Some blog posts about Fox News on the Daily Kos blog are so bizarre you wonder if they are real. The diarist "Brentbent" fussed on Wednesday that the socialist bloc should never put Fox in capitals:
CNN and MSNBC are supposed to be all caps because they are acronyms...each letter represents a word. Fox is not an acronym. If marginalization is the goal then people should stop capping it like CNN or MSNBC. It is Fox News or Fox but it is not FOX...Let's stop equating Fox as an equal to MSNBC or CNN by stopping the capping of Fox.
Yes, I am being a bit pedantic here but, in the long run, these things matter. If you grow up seeing MSNBC, CNN, and FOX on your screen over and over it seems to legitimize Fox as a real news agency. So I am hoping to curtail this phenomenon at least amongst the progressive community, where I see it happen all too often. And we all know spelling it FOX will cause a massive butterfly effect that will end up with the soul of Hitler inside Jenna Bush running the nation and starting World War 4. (The media elites kept WW3 hidden from us.) So whatever you do don't spell it FOX!
He insists: "Fox comes from 20th Century Fox. It does not stand for Frothing Oligarch Xtians."
Even weirder is the poll beneath it, in which most befuddled Kosmonauts like calling Fox News by some version of "Faux News" (how very French of them), but other options include "Knuckledraggers United," "Slayers of the Evil Commisexuals," and "Pie."
And "Jenna Bush is the reincarnation of Hitler not Giant Boy Detective."
(HT: I Dint)
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Good grief, Tim, you really
October 24, 2009 - 06:54 ET by motherbeltGood grief, Tim, you really can't make this stuff up!
The leftists have become completely childish.
"Fussed" is a perfect description of Brentbent's tirade.
Next they'll be instructing everyone to use quotation marks when they write, and "air quotes" whenever they mention FOX "news."
Mother: Think Brentben
October 24, 2009 - 10:16 ET by BDMother:
Think Brentben would pop a gasket if we remind them that it is Fox News Channel (FNC)?
I am guessing he would be running and circles flapping his arms for a week.
It's the little things I tell ya!
October 24, 2009 - 11:02 ET by kg"DumbAssity of Dope"
Wait just a minute here
October 24, 2009 - 06:57 ET by ChristianRebelWe can't call Obama a Communist (oh pardon me "Socialist") even though his behavior and record shows it but these guys can call Jenna Bush the reincarnation of Hitler?
I think I pulled something trying to figure that out...
Wonder how long before
October 24, 2009 - 07:00 ET by ricklailWonder how long before this moonbat's head is going to explode. This has to be one of the stuipiest things I have heard.
Semper suprene nitens
OBAMACARE: If it ain't good enough for my Congressman then it ain't good enough for me.
Why do you care
October 24, 2009 - 07:14 ET by richb313Why do you care if the lunatic fringe thinks FOX should be Fox. Too much time wasted on something of little concern.
richb313
October 24, 2009 - 07:19 ET by FeynmanFanIt's not FOX vs Fox that's the interesting thing here. It's what the discussion says about the people involved. It's just another glimpse into how people on the left think - or don't think - about things.
"Reason and persuasion are the only practical instruments against error. To make way for these, free inquiry must be indulged" - Thomas Jefferson
sad and pathetic at the same time
October 24, 2009 - 07:33 ET by jon_torlinNot to mention that it's almost pretty funny watching the left go nuts about one thing after another, but it is sad and pathetic as well.
Whoever that doctor was that said that liberals are sick in the head underestimated the severity of it, this is positively deranged at this point.
Someone should sell tickets to see the meltdown, because that's got to be happening any time now, and it could get worse if somehow the health care crap and the tax and crap schemes get voted out(not bloody likely right at the moment, but wishful thinking). Remember Daschle when he had his meltdown in the Senate? That was HIGH-LARIOUS.
-Jon
obama's base
October 24, 2009 - 08:04 ET by ThisnThatI believe that Doctor was George Bush 42 when he called olberman and mad cow sick puppies. These liberals are truely sick. And the amazing part? This is the same crowd that obama calls "his base" -- those people whom he doesn't want to offend.
