Fox Attacks: Iran.
By on Aug 22nd, 2007 at 9:57 am
Fox Attacks: Iran.
Robert Greenwald’s Brave New Films has released a new video as part of its ongoing Fox Attacks series. “Fox Attacks: Iran” reveals the network’s efforts to beat the drums for a war against Iran. The ad shows Fox fear-mongering and inflating the threat much the way it did prior to the Iraq war. Watch the ad below, and take action here.
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Hopefully Fox Attacks will be at least as humorous as Mars Attacks…
August 22nd, 2007 at 9:58 amFox attacks Iran, President A. wears new fur hat!
August 22nd, 2007 at 10:02 amBush does not have one ounce of credit to him name
Lies lies lies lies –
To attack another country based on more lies and not even be able to talk will be a bigger mistake than even Iraq
Are trhe repubs NUTZ
August 22nd, 2007 at 10:03 amto kill another million without any diplomacy from the American side would be catarophic to the nation
August 22nd, 2007 at 10:06 amRupert is our William Randolph Hearst… Yellow journalism to the hilt.
Too bad people buy into this sh#t.
August 22nd, 2007 at 10:07 amI think Senator Lieberman should lead the charge.
August 22nd, 2007 at 10:08 amIt’s a fascist regime’s most efficient tool, controlling a news outlet.
August 22nd, 2007 at 10:10 am“Iraq ‘04, Iran ‘07. Sound familiar?”
Yes, it does.
It also sounds a lot like Vietnam ‘64, or like the Philippines 1900.
Some people never learn, or manage to always learn the wrong lessons.
August 22nd, 2007 at 10:10 amgreatest milatray in the world with the dumbest leaders
you should have
greatest leaders in the world and the dumbest military
August 22nd, 2007 at 10:14 amOh my God!!!!!!!!!
The Congress needs to impeach and take back America from 43 and Fox.
August 22nd, 2007 at 10:14 amI called on my Rep to insist that he propose an immediate impeachment if Bush unilaterally takes any sort of military action against Iran. Only Congress can declare war, these moronis seem to forget how to read that part of our Constitution…
August 22nd, 2007 at 10:14 amIran never disarmed like the Iraqis
If you do this again I wish Iran all the best
August 22nd, 2007 at 10:17 amwhat would the consequences be after attacking Iran
1/ terrorism worse
2/ lots of innocent people dead
3/ military buildups worldwide
4/ The worlds media could noy accept another preemptive strike
5/ America would be worse off than ever
IS IT WORTH IT – - quite simply NO
August 22nd, 2007 at 10:22 am#13
For once, Tobey, I agree with you
August 22nd, 2007 at 10:28 amWhy fight it? We are going to attack those Iranian forces that are aiding the Shia militias – get over it.
If only the Dems in Congress hadn’t squandered their “mandate” by holding countless investigations and hearings – why or why, God, why or why?
August 22nd, 2007 at 10:30 amJMH,
If you want it to happen, I know a few recruiters that are looking for men with a fighting spirit.
In other words, shut up or join up.
August 22nd, 2007 at 10:33 amIf only the Dems in Congress hadn’t squandered their “mandate†by holding countless investigations and hearings – why or why, God, why or why?
Comment by Jason M. Hendler
Have another cup of coffe, Jason, then try again to make some sense this morning!
August 22nd, 2007 at 10:33 amLOL
Why do Republicans like to start wars, and then lose them? Is this a short-term memory problem?
August 22nd, 2007 at 10:36 amAnd the Hendlers of the world will be sniveling the most when the Straits of Hormuz closure drives gas prices over the $10.00 per gallon.
August 22nd, 2007 at 10:46 amJason “mommas boy” Hendler,
Funny I thought we just lost like 190,000 AK47’s, you know giving guns to just anyone.
And you know we never secured those weapons after we invaded.
Finally lets not forget that we’ll give weapons to anyone who joins the Iraq security forces.. ANYONE!
Are you this stupid in real life, or just play a moron online?
August 22nd, 2007 at 10:51 amIs it because Murdoch is an aussie and he really hates America? This so called patriotism these wringnuts feel they have a monopoly on can excuse an AUSSIE owning our media outlets. I forgot about Moon owning the Washington Post.
August 22nd, 2007 at 10:54 amIs this a short-term memory problem?
Comment by Perry Logan — August 22, 2007 @ 10:36 am
Seems to be, when arming those fighting our troops. Or arming our future enemies for that matter.
