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Beck: ‘What a surprise,’ Obama didn’t call on Fox News during his press conference.

On his radio show today, conservative talker Glenn Beck recycled a year-old talking point to complain about President Obama not calling on anyone from Fox News during his press conference last night. “What a surprise” he said sarcastically before asking, “I mean how can the guy face Ahmadinejad but he can’t face Fox?” Listen here:

It’s hard to suggest that Obama doesn’t want to “face” Fox News, given that its White House correspondent, Major Garrett, was called on at the two previous prime-time news conferences. When Fox suggested that they were not being given enough access to Obama during last fall’s presidential campaign, Garrett actually defended Obama. “[M]ay I point out Obama has done 5 interviews with me and one with Chris Wallace, one with Brit Hume and one with Bill O’Reilly,” Garrett wrote in an e-mail obtained by Huffington Post.



92 Responses to “Beck: ‘What a surprise,’ Obama didn’t call on Fox News during his press conference.”

  1. Xisithrus says:

    Is Beck gonna start crying?


  2. RUCeriousMaggot! says:

    Since Obama didn’t ‘call’ on Faux, let me ‘call’ you all a pack of morons.

    There. done.


  3. Sandoz76 says:

    Did Beck fire his writers? Couldn’t he come up with something better, like playing his response to the NYT backwards shows him clearly saying, “I’m coming for your children” or how if you look at his tie pattern in the mirror the letters, “ILOVESTALIN” appear or something? Come on Glenn- paint images of horsemen and goose steppers for us! We expect so much more!


  4. Ape-Man says:

    He is indeed becoming paranoid schizophrenia. I hope it’s just a well researched performance…

    It is typical of a paranoid schizophrenia to blame those around you for your own problems.


  5. AMcG312 says:

    And as I recall, Bush never called on Helen Thomas. So, what’s his point?


  6. Mike71654 says:

  7. rightwing-leftwing says:

    I can’t STAND this fcuking mormon! I feel like going to one of his events and smoking a cigarette while drinking a beer half naked while reading a Playboy mag.

    That’ll make him cry – fake a$$!


  8. Bob says:

    The very reason they wouldn’t show the press conference is so they could complain about it later. Those types live by the self-fulfilling prophecy.


  9. Ape-Man says:

    @9 Bob Says:

    To realize this would take more brain power than they are willing to expend.


  10. Joe the Philosopher says:

    Glenn, the reason President Obama didn’t call on Fox “News” was because he considers it a psychotic organization. That’s all.


  11. ElBruce says:

    Obama also didn’t call on ESPN, the Home Shopping Network or the Cartoon Channel. But I don’t see any of them them crying about it like little b!tches.


  12. Xisithrus says:

    I know how to cure your depression over this snub Glenn, go to the store and buy you a fifth of your favorite cure, Dr Jack Daniels, get a back of marijuana, plop down in your favorite recliner, start sniffling and whining then consume said medicine until you fall into a blubbering sleep.


  13. slfs79 says:

    Why should the president waste his time calling on a “media” outlet that didn’t even bother to air his press conference? Oh, that’s right, they’re all too busy drinking sour grape tea, er, cool aid.


  14. ElBruce says:

    Xisithrus Says:

    …go to the store and buy you a fifth of your favorite cure, Dr Jack Daniels, get a back of marijuana…

    Beck strikes me as more of a PCP and coke-on-your-dick type of guy.


  15. JayS says:

    Get him a WAHHHbulance……….

    WAHHHHH

    WAHHHHHHHHHHHHHH

    WAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH

    Wah.


  16. hanshiro the antlion says:

    Beck a mormon? So, whatever happened to ‘bearing false witness?’

    I guess that’s as conditional as Fox’s ‘patriotism…’


  17. 08Dariana says:

    The stupidity that comes from this guy knocked a guy out once.


  18. deebaser says:

    AMcG312 Says:

    And as I recall, Bush never called on Helen Thomas. So, what’s his point?

    He actually did call on Helen Thomas.
    Once.
    In 8 years.

