Comments on: Angered By His Holocaust Museum Shooting Coverage, The Far Right Goes After Shepard Smith http://thinkprogress.org/2009/06/12/far-right-shep-smith/ Thu, 26 Nov 2009 12:47:56 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.5 hourly 1 By: dieselis http://thinkprogress.org/2009/06/12/far-right-shep-smith/comment-page-3/#comment-5687529 dieselis Mon, 15 Jun 2009 16:24:06 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/?p=45293#comment-5687529 the media is controlling us.we don't have the sense to know it. right,left or moderate were not getting the truth. except for the comic newscast the daily show. how many right wings watch that. the media is controlling us.we don’t have the sense to know it. right,left or moderate were not getting the truth. except for the comic newscast the daily show. how many right wings watch that.

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]]> By: ElBruce http://thinkprogress.org/2009/06/12/far-right-shep-smith/comment-page-3/#comment-5686616 ElBruce Sun, 14 Jun 2009 06:32:28 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/?p=45293#comment-5686616 <em>bogey251 Says: What does this anti-semitic white supremacist have to do with conservatives?</em> That question answers itself, doesn't it? Everything, that's what. Antisemitism has always been a right-wing phenomenon. White supremacy has always been a right wing phenomenon. Political conservatism has intentionally tied itself to the most extremely virulent hate groups by volunteering to claim that the DHS report was about them. Even now that we have a clear reminder of who it was really about, they're still standing up to identify themselves as "right wing extremists" rather than disassociate themselves from it. . <em>whoaamerica Says: I'm sure Chris Matthews would not mind giving up one of his Hardball shows for Shep Smith.</em> "Shepard Smith's Hardball" has a nice ring to it, actually. But I don't really see that happening. If nothing else, running to MSNBC would just reinforce the wingnut's "with us or against us" meme. bogey251 Says:

What does this anti-semitic white supremacist have to do with conservatives?

That question answers itself, doesn’t it? Everything, that’s what.

Antisemitism has always been a right-wing phenomenon. White supremacy has always been a right wing phenomenon. Political conservatism has intentionally tied itself to the most extremely virulent hate groups by volunteering to claim that the DHS report was about them. Even now that we have a clear reminder of who it was really about, they’re still standing up to identify themselves as “right wing extremists” rather than disassociate themselves from it.

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whoaamerica Says:

I’m sure Chris Matthews would not mind giving up one of his Hardball shows for Shep Smith.

“Shepard Smith’s Hardball” has a nice ring to it, actually. But I don’t really see that happening. If nothing else, running to MSNBC would just reinforce the wingnut’s “with us or against us” meme.

]]> By: Jane E. Schneider http://thinkprogress.org/2009/06/12/far-right-shep-smith/comment-page-3/#comment-5686216 Jane E. Schneider Sat, 13 Jun 2009 21:05:21 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/?p=45293#comment-5686216 Did Limbaugh have any response to Smith's comments about the DHS memo? Or did he choose to ignore that part (since he couldn't refute it) and just decide to play 'can you top this' regarding nasty emails? What a freakin' whiny blowhard! Did Limbaugh have any response to Smith’s comments about the DHS memo? Or did he choose to ignore that part (since he couldn’t refute it) and just decide to play ‘can you top this’ regarding nasty emails? What a freakin’ whiny blowhard!

]]> By: kennethetucker http://thinkprogress.org/2009/06/12/far-right-shep-smith/comment-page-3/#comment-5686177 kennethetucker Sat, 13 Jun 2009 19:50:02 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/?p=45293#comment-5686177 <strong>Bizzaro World, for sure.</strong> I flipped to Faux News to see how the reisch-wingers we're going to 'play' it: ignore, redirect, blame the left ? and, to my utter amazement, there was Shep sounding/acting like an actual NEW guy, <strong>wow...</strong> I predict a Murdock instigated contract buyout (unless they've actually got 'loyalty' clauses) and <strong>Shep will be out on the street...</strong>EXACTLY where he needs to be, working with an actual news group: CNN, HLN, or one of the networks (sorry, just don't see him making a complete '180' to MSNBC). I've caught him from time to time and he isn't one of 'them'. <strong>of course he's getting hate mail</strong>, as the ManCow guy about his for proving/saying/swearing waterboarding IS torture. the reisch-wing isn't Joe Friday and they're REALLY not interested in a fact-based reality, it doesn't 'fit' the ideology, at all. Bizzaro World, for sure. I flipped to Faux News to see how the reisch-wingers we’re going to ‘play’ it: ignore, redirect, blame the left ? and, to my utter amazement, there was Shep sounding/acting like an actual NEW guy, wow…

I predict a Murdock instigated contract buyout (unless they’ve actually got ‘loyalty’ clauses) and Shep will be out on the street…EXACTLY where he needs to be, working with an actual news group: CNN, HLN, or one of the networks (sorry, just don’t see him making a complete ‘180′ to MSNBC). I’ve caught him from time to time and he isn’t one of ‘them’.

of course he’s getting hate mail, as the ManCow guy about his for proving/saying/swearing waterboarding IS torture. the reisch-wing isn’t Joe Friday and they’re REALLY not interested in a fact-based reality, it doesn’t ‘fit’ the ideology, at all.

