Comments on: Obama appears on FNC’s air… http://insidecable.blogsome.com/2007/04/11/obama-appears-on-fncs-air/ Unvarnished news & opinion on cable news Fri, 06 Nov 2009 08:35:39 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=1.5.1-alpha by: old dem http://insidecable.blogsome.com/2007/04/11/obama-appears-on-fncs-air/#comment-31940 Fri, 13 Apr 2007 11:18:47 +0100 http://insidecable.blogsome.com/2007/04/11/obama-appears-on-fncs-air/#comment-31940 "The fact is I’m somebody who opposed the war when it was unpopular to do so." I am so sick of this. Does he have to repeat this in every interview he gives? Does he have to continue to give the impression that he was actually in Congress when the vote on Iraq occurred? The fact is that he opposed the war while he was IN CHICAGO, not D.C. The war was never popular in Chicago. “The fact is I’m somebody who opposed the war when it was unpopular to do so.”

I am so sick of this. Does he have to repeat this in every interview he gives? Does he have to continue to give the impression that he was actually in Congress when the vote on Iraq occurred? The fact is that he opposed the war while he was IN CHICAGO, not D.C. The war was never popular in Chicago.

]]> by: 714Day http://insidecable.blogsome.com/2007/04/11/obama-appears-on-fncs-air/#comment-31912 Fri, 13 Apr 2007 03:43:19 +0100 http://insidecable.blogsome.com/2007/04/11/obama-appears-on-fncs-air/#comment-31912 Obama is still learning. He's listening to handlers and pulling punches regularly. It's so unfortunate that he drums his original opposition to the war but fails to understand the dire need to end it immediately. He hedges on the withdrawal of funds and speaks guardedly about a vague care-taking requirement for our troops that will be cautiously executed in a yet unstated fashion. He is afflicted with this pie in the sky notion that SOMETHING will make a draw down less horrific if it is executed in a plodding manner. That simply isn't the case. It can't fail to be tragic and no amount of thoughtful consideration can change that. Quite the contrary, delay makes it more grim. I don't care what his original position was, he sounds more like Hillary Clinton now. The body count is racking up while they strategize for the campaign win. That can't see the forest for the trees thing hobbles them both. I want to support him, but, man oh man, I'm having a hard time with it. Obama is still learning. He’s listening to handlers and pulling punches regularly. It’s so unfortunate that he drums his original opposition to the war but fails to understand the dire need to end it immediately. He hedges on the withdrawal of funds and speaks guardedly about a vague care-taking requirement for our troops that will be cautiously executed in a yet unstated fashion. He is afflicted with this pie in the sky notion that SOMETHING will make a draw down less horrific if it is executed in a plodding manner. That simply isn’t the case. It can’t fail to be tragic and no amount of thoughtful consideration can change that. Quite the contrary, delay makes it more grim.
I don’t care what his original position was, he sounds more like Hillary Clinton now. The body count is racking up while they strategize for the campaign win. That can’t see the forest for the trees thing hobbles them both.
I want to support him, but, man oh man, I’m having a hard time with it.

]]> by: Goldfish http://insidecable.blogsome.com/2007/04/11/obama-appears-on-fncs-air/#comment-31839 Thu, 12 Apr 2007 19:56:51 +0100 http://insidecable.blogsome.com/2007/04/11/obama-appears-on-fncs-air/#comment-31839 If this is an organized effort to influence anyone, stop wasting your time. We're not sheeple. If this is an organized effort to influence anyone, stop wasting your time. We’re not sheeple.

]]> by: spiffo http://insidecable.blogsome.com/2007/04/11/obama-appears-on-fncs-air/#comment-31836 Thu, 12 Apr 2007 19:47:40 +0100 http://insidecable.blogsome.com/2007/04/11/obama-appears-on-fncs-air/#comment-31836 Just more liberal thuggery. How much is Soros paying these commie freaks? Just more liberal thuggery. How much is Soros paying these commie freaks?