    And as I recall he gave her a smarmy weasel non-answer (actually that’s just a safe guess)


  19. RayS says:

    “What a surprise” he said sarcastically before asking, “I mean how can the guy face Ahmadinejad but he can’t face Fox?” What All of the FOX crowd is missing here is the real point of fact. Fox is not relevant and is very much insignificant to the REAL world.


  20. Buckie Boy says:

    Why is Beck still allowed to run loose?

    Why is he not arrested yet for sedition?

    Why does Beck blow goats? No one will ever know, he just does.


  21. Bilbo Hussein Baggins says:

    Bush spent 8 years not calling on Helen Thomas or someone from MSNBC, so what does that say about him?

    I believe that President Obama avoids questions from Fixed News because they are always lame “gotcha” questions and he doesn’t want to waste his time.


  22. deebaser says:

    “I mean how can the guy face Ahmadinejad but he can’t face Fox?”

    wow… Beck has officially started using 6 month old redstate talking points.


  23. spencers butterfly mom says:

    Obama did call on Fux in his first primetime press conference. They have to be called on each and every time or our president is showing favoritism?

    Go have a good cry with James Guckert/Jeff Gannon, Rove’s BFF gay prostitute who we still don’t know how he passed a secret service check using a false name.

    PEACE


  24. shediac says:

    The President didn’t call on Al Jazeera a much more balanced news network than Fox.


  25. ElBruce says:

    Buckie Boy Says:

    Why does Beck blow goats? No one will ever know, he just does.

    It keeps the goats relaxed, making for better cheese. Livestock fluffer is a noble occupation. Of course, Beck’s more of an amateur; though he doesn’t need the money from that anymore, he likes to keep in practice.

    .

    I mean how can the guy face Ahmadinejad but he can’t face Fox?

    Wait a second, did he just compare Ahmadeinejad to FOX? Why yes, I believe he did… Oops.


  26. Ape-Man says:

    The only think positive i have to say about Beck is he has a classic DJ voice. The problen is he has ruied that classic voice so that now it is painful to hear. now i have nothing positive at all to say about Beck.



  27. shediac says:

    Zooey says:Beck makes me think about teabagging — Ew.

    Is that Beck teabagging Limbaugh or vice-versa…EWWWWWWWW


  28. Xisithrus says:

    Beck strikes me as more of a PCP and coke-on-your-dick type of guy.

    I so didnt need to read that =]


  29. Zooey says:

    shediac Says:

    Is that Beck teabagging Limbaugh or vice-versa…EWWWWWWWW
    April 30th, 2009 at 5:51 pm

    Yes.

    **gag**


  30. SlappyBastinado says:

    jeez people, its only been 100 days or so, let the man get he feet under him first before the hard stuff…..heck, his TelePrompter guy isn’t even up to speed yet let alone covering for Joe Biden and his comedy act. Patients Please!


  31. spring heeled jack says:

    Man, this teleprompter troll game has turned me into an alcoholic!


  32. teri3157 says:

    Beck said he’s just a “rodeo clown” so…? Beck begs the obvious


  33. dixie blood says:

    Beck is a fake. It’s all an act. Fake crying. Fake happy. Fake energy. But…pure moron.

    I’ve seen lots of bad acting and he is strictly High School level.


  34. SlappyBastinado says:

    dixie…..and YOU watch him? Under medical supervision I hope.


  35. Badger says:

    SlappyBastinado Says:

    Patients Please!

    Ummmm Slappy..that would be Patienceplease, unless you think Obama is practicing Medicine or Dentistry.

    BTW…the rest of your comment is wrong too.


  36. SlappyBastinado says:

    Badger…..not a typo…for the upcoming health care transformation program Patients will be needed….ALOT of them and dixie should be one of the first to transfer. My post was what is known as a “casting call”.


  37. Mathazar says:

    Remind me again how many times Bush faced Ahmadinejad.

    ( Not like he’s Stalin or Hirohito dontcha know.)


  38. katy says:

    there it is again… a righty what thinks it’s clever…



  39. MapleStreet says:

    So, with all the people in the room, Obama called on Faux the first 2 times but not the 3rd press conference.

    2 out of 3 is a lot better than most news groups get.

    What a bunch of spoiled brats.


