The bravest and most patriotic of Americans, those who see first hand what goes on in Iraq, can see the liberal bias in the media. On Monday’s Hannity and Colmes, co-host Sean Hannity recounted from his recent trip to Iraq that many in uniform there feel the media paints a grimmer picture than the reality on the ground. Hannity first offered this comment when talking with Oliver North reporting from Ramadi, Iraq.
Sean Hannity: "You know Colonel, one of the things without fail, wherever the secretary went, he was greeted like a rock star. I mean, the troops love him. And the one theme that kept coming back to me, and they watched TV regularly, they’ve had Fox News on almost everywhere I went, is that the media was not portraying this accurately, and they did mentioned, quite often, the disdain and the disgust at the portrayal of, of their efforts and the politics that’s going on behind here in America. I assume that, this now your eighth trip to Iraq, you’re hearing a lot of the same thing."
Later in the show, Hannity played his taped discussions with U.S. troops in Mosul. There, one soldier spoke up on the media portrayal of the situation in Iraq.
U.S. Soldier: "The bottom line is that from we hear what is being said in the media back home, but we’re here and we see a totally different side of what’s happening."
Hannity: "Explain that. What’s the difference between what people hear at home and what’s happening here?"
U.S. Soldier: "A good example: This past Tuesday we went out to the city to deliver school supplies to children."
Hannity: "And we’re in Mosul just so people know.
U.S. Soldier: "And the Iraqi Army actually provided our security for us. We didn’t have any problems. The locals, they were, you know, they were a little bit shy and nervous but, you know, absolutely -"
Hannity: "So that sort of transition is happening successfully."
Soldier: "Oh yeah, oh yeah."
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December 12, 2006 - 17:48 ET by iveseenitallHearing this just makes me loathe people like Russert, Couric, Lauer, Williams,Matthews, Olbermann, et.al. They are stinking, liberal liars who put our troops at risk every day. God bless our troops and their families. The MSM can, and I hope someday will, rot in Hell for what they are doing.
NEVER,NEVER trust a liberal
Hope you don't mind but I wou
December 12, 2006 - 18:04 ET by Jerry MackHope you don't mind but I would like to add some of the people that these rats honor and worship. Murtha, Boxer, Kennedy and Kerry.
Then there's Kerry, Clinton,
December 12, 2006 - 19:14 ET by FastEdThen there's Kerry, Clinton, Shumer Mandndez, Obama, Gore, etc.
There is no sense in being stupid, if you can't prove it! - my dad
Treason, traitors, pondscum..
December 13, 2006 - 12:34 ET by TruthMongerTreason, traitors, pondscum...I've got plenty more where that came from...
This is the striking differen
December 12, 2006 - 18:04 ET by EdhenryThis is the striking difference, and probably the critical difference, between Iraq and Vietnam. The soldiers in this war believe in the task, their leaders, and they, almost unanimously, believe they have won the war and are making progress on establishing a country.
Vietnam produced thousands of soldiers that expressly stated they had no conviction of the task & no confidence in their leaders. The draft created some of this discord, but if Iraq was not progressing, there would be enough ex-GIs for the MSM to set aside "CCCP/I love Hugo" Sheehan and "let's quit so I can finally get noticed (as a gasbag) - ABSCAM co-conspirator" Murtha.
The MSM can't get the evidence. As long as the troops belive in the task, I believe in the task. If enough of them feel it is lost, hopeless or misguided, then I will change my mind.
I support the troops and their task.
My son is currently serving
December 12, 2006 - 18:02 ET by awffp1890My son is currently serving his second tour in Iraq. He has also done 2 tours in Afghanistan. He tells me that the Iraqi people love us and are very appreciative of what is taking place. Him and his crew have a very large distrust of the media and have nothing good to say about the way the media portrays soldiers, and the events taking place. I wonder if Couric, Maher, et. al have ever considered the impact their negative comments have on those serving?
Sure they have. They just don
December 12, 2006 - 18:07 ET by bassndudeSure they have. They just dont care to report on the troops unless it is to report one died. That is their sole purpose for mentioning a soldier. They havent changed a bit sence Vietnam. Just gotten worse.