]]> by: Ira http://insidecable.blogsome.com/2007/04/11/obama-appears-on-fncs-air/#comment-31833 Thu, 12 Apr 2007 19:44:38 +0100 http://insidecable.blogsome.com/2007/04/11/obama-appears-on-fncs-air/#comment-31833 Aunt Mary: When I suddenly see a bunch of strange names here (add #26 & #29) all basically say the same thing, I wonder whether there is some sort of organized effort to invade this website. Aunt Mary: When I suddenly see a bunch of strange names here (add #26 & #29) all basically say the same thing, I wonder whether there is some sort of organized effort to invade this website.

]]> by: Goldfish http://insidecable.blogsome.com/2007/04/11/obama-appears-on-fncs-air/#comment-31801 Thu, 12 Apr 2007 18:00:28 +0100 http://insidecable.blogsome.com/2007/04/11/obama-appears-on-fncs-air/#comment-31801 It was a big mistake for the Dems to have canceled the debates. As a Democrat, I'm embarrassed that they ran and hid from Fox. That was a show of weakness by a bunch of cowards who are being coerced by idealogues. It was a big mistake for the Dems to have canceled the debates. As a Democrat, I’m embarrassed that they ran and hid from Fox. That was a show of weakness by a bunch of cowards who are being coerced by idealogues.

]]> by: Buck http://insidecable.blogsome.com/2007/04/11/obama-appears-on-fncs-air/#comment-31784 Thu, 12 Apr 2007 17:08:31 +0100 http://insidecable.blogsome.com/2007/04/11/obama-appears-on-fncs-air/#comment-31784 ib4, this isn't about George W. Bush. This is about democratic candidates for the President of the United States who have previously appeared on Fox News numerous times, suddenly bowing to the fringe elements of the progressive movement, MoveOn.org and the netroots. As many people have noted, did John Edwards just decide during the NV debate controversy that he views FNC as an inappropriate host for a debate? He sure didn't have any problems appearing on FNC prior to that. Anything for a few points in the polls eh John? As I have said before it is there loss, not reaching out to more voters. ib4, this isn’t about George W. Bush. This is about democratic candidates for the President of the United States who have previously appeared on Fox News numerous times, suddenly bowing to the fringe elements of the progressive movement, MoveOn.org and the netroots.

As many people have noted, did John Edwards just decide during the NV debate controversy that he views FNC as an inappropriate host for a debate? He sure didn’t have any problems appearing on FNC prior to that. Anything for a few points in the polls eh John? As I have said before it is there loss, not reaching out to more voters.

]]> by: doris lewis http://insidecable.blogsome.com/2007/04/11/obama-appears-on-fncs-air/#comment-31771 Thu, 12 Apr 2007 16:16:54 +0100 http://insidecable.blogsome.com/2007/04/11/obama-appears-on-fncs-air/#comment-31771 Mike Allen why didn't you state the fact correct, Obama was in a group of reporters asking questions, you made it seem like that he went on Foxs news for interview. Good for him you know the manager made fun of obama Mike Allen why didn’t you state the fact correct, Obama was
in a group of reporters asking questions, you made it seem
like that he went on Foxs news for interview. Good for him
you know the manager made fun of obama

]]> by: spiffo http://insidecable.blogsome.com/2007/04/11/obama-appears-on-fncs-air/#comment-31762 Thu, 12 Apr 2007 15:53:15 +0100 http://insidecable.blogsome.com/2007/04/11/obama-appears-on-fncs-air/#comment-31762 Is there anything more predictable and cliche' than today's modern liberal? I think not. Is there anything more predictable and cliche’ than today’s modern liberal? I think not.

]]> by: ImNotBlue http://insidecable.blogsome.com/2007/04/11/obama-appears-on-fncs-air/#comment-31739 Thu, 12 Apr 2007 14:43:22 +0100 http://insidecable.blogsome.com/2007/04/11/obama-appears-on-fncs-air/#comment-31739 They need to come out in full force and try to bully people around... otherwise people will continue to see them as cowardly. But they are always funny... FAUX instead of FOX... hillarious. The words almost look the same, because they both have an "F" and an "X" in them... and if you're uneducated, you might pronounce it "F-aw-ks" instead of "F-oh." Oh, and don't forget the "Noise" part.. instead of "News." Classic. You'd think that a group so well supported by comedians would be more clever. They need to come out in full force and try to bully people around… otherwise people will continue to see them as cowardly.

