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Obama admin trying to delegitimize FoxNews

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Media Wars: White House Crosses the Line

By Tom Bevan
Every White House complains about its press coverage. A contentious relationship between the Executive Branch and a free and independent media is part of America's DNA. Always has been.
But this White House seems to feel they're different. It's not just that the current occupant of the Oval Office has a particularly thin skin when it comes to criticism - which is especially ironic given that he's been the recipient of more glowing press coverage than possibly any candidate or president in modern American history. But not since Nixon conjured up an "enemies list" have we seen the full weight of the Office of the Presidency brought to bear in such a targeted and deliberate effort to delegitimize a media organization critical of the President
When Communications Director Anita Dunn first announced the White House's war against FOX News last week, many people from across the political spectrum dismissed it as silly. But two of the administration's heaviest hitters, Senior Advisor David Axelrod and Chief of Staff Rahm Emanuel, went on the Sunday talk shows and made clear that the White House's attempt to delegitimize FOX News is deadly serious.
On This Week, Axelrod told George Stephanopoulos: "[FOX News] is not really a news station. It's not just their commentators but a lot of their news programming it's really not news it's pushing a point of view. "
Emanuel echoed the line to John King on CNN's State of the Union: "The way the president looks at it - we look at it - it's not a news organization so much as it has a perspective."
And MSNBC doesn't push a certain "perspective?" What about the New York Times? The idea that FOX News's perspective disqualifies it as a "legitimate" news operation lays bare the manipulation and hypocrisy at work here. The White House is all for news organizations taking certain "perspectives" - so long as they're favorable to the administration's agenda.
The current presidency, as much perhaps as any in history, is built upon the foundation of the President's personal popularity. President Obama has, out of necessity, become the Salesman-in-Chief for his progressive agenda. But as the White House continues to struggle adjusting to the reality of governing versus campaigning, it is either unwilling or unable to brook criticism of the President or his policies. Thus FOX News is targeted as the enemy.
The White House's direct attack on FOX News is only part of the strategy. As Axelrod and Emanuel made clear yesterday, they also want to drive a wedge between the rest of the media and FOX News, enlisting other television networks in the effort to paint FOX News as illegitimate.
Axelrod went out of his way to suggest to Stephanopoulos that ABC News adopt the White House strategy and not treat FOX News as legitimate. "The bigger thing is," Axelrod said, "other news organizations, like yours, ought not to treat them that way. We're not going to treat them that way. "
Emanuel suggested the same to John King later in their interview: "And more importantly is not have the CNN's and others in the world basically be led and following FOX, as if what they're trying to do is a legitimate news organization, in the sense of both sides and a sense of valued opinion."
It's actually quite brazen when you think about it. The two most senior members of the Obama White House - men who control all the information and access to the Executive Branch, the lifeblood of most news organizations - went on national television and suggested that ABC, CNN and other networks follow the White House's lead and join in its war to marginalize a competitor because it takes a "perspective" that displeases the President.
Such tactics may not be frowned upon by brass-knuckle operatives working for the political machine in a one party town. But it's different when you're the President of the United States. Most Americans of all political stripes don't want to see the President using the majesty and power of his office for heavy handed attacks on any organization simply because it has been critical of the President.
In other words, the White House's strategy may be the Chicago way, but it isn't the American way.
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LALALALALA, WE CAN'T HEAR YOU, GLENN BECK!

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Is anyone really surprised the administration is acting this way? I'm not, not one bit. It's just par for the course with these people.

I watch Fox News and will admit that Glenn Beck is an extremist and can be annoying. However, I'll take Fox over the Communist News Network any day. So both Fox and CNN have a biased viewpoint....THEY BOTH HAVE IT and I tend to disagree with the way CNN goes about their business so I choose Fox.

Obama....stay the heck out of it. I'm not asking you, but as your employer and paycheck provider, I'm telling you.
 
FOX News is America's version of Al-Jazerra...but it does balance CNN.

Here is what I got in an e-mail today:

Dear MoveOn member,

All year, FOX has worked 24/7 to block President Obama's agenda—repeating lies about "death panels," promoting Tea Party protests, and whipping up fake political scandals.1


Now, President Obama is fighting back. The White House communications director said FOX is a "wing of the Republican Party...let's not pretend they're a news network."2 To draw attention to its biased coverage, President Obama will not appear on FOX for the rest of this year.3


It's about time Democrats stood up to FOX! Can you sign this petition asking Democrats to support President Obama's stance by staying off FOX as long as he does? We'll deliver it to Democratic leaders. Clicking here will add your name:


http://civic.moveon.org/foxobama/o.pl?id=17604-14195319-bi2PSlx&t=3


The petition says: "Democrats should support President Obama's effort to call out FOX. Please stay off FOX for as long as he does."