Save a SeAL, club a liberal!!
bassndude, It seems to me t
December 12, 2006 - 19:04 ET by hydrodynDMbassndude,
It seems to me that the only time the MSM uses the word "hero" to describe an American soldier is when that soldier has been killed in action.
Wasn't it the case back in WWII that the term "hero" was used to describe a man who shot down half a dozen zeros or stormed an enemy bunker? I'm pretty sure comparable actions are being performed today in Iraq and Afghanistan. Where are those reports? Why not use the term "hero" for these soldiers as well?
The MSM's only hero is one who was KIA who didn't believe
December 12, 2006 - 22:17 ET by terrigIt seems to me that when the MSM runs into parents or other loved ones who just lose their loved one to enemy action, if the parents are anti-war & anti-Bush they get much more television time. The ones who call their children heroes who died doing what they loved are shunned.
terrig,Only someone who i
December 12, 2006 - 22:55 ET by hydrodynDMterrig,
Only someone who is blind wouldn't agree.
When was the last hero story from the MSM that showed a group of men taking over an embedded fortification. Or men sweaping through a dangerous building.
Nope. Only dead soldiers are heroes to the MSM. And if their parents or wifes are anti war or anti bush, all the better.
I don't like to speak in hyperbole, buy I hope each reporter in the msm who had ducked a real story of heroism burns for it
I support the troops and, the
December 12, 2006 - 18:10 ET by EdhenryI support the troops and, therefore, I must support their task until completed. To do otherwise prolongs conflict and causes GIs to die.
God bless you for your sacrifice.
God bless your son for his
December 12, 2006 - 19:59 ET by mytwocentsGod bless your son for his bravery and his sacrifice. We need way more folks like him and way less of the media "darlings". I wouldn't wipe my foot on any of them.
Not my feet, I agree on tha
December 13, 2006 - 05:49 ET by The FugitiveNot my feet, I agree on that one, however I would wipe my A$$ with them all, especially olberwoman and cafferty and mahr. God bless everyone of our men and women serving, they are the best that this country has to offer the world. Come home VICTORIOUS, and come home SAFE.
Why is it that EVERYTIME a liberal opens their mouth, I feel a sudden urge to hand them a roll of toilet paper?
awffp1890...Please tell your
December 12, 2006 - 20:40 ET by Clear thinkerawffp1890...
Please tell your son that my family appreciates all that he is doing and we are humbled by his service. You must be very proud of him.
May God bless him, and please say Merry Christmas to him for us.
Please pass along our best wi
December 12, 2006 - 20:49 ET by FastEdPlease pass along our best wishes and prayers, from EVERYONE here, and if you son passes through NJ, let me know, I'd like to buy him and friends a beer. (if it's ok by you ; 0 )
As far as what the msm think about their impact - they would need to think first.
There is no sense in being stupid, if you can't prove it! - my dad
FastEd...A conservative in NJ
December 12, 2006 - 20:53 ET by Clear thinkerFastEd...
A conservative in NJ, what's this world coming to?
gotta start somewhere - and t
December 12, 2006 - 21:17 ET by FastEdgotta start somewhere - and then there's my wife and daughter, too bad the cat can't vote!
The offer still stands - We got Andrews and Dix, Monmouth bit the dust in the last go round, oh, and I can't forget Deal (if I have to explain - ) we also have the NJ (BB-62) the Ling (fleet class sub) so I'll keep the beer cold.
There is no sense in being stupid, if you can't prove it! - my dad
There's a whole bunch of us c
December 13, 2006 - 05:54 ET by The FugitiveThere's a whole bunch of us conservatives here in New Jersey, only trouble is we're surrounded by moron liberals.
Why is it that EVERYTIME a liberal opens their mouth, I feel a sudden urge to hand them a roll of toilet paper?
Buy him a beer. You bet!
December 13, 2006 - 13:52 ET by awffp1890Buy him a beer. You bet! In fact, I will fly out and buy rounds for everybody!
Hannity in Iraq
December 12, 2006 - 18:15 ET by BlondeI saw this segment last night....the above transcript doesn't even begin cover it.
