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EagleTed · #16 (**permalink**) 09-19-2009

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Originally Posted by Knute

Silly paranoid's can find fault not only what O does but what he doesnt do to kiss their fat , white & stupid asses.

Substitute "black" for "white" and I think we've got a genuine certified Racist on our hands. But of course, hating white people isn't a sign of Racism, merely a sign of hundreds of years of oppression.

EagleTed · #17 (**permalink**) 09-19-2009

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Originally Posted by iamwhatiseem

It isn't fear - it is wisdom.
He would be an idiot to appear on Fox when he can go to the networks and MSNBC and say pretty much anything he wants - an go unchallenged.
Appearing on Fox he will have to face hard questions...questions his administration do not want to answer.

LOL "Wisdom" is a stretch, more like "cunning".

Mrs. M · #18 (**permalink**) 09-19-2009

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Originally Posted by zechariah1

Obama...

Show us the BC...NO!
Show us the school records...NO!

Dr. No was a character in a James Bond film...it seemed fitting to label the [???] Obama as the Black Dr. No.

Can't we be an adult about this? Like it or not, Obama IS the POTUS and resorting to childish monikers is not necessary. I know we've had eight years of it from some children of the left but the right should really hold itself to higher standards than that.

iamwhatiseem · #19 (**permalink**) 09-19-2009

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Originally Posted by Disillusioned_1

Or maybe its not fear at