__________
"mmm, mmm, mm. Barrack-Hussain-Øbama↓." - The liberals coolaid drinking song
In truth, this Bent person
October 24, 2009 - 08:17 ET by Indiana JoeIn truth, this Bent person is grammatically correct. What he says about acronyms, and the name FOX (just to P him O) not being one, is proper usage. If he'd have left it at that, it would be a non-story.
But the man (?) is obviously an educated idiot. Hitler's soul? Jenna Bush? And the replies! OMG, these folks don't even realize what kind of howling-at-the-moon lunatics they are portraying themselves as! It's tragedy disguised as comedy.
And just btw, I feel that health care and cap-and-trade are both headed for the dust-bin of history. Obama's approval numbers are in free-fall, and no rat ever beat a Democrat off of a sinking ship.
"Four legs good... two legs better!" - George Orwell
CNN and MSNBC are supposed
October 24, 2009 - 07:22 ET by Jack BauerNo... CNN & MSNBC are ANACHRONISMS.
For the illiterate lefty Kos* reader (most of them) an anachronism is something that is conspicuously old-fashioned.
Ha!
October 24, 2009 - 07:21 ET by DontFeedTheTrollsHmmmm, how would this 'progressive' react to FNC as a moniker? Hopefully, Brentbent would go insane. Somebody send him a tweet.
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FBN
October 24, 2009 - 07:28 ET by JWFDon't forget the sister network.
Dont torture them JWF
October 24, 2009 - 09:26 ET by general companyYou will "drive up the cost of health care",,,,,,, well, the mental health care,,,,,,
My Gov. thinks I am dangerous, so be careful
"Television is a freak show" Bernie Goldberg
Mental Disorder
October 24, 2009 - 14:43 ET by miss911ninjaUnder Obamacare (God forbid) they'll have to be covered even though their mental illness is a pre-existing condition!
Well considering that
October 24, 2009 - 07:28 ET by HockeyKidWell considering that particular Kossack's obvious obsession with our beloved Mr. Bozell, I think "FNC" would push him the rest of the way 'round the bend.
"Beauty is only skin deep, but liberal's to the bone." - me
whatever. dork.
October 24, 2009 - 07:32 ET by JWFwhatever should always be lower case. As well as the following insult (dork in this case). You want the insultee to know you are expending as little energy as possible to let them know you really really really don't care but still can't really stand them and want them and their weirdness to GO AWAY. GO AWAY should always be capitalized using all caps. If possible, let out a loud greasy one with one leg cocked in their direction as you walk away.
Sincerely,
a Veteran of a 1000 psychic wars.
JWF
October 24, 2009 - 08:03 ET by sherylsimsGreat post!
Isn't this just like *them* to get all hung up on some stupid thing like capitalization and NOT on whether or not FOX news is reporting things that people are interested in knowing about, or perhaps it is FOX's ratings that are bugging the guy. I mean, how can such an illegitimate operation keep killing the other *real news* organizations in ratings time after time. Poor little guy. But at least he is getting his 15 minutes of fame here, right?
Oh, and from now on, not only will I capitalize FOX news whenever I type it, but whenever possible I will make it BOLD too!
stupidity
October 24, 2009 - 07:55 ET by nadadhimmiMy God the leftists are stupid. WW3 was won by Ronald Reagan without firing a shot when we defeated the Soviets in the 80's. That was the "war" that was supposed to destroy the world, remember? WW4 is being fought right now with Civilization vs. islam. With the left, as always, marshalling their forces against Civilization and for the opponents of the USA.
"Yes, I am being a bit
October 24, 2009 - 08:35 ET by celator"Yes, I am being a bit pedantic here but, in the long run, these things matter."
Poor Brentbent. His mom makes him eat his broccoli and he gets, like, all pedantic. Broccoli does that to some people.
No citizen's right to life, liberty, pursuit of happiness, or property is safe as long as Obama is President of the United States.
Not surprized
October 24, 2009 - 08:45 ET by NorthCoasterDaily Kos:
What a load of nonsense!
I agree...
October 24, 2009 - 08:48 ET by CobraMan"Let's stop equating Fox as an equal to MSNBC or CNN by stopping the capping of Fox."