When are these idiots finally going to realize that the enemy of our enemy is not necessarily our friend?
August 22nd, 2007 at 10:57 amI watched “Broadcast News” on cable last night and what struck me was that only back in 1987 the act of artificially manufacturing tears to “cut-in” to the end of a documentary shoot was considered so dishonest that it caused a Washington based news producer and a newsreporter to shun the perpatrating newsman. His acts caused the producer to “feel phisically ill” by such a lack of integrity. I know it’s just a film but it goes a long way to show the degradation of ethics in news broadcasting in less than 20 years.
August 22nd, 2007 at 11:01 amWhen are these idiots finally going to realize that the enemy of our enemy is not necessarily our friend?
Comment by Wayne — August 22, 2007 @ 10:57 am
You mean Sun Tzu was wrong??
It goes to the mind set that there are only two sides to an issue, right and wrong. Sometimes when you are wrong, you are actually right and sometimes when you are right, you are actually wrong. sometime if you are right or wrong, you are actually neither…..
August 22nd, 2007 at 11:01 amwow!!liberals attack Fox
August 22nd, 2007 at 11:02 am…you are actually neither…..
Comment by hacker bob — August 22, 2007 @ 11:01 am
how rumsfeldian…
August 22nd, 2007 at 11:06 am;-)
Fantastic Video!
This piece really tells the story of what a corrupt tool for propaganda Fox is. It also should tell people that are battlelines do not end with Bush and other Republicans. It is the media that is our biggest threat and that starts with Fox. We must now resolve to stop being accomplices in our own downfall…
• Detox from Fox: Starve The Beast
No more capitulation by our representatives and Fox’s competitors. It cannot and must be tolerated. Do not cooperate with Fox in any way. Just say no!
August 22nd, 2007 at 11:08 amYou mean Sun Tzu was wrong??
Comment by hacker bob
The best advice given by Sun Tzu was “Understand the enemy.”
Without that, the rest of the “Art of War” is useless. =)
August 22nd, 2007 at 11:08 amWithout that, the rest of the “Art of War†is useless. =)
Comment by Wayne — August 22, 2007 @ 11:08 am
I agree. I felt the sarcasm in my comment was implied in the text of it.
August 22nd, 2007 at 11:11 am*
If you think out of the boundaries for a moment, you can see that it’s funny that the Bush administration believes it’s OK for the U.S. to invade Iraq, destroy its infrastructure, topple its government and occupy it with 167,000 soldiers while complaining that the next-door neighbor, Iran, is meddling in the country.
To the Bush Gang, we can arm our bribed thugs all over the world, but if Iran offers arms to its friends, why, it is supporting terrorism. The State Department bureaucrats may define Hezbollah as a terrorist organization, but Hezbollah and its leaders have a public record that is a thousand times more benign and humane than some of our sponsored terrorists. Joe Mobutu, formerly of the Congo, is just one example of the kind of terrorists we sponsor. There are also three Israeli prime ministers, two of whom led terrorist gangs before they got into politics and another who massacred a whole village.
to be contd…
August 22nd, 2007 at 11:12 amhow rumsfeldian…
;-)
Comment by katy — August 22, 2007 @ 11:06 am
Actually, Rosie Perez from “White Men Can’t Jump”
August 22nd, 2007 at 11:12 amIt goes to the mind set that there are only two sides to an issue, right and wrong. Sometimes when you are wrong, you are actually right and sometimes when you are right, you are actually wrong. sometime if you are right or wrong, you are actually neither…..
Comment by hacker bob
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What a brilliant example of convoluted, nonsense.
August 22nd, 2007 at 11:12 amComment by Ringo — August 22, 2007 @ 11:12 am
I see. Another victim of static thought. Let me break it down for you…
Not..Everything…Is… Black…And…White..or…Right…and…Wrong.
Most issues have many sides, not just two.
August 22nd, 2007 at 11:15 amAnother victim of static thought. …
Comment by hacker bob — August 22, 2007 @ 11:15 am
hey! i was kiddin’ ya!
August 22nd, 2007 at 11:17 amNot..Everything…Is… Black…And…White..or…Right…and…Wrong.
Most issues have many sides, not just two.
Comment by hacker bob — August 22, 2007 @ 11:15 am
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Got it….Therefore what do we do about Irans nuclear ambitions?
August 22nd, 2007 at 11:19 amComment by katy — August 22, 2007 @ 11:17 am
I know. That was directed at Ringo….
