of the MTV awards? (I didn't even know they were on!) Kanye West's behavior definitely showed a lack of civility. How about Serena Williams' meltdown at the US Open? Does anyone else find it coincidental that both of these individuals acted terribly, both are Obama supporters, and neither has shown any remorse for their actions? Yes, both have apologized, but neither have accepted responsibility. Just a thought, but what if either of these incidents had been perpetrated by a conservative?
Want to know how many
September 14, 2009 - 18:32 ET by buddycWant to know how many people participated in the 9-12 event:
1. under 20,000 you get CNN to simply report the event with a few negative comments
2. 20,000 to 50,000 you get CNN and perhaps one of the broadcast chanels to report it with very few insults.
3. 50,000 to 100,000 you get CNN, one broadcast channel and AP to report it with light criticism
4. 100,000 to 500,000 you get all cable, all broadcast news and AP to report it and call participants angry bigots.
5. 500,000 to 1,000,000 you get cable, broadcast and even the LA & NY Slimes and the WaPo and USA today to do hit pieces on all who participated, claim of racism, editorials about racist angry republicans and also claim attendance was under 10,000.
6. 1,000,000 to 2,000,000 then David Gergen, David Brooks and all the other media attack the event as racist.
7. greater than 2,000,000 Colin Powell will go on 60 minutes and they will devote the entire time to his concern about growing racism in the republican party.
Well done and on the
September 14, 2009 - 18:40 ET by celatorWell done and on the mark!
No citizen's right to life, liberty, pursuit of happiness, or property is safe as long as Obama is President of the United States.
buddyc - additional point of verification
September 14, 2009 - 18:41 ET by FeynmanFan5.a. - Over 1,000,000 the White House claims to know nothing at all about the event
"Reason and persuasion are the only practical instruments against error. To make way for these, free inquiry must be indulged" - Thomas Jefferson
civilised...
September 14, 2009 - 18:43 ET by katainkentonly in bizarro world could the press be selling this story. Where have they been the last 8 yrs.
U.S. News Media
September 14, 2009 - 18:56 ET by DoktorFrankenU.S. News Media - Thy Name is Hyperbole.
I wonder how Bill Weir felt about the lack of civility shown the Secretary of State when a Code Pink whacko shoved her blood-soaked hands in her face. Oh yeah, that was Condi.
I could give dozens if not scores of examples of Leftist Whackos and their lack of civility and downright hate and violence, but would Bill Weir (ABC) care? Does anyone else like rhetorical questions?
King hussein
September 14, 2009 - 18:58 ET by sevenA narcissist really can't get their head around people that don't openly worship and adore them. Presidejnt Bush was not that way. Obama is getting terribly busy starting other fires to fight and show he can save us.
Filled up liberals
September 14, 2009 - 20:09 ET by nadadhimmiLiberals are full of $ht.
Man, Oh Man, Oh Man
September 14, 2009 - 23:42 ET by BondPlainBond*chuckle*
These poor, deluded, idiotic, partisan liars. They actually believe in their little liberal hearts they're telling the truth.
Watching CSPAN this morning, a woman was on promoting a new Washington-Post-sponsored website. It was set-up "for the people" because, as this woman, Rachel Van D-something, said, there's really no place for the public to interact with "journalists." The CSPAN guy asked if the site was partisan and she said "no", that comments at the site are "monitored" for content and those that are extreme, from either side, are removed.
She finished up with, we TRY to write articles we THINK are the truth. I kid you not.
The first and only article I read at the site, having to do with the 9/12 Project March on Washington, was pure conjecture and speculation presented as FACT.
None of the extreme partisan remarks from liberals were removed. I have no idea about the comments from the conservative voices. I just checked. My post is still there.
Be glad they weren't angry
September 14, 2009 - 23:50 ET by CobraMan"This morning, outrage. Protesters descend on Washington to rally
against the President's health care plan. As civility gives way to
shouting, what's fueling all this anger?"
Anger? Outrage? What world were you visiting? Those protesters were CIVIL! Not a single broken window, not a single overturned car, not a single burning trash dumpster, not a single arrest, not a single assult, not a single act that defines liberal protests! Yet you claim anger and outrage? I ask again, what anger, what outrage? You should be glad they WEREN'T angry as a million angry people can do a lot of damage! So, liberals , where's the damage truly angry people would have caused? Here's a hit, there wasn't any! These people were civil, and they even cleaned up their own trash!
So, liberals, who's really the angry ones here, the people who peacefully attended the protest or the liberal reporters who are ANGRY that so many commoners would DARE to protest The Chosen One?
Liberals, face reality here. YOU are the angry ones here. All your inventions about the alleged anger, fear, and racism is proof of YOUR fears, YOUR anger, YOUR racism. YOU'RE projecting your feeling onto that crowd, on to people who don't deserve it.
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Cobra. Thank you. You
September 15, 2009 - 00:02 ET by bigtimerCobra.
Thank you.
You spoke for me.
I'd bet millions of others as well.
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Your Welcome
September 15, 2009 - 00:14 ET by CobraManI am sick to death of all the bs the MSM is "reporting" lately concerning Obama and the MASSIVE opposition to his policies. They just can't seem to be honest any more, especially when it comes to ordinary citizens and their objections to Obama's policies. The more the people reject Obama's policies, the more bs the MSM reports about those people. It as if the MSM has come to believe that THEY are collectively the President and every one of HIS failures is really one of THEIRS. They treat Obama as a, I have to say it, a SLAVE, a piece of property that they must protect at all costs. If I were Obama, I would be appalled at this treatment by the press, at this attempt by the MSM to OWN him and the Presidency, but he doesn't even seem to notice!
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The US Constitution
Unless you're a fetus.
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