I agree! Fox News Channel is a GIANT compared to CNN and MSNBC. Especially MSNBC! It would take four MSNBC's to equal just one hour of one Glen Beck show on Fox News Channel, never mind th addition Fox Business Channel, the one channel that the liberals never mention. Fox! should be set in bold charters, followed by an exclamation mark.
The Citizens of each State shall be entitled to all Privileges and Immunities of Citizens in the several States.
The US Constitution
Unless you're a fetus.
The US Supreme Court
OK, thats it.
October 24, 2009 - 09:22 ET by general companyI used to think the left could be somewhat reasonable at times, but I think I will give up now. What a bunch of clowns, the reds have taken the wheel and are driving us over the cliff and they worry about, what?
That being said: FOX FOX FOX FOX FOX FOX FOX FOX FOX FOX FOX FOX FOX FOX FOX FOX FOX FOX FOX FOX FOX FOX FOX FOX FOX FOX FOX FOX FOX FOX FOX FOX FOX FOX FOX FOX FOX , HaHaHaHaHaHaHa sue me dipstick
My Gov. thinks I am dangerous, so be careful
"Television is a freak show" Bernie Goldberg
Here is your warning and it will get worse.
October 24, 2009 - 08:52 ET by ACLUSUX"The threat of environmental crisis will be the 'international
disaster key' that will unlock the New World Order." Mikhail Gorbachev
Fall of the Republic HQ:
http://www.youtube.c...
hey BrainDead, errr, I mean BRENTBENT...
October 24, 2009 - 09:11 ET by JnobleI have something to say, so listen close. Come on, skootch closer. Don't be shy. That's good. Ready?
(at the top of my lungs through a bullhorn borrowed from Al Sharpton):
FOX NEWS FOX NEWS FOX NEWS FOX NEWS FOX NEWS FOX NEWS FOX NEWS FOXITY-FOX-FOX-FOX!!!
(drops smoking bullhorn)
Thank you.
"in the long run, these
October 24, 2009 - 09:30 ET by chessplayer"in the long run, these things matter."
Ah, yes. The entire future of the planet hinges on whether or not caps are used. Good grief. These people are stark, raving insane.
"We can't call Obama a
October 24, 2009 - 09:32 ET by chessplayer"We can't call Obama a Communist (oh pardon me "Socialist") even though his behavior and record shows it but these guys can call Jenna Bush the reincarnation of Hitler?"
Who will start WW IV, no less.
I see thse melon heads
October 24, 2009 - 09:35 ET by ohiochiliposting at Fox Nation all the time. I love to greet them. Unfortunately, Fox does not include all posts, so some of my best greetings are never even seen. This includes my troll bashing and my (what I consider, anyway) reasonable reaction posts to the Fox stories. For this reason, I came over here and don't bother with Fox Nation any more other than to read some of the headlines and posts. I do have to say most of the comments I have read here are more thought-based than at Fox Nation.
One observation....judging by what I have seen over these past few months in daily kos type of blogging, it appears there is not a lot of heavy thinking going on at all on their side. Can this be the major cause of liberalism?
oc... In answer to your
October 24, 2009 - 16:40 ET by bigtimeroc...
In answer to your question....Major Cause is right...the leftists in power count on that fact.
'Doubling down on stupid is not a particularly good idea'~Breitbart
FOX FOX FOX FOX FOX FOX FOX
October 24, 2009 - 10:01 ET by jessieHFOX FOX FOX FOX FOX FOX FOX FOX FOX FOX ect. ect. ect.
FOX?
October 24, 2009 - 10:33 ET by Edward LeeWho spells it FOX anyway? That reminds me of people who write about physicist Steven Hawking spelling his name "Hawkins" because it's more common. It just shows they don't know much about the subject.
It is far better to be three
October 24, 2009 - 10:40 ET by DesertCop3031thank God we out gun these commie leftists...how absolutely amazing!
It is far better to be three hours early than one minute late.
Hmmm... a morbid fascination with the meaning of CAPS?
October 24, 2009 - 10:49 ET by SickofLibsCould Brentbent possibly be the "Numbers Troll" who was booted yesterday?