August 22nd, 2007 at 11:19 amIf we keep invading countries — Iraq, Iran, and now Lieberman is trying to whip up support for invading Syria — at what point is the rest of the world going to view us as a rabid dog that needs to be put down?
It would be dangerous for us to think that we are stronger than all of the rest of the world combined, just as Hitler and his axis powers weren’t stronger than the rest of the world combined. We aren’t the only ones with nukes.
August 22nd, 2007 at 11:19 amGot it….Therefore what do we do about Irans nuclear ambitions?
Comment by Ringo — August 22, 2007 @ 11:19 am
First, we need to have diplomatic pressure in order to get in there and see what it actually is that they are developing. If it is only energy producing capibilities, then so be it. If not, then it nedds to be addressed in an INTERNATIONAL forum before we act alone on it.
If nothing else is effective, then war AS A LAST RESORT ONCE ALL OTHER MEANS ARE EXAUSTED.
August 22nd, 2007 at 11:23 amIf nothing else is effective, then war AS A LAST RESORT ONCE ALL OTHER MEANS ARE EXAUSTED.
Comment by hacker bob
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You mean after they have nukes?
August 22nd, 2007 at 11:25 amTherefore what do we do about Irans nuclear ambitions?
Sounds like the same logic applied to the Iraq situation… what about the WMD in Iraq? Should we wait for the mushroom cloud? Then it turns out it was all smoke & mirrors. Why should anyone assume that the U.S. intelligence regarding Iran is suddenly credible? There’s already evidence that the U.S. is ignoring the fact that more fighters are entering Iraq from Saudi Arabia then Iran & Syria. But that’s ignored. They’re just parsing data again getting the answers they want. No credibility. Amazing that you believe what you’re being spoonfed.
August 22nd, 2007 at 11:28 amComment by Ringo — August 22, 2007 @ 11:25 am
Do you think it will take 8-10 years to exaust all other means?
How stupid would you feel if we invaded, killed thousands of there people, hundreds of our “troops” and found nothing?
August 22nd, 2007 at 11:28 amHow stupid would you feel if we invaded, killed thousands of there people, hundreds of our “troops†and found nothing?
Oh, no way. That could never happen… again.
August 22nd, 2007 at 11:29 amComment by Dave C — August 22, 2007 @ 11:29 am
Gomer Pyle said it best..
“Fool me once, shame on you. Fool me twice, shame on ME.”
August 22nd, 2007 at 11:32 amWhat amazes me most about the Iran situation is that the Reps believe they have the manpower to do the job. I’m sure they have the equipment to launch an air attack & maybe that’s all they’ve considered. But the minute they put boots on the ground they’re in deep sh!t. They’re already stretched to breaking in Iraq & fighting the thought of withdrawing. How can they even consider a war with Iran? Gee, maybe they’re underestimating the enemy again. Duh.
August 22nd, 2007 at 11:36 amI have the same question Dave C. The far right groups keep beating the war drums and the remaining republicans are too scared of them to speak out. But where will the logistics be worked out to make this successful.
Sadly, I don’t believe the far right cares if it’s successful. The push to fufill Revalations is a goal for them and if it means using your sons and daughters lives then so be it.
August 22nd, 2007 at 11:42 amI can’t see a war with Iraq/Syria or any other country having a chance without a draft. They should be honest & state that up front & see how many Republican voters are willing to trust GWB with their lives & the lives of their children. They’ve proven they’re willing to trust their neighbor’s lives, now it’s time to ante up. Every politician should have their children/grandchildren eligible for the draft too… no more of these Cheney-chickenhawk marriage deferrals.
August 22nd, 2007 at 11:58 amThis admin. and the PNAC believers have done a wonderful job in using fear to push their agenda but that only goes so far. For any of the latest war talk to come to fruition they would have to find the troops and epuipment to make it successful.
Not only a draft but repealing tax cuts to pay for the increase in military spending. They would have to initiate rationing of gas, food and metals needed to feed the military. None of that has happened because they have also pushed for a privatized war run by corporations. It is truly war for profit.
August 22nd, 2007 at 12:07 pmThey would have to initiate rationing of gas, food and metals needed to feed the military. None of that has happened because they have also pushed for a privatized war run by corporations. It is truly war for profit.