Hannity apparently was just talking to the guys, and it was kind of a spontaneous thing that ended up being taped. To a man, each soldier said "we can win this, if they'll let is"...."there's no way we can lose it, but the politicians can lose it for us". There was a 50 year old seargent, and a young officer, who were really, really irate at F'ing Kerry's idiot remarks about the education level of our troops. (I hope the SOB has the guts to run again, and this clip gets played in his face, ad nauseum).
The troops were also really angry about the innacurate media coverage and the politics being played with their lives.
We need to demand the media sit up and take notice. Quit pontificating from the safety of the Washington bureau, and listen to the men and women on the ground who are WINNING.
There should be a follow on tonight on H&C, and for sure the second part of the Rumsfeld interview, which was also fascinating (and typical Rummy....fabulous as usual).
Thanks for reminding me. Th
December 12, 2006 - 18:23 ET by RunningBeerThanks for reminding me. They did say more on this topic in tonights show. Better get my butt home and watch!!!
Too bad the agenda of the msm
December 12, 2006 - 19:12 ET by FastEdToo bad the agenda of the msm (minima (brain) stem media) is "Bush bad, everything he does is therefore is bad" - Winning to the media is NOT an option, and if it is, they will NEVER admit it as it goes against the demolib talking points. I think the only thing we can demand of the media is to throw a party for these folks when they come back, and if they won't they can come over to my house and I'll qualf a beer or two with them.
There is no sense in being stupid, if you can't prove it! - my dad
FastEd,What we can demand of
December 12, 2006 - 20:23 ET by BlondeFastEd,
What we can demand of the media is the truth!
Winning is winning....which could be accomplished tomorrow, if the media and politicians would shut up....and we were able to prosecute these terrorists and sectarian idiots (Al Sadr should have been terminated with extreme prejudice two years ago), poste haste. But, no..."it's too hard....let's get a group of old geezers to tell us how to proceed....."
Disgusting!
I am beside myself knowing how stupid we are back in the good old U.S.A. Fat, dumb, and happy. Pretending on a daily basis that 911 is just a bad memory....how can people be so utterly stupid? And, oh, yes, this inconvenient little unfortunate, unpopular dust-up in Iraq? People are "tired" of it....so let's just give up our principles, and make it go away....
Why is our President not leading? Why is he bowing to the "consensus" of the idiotic ISG? And pressure from the "congressional leadership"?
IMO, Bush has done more to destroy his credibility in the last two weeks than all of the carping by the MsM over the last six years.
I am beyond confounded. But trust me when I tell you, I am well and truly angry. It will take more than pleasant campaign speeches to get my support the next time around.
Blonde....I join you in your
December 12, 2006 - 20:32 ET by Clear thinkerBlonde....
I join you in your confoundedness (word?). The president has me confused as to what he really has in mind, maybe that's good, maybe that's bad, only time will tell.
As to the cowards in our media and our politicians attitudes.... all this will change BIG TIME, right after we get hit again here in the US by terrorism. Then, and only then will we get everyone behind the global war on terrorism, including Iraq!
Clear Thinker
December 12, 2006 - 20:51 ET by BlondeClear,
The stupidity of the American public is truly astounding. No wonder the NYT blathers on about the need for the "nanny state". I'm beginning to believe many, if not most, of our fellow citizens are too stupid to get in out of the rain. They drink in the idiocy of the media as if it were the TRUTH! No thinking required.
Global Warming? Oh yeah, it's happening. Political Correctness? Oh, of course, wouldn't want to offend a fake Imam on a plane!
And as distressing as it is to say....people just really want to pose a question (think balboa) and have an authority figure give them a comforting answer. I have a new job, with new responsibilities, as of yesterday....and it's totally amazing....like I've been elevated to the all-knowing Answer Lady. Not only by the line animals! It's like everyone wants a Mom to solve all of life's little scrapes, and make everything okay.
It may be okay....until the next time. And I'm not talking about life's little screw-ups. The next time Al-Qaeda hits us, it is going to be DEVASTATING.
At which point, we'd better hope we have some real leadership.
I'm not seeing any now, nor do I see any in the forseeable future. Sorry to be such a pessimist, but I am really getting worried.
Blonde, The heart of Americ
December 12, 2006 - 21:01 ET by hydrodynDMBlonde,
The heart of America is strong. All this stupid political stuff is just a patina. If it comes down to it, in a devastating event, I have no worries about how my fellow country men (and women) will respond.