"**(How come YOU CONSERVATIVE & RUSH supporters won't ANSWER this QUESTION. Why doesn't RUSH or HANNITY or anyone of the other so called ONSERVATIVE radio host, Y dont' they RUN for POLITICAL office so THEY an become PRESIDENT and do what THEY want? Answer, because they know hey have NO chance to get ELECTED and can't make as much MONEY in olitical office. But yet THEY say, THEY are so PATRIOTIC & GREAT AMERICANS. HYPOCRITES!)**"
Wanna Hear Something Really Funny?
October 24, 2009 - 11:00 ET by sic721The majority of libs who insist on calling it "Faux" news, pronounce the 'X' in the word.
KOS
October 24, 2009 - 11:00 ET by slickwillie2001KOS on the other hand should be capitalized because it is an acronym, standing for Kooks, Obamabots and Socialists.
I think FOX should
October 24, 2009 - 11:42 ET by snaggletoothieI think FOX should be grateful to this kossack for reminding people that there is a vast difference between them and MSNBC and CNN. What more complimentary thing could you say to a journalist than, "Your work is NOT like MSNBC or CNN."
Makes Ya Think, Ehna?
October 24, 2009 - 11:51 ET by rammingspeedThis is how deep the hatefilled, childish dupes at places like KOS will sink when they don't get their way. As always, it is good for us to see how they think and what they're capable of doing, so we can be ever vigilant.
Sociopaths
October 24, 2009 - 12:49 ET by ThoreauThese people can put labels on whatever they want. After all, that is what they do for a living.
You aren't a person, you're a negroid member of the XYZ union/coalition. See Barbara Boxer for more details:
http://www.youtube.c...
Let them call water dry and the sky red. Only morons will believe them, and that's no loss.
Koshites redefine dumb down
October 24, 2009 - 13:32 ET by Jack BauerSorry I should have picked this error earlier, but I was too busy marveling at the SLACK-JAWED idiocy to catch the ignorance.
Once again proving that Koshites have no idea what they are talking about.
In fact, CNN, MSNBC, ABC, CBS are NOT, repeat not ACRONYMS.
They are ABBREVIATIONS.
An acronym is a word made up from the letters of other words, such as BOHICA, UNESCO, SNAFU...
Fox is neither an acronym nor an abbreviation, and can be correctly spelt is all caps if needed for emphasis.
To be correctly pedantic.
acronym
October 24, 2009 - 15:49 ET by CiampinoA word formed from the initial letter of other words. Examples: AIDS, LASER.
So CNN = Cable News Network = acronym
Abbreviation is a shortened form of a word or phrase. Examples: Sig for Signature; Lab for Laboratory.
CNN, MSNBC, ABC, etc., are not abbreviations.
You're a DOOFUS. And an
October 24, 2009 - 18:09 ET by Jack BauerYou're a DOOFUS. And an ignoramus.
CNN is NOT a word. MSNBC is NOT a word. CBS is not a word. ABC is not a word. CBS is not a word. They're ABBREVIATIONS. They are NOT acronyms. Sheesh. What a moron.
Get that?
sorry, Jack
October 24, 2009 - 18:09 ET by Candance MooreThe guy is right. CNN is an acronym.
No he is NOT. But don't take
October 24, 2009 - 18:10 ET by Jack BauerNo he is NOT. But don't take MY word. Try the Oxford English Dictionary.
*scoots away from Jack*
October 24, 2009 - 18:12 ET by Candance MooreOkay, dude.
candance -- that came over
October 24, 2009 - 18:32 ET by Jack Bauercandance -- that came over as harsh, didn't mean to do that. Let me explain the correct usage.
An acronym is a series of consecutive words which, when you take the first letter of each word in order, creates a new word.
As in: SNAFU: Situation Normal, All F***ed Up.
CNN is simply an abbreviation of Cable News Network. It does not form a "word." Neither does MSNBC. Just a series of letters.
So, while all acronyms are necessarily abbreviations ( that is: they shorten an existing phrase), not all abbreviations are acronyms.
HINT
October 24, 2009 - 18:45 ET by nwahsThe acronym "word" doesn't have to be a pronounceable word.
CNN is indeed an acronym. CNN is the "word."
Please carry on proving
October 24, 2009 - 18:47 ET by Jack BauerPlease carry on proving you're an idiot. It makes my night.
Here ya go
October 24, 2009 - 20:01 ET by nwahsEverything you wanted to know and more about acronyms
http://searchcio-mid...