True, the corporations make the profit, the U.S. taxpayers pick up the tab. Or in this case the cost is just piled on to the huge debt & the children/grandchildren of the U.S. taxpayers pick up the tab. No wonder so many Americans have huge debtloads, they’re following the example set by their govt. Talk about a welfare state. I thought Reps were against that sort of thing.
August 22nd, 2007 at 12:13 pmI believe the only thing that is actually being considered is the bombing of Iran’s nuclear facilities, the bombing of a refinery or two and perhaps the bombing of some Iranian Republican Gaurd facilities.
I really don’t think that anyone is talking about ground troops or occupation.
August 22nd, 2007 at 12:17 pmrepbulicans have proven they stand for nothing but getting elected. Fiscal responsibility, gone. Smaller govt., not. Family values, not even close.
They built up the largest and most effective ad and marketing machine we have ever seen. They just forgot actual content.
and we all pay because of it.
August 22nd, 2007 at 12:17 pmI really don’t think that anyone is talking about ground troops or occupation.
Comment by Ringo the Gringo
Don’t kid yourself thinking we could just bomb them without having a ground war when our troops are occupying the country next door.
If you believe that, I have a bridge in Minnesota to sell you. Cheap
August 22nd, 2007 at 12:26 pmAnd what do you think would happen immediately after we ‘just drop some bombs’? The Iranian military would just roll over and say ‘My bad!’ ?
August 22nd, 2007 at 12:28 pmHow do you think Russia would react to this type of aggresion?
TP does a great disservice to those who post responses attempting to initiate thought only to have them blocked.
The frustration is extended when a simplistic right wing poster can put garbage on this site but a reasoned response is shot down.
August 22nd, 2007 at 12:38 pmThe frustration is extended when a simplistic right wing poster can put garbage on this site but a reasoned response is shot down.
Comment by hellinabucket
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As a “simplistic right wing poster”, I can assure you that I have had many posts blocked. On this thread I tried three times to post a comment that I thought was reasoned and thoughtful ( yes, I know) yet each time it was blocked.
It’s not just you.
August 22nd, 2007 at 12:48 pmI believe you Ringo the Gringo.
August 22nd, 2007 at 12:54 pmThe war mongering by this irresponsible network should be held accountable by the public. These people at FOX are more dangerous to Americans than any terror group.
August 22nd, 2007 at 1:14 pm[...] really don’t think that anyone is talking about ground troops or occupation.
Comment by Ringo the Gringo — August 22, 2007 @ 12:17 pm
Yeah, just like the attack on Iraq was only to topple Hussein and rid Iraq of WMDs and nothing more.
Now, four years later and 150,000 troops on the ground in Iraq, there is talk about extending the occupation for another decade or so, until the Iraqis “stand up”.
If you haven’t noticed how quickly the Bush administration moves the goal posts, you need to pay closer attention.
August 22nd, 2007 at 1:15 pmI predict that FOX “News” will one day have the same reputation as William Hearst and his classic “You furnish the Pictures and I will furnish the war” statement to Frederic Remington when Remington reported from Cuba that there will be no war with Spain. When the term “Yellow Journalism” is used the archetype example is the Hearst newspapers and their involvement in the Spanish American war.
What is amazing is that this is so clear to everyone. Why would a news reporter at FOX participate in their transparent attempts to provoke a war with Iran by presenting distorted and false news? Don’t they realize that their words and actions are being recorded on TV and will be played back over and over as classic Bad Journalism?
Apparently the folks at FOX are willing to trade their own future reputations for a paycheck.
Amazing….
August 22nd, 2007 at 1:34 pmHmm, predictions of the extent of U.S. military involvement in Iran… I’m sure they’re accurate.
Iraq will be an affordable endeavor that will not require sustained aid and will be in the range of $50 billion to $60 billion. – Budget Director Mitch Daniels
Paul Wolfowitz dismissed articles in several newspapers this week asserting that Pentagon budget specialists put the cost of war and reconstruction at $60 billion to $95 billion in this fiscal year.
In terms of the American taxpayers contribution, $1.7 billion is it for the US. The rest of the rebuilding of Iraq will be done by other countries and Iraqi oil revenues. The American part of this will be 1.7 billion. We have no plans for any further-on funding for this. – USAID Director Andrew Natsios
The oil revenues of Iraq could bring between $50 and $100 billion over the course of the next two or three years. We’re dealing with a country that can really finance its own reconstruction, and relatively soon. – Paul Wolfowitz
Yeah, I believe anything these war criminals say.
August 22nd, 2007 at 1:58 pm