The strength of America isn't in it's politicians, it's in it's spirit.
Yeah, it seems hopeless at ti
December 12, 2006 - 21:04 ET by Clear thinkerYeah, it seems hopeless at times, but keep in mind that we still live in the best damn country this earth has ever seen. People like you and I are not in a minority, and I could prove it if the liberal MSM would keep their agendas to themselves.
I too don't enjoy being a pessimist buuuuut, it will take another hit before this country turns around. Too bad it has to be that way, but it is what it is!
Sorry, guys...I guess I'm jus
December 12, 2006 - 21:09 ET by BlondeSorry, guys...I guess I'm just stressed out.
I'm normally a glass half full kind of person.
But the serial stupidity is just getting under my skin.
American Complacency
December 13, 2006 - 09:20 ET by EllisWyatt"it will take another hit before this country turns around"
Are you sure about that? They didn't get it after 9/11, why should we believe they'll get any smarter the second time it happens?
Plenty to be confused and fru
December 12, 2006 - 20:46 ET by FastEdPlenty to be confused and frustrated about - GW has certainly confused me, but the media has me more than frustrated. Just read the headlines here at NB. How do we get these b-tards to REPORT instead of opinionating or agendadizing? They HATE GW! Why? Too bad we can't vote them out. I wirte here, to the editors, to congress and for what? I have only one wish - that the powers-that-be get some whatziz, and point at the lame streamers and say, "tell the truth - for once!" The whole msm are cowardly, they just can't tell the truth. Again why not?
Actually, have another wish. Would like to party with the guys who are at the pointy end of the spear, say thanks, and ask, just ask, if they'd like to do bodily harm to the msm. THAT would make one hell of a report - n'est pas? Sorry, slipped into a kerreyism.
There is no sense in being stupid, if you can't prove it! - my dad
You know are feelings, Blonde.
December 12, 2006 - 22:22 ET by terrigThis is a repeat of everything I heard for the two weeks my husband was home. I thought I would peuk last night when Colmes said something about not questioning their patriortism but why do people like him always question their intelligence? The follow on wasn't as good tonight though. I asked hubby if he got to see any of this and he said that they wouldnt' want him on tv becaue it would be one bleep after another about idiots such as Kerry, Murtha & the MSM. If you cannot support their mission you do not support the troops.
terri,So true. I know I wou
December 12, 2006 - 22:35 ET by Blondeterri,
So true. I know I wouldn't want to be interviewed by any of the media twits. I'd embarass myself, and probably get thrown in jail for my efforts.
I am just sick to death of the cowardly posturing by the media, and particularly by the politicians. They just all want to go along, so they can get along, and work one hundred days a year for their princely salaries.
It was extremely upsetting to see the interview on H&C last night....with every comment along the lines of "we can win, if they'll let us". How frustrating it must be to have to listen to the MsM....while putting one's life and principles on the line on a daily basis.
Didn't you love their take on John Kerry, though? Those guys were magnificent!
Blonde&all...I heard the
December 12, 2006 - 23:58 ET by ww thumperBlonde&all...I heard the interview on Hannetys radio broadcast this afternoon. The troops were really PST at john(the traitor)kerry!! I have a nephew that came home from Iraq last summer. He drove truck. He showd me a picture of him in his dress uniform...I noticed 2 purple hearts...I asked about that . " I just got shot up a little, no big deal , I'm OK."! When you get 2 purple hearts over there they send you back to the states for the rest of your tour. I shook his hand and gave him a big hug. Almost cryed... I used to sign my posts..Support our troops. PRAY for our troops... ww .....Political correctness when dealing with Islam will kill america....ww .....
According to Yahoo, Kerry is going to Irak this wknd
December 13, 2006 - 01:30 ET by terrigThis is sick but on my yahoo page, it said Kerry was heading to Irak (yes intentional misspellings will abound). This clown is going to meet with those who he feels are intellectually inferior or just plain stupid because their stuk n irak. Yes, PC will kill us if we don't watch out.
terrig,Sick indeed. Here's th
December 13, 2006 - 02:13 ET by Indiana Joeterrig,
Sick indeed. Here's the story, however, I saw it too:
Kerry to meet soldiers, leaders in Iraq
WASHINGTON - Sen. John Kerry, whose botched joke about U.S. troops in Iraq dealt a blow to his presidential ambitions, will travel to Iraq this weekend to meet with soldiers, political leaders and military officials.