]]> By: Doc Rock http://thinkprogress.org/2009/06/12/far-right-shep-smith/comment-page-3/#comment-5685818 Doc Rock Sat, 13 Jun 2009 13:30:43 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/?p=45293#comment-5685818 Fox and the Right have been playing with fire, fanning the flames of hate in hope of dividing and conquering, and, consequently things are going to get burned. Be careful which way the wind is blowing! Fox and the Right have been playing with fire, fanning the flames of hate in hope of dividing and conquering, and, consequently things are going to get burned. Be careful which way the wind is blowing!

]]> By: republicanSScareme http://thinkprogress.org/2009/06/12/far-right-shep-smith/comment-page-3/#comment-5685766 republicanSScareme Sat, 13 Jun 2009 06:23:21 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/?p=45293#comment-5685766 Who does Rush Limbaugh think he's kidding? The vast majority of his listeners are right wing nut-jobs and everyone knows it. He is one of a whole army of right-wing nut-jobs whose hate messages send whackos like the museum shooter over the edge. These crazies might not be dangerous if they weren't exposed to the rantings of right-wing hate preachers on the MAINSTREAM radio and TV. It's ridiculous to blame internet blogs as the cause or trigger for this incident. Who does Rush Limbaugh think he’s kidding? The vast majority of his listeners are right wing nut-jobs and everyone knows it. He is one of a whole army of right-wing nut-jobs whose hate messages send whackos like the museum shooter over the edge. These crazies might not be dangerous if they weren’t exposed to the rantings of right-wing hate preachers on the MAINSTREAM radio and TV.

It’s ridiculous to blame internet blogs as the cause or trigger for this incident.

]]> By: whoaamerica http://thinkprogress.org/2009/06/12/far-right-shep-smith/comment-page-3/#comment-5685765 whoaamerica Sat, 13 Jun 2009 06:21:26 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/?p=45293#comment-5685765 I'm sure Chris Matthews would not mind giving up one of his Hardball shows for Shep Smith. I’m sure Chris Matthews would not mind giving up one of his Hardball shows for Shep Smith.

]]> By: whoaamerica http://thinkprogress.org/2009/06/12/far-right-shep-smith/comment-page-3/#comment-5685763 whoaamerica Sat, 13 Jun 2009 06:17:55 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/?p=45293#comment-5685763 Get out of there with your life, Shep. I like your news style even though we disagree on most issues. I'm a Republican whose about to flee soon as well. Get out of there with your life, Shep. I like your news style even though we disagree on most issues. I’m a Republican whose about to flee soon as well.

]]> By: The Artist Formerly Known as 'Bartlebee' http://thinkprogress.org/2009/06/12/far-right-shep-smith/comment-page-3/#comment-5685728 The Artist Formerly Known as 'Bartlebee' Sat, 13 Jun 2009 04:18:32 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/?p=45293#comment-5685728 You gotta give Shep credit. He's not making any friends in the Fox base (and probably with his coworkers) and he doesn't seem to let it get in the way of doing some actual reporting. My hats off to him. You gotta give Shep credit. He’s not making any friends in the Fox base (and probably with his coworkers) and he doesn’t seem to let it get in the way of doing some actual reporting.

My hats off to him.

]]> By: labman57 http://thinkprogress.org/2009/06/12/far-right-shep-smith/comment-page-3/#comment-5685682 labman57 Sat, 13 Jun 2009 03:16:47 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/?p=45293#comment-5685682 Shep apparently didn't get the memo reminding everyone working at FOX News that their main objectives shall be to undermine the Obama Administration, help the Congressional GOP to play the role of obstructionist, demonize all liberals, and to sing the praises of conservatism in all its forms. How dare he imply that some right-wing extremists are out of line! Run him out of town. The Republican Party's shift toward ever heightened intolerance has gotten so bad that they no longer tolerate members of their own party. Shep apparently didn’t get the memo reminding everyone working at FOX News that their main objectives shall be to undermine the Obama Administration, help the Congressional GOP to play the role of obstructionist, demonize all liberals, and to sing the praises of conservatism in all its forms.

How dare he imply that some right-wing extremists are out of line! Run him out of town.

The Republican Party’s shift toward ever heightened intolerance has gotten so bad that they no longer tolerate members of their own party.

]]> By: The Moderate Squad http://thinkprogress.org/2009/06/12/far-right-shep-smith/comment-page-3/#comment-5685653 The Moderate Squad Sat, 13 Jun 2009 02:30:00 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/?p=45293#comment-5685653 Smith reminds me of John Dean in the Nixon White House. His conscience is screaming at him to stop shilling for Fox, while his "peers" are screaming at him to stop having a conscience. Smith reminds me of John Dean in the Nixon White House. His conscience is screaming at him to stop shilling for Fox, while his “peers” are screaming at him to stop having a conscience.