But they are always funny… FAUX instead of FOX… hillarious. The words almost look the same, because they both have an “F” and an “X” in them… and if you’re uneducated, you might pronounce it “F-aw-ks” instead of “F-oh.” Oh, and don’t forget the “Noise” part.. instead of “News.” Classic.

You’d think that a group so well supported by comedians would be more clever.

]]> by: lib4 http://insidecable.blogsome.com/2007/04/11/obama-appears-on-fncs-air/#comment-31729 Thu, 12 Apr 2007 14:32:16 +0100 http://insidecable.blogsome.com/2007/04/11/obama-appears-on-fncs-air/#comment-31729 <i>.....it took them some time to come up with talking points and excuses to put some spin on this.</i> Yep and the fact that this post is now worthless b/c Obama didnt even speak with Hume and only to an FNC reporter at a press conference means all you CONS wasted your time here this morning....oh well back to job hunting guys <i>If none of the Democratic candidates want to take on FOX, how will they ever convince voters they have what it takes to take on the terrorists</i> My reply <b>If GWB doesnt want to make speeches in front of crowds of people who disagree with him, how does he have what it takes it takes to take on the terrorists???...hmmm </b> In Conservative Fantasy Land: Refusing to speak to a partisan propoganda network is cowardly..... Refusing to speak to the citizens of the USA is macho. …..it took them some time to come up with talking points and excuses to put some spin on this.

Yep and the fact that this post is now worthless b/c Obama didnt even speak with Hume and only to an FNC reporter at a press conference means all you CONS wasted your time here this morning….oh well back to job hunting guys

If none of the Democratic candidates want to take on FOX, how will they ever convince voters they have what it takes to take on the terrorists

My reply

If GWB doesnt want to make speeches in front of crowds of people who disagree with him, how does he have what it takes it takes to take on the terrorists???…hmmm

In Conservative Fantasy Land:

Refusing to speak to a partisan propoganda network is cowardly…..
Refusing to speak to the citizens of the USA is macho.

]]> by: Aunt Mary http://insidecable.blogsome.com/2007/04/11/obama-appears-on-fncs-air/#comment-31715 Thu, 12 Apr 2007 13:44:34 +0100 http://insidecable.blogsome.com/2007/04/11/obama-appears-on-fncs-air/#comment-31715 Ira -- I thought we would have silence on this thread -- guess I was wrong, it took them some time to come up with talking points and excuses to put some spin on this. They should just understand that Obama figured out that he needs Fox News. Ira — I thought we would have silence on this thread — guess I was wrong, it took them some time to come up with talking points and excuses to put some spin on this. They should just understand that Obama figured out that he needs Fox News.

]]> by: Ira http://insidecable.blogsome.com/2007/04/11/obama-appears-on-fncs-air/#comment-31710 Thu, 12 Apr 2007 13:24:49 +0100 http://insidecable.blogsome.com/2007/04/11/obama-appears-on-fncs-air/#comment-31710 eddiebear: Where did all the riff-raff suddenly come from? eddiebear: Where did all the riff-raff suddenly come from?

]]> by: eddiebear http://insidecable.blogsome.com/2007/04/11/obama-appears-on-fncs-air/#comment-31683 Thu, 12 Apr 2007 12:08:38 +0100 http://insidecable.blogsome.com/2007/04/11/obama-appears-on-fncs-air/#comment-31683 Wow. A kossack blasting FNC? What's next? By the way, Mr. Rickeagle the kossack, how can you defend a guy who probably won't stand up to Iran if he won't even take on a TV network? Wow. A kossack blasting FNC? What’s next?

By the way, Mr. Rickeagle the kossack, how can you defend a guy who probably won’t stand up to Iran if he won’t even take on a TV network?