  40. Realness says:

    There’s not enough room on one blog thread to go through JUST Dubya’s mess, Slappy, let alone Darth Cheney.

    this is a thread about Glen Beck’s above statements. you are off topic, and always irrelevant.


  41. Badger says:

    From the previous press conference…

    Followup question by Major Garret (Fox News)..
    “Why did it take you a couple days to issue a statement about the bailout??”

    Obama’s answer..
    Why did it take me a couple days???…because I like to Know what I’m talking about.

    Laughter from the Audience.

    So…is Fox news Sure it wants to be called on???


  42. rightwing-leftwing says:

    I’m “Surprised” that Beck has an actual audience!
    I’m “Troubled” people listen to him!
    I’m “Enchanted” by Beck stupidity!
    I’m “Humbled” that Obama didn’t call on FAUX Noise.


  43. dixie blood says:

    SlappyBastinado Says:
    ——————————————————————————–

    Badger…..not a typo…for the upcoming health care transformation program Patients will be needed….ALOT of them and dixie should be one of the first to transfer. My post was what is known as a “casting call”.

    Feel the love…


  44. Above the Clouds says:

    . . . and the “conservative” movement wonders why America has lost interest in their way of thinking. If Beck and FOX represent what they call a “center-right” nation, then they can plan to be in the minority for a long, long time.


  45. benji85 says:

    Obama will call on Fox when Fox becomes an actual news agency, and not some right wing National Inquirer.


  46. spring heeled jack says:

    Glenn, there are consequences for putting ratings before journalistic integrity.


  47. katy says:

    not a surprise:

    Coleman files argument, calls for counting more votes
    Minneapolis Star Tribune – ?34 minutes ago?
    By PAT DOYLEpdoyle@startribune.com Funny how on election night Norm hoped Franken wouldn’t drag this out in the courts. Norm why don’t you do us a favor and end it, it’s … read more embarrassing.
    Coleman to Minn. court: Count more Senate votes Duluth News Tribune
    Coleman files appeal Minnesota Daily
    CQPolitics.com – WCCO – Pioneer Press – Statesman
    all 262 news articles »

    http://news.google.com/news?pz=1&ncl=1343544571&topic=n


  48. nanlichi says:

    Ok, Becky, let’s play a little game to assuage your petty concerns. Pretend that I am President Obama and I call on you. Ready?

    “Umm, Glenda Beck.”

    “Salaam Hussein. Do you think that most Americans know that you don’t have a valid birth certificate and are not the legitimate President, and do you worry that one of these real Americans will try to shoot you because you are an imposter and a spy for Al Qaeda?”


  49. ElBruce says:

    The thing is, this stuff is serious. FOX can get called on when there isn’t any more important business to conduct. But they can’t afford to have a bunch of diversionary trolling going on when people need to know what’s up.

    .

    SlappyBastinado Says:

    Half of Gibb’s job is cleaning up Bidens mess…

    Biden’s doing just fine. And that’s Joe “I talked Specter into jumping off your sinking ship” Biden to you.


  50. Pennsylvanianne says:

    Bush refused to call on Helen Thomas because he was afraid of her questions. She spoke truth to power. Obama isn’t afraid of Faux News, he’s just disgusted with their refusal to air a presidential press conference. If Faux doesn’t think enough of the president to air his press conference live, why should he think enough of it to call on its representative?


  51. Rosencrantz says:

    Typical right wing whining. They get their way all the time, but the second they don’t get what they want, they stomp their feet and whine and cry about how unfair it is.

    Seriously, Fox is going to do this BS every single time Obama doesn’t call on them to take a question. Makes no difference they spend 24 hours a day attacking him, lying about him, and organizing tea baggings to protest his policies. Makes no difference they wouldn’t even air his previous speech despite the fact every time Bush ordered take-out they aired it live.

    No, Obama will call on fax more often than not, and the “not” times will be met with crying over why Obama doesn’t call on him, how afraid he must be, and how poor Fox gets persecuted once again. And even IF Obama called on them all the time they would find something else to cry about…like he didn’t call them soon enough, or didn’t take their question serious enough, etc.