]]> By: flight http://thinkprogress.org/2009/06/12/far-right-shep-smith/comment-page-3/#comment-5685634 flight Sat, 13 Jun 2009 01:51:27 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/?p=45293#comment-5685634 <strong>I will give Shep credit, he has put himself out far on a shakey limb.</strong> I will give Shep credit, he has put himself out far on a shakey limb.

]]> By: wiley http://thinkprogress.org/2009/06/12/far-right-shep-smith/comment-page-3/#comment-5685534 wiley Fri, 12 Jun 2009 23:19:33 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/?p=45293#comment-5685534 Regardless of how mild he may be by comparison, he's surely <em>seen</em> enough of Fox news not to be surprised. We're all familiar with the part where the monster turns on the mad scientist. Fox news is extraordinary social engineering. It has crafted a mob of morons that are mindless beyond the simple mindlessness of a stupid street urchin. Only television and radio can make this kind of stupid. Regardless of how mild he may be by comparison, he’s surely seen enough of Fox news not to be surprised.

We’re all familiar with the part where the monster turns on the mad scientist. Fox news is extraordinary social engineering. It has crafted a mob of morons that are mindless beyond the simple mindlessness of a stupid street urchin. Only television and radio can make this kind of stupid.

]]> By: bogey251 http://thinkprogress.org/2009/06/12/far-right-shep-smith/comment-page-3/#comment-5685530 bogey251 Fri, 12 Jun 2009 23:09:59 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/?p=45293#comment-5685530 What does this anti-semitic white supremacist have to do with conservatives? What does this anti-semitic white supremacist have to do with conservatives?

]]> By: army193 http://thinkprogress.org/2009/06/12/far-right-shep-smith/comment-page-3/#comment-5685485 army193 Fri, 12 Jun 2009 22:04:12 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/?p=45293#comment-5685485 We should put up a poll all over the next and ask the following question. Who will be the next target for murder by Fox News? Fill in the names. We should put up a poll all over the next and ask the following question. Who will be the next target for murder by Fox News? Fill in the names.

]]> By: ElBruce http://thinkprogress.org/2009/06/12/far-right-shep-smith/comment-page-3/#comment-5685440 ElBruce Fri, 12 Jun 2009 21:19:25 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/?p=45293#comment-5685440 <em>UCSBKitty Says: plus, they project their hate unto us...as evidenced by the trolls that call us out on "hate" as if Free Republic, Atlas Shrugs, and whatever are pristine and full of love and tolerance...</em> I hate them. There is nothing wrong with opposing with your every fiber those who have been systematically trying to dismantle the principles that make America great, as well as truth itself. To hate monsters is no crime. UCSBKitty Says:

plus, they project their hate unto us…as evidenced by the trolls that call us out on “hate” as if Free Republic, Atlas Shrugs, and whatever are pristine and full of love and tolerance…

I hate them. There is nothing wrong with opposing with your every fiber those who have been systematically trying to dismantle the principles that make America great, as well as truth itself. To hate monsters is no crime.

]]> By: pastcaring http://thinkprogress.org/2009/06/12/far-right-shep-smith/comment-page-3/#comment-5685394 pastcaring Fri, 12 Jun 2009 20:54:00 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/?p=45293#comment-5685394 As long as they keep pushing out the moderates they will self-marginalize and then hopefully ensure their <em>permanent minority</em> status from there on out. As long as they keep pushing out the moderates they will self-marginalize and then hopefully ensure their permanent minority status from there on out.

]]> By: UCSBKitty http://thinkprogress.org/2009/06/12/far-right-shep-smith/comment-page-3/#comment-5685338 UCSBKitty Fri, 12 Jun 2009 20:24:47 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/?p=45293#comment-5685338 plus, they project their hate unto us...as evidenced by the trolls that call us out on "hate" as if Free Republic, Atlas Shrugs, and whatever are pristine and full of love and tolerance... plus, they project their hate unto us…as evidenced by the trolls that call us out on “hate” as if Free Republic, Atlas Shrugs, and whatever are pristine and full of love and tolerance…

]]> By: JohninOregon http://thinkprogress.org/2009/06/12/far-right-shep-smith/comment-page-2/#comment-5685211 JohninOregon Fri, 12 Jun 2009 19:09:59 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/?p=45293#comment-5685211 The far right is behaving more and more like a cult. When elements of reality (e.g., Smith's comments) intrude, the strategy is always to attack the reality and its purveyor rather than thoughtfully consider the need to change course or alter core beliefs. Scary stuff, and one wonders where it will end. The far right is behaving more and more like a cult. When elements of reality (e.g., Smith’s comments) intrude, the strategy is always to attack the reality and its purveyor rather than thoughtfully consider the need to change course or alter core beliefs. Scary stuff, and one wonders where it will end.

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