Democrats often appear on FOX in hopes of reaching out to conservative viewers. But FOX cuts off their mic, distorts what they say, or runs biased headlines at the bottom of the screen.4 In the end, Democrats always lose on FOX.

FOX insists there's a difference between its news shows and its right-wing opinion shows with Glenn Beck, Bill O'Reilly, Sean Hannity, and others.


But in August, FOX's so-called news shows "aired 22 clips of town hall meeting attendees opposed" to Obama's health care plans and zero in support. CNN and MSNBC were more fair and balanced.5


In another "news" story, FOX passed off a GOP press release as its own research—typo and all.6


FOX executives now describe the channel as "the voice of opposition" to Obama's agenda. FOX president Roger Ailes—a former adviser to Nixon, Reagan, and George H.W. Bush—said, "I see this as the Alamo."7


But a Capitol Hill newspaper reports, "In the House and Senate, Democrats who pledged to follow the administration's near-boycott of Fox were hard to find, although many expressed support for Obama's stance."8


Democrats will only find the courage to join Obama if they hear from enough concerned voters. Sign this petition to ask Democratic leaders to stay off FOX. Clicking here will add your name:


http://civic.moveon.org/foxobama/o.pl?id=17604-14195319-bi2PSlx&t=4
Thanks for all you do.

–Noah, Nita, Michael, Kat, and the rest of the team

Sources:
1. "Fox News viewers overwhelmingly misinformed about health care reform proposals," Think Progress, August 19, 2009
http://www.moveon.org/r?r=84884&id=17604-14195319-bi2PSlx&t=6


"Fox News Signs On To Tea Party Agenda, Aggressively Promotes Anti-Obama Protests," Think Progress, April 10, 2009
http://www.moveon.org/r?r=84885&id=17604-14195319-bi2PSlx&t=8

"Beck-led Fox News "czar" witch hunt moves to ridiculous smear of Anita Dunn," Media Matters for America, October 16, 2009
http://mediamatters.org/research/200910160004


2. "White House: Fox News 'a wing of the Republican Party'," New York Daily News, October 12, 2009
http://www.moveon.org/r?r=84886&id=17604-14195319-bi2PSlx&t=9


3. "The Battle Between the White House and Fox News," The New York Times, October 17, 2009
http://www.moveon.org/r?r=84898&id=17604-14195319-bi2PSlx&t=10


4. "Outfoxed: Fox News technique: cut their mic!" Brave New Films, May 11, 2007
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vTkFU4MtubU

"The Case Against FOX," FOXAttacks.com
http://foxattacks.com/facts.php

5. "Fox News' town hall coverage amplifies opponents of health care reform, ignores supporters," Media Matters for America, September 8, 2009
http://mediamatters.org/print/research/200909080004

6. "Fox passes off GOP press release as its own research—typo and all," Media Matters for America, February 10, 2009
http://mediamatters.org/research/200902100019


7. "'Voice of the opposition': Fox News openly advocates against Democratic Congress, White House," Media Matters for America, September 11, 2009
http://mediamatters.org/reports/200909110016


8. "Congressional Democrats defend the White House's snub of Fox News," The Hill, October 14, 2009
http://www.moveon.org/r?r=84899&id=17604-14195319-bi2PSlx&t=11

Want to support our work? We're entirely funded by our 5 million members—no corporate contributions, no big checks from CEOs. And our tiny staff ensures that small contributions go a long way. Chip in here. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------

and my response:

Don’t send me any more e-mail. Yes I realize that FOX News is America’s version of Al-Jazerra, but The President by having his staff dismiss FOX News is not supporting Freedom of the Press. Gheez, you & this dribble almost make me want to become a Republican.

Tom

This will be real interestimg to watch how it plays out. The talk shows here in the Bay Area were blasting the administration's stand. Even though I don't like FOX I have to agree with them on this issue.
 
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Emanuel suggested the same to John King later in their interview: "And more importantly is not have the CNN's and others in the world basically be led and following FOX, as if what they're trying to do is a legitimate news organization, in the sense of both sides and a sense of valued opinion."
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:roflmao: Since when did CNN follow FOX's lead AT ALL, on ANYTHING?

I'm neither democrat nor republican, and the way things are looking I never will be, but wow, this is pure BS. Obama needs to cram it and remember the bill of rights... all of it. Though I'd settle for him not making such aggressive moves on 1 and 2. The entire Federal government could stand a reminder that 9 and 10 exist, also.
 