  52. iamwhoiam says:

    You need to be a journalist if you want to ask a question in a press conference.


  53. Varanus komodoensis says:

    SlappyBastinado Says:

    jeez people, its only been 100 days or so, let the man get he feet under him first before the hard stuff…..heck, his TelePrompter guy isn’t even up to speed yet let alone covering for Joe Biden and his comedy act. Patients Please!
    ===========
    blah blah blah…..yawning


  54. Eugene atrax robustus Debs says:

    SlappyBastinado Says:

    Slappy is back begging us to pity him for being so stupid and pathetic. How pitiful a creature he is. How in the world could anyone so stupid think they were clever, the answer is, he doesnt. He knows he is pathetic and he craves our pity. Its all look at poor slappy the moron. He is soooo pathetic give him some attention please. Give it up slappy. Go somewhere and try to find some self respect.


  55. Eugene atrax robustus Debs says:

    I wish Obama WOULD refuse to call on Fox for the rest of the time he is in office. There is no use in pretending they are a legitimate news service instead of what they are a propaganda arm of the rightwing.


  56. Lora says:

    Slappy,
    Do you mean “Patients” or “Patience?” Maybe we should have some patience with you, as you may be one of a mental hospital’s patients.

    SlappyBastinado Says:
    jeez people, its(SIC) only been 100 days or so, let the man get he(SIC) feet under him first before the hard stuff…..heck, his TelePrompter guy isn’t even up to speed yet let alone covering for Joe Biden and his comedy act. Patients Please!


  57. RealityCheck says:

    Maybe B.O. was overwhelmed by answering the NY Times tough question about his Enchanted evening. The Times…what a freaking joke!!!


  58. dasm says:

    Beck is a liar & a blowhard. All day, every day.


  59. Eugene atrax robustus Debs says:

    RealityCheck Says:

    You are a JOKE. Not the funny kind a SICK joke. Stupid, worthless, ignorant and a punkass troll. Isnt it time for you to go kill yourself? You add NOTHING to this site OR the world except your STINK. The world has enough stupid, why not lessen it just a bit and go suck on your tailpipe.


  60. Purple State says:

    I find it funny that Fox complains that they were spurned at the press conference when Fox’s network did the same thing to Obama’s conference in the first place. Look, if you don’t want to go to the dance, don’t cry when you’re not named prom king.

    In all seriousness, does anyone have a list of publications that have been allowed to ask questions from the past few press conferences?


  61. Wayne Ant Schneider says:

    You know, the Fox Freaks and Friends had a choice on how to handle not getting called on at the news conference. They could take the high road or they could take the low road. No one is surprised that they chose the low road. And that is why they are not taken seriously as a news organization.


  62. cypher says:

    Remember when pox spews would air ANYTHING dubya might be doing, or if it was a piece on reagan, they would literally have cathedral music playing while cavuto would narrate the voice-over in a very lovey-dovey and gentle way? it was disgusting!

    From 2000-2006, i was on the brink of despair, but…wow, have things changed for the better since 06. watching the right implode, along with their american pravda network, just keeps getting better.


  63. Alecto says:

    Why would he call on them, they are NOT a news service. They a lying service, and have gone to court to prove that they can lie instead of telling the truth or the story the way it is depicted in the writer’s words.


  64. labman57 says:

    Obama also didn’t field questions from Mad Magazine. He preferred to focus his attention on serious, legitimate news journalists.


  65. Alecto says:

    I think the only questions pox spews service would ask are:
    Yes, Mr Barack HUSSEIN Obama, when are you going:
    1) to close the border with Mexico
    2) Give the rich more tax cuts
    3) Stop your “crazy” talk about climate change {BTW, Bring us a cool one will you darkie?
    4) Take our guns away
    5) Get “Jiggy” with Michelle in the Lincoln bedroom yet
    6) Move out of the “WHITE”house
    7) Show us your birth certificate
    8) Tell us how you ain’t gonna prosecutorialize our beloved george Whiny bush
    9) Invade Iran
    10) Drop a nuke on the damn Palestinians


  66. Alecto says:

    ElBruce Says:

    Obama also didn’t call on ESPN, the Home Shopping Network or the Cartoon Channel. But I don’t see any of them them crying about it like little b!tches.