"I've talked to plenty of guys who've come back from Iraq, who are there now, who understand exactly what happened," Kerry said of his joke in a telephone interview Tuesday with The Associated Press. "They laugh at it."
This reminds me of a reply I sent to one of our fellow posters who is "over there" shortly after the "botched joke" incident. He posted a "reply" to Kerry that was making the rounds of military email at the time. It may have been bassndude, I used short-hand in the salutation, so I'm not sure. But, this is almost like an answer to a prayer I expressed at that time (bold-emphasis added):
[BD,
MAN! I wish I had the ability to hold this in Kerry's face, make him read every word, then wad it up and shove it in his mouth!!! If that pompous, cowardly, ungrateful POS EVER has the nerve to make a visit over there, it is my solemn, heartfelt wish that, when called to line up for this SCUMBAG'S "inspection," or some such drivel, that every single soldier turns his back on him as he walks by. Just like this civilian's impression of how someone is treated when "drummed out" of the service. And I hope someone has a "heads-up" on it, and is rolling tape. Because if I could just SEE something like that, I could die a happy man, whenever that time comes for me.]
I haven't asked for anything for Christmas this year... but something like THAT would be an amazingly satisfying present. One can but hope...
However, I'm sure the "cheese-eating surrender-monkey's" handlers would never allow even the CHANCE of something like that occurring. Too bad, because it would be... well, there isn't a word to describe how DELICIOUS it would be!
Indiana , I love your post du
December 13, 2006 - 06:11 ET by The FugitiveIndiana , I love your post dude. But you know what would really make my Christmas? , if the guys would take him out on patrol and drop his sorry wothless ass in the red zone with a " Jews rock, Muslims suck" shirt on, and give him the finger as they drive off. Ahhh.... now let's be serious, wouldn't that be like the perfect Christmas present? GOD BLESS OUR TROOPS!!!
Why is it that EVERYTIME a liberal opens their mouth, I feel a sudden urge to hand them a roll of toilet paper?
Fuge,Nice scenario yourself t
December 13, 2006 - 07:26 ET by Indiana JoeFuge,
Nice scenario yourself there. Only thing I'd change is, put him in a t-shirt with one of those "cartoons" of Mohammed on it...that way, our "allies" wouldn't even have to be able to read!
"Kerry tartare," anyone?... ;^)
Regards,
IJ
Ahh, great minds think alike.
December 13, 2006 - 07:59 ET by The FugitiveAhh, great minds think alike. Let them feast on snob-ass pate' and see how long it takes to upchuck! My guess is they couldn't even get past the smell, much less munch.
Why is it that EVERYTIME a liberal opens their mouth, I feel a sudden urge to hand them a roll of toilet paper?
Ex-ACT-ly!!!LMAO!!!
December 13, 2006 - 10:19 ET by Indiana JoeEx-ACT-ly!!!
LMAO!!!
I watched this last night and
December 12, 2006 - 18:20 ET by RunningBeerI watched this last night and another comment was mentioned a couple times by the troops. They said the constant rant by the media and certain members of congress of how we cannot win was very demoralizing. As if they were being told they weren't good enough to beat this enemy. Like no one has any faith in their abilities. It was rather touching.
I only wish one other question was asked... "do you want to quit and go home." I'm sure the resounding answer would've been "HELL NO WE WON'T GO!" Would have like to see the troops throw that at the media, congress and the liberal propagandists.
The most frustrating thing is
December 12, 2006 - 18:22 ET by mattmThe most frustrating thing is that the media's motivation against the WOT, especially the Iraq theatre, was never the rightness or lack thereof of the cause, or their 'concern' for innocent civilians or the lives of soldiers. Their sole motivation was political - damage Bush and the Republican Party. That's it.
If we hadn't invaded Iraq and had only spent our time chasing Bin Laden around, the media would have mocked Bush and the GOP for going after a hit-man while leaving "the Don" safe in his Baghdad compound.