]]> by: Rickeagle@kos http://insidecable.blogsome.com/2007/04/11/obama-appears-on-fncs-air/#comment-31678 Thu, 12 Apr 2007 11:56:11 +0100 http://insidecable.blogsome.com/2007/04/11/obama-appears-on-fncs-air/#comment-31678 Being interviewed on FAUX is way different than having a debate moderated by FAUX. There is a distinction. Being interviewed on FAUX is way different than having a debate moderated by FAUX. There is a distinction.

]]> by: Skip McRae http://insidecable.blogsome.com/2007/04/11/obama-appears-on-fncs-air/#comment-31677 Thu, 12 Apr 2007 11:55:49 +0100 http://insidecable.blogsome.com/2007/04/11/obama-appears-on-fncs-air/#comment-31677 If none of the Democratic candidates want to take on FOX, how will they ever convince voters they have what it takes to take on the terrorists? If none of the Democratic candidates want to take on FOX, how will they ever convince voters they have what it takes to take on the terrorists?

]]> by: Do http://insidecable.blogsome.com/2007/04/11/obama-appears-on-fncs-air/#comment-31675 Thu, 12 Apr 2007 11:51:37 +0100 http://insidecable.blogsome.com/2007/04/11/obama-appears-on-fncs-air/#comment-31675 You missed the point of pulling out of the debates. The whole movement was about not giving the network the respected format of a Presidential debate, legitimizing them as a news outlet. This is entirely different from appearing as a guest, which candidates should feel free and comfortable doing no matter how partisan the format is. You missed the point of pulling out of the debates. The whole movement was about not giving the network the respected format of a Presidential debate, legitimizing them as a news outlet. This is entirely different from appearing as a guest, which candidates should feel free and comfortable doing no matter how partisan the format is.

]]> by: jasmine http://insidecable.blogsome.com/2007/04/11/obama-appears-on-fncs-air/#comment-31673 Thu, 12 Apr 2007 11:49:23 +0100 http://insidecable.blogsome.com/2007/04/11/obama-appears-on-fncs-air/#comment-31673 I think, to a certain extent, it makes some sense. McCain threw a nasty hit at Obama. Obama is fighting back where it hurts McCain most, by talking to McCain's base. He's spreading the message to more McCain supporters (assuming he has some) by talking on FNC. I think, to a certain extent, it makes some sense. McCain threw a nasty hit at Obama. Obama is fighting back where it hurts McCain most, by talking to McCain’s base. He’s spreading the message to more McCain supporters (assuming he has some) by talking on FNC.

]]> by: Mike K http://insidecable.blogsome.com/2007/04/11/obama-appears-on-fncs-air/#comment-31665 Thu, 12 Apr 2007 11:33:13 +0100 http://insidecable.blogsome.com/2007/04/11/obama-appears-on-fncs-air/#comment-31665 Hm. Obama is lacking substance on an issue? Big surprise. I'll reserve my vote for Edwards; sorry Obama. Hm. Obama is lacking substance on an issue? Big surprise. I’ll reserve my vote for Edwards; sorry Obama.

]]> by: Yvonne http://insidecable.blogsome.com/2007/04/11/obama-appears-on-fncs-air/#comment-31659 Thu, 12 Apr 2007 11:20:08 +0100 http://insidecable.blogsome.com/2007/04/11/obama-appears-on-fncs-air/#comment-31659 Yay, good for Obama to go on Faux Noise to bash McCain in "his house." Even better than he and other Democrats are refusing to allow Faux Noise to sponsor a Democratic debate. Democrats don't watch Faux Noise and those who already watch it aren't voting for a Democrat!! Yay, good for Obama to go on Faux Noise to bash McCain in “his house.” Even better than he and other Democrats are refusing to allow Faux Noise to sponsor a Democratic debate. Democrats don’t watch Faux Noise and those who already watch it aren’t voting for a Democrat!!

]]> by: spiffo http://insidecable.blogsome.com/2007/04/11/obama-appears-on-fncs-air/#comment-31629 Thu, 12 Apr 2007 09:16:59 +0100 http://insidecable.blogsome.com/2007/04/11/obama-appears-on-fncs-air/#comment-31629 This guy's an empty-suit media creation. When the Wicked Witch of the North, Hillary, unleashes the infamous Clinton attack machine on him, he'll fall like a house of cards. This guy’s an empty-suit media creation. When the Wicked Witch of the North, Hillary, unleashes the infamous Clinton attack machine on him, he’ll fall like a house of cards.