    WOuldn’t it be GREAT if Obama was to call on Nickelodeon News BEFORE calling on Pox next time he ever deems it apporpriate to call on pox again.
    I would split my sides if he did that.

    Just last two questions…Nickelodeon.
    Mr Obama, can you tell the kids of America what is the most important thing they need to do to help protect the future?

    blah, blah, blah

    And final question (consolation prize) goes to pox spews service, who Catapult the Propaganda every minute of every day, and enjoy an FCC license to do so (REVOKE THAT SHIT ALREADY, WILL YA? THE SEDITIOUS BASTIDS)


  67. Rascalcat says:

    How can anyone “face FOX”. Every once in a while, I like to see what the three stooges are up to(O’Rielly, Beck, and Hannity) and I last about two minutes before I start hearing the brain cells slowly dying off.


  68. Lora says:

    And it seems that Reality Check was too overwhelmed by my question, asked twice on another thread, about the videos and photos of Dumbya kissing and holding hands with the Saudi king to reply. There is nothing enchanting about your blatant hypocrisy and ignorance, RC.

    RealityCheck Says:
    Maybe B.O. was overwhelmed by answering the NY Times tough question about his Enchanted evening.


  69. RP2012 says:

    I think that there should be a dictionary for every liberal Malapropism used for “Fox News”.

    Really, does it ever get old?


  70. Intrepid says:

    It will a grand ol’ day in America when the Fox News website officially becomes a 404 and the Fox News Channel is reduced to white noise.

    AHHHHHHHHHHHHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!


  71. Uncle Fester Lurks says:

    It seems to me President Obama has already faced the biggest nut job at the Fox entertainment channel when he allowed Bildo O’Reilly to interview him.


  72. ElBruce says:

    Rosencrantz Says:

    Seriously, Fox is going to do this BS every single time Obama doesn’t call on them to take a question.

    And eventually their complaint will get so repetitive it makes for bad TV and loses them eyeballs.



  73. MadasHelinVA says:

    Is Beck NUTS [rhetorical question only] stating that Obama did not call on a ‘journalist’ from Faux? He fails to realize that Faux HAS NO JOURNALISTS? None of those ‘insulting talking heads’ have a college education or been to journalism school [look at Palin with her abominable language non-skills and lack of intellect on any topic] and therefore, KNOW NOTHING ABOUT BEING A JOURNALIST! Simple logic for anyone!


  74. RealityCheck says:

    Lora Says

    Absolutely nothing…as usual.

    “Some enchanted evening

    Barry will asked

    a real honest question

    but surly not by liberals…..”


  75. rightwing-leftwing says:

    Ah, more enchantment from the racist RealityChick.



  76. Lora says:

    RealityCheck Says absolutely nothing…as usual about Dumbya’s kissing and holding hands with the Saudi king, while harping on Obama’s courteous bow several times on another thread.
    from Reality Check
    “Some enchanted evening
    Barry will asked
    a real honest question
    but surly(SIC) not by liberals…..” And what is your surly question, RC?


  77. Lora says:

    But, MadasHelinVA, Jeff Gannon/James Guckert, the former male prostitute, who regularly attended Bush White House press conferences, did take a weekend journalist course at some rightwing-sponsored institute.

    MadasHelinVA Says:
    Is Beck NUTS [rhetorical question only] stating that Obama did not call on a ‘journalist’ from Faux? He fails to realize that Faux HAS NO JOURNALISTS? None of those ‘insulting talking heads’ have a college education or been to journalism school [look at Palin with her abominable language non-skills and lack of intellect on any topic] and therefore, KNOW NOTHING ABOUT BEING A JOURNALIST!


  78. rightwing-leftwing says:

    We shouldn’t soon forget that these reightwingers burn books so, a college education is a form of brainwashing to them (education camps!)

    How does one debate with such a mindless fool? You don’t because no one will know who the fool is …..


  79. smidget says:

    Why does Beck look like he’s trying to cut that last turd loose in that picture? Seriously, they couldn’t find a better one than that?