I really like this link because it contradicts itself with the SOS ( which people pronounce "ess oh ess" and not sauce).
An acronym in which the short form was original and words made up to stand for it afterwards is called a backronym. (For example, SOS was originally chosen as a distress signal because it lent itself well to Morse code. Long versions, including Save Our Ship and Save our Souls, came later.)
Silly me - I thought abbreviations ended in periods and acronyms didn't use periods.
To repeat, I gotta go with Jack
October 24, 2009 - 19:57 ET by JerTo repeat, I gotta go with Jack on this one. From the source I linked below:
"Abbreviations that use the first letter of each word in a phrase are sometimes referred to as initialisms. Initialisms can be but are not always acronyms. ATT, BT, CBS, CNN, IBM , and NBC are initialisms that are not acronyms...." [emphasis mine]
Jer
Thank you..
October 24, 2009 - 20:24 ET by TrickletownLike I posted above, they are simply INITIALS.
So why is CPAC and acronym?
October 24, 2009 - 21:49 ET by nwahsWhy is CPAC and acronym?
If you don't cheat, and say "see-pack" its not a pronounceable word.
People could do that for IBM - e.g., "ib - em" Would that make it an acronym?
Now lets get to the bottom of this! :) I know I've seen other acronyms that cheat and insert a vowel sound that isn't even in the word.
And someone explain NORAD to me.
Gotta go with Jack on this
October 24, 2009 - 18:20 ET by JerGotta go with Jack on this one.
Jer
cheers Jer.That silly
October 24, 2009 - 18:43 ET by Jack Bauercheers Jer.
That silly response from Cianpino above irritated me, possibly over-emotionally, (gee ya think so?) because it's just plain incorrect, and easily checkable with any decent dictionary.
I just happen to use the OED. One can argue opinions till the cows come home, but not the facts.
Thanks for the link, just learned some things I didn't know.
name calling?
October 25, 2009 - 12:54 ET by CiampinoWow! Such temper. Uncontrolled anger?
Try to be civil next time you disagree with another's comment.
Try to be correct instead of
October 25, 2009 - 12:58 ET by Jack BauerTry to be correct instead of being wrong.
no excuse
October 25, 2009 - 13:07 ET by CiampinoMy being misinformed does not excuse your rudeness.
I suppose YOU are ALWAYS RIGHT?
In all these years, J.B. was wrong only once.
October 25, 2009 - 16:23 ET by JWFWait... No, that was me. Sorry.
JWF
October 25, 2009 - 16:38 ET by MrShyWell then, I've topped you and Jack. I've never been wrong here at NB.
:)
MrShy...
October 26, 2009 - 13:18 ET by JerNor have I..but how can that be? It's like two objects occupying the same space--it violates the laws of physics. :-)
Jer
--it violates the laws of
October 26, 2009 - 13:27 ET by MightyMouth--it violates the laws of physics
So does the possibility of a liberal being correct (on anything).
"The bureaucracy is growing to meet the needs of the growing bureaucracy"
You're obviously confusing
October 26, 2009 - 13:37 ET by JerYou're obviously confusing the "Statement of NewsBuster Principles" with the Laws of Physics. ;-)
Jer
BOHICA
October 24, 2009 - 19:05 ET by matthewdeanJB:
Eons back during labor negotiations, we wuz gettin' hosed as usual by admin, so we got ballcaps w/BOHICA on 'em.
Asst. Chief says, "Whats that stand for?"
We say, since you are trying to screw us over per usual, it stands for -- Bend Over Here It Comes Again.
He sez-states-splutters, "You can't have that on those hats, it's unprofessional."
We say, just joshin' Ya Big Guy, it stands for -- Behind Our Heroes Is a Can do Attitude.
Fool bought it.
MD
"I may not agree with what your bumper sticker says, but I will defend to the death your right to stick it." (Unknown)
FOX is a proper name..
October 24, 2009 - 19:34 ET by Trickletown.. the rest are simply initials.
FOX RULES! 'Doubling down
October 24, 2009 - 14:37 ET by bigtimerFOX RULES!
'Doubling down on stupid is not a particularly good idea'~Breitbart
Okay KosKids, grab your
October 24, 2009 - 14:47 ET by BKeyserOkay KosKids, grab your coats and mittens, it's time for recess!