]]> by: cella http://insidecable.blogsome.com/2007/04/11/obama-appears-on-fncs-air/#comment-31623 Thu, 12 Apr 2007 07:53:47 +0100 http://insidecable.blogsome.com/2007/04/11/obama-appears-on-fncs-air/#comment-31623 I am glad I was not at home when the Brit Hume/ Obama interview aired. After the way Obama has treated FNC, he doesn't deserve a platform there. You are correct, Spud. I just read Obama's comments in The New York Times. He states that his two young daughters are facing racial stereoptypes in America today. Yesh, right. Best treatment, best schools, best of everything! Give me a break! I am glad I was not at home when the Brit Hume/ Obama interview aired. After the way Obama has treated FNC, he doesn’t deserve a platform there. You are correct, Spud.
I just read Obama’s comments in The New York Times. He states that his two young daughters are facing racial stereoptypes in America today. Yesh, right. Best treatment, best schools, best of everything! Give me a break!

]]> by: Spud http://insidecable.blogsome.com/2007/04/11/obama-appears-on-fncs-air/#comment-31597 Wed, 11 Apr 2007 23:26:11 +0100 http://insidecable.blogsome.com/2007/04/11/obama-appears-on-fncs-air/#comment-31597 It was a typo alright. It was a typo alright.

]]> by: Chet http://insidecable.blogsome.com/2007/04/11/obama-appears-on-fncs-air/#comment-31578 Wed, 11 Apr 2007 21:26:34 +0100 http://insidecable.blogsome.com/2007/04/11/obama-appears-on-fncs-air/#comment-31578 http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,265260,00.html http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,265260,00.html

]]> by: mike http://insidecable.blogsome.com/2007/04/11/obama-appears-on-fncs-air/#comment-31574 Wed, 11 Apr 2007 21:21:49 +0100 http://insidecable.blogsome.com/2007/04/11/obama-appears-on-fncs-air/#comment-31574 Better late than never! Better late than never!

]]> by: johnny dollar http://insidecable.blogsome.com/2007/04/11/obama-appears-on-fncs-air/#comment-31573 Wed, 11 Apr 2007 21:20:48 +0100 http://insidecable.blogsome.com/2007/04/11/obama-appears-on-fncs-air/#comment-31573 I think Spud just mistyped. It was actually a speech by McCain that did reference his past criticisms of how the war was prosecuted, but reinforced his support for the new counter-insurgency policy. I think Spud just mistyped. It was actually a speech by McCain that did reference his past criticisms of how the war was prosecuted, but reinforced his support for the new counter-insurgency policy.

]]> by: Ira http://insidecable.blogsome.com/2007/04/11/obama-appears-on-fncs-air/#comment-31572 Wed, 11 Apr 2007 21:19:29 +0100 http://insidecable.blogsome.com/2007/04/11/obama-appears-on-fncs-air/#comment-31572 ImNotBlue: Yes, it appears Spud made a typo (<i>opposition</i>). Aunt Mary has the accurate description of the McCain story. ImNotBlue: Yes, it appears Spud made a typo (opposition). Aunt Mary has the accurate description of the McCain story.

]]> by: Chet http://insidecable.blogsome.com/2007/04/11/obama-appears-on-fncs-air/#comment-31569 Wed, 11 Apr 2007 21:11:45 +0100 http://insidecable.blogsome.com/2007/04/11/obama-appears-on-fncs-air/#comment-31569 Ya, what is this thing about McCain being anti-war?.. If dems say Fox isn't a real news organization, then why are they appearing? HYPOCRITES.. they know it's the number one news network, but won't admit it publicly Ya, what is this thing about McCain being anti-war?.. If dems say Fox isn’t a real news organization, then why are they appearing? HYPOCRITES.. they know it’s the number one news network, but won’t admit it publicly

]]> by: ImNotBlue http://insidecable.blogsome.com/2007/04/11/obama-appears-on-fncs-air/#comment-31567 Wed, 11 Apr 2007 21:05:35 +0100 http://insidecable.blogsome.com/2007/04/11/obama-appears-on-fncs-air/#comment-31567 This the only article I could find talking about McCain, and mentioning Obama: http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,265260,00.html But I have no idea where or when he said he was "opposed" to the war. I think we may have a typo or sorts on our hands. This the only article I could find talking about McCain, and mentioning Obama:
http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,265260,00.html

But I have no idea where or when he said he was “opposed” to the war. I think we may have a typo or sorts on our hands.