Tom,
I appreciate you sharing this and for your candor….. and resist the urge……today’s Republican doesn’t mean what it used to.:)

Register as “Independent” forget this party crap, we must support and elect those that respect, uphold and protect the US Constitution and the Bill of Rights.

Our government has suffered the corrosion that our Founding Father not only warned about, but predicted. It’s glaringly obvious to those who’ve simply removed their “Party” glasses and now view the past and current events without a filter.

It is as simple as this……you will know a person by who they associate with and the should be judged by their actions, REGARDLESS of what they say.

I see no middle ground anymore, you’re either for our Republic or against it………
 
XJEEPER said:
I see no middle ground anymore, you’re either for our Republic or against it………
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Kinda sad it has come down to this now isn't it. Have to check because I do need to register at the new abode but in California it use to be "Independent" could not vote in primaries but "undeclared" could
 
wolfpackjeeper said:
in Florida you have to watch out. They have both "Independent - no party affiliation" and "Independent Party of Florida"
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My daughter told me that is how it is here. The "undeclared" or no affiliation one will still allow me to vote in the primaries.
 
Just give it time...soon, in this country, you'll press 4 for English....
 
ehall said:
I tell my friends that living under this administration is like waking up in Venezuela and they all disagree with me, but then this crap just keeps happening.
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Time to educate your friends.......millions of Obama voters are now regretting there decision.

Obama promised Change and that's exactly what he's trying to deliver.......to "fundamentally transform the United States of America".

Unless your friends are Marxists, they think Obama meant something entirely different.

Have your friends read this
http://swordattheready.wordpress.com/2008/10/30/german-lady-sees-obama-and-recalls-hitlers-call-of-change/ with an open mind.......and then ponder the massive changes that have taken place in the last 10 months to undermine our Freedoms and Liberty.

Our President should not be worshipped, he is a public servant of We the People, elected to uphold the Laws that our elected officials in Congress have created, based on OUR will. Their sole purpose in Washington is to represent US, not the other way around.

We have allowed out 3 Branches of Government to be infiltrated by Progressive Socialists who are systematically disassembling our Constitution, it's not just Obama's Administration.... it's a cancer that has been growing for years and has spread it's strangling tenacles through both parties....who no longer understand what their role is in this Republic.

Those still playing party politics need to snap of it...... Obama and his Advisors and Czars are telling us what they are up to, but are we really listening??

They are so brazen to openly praising Mao for his leadership qualities, stating that ........"Political power grows out of the barrel of a gun" in a speech to Union workers a few days ago. http://rovingpatrol.wordpress.com/2...ely-from-the-barrel-of-a-gun-obamas-mfg-czar/

Who is Mao Tse-tung, you ask?
For those who don't know, a quick history lesson here folks..

Mao was a founding member of the Chinese Communist Party who took over the country through political and military force and is directly responsible for the deaths of over 70 MILLION of his own people, over a 28 year period. He murdered and starved millions of his own people to advance his power.

Great guy... role model for Freedom and Liberty.

It's time for Change, alright.....we need to change our attitude of complacency and DEMAND answers to our questions from those we have chosen to represent us in Washington....like, WHY is Congress pressing forward with Healthcare Reform, when a growing majority of Americans are against it? (54% against current plans)

We pay for their salaries, healthcare, food and lodging, travel expenses, etc......THEY owe us and they better do what we elected them to do and if they don't then WE are blatently negligent and irresponsible to not remove them from office and put someone in their place that understands the Constitution and will act to honor, preserve and protect our Freedoms.

We have been lazy....hell, I'll bet that half of the people who are bitching about Obama didn't even vote, just like those that didn't vote when Bush was elected........you can't complain about what you get if you take no active role in helping to determine the outcome.

Time for us to stand together as US Citizens, devoid of party titles and pledge alliegance only to those who strive to protect our God-given Rights and Freedoms and act to uphold the Constitution and Bill of Rights.

Judge them by their actions..... hold them accountable.

Do you think I spend my time posting stuff like this because I'm bored and have nothing else to do? Hardly........ I love this country and what it stands for and we all need to step up and do our part to protect our Freedoms.

Those who profess to favor freedom and yet depreciate agitation, are people who want crops without ploughing the ground; they want rain without thunder and lightning; they want the ocean without the roar of its many waters. The struggle may be a moral one, or it may be a physical one, or it may be both. But it must be a struggle. Power concedes nothing without a demand; it never has and it never will.
Frederick Douglass
 
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