  80. kasinca says:

    It is payback for the Bush administration giving all their interviews to the phoney news network for eight years.


  81. RealityCheck says:

    rightwing-leftwing Says:

    from the racist RealityChick.

    So…explain to me why you call me a racist…because I don’t believe in yours and B.O. Socialist agenda? REALLY…EXPLAIN?

    Other then just saying something to look like a complete jerk for calling someone a racist…you must have a reason that my friends and family members (including myself) don’t see in me?

    This is the problem with liberals today. They spout off name calling instead of actually looking at the issues. Go back and read all the threads where if one person (even a liberal) disagrees with the majority of posters…and they are called all the vile names in the book…and some not invented yet?

    And in answer to you’re idiotic question on President Bush and B.O. with the Saudi King.

    President Bush did the appropriate way of greeting in the Middle East whereas B.O. humbled himself to the Saudi King like the subject he fancies himself to be to his Muslim Monarch!


  82. rightwing-leftwing says:

    RealityCheck: You know how B.O. says he’s here to listen more than talk? That’s what you should be doing more of.


  83. Lora says:

    So you think kissing and holding hands with the Saudi king are alright, but a mere bow by President Obama is terrible, eh? The close ties between the Bush family and Saudi royalty, by the way, are well-documented, whereas your claims of Obama’s fealty to a Muslim monarch are merely a favorite rightwing chestnut. Please take your ridiculous claims elsewhere, as you are convincing no one here of anything but your hated-filled ignorance.

    Reality checked-in-at-the-door says:
    And in answer to you’re idiotic question on President Bush and B.O. with the Saudi King.
    President Bush did the appropriate way of greeting in the Middle East whereas B.O. humbled himself to the Saudi King like the subject he fancies himself to be to his Muslim Monarch!


  84. Lora says:

    I forgot to add SIC after Reality Checked-in-at-the-door’s “In answer to you’re(SIC) idiotic question.” “You’re” is the contraction of “You are,” RC. “Your” is the personal pronoun. I just lo-ove being called an idiot by someone who can’t write basic English–a trait common to most of the reichwingers who troll on TP.


  85. ElBruce says:

    RealityCheck Says:

    Barry will asked

    You know, it’s just plain disrespectful and mean to use an alternate form of someone’s name. Common courtesy is using the form of their name that they use themselves and go by. Playing around with someone’s name is pretty much how you start fights. Barack Obama stopped going by “Barry” after he got out of high school. I know for a damn fact you wouldn’t call him “Barry” or “B.O.” to his face. That’s a goddamn certitude, as sure as the sun will rise tomorrow. So you aren’t saying anything about him with that crap, you’re just waving a big flag that tells everybody you’re nothing more than another cowardly dick.

    Just wanted to give you a heads-up on that one.

    .

    RealityCheck Says:

    This is the problem with liberals today. They spout off name calling instead of actually looking at the issues.

    Because you are vermin, yet you keep crying and whining for attention. You receive exactly the kind of attention that vermin deserve. Now cry for me like a good little Beckling.

    .

    RealityCheck Says:

    And in answer to you’re idiotic question on President Bush and B.O. with the Saudi King.

    President Bush did the appropriate way of greeting in the Middle East whereas B.O. humbled himself to the Saudi King like the subject he fancies himself to be to his Muslim Monarch!

    Didn’t humble himself at all. Doesn’t seem to be his style. He’s like a foot taller than those guys, and he hunched to look them in the eye. That was explained.

    What has not been explained is the extensive Saud/Bush oil company connections, including the five failed companies W. started that were each funded by Saud family backers, every time. Or how both Bush and Cheney on separate occasions hopped on planes for no other reason than the Saud family had summoned them for a meeting. Talk about humbling yourself…


  86. joygreenmcgann says:

    I thought we explained it very clearly when we elected President Obama. The nation seemed to understand “it” or he would not have one. When I was a kid, we called boys like this crybabies or *ussys. What does Puffy say? Oh yeah, no *itchassness.


  87. SanaLBurda says:

    hama ekle nas?lsa biz kar ediyoz dimi Kanka :))




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