]]> by: Goldfish http://insidecable.blogsome.com/2007/04/11/obama-appears-on-fncs-air/#comment-31561 Wed, 11 Apr 2007 20:43:16 +0100 http://insidecable.blogsome.com/2007/04/11/obama-appears-on-fncs-air/#comment-31561 TV Newser posted that the Chicago Tribune and Detroit News each panned the Dems in editorials about canceling the debates. TV Newser posted that the Chicago Tribune and Detroit News each panned the Dems in editorials about canceling the debates.

]]> by: Aunt Mary http://insidecable.blogsome.com/2007/04/11/obama-appears-on-fncs-air/#comment-31559 Wed, 11 Apr 2007 20:37:37 +0100 http://insidecable.blogsome.com/2007/04/11/obama-appears-on-fncs-air/#comment-31559 I thought John McCain was going to announce a new position that was even more pro-war. When did he announce opposition to the war? I agree with johnny dollar that Fox will not shut Obama out -- Brit Hume said back when Obama cancelled the first time that Fox would welcome him anytime. Maybe Obama got some bad feed back from his pollsters that it was a bad idea to ignore FOX. P.S. SPUD - It has taken me awhile to read all of todays post and comments. This certainly has been an eventful day. It appears to have created alot of work for you and I say thank you. I thought John McCain was going to announce a new position that was even more pro-war. When did he announce opposition to the war? I agree with johnny dollar that Fox will not shut Obama out — Brit Hume said back when Obama cancelled the first time that Fox would welcome him anytime. Maybe Obama got some bad feed back from his pollsters that it was a bad idea to ignore FOX.

P.S. SPUD - It has taken me awhile to read all of todays post and comments. This certainly has been an eventful day. It appears to have created alot of work for you and I say thank you.

]]> by: Goldfish http://insidecable.blogsome.com/2007/04/11/obama-appears-on-fncs-air/#comment-31555 Wed, 11 Apr 2007 20:17:21 +0100 http://insidecable.blogsome.com/2007/04/11/obama-appears-on-fncs-air/#comment-31555 So the Democrats don't need Fox News? HA! Maybe they do after all. So the Democrats don’t need Fox News? HA! Maybe they do after all.

]]> by: VMart http://insidecable.blogsome.com/2007/04/11/obama-appears-on-fncs-air/#comment-31554 Wed, 11 Apr 2007 20:15:29 +0100 http://insidecable.blogsome.com/2007/04/11/obama-appears-on-fncs-air/#comment-31554 Obama is a "political whore" They all are until they get elected a show their true colors Obama is a “political whore” They all are until they get elected a show their true colors

]]> by: Edward Schatz http://insidecable.blogsome.com/2007/04/11/obama-appears-on-fncs-air/#comment-31549 Wed, 11 Apr 2007 19:57:13 +0100 http://insidecable.blogsome.com/2007/04/11/obama-appears-on-fncs-air/#comment-31549 Where did McCain announce his opposition to the war? I can't find this anywhere and it would contradict everything he's said for oh....four years. Where did McCain announce his opposition to the war? I can’t find this anywhere and it would contradict everything he’s said for oh….four years.

]]> by: Goldfish http://insidecable.blogsome.com/2007/04/11/obama-appears-on-fncs-air/#comment-31542 Wed, 11 Apr 2007 19:43:51 +0100 http://insidecable.blogsome.com/2007/04/11/obama-appears-on-fncs-air/#comment-31542 It's called hypocrisy, Spud. It’s called hypocrisy, Spud.

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