Al Sharpton Mocks Lou Dobbs' 'Lorax' Comments: Republicans 'Love To Blame Real World Problems On Fictional Characters' (VIDEO)

Al Sharpton gleefully mocked Lou Dobbs for his latest warning about the children's movie "Dr. Seuss' The Lorax" on Thursday night.

Speaking on the Fox Business Network on Tuesday, Dobbs alleged that the animated film was another one of Hollywood's attempts "to indoctrinate our children" with liberal ideas. He blasted the fictional Lorax, which he said "fights rampants industrialism," and the movie for "espousing green energy policies." The remarks came after Eric Bolling claimed that "The Muppets" movie was anti-capitalist on the same network in December.

Sharpton found the critique utterly ridiculous on Thursday night. The picture behind the MSNBC host read "Green Eggs and Sham," and he called Dobbs' charge an example of what he said was Republicans escalating the culture war. "They just love to blame real world problems on fictional characters," he mocked.

"But these days, Republicans are turning against talking sponges," Sharpton observed, replaying clips of Fox News hosts slamming Spongebob Squarepants. "Oh yea, that sponge clearly has an agenda."

He also replayed a clip of Bolling's warning against "The Muppets," saying, "Oh yes, those Muppets are dangerous."

Then, he threw out another possibility for Dobbs to consider. "And Lou, you do know why Fred Flintstone and Barney Rubble have to pedal with their feet under their vehicles?" he asked. "Because gas is too high under President Obama."

Scenes from the premiere of "Dr Seuss' The Lorax"

Comments

[privacyobsolete]

03:08 AM on 03/05/2012

I think that its great that folks like Lou Dobbs think that the Lorax is a bad character. It really shows where they stand on the environment and industrialism doesn't it? They don't see a problem with industrial abuses of the environment and people, in fact they never, and I mean EVER talk about it. Nope the big problem in their mind is Hollywood making a doctor Seuss book that teaches lessons about responsible stewardship of the environment, and the dangers of greed into a movie. The best part about it is the republicans take it personal. Why? Is pollution, rape of the environment, and taking advantage of the people you call your customers a republican only concept, is that type of behavior a part of the republican platform? Is it only bad in the minds of democrats?

Well from the reaction I would have to say its a mostly republican concept, and from years of observing the way republicans vote govern and encourage people to live. I would say its quite clear that rape of the environment, and taking advantage of the people you call your customers, and taking every opportunity you have to take advantage of the weak, are the major pillars of the republican platform. No wonder they are offended, the movie is a direct attack on their political platform.

[banana republican]

09:25 PM on 02/27/2012

In this age where it is so difficult to shield children from problematic perspectives and facts, it becomes ever more important to begin the indoctrination process at the earliest possible age. Likewise, having people like Al to discredit anyone who'd dare to challenge the indoctrination process becomes increasing critical.

[vetxcl]

05:48 PM on 02/27/2012

Hey, since The Lorax is the evil threat now, maybe Herman Cane (notorious for quoting from cartoons and getting economic plans from a video game) has been hired as Dobb's writer.

[steve11407]

02:51 PM on 02/27/2012

Someone else comes up with this stuff and Sharpton simply presents it. Do you really think he sat down at thought this up?

[ThaGovna]

01:06 PM on 02/27/2012

You really can't make this stuff up...

[vetxcl]

05:41 PM on 02/27/2012

Oh? Lou Dobbs makes stuff up. Why not anyone else?

[Tquin]

12:37 PM on 02/27/2012

Sharton hasn't got a clue on what to do about gasoline prices and neither does Obama.

[emrogers]

11:53 AM on 02/27/2012

Lou is the cartoon - not the Lorax.

[vetxcl]

05:41 PM on 02/27/2012

Exactly! faved

[Richard Pearce banned]

01:57 AM on 02/27/2012

Let's see, cartoon characters are one dimensional, exist in a reality where most complexities and normal human interactions and motivations are, if not totally absent, simplified to the point of ridiculousness, and prone to extreme overreactions and exagerations.

It's obvious why Republican pundits and commentators are so prone to going after them, they see them as their peers.

[RealityMyFriend]

12:04 AM on 02/27/2012

OMG a cartoon showing that depicts reality... how about over the fence where the little woodland creates come up to a SUV? They ask how many humans can fit into it and the answer is One. Sad.

[labman57]

11:49 PM on 02/26/2012

Brought to you by the brain trust that indignantly complained that the Teletubbies were gay and that Sesame Street promotes socialism.

But perhaps conservative pundits know what they're talking about ... since most of them are mindless puppets and cartoonish caricatures

[vetxcl]

05:42 PM on 02/27/2012

Indeed. Dobbs is a culture warrior.

[Gottlieb]

11:03 PM on 02/26/2012

20th Century Fox has two sequels to Avatar in the works but I doubt any memo will be issued tell the Fox talking heads to attack these movies.

[shankapotomus]

09:05 PM on 02/26/2012

How does MSNBC expect to be taken serious with the fools they hire?

[Mister Serene]

01:51 AM on 02/27/2012

Not to worry the fired the biggest fool of all, Pat Buchanan.

[vetxcl]

05:45 PM on 02/27/2012

True, but they replaced him with Sununu. Now a stupidvisor on Hard Ball. When he comes on, I reflexively reach for the remote - and I'm not afraid to use it either.

Current TV is looking and sounding better to me.

[emrogers]

11:54 AM on 02/27/2012

Do you agree or disagree with lou? That's the issue which you conveniently ignore. I know there are a lot of embarassing right wing dolts now but c'mon, lou is up there.

[4lharpers]

08:30 PM on 02/26/2012

Remember when conservative religious leader Rev. Jerry Falwell suggested that the bag-carrying purple Teletubby, Tinky Winky, was promoting a gay lifestyle to children. Dr. Suess made more sense than Lou Dobbs ever did.

[vetxcl]

05:46 PM on 02/27/2012

So true. fave 3

[4lharpers]

07:35 PM on 02/26/2012

Remember when the conservative religious leader Rev. Jerry Falwell suggested that the bag-carrying purple Teletubby, Tinky Winky, was promoting a gay lifestyle to children. I am sure Lou Dobbs and Pat Buchannon would agree. They also think Sponge Bob is hiding the WMD's since he snuck them out of Iraq. Because these Republi-cons act like children they gravitate to child figures.

[PatTheHat]

05:33 PM on 02/26/2012

Twas a plot hatched during the throes of the big one my friend, WWII, as a young Theodore Geisel, later a.k.a. a certain nefariously & most infamous, Dr. Seuss, first began drawing his insidious patriotically inspired war propaganda cartoons....
Dun Dun DunDun!!!