FOX name
October 24, 2009 - 15:23 ET by sarge329If you watch, for example, the " Situation Room ' on CNN, at the lower right corner of the screen, you'll see three small letters. Those letters are " CNN " . That's their logo. It's the same with every other news organization. The FOX logo is just such a logo. This may seem like a small point, however, attention to detail is the mark of a true professional. Now, if that is the argument that the Daily Kos has, they might want to rethink their strategy. For the record, our cable provider doesn't carry FOX News, so I am not a FOX apologist. On the other hand, I don't receive MSNBC, so I don't listen to them, either. Could that be considered " fair and balanced?
Anyone besides me
October 24, 2009 - 15:29 ET by JerAnyone besides me interested in a link?
Jer
Jer... I'm not...I've
October 24, 2009 - 15:37 ET by bigtimerJer...
I'm not...I've read enough of DKos to accept this...plain and simple.
'Doubling down on stupid is not a particularly good idea'~Breitbart
You know me, bt...
October 24, 2009 - 16:29 ET by JerOf course, I want to add my .02 cents at Kos.
I'm considering either...
FOX: Free Of Xcellence
or
FOX: Full Of Xcrement
Whadaya think, bt?
Jer
~Jer dahling
October 24, 2009 - 15:47 ET by choselife3xJust PM'd you the link, love.
dborschjr68, CTPatriot, and pelicanmarsh are dead to me. I want
nothing to do with them as they represent a time for me that was less
than Christian and less than appropriate. --black47211 aka donaldborschjr
Thanks...knew I could count
October 24, 2009 - 16:23 ET by JerThanks...knew I could count on you. [Come to think of it, I need to sic you on that 10 yr. old Limbaugh quote so I can silence all the doubters. They're driving me nuts.] :-)
Jer
→ Jer
October 24, 2009 - 16:26 ET by Cool ArrowGet that bone out of your nose and find it yourself ;-)
LYDSEXICS UNTIE!
Cool...
October 24, 2009 - 16:32 ET by JerI'm having enough trouble with the plank in my eye and the chip on my shoulder.
Jer
Incoming Fax.
October 24, 2009 - 16:50 ET by JWFThe voice in your head just sent you a fax. BooeeeooooeeesshhhhhhhhPing. There it is! Time for Jer's yearly Rush quote! Tell us Jer. We will all gather round the campfire while you regale us with tales of your drive from Biloxi, Mississippi to Benson, Arizona while listening to Rush Limbaugh in the summer of 1977 in your Dodge Dare with the coat hanger for an antenna and 2x4's for floor boards, smelling burning wood the whole way.
Just a sec. Let me start the campfire. Go Jer. Go.
"Let's stop equating Fox as
October 24, 2009 - 16:14 ET by ckc1227"Let's stop equating Fox as an equal to MSNBC or CNN"
Well, on this point, he was accidentally right. Those two clown networks wish they were equal to Fox, instead of lagging way behind.
Seriously though, is anyone who posts at Kos playing with a full deck?
A full deck?! Heck, all I
October 24, 2009 - 22:45 ET by HockeyKidA full deck?! Heck, all I see over there is one joker and a big pack of wannabes.
"Beauty is only skin deep, but liberal's to the bone." - me
Can KOS get any more
October 24, 2009 - 20:54 ET by brerolCan KOS get any more childish than this? Clearly KOS and company do not care for the daily dose of bad news about Obama being reported by FOX. But, guess what? That is what FOX is paid to do. Hold our leaders feet to the fire. Simple concept that serves our country well.
KOS should spend less time at recess and more time researching and reporting on our elected offcials. And the job does not end just because your guy is in office.
Is KOS like POS?
October 25, 2009 - 09:07 ET by CO2Maker?
Actually, if FOX bothers them so much
October 24, 2009 - 23:00 ET by RESTLESS 1We could use FNC. :)
"If the man, with the power, can't keep it under control...some heads are gonna roll." -Judas Priest
Yes, because any "thinking"
October 25, 2009 - 09:02 ET by Evil KlownYes, because any "thinking" person knows that capital letters mean "important."
http://evil-klown.bl...