Robert Greenwald

Robert Greenwald

Posted: July 9, 2008 11:17 AM

Sorry FOX, We Won't Let You Trash Michelle Obama

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You're not going to believe what FOX is up to now--we could hardly believe it ourselves. Not only are they smearing Michelle Obama with racist stereotypes, but then they offer a feeble apology that they believe gives them the right to slander her again. That's what happened when FOX called Michelle and Barack Obama's fist bump a "terrorist fist jab," apologized, and then less than a week later referred to Michelle Obama as Barack's "Baby Mama."

FOX's long history of racism is nothing new, but it has been particularly egregious when it comes to their coverage of the Obamas. Racism and fearmongering have no place in our country or its politics, despite what FOX would have you believe. That's why we put together this video, FOX Attacks Michelle Obama.

We cannot allow FOX's heinous smears and scare tactics to continue. Sign our petition and stop FOX from injecting racism, prejudice, and fear into our political dialogue. Then, send it to all your friends and family members for them to sign as well. And spread it on sites like Digg to create an uproar.

We cannot allow FOX to make politics about stereotypes, misinformation, and flat-out dishonesty. Not now. Not ever.

 
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- MyThought I'm a Fan of MyThought 10 fans permalink

Well, to me it's proof that FOX feels threatened by a lady who is attractive, liked, intelligent, a good mother, no scandals and dresses and presents herself really well.

Jealousy is a serious sickness - and trying to destroy someone, to me, is criminal.

I think she's terrific and represents the women of today who wear many hats. They don't stay in the kitchen only anymore - one for financial reasons and the other to pursue their goals.

It's 2008 - wake up America.

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 01:05 PM on 07/11/2008
- Zanti I'm a Fan of Zanti 25 fans permalink
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"We cannot allow FOX to make politics about stereotypes, misinformation, and flat-out dishonesty. Not now. Not ever."

I agree. Those things are the domain of NBC and MSNBC, where the late Tim Russert, as early as Feb., hauled out his chalkboard math to "prove" that Obama had somehow already won the primary. Where the wimped-out boys' club, headed by Keith Undermanly, stereotyped Hillary in the manner of fourth-graders dissing their least-favorite teacher. Where only AFTER the primary was over (i.e., after the SDs had spinelessly piled on board for B.O.) was it acknowledged that the race had been very, very close.

Unless we're willing to call out the leftie media for its disgraceful behavior, we are in no place to call out FOX, no matter how badly it behaves. We Dems need to start focusing on our own behavior instead of vilifying Limbaugh and Co. every chance we get. Once we get to thinking our deposits don't smell, we've lost any moral authority.

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 05:11 PM on 07/10/2008
- flamflurm I'm a Fan of flamflurm 50 fans permalink
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Detesting the Obamas (both of them) isn't racism. It's good sense.

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 03:04 AM on 07/10/2008
- demfriend I'm a Fan of demfriend 24 fans permalink
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Taux takes it like a badge or honor when any progressive or anyone for that matter accuses them of being racist/slanted/hate filled/ liars. So I would guess they laugh at those who disagree with them and I refused to watch them after I heard Greta lie flat out on TV a few years back.

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 05:04 PM on 07/09/2008

Do we recall McCain stating that he was never proud of America until he was taken prisoner? Where is the Fox coverage on that? FOX is so slanted that it's beyond pathetic and into downright disgusting.

As for being proud of America, I love my country. I always have and always will. But that doesn't mean I have to be proud of what we have become. In fact, I'm perfectly ashamed of it right now, as is any other American who remembers what we used to be before the GOP polluted and corrupted the system.

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 03:41 PM on 07/09/2008
- MB141 I'm a Fan of MB141 2 fans permalink

this was great Robert....the racism is really gonna explode after the convention...and you just know that Fox is salivating over the prospect of 4 years with a BLACK president....we ain't seen nothing yet!

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 02:56 PM on 07/09/2008
- rickmv I'm a Fan of rickmv 2 fans permalink

The more you whine about Fox the harder they laugh.

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 01:30 PM on 07/09/2008

Wasn't it Barack and Michelle who used the term Baby's Mama? Are we not allowed to utter those words now? This is America....barely.

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 11:31 AM on 07/09/2008
- allonfla I'm a Fan of allonfla 39 fans permalink

no my friend it was not!

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 11:51 AM on 07/09/2008
- Benton I'm a Fan of Benton 42 fans permalink

Many of the race riots and slaughters that took place in the country in the early 1900 were fomented by race baiting news organizations.

And yes Commonsenserules, you have the right to be a racist and rationalize it and others have the right to call you on it.

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 11:57 AM on 07/09/2008
- nordstrom I'm a Fan of nordstrom 7 fans permalink

No it wasn't, actually.

At least get your facts straight before you offer that dimwitted "if THEY can say it, why can't I?" argument.

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 11:59 AM on 07/09/2008
- zundra I'm a Fan of zundra 9 fans permalink
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Try living up to your screen name for once...

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 02:01 PM on 07/09/2008

nope. And I challenge you to produce some evidence to prove your untrue assertion.
My proof that Fox started it is:
http://www.salon.com/politics/war_room/2008/06/11/fox_obama/

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 04:32 PM on 07/09/2008
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