These people are NOT journalists, they are propagandists. Sadly, so many people buy their lies, which could result in the demise of western civilization.
tell it like we want it 2B
December 12, 2006 - 19:22 ET by RackieThe Main Vein Media - "molesting the truth is what we do best".
Thank you ...
December 12, 2006 - 19:31 ET by Dave PierreThank you for posting this, Justin! My wife and I saw the segment last night, and it was incredible. Hannity was in a crowded, open room, and any soldier could have approached and said anything he or she wanted. Yet our men and women in Iraq described the situation nothing like how the MSM is reporting it. Our troops are confident; they are optimistic; they are strong. The exchange was inspirational and encouraging ...
I wish every American could have seen that segment last night. If they had, they would feel much, much better about how things are going. They would feel so proud of our troops. They would see how the liberal MSM has been deceiving the American public.
Our troops are amazing. God bless them. Thank you to our troops!
Frankenlies.com: Al Franken debunked ...
Soap Box
December 12, 2006 - 20:13 ET by Airforce_5_O<Pulling up soap box>
How many times have we here at NB talked, no screamed that the MSM is under mining the efforts of our brave troops in Iraq? How many times have we watched with disbelief as despicable men such as Kerry, Murtha, and Kennedy have demeaned our cause and the MSM has marched lock step behind them?
One of those young men hit the nail on the head. In Vietnam the military was winning the war, the politicians were the ones to lose it. That is what is happening again. The Politicians and the MSM are well on the way too making this war on terror a war of reaction instead of pro-action.
Now more than ever we must watch and scream when these evil and vial orators of doom lock in step again to cry “WE ARE LOSING!!” or “BUSH LIED, KIDS DIED!!”
I know I am watching and I’m mad as hell.
<Stepping off soap box>
Next.
The new world order is in power. God help us all. Airforce_5_O, 2330, November 7, 2006
We were winning in Vietnam, and we are winning in Iraq!
December 12, 2006 - 20:44 ET by BufordThe difference in Vietnam and now is that we have other news outlets than THE DEAN of news, his holiness, herr Cronkite to tell us what is really happening.
The Mighty Three are no longer the center of the news world, and now there is the Internet.
We know how to read between the lines now! No longer will we be misled!
You are right but CNN, MSNBC
December 12, 2006 - 20:53 ET by Airforce_5_OYou are right but CNN, MSNBC and HLN are just as active as the big three in their propaganda war to under mine this President and the troops. Fox news has a great foot hold and the halls of talk radio are doing great works. But if you say it long enough in front of the cameras of the afore mentioned outlets, those who get their news from these outlets and don't do the research, will follow them.
The new world order is in power. God help us all. Airforce_5_O, 2330, November 7, 2006Airforce
December 12, 2006 - 21:16 ET by BufordYep, CNN, MSNBC et-al are just as active but, check out the numbers of viewers they have, FOX beats them hands down.
My TV screen has the Fox Banner burned into it. Call me crazy but I am happy, at least I feel I get more than one side of the argument.
EdHenry- the war in Vietnam w
December 12, 2006 - 21:48 ET by NazarethEdHenry- the war in Vietnam was one that our military was winning- they never lost a single significant battle- the problem was that the media jumped in and the protestors at home got all the coverage and made it a hugely 'unpopular' war (as if any war is popular), and the Enemy knew they could sway public opinion using the media- the connection that Iraq and Vietnnam have is that BOTH wars were in the process of victory UNTIL the press turned public opinion against the war and pressured political RATS to sell out the soldiers!
http://sacredscoop.com
I don't know which is worse:
December 13, 2006 - 08:13 ET by richflanjI don't know which is worse: that the liberals, both in Congress and the MSM, are DIRECTLY contributing to the deaths and injuries of soldiers serving in Iraq, or that they don't care about what they are doing.
I dare ANY member of the MSM to move to Iran, Syria, North Korea, Egypt, Saaudi Arabia, or Pakistan and act toward those governments the way they act toward ours.
"The right to be heard does not automatically include the right to be taken seriously." --Hubert Humphrey
Keep buying your local newspa
December 13, 2006 - 10:24 ET by Steve SternKeep buying your local newspaper and listening to the broadcast drive-by media so that they can continue to hire the journalists that promote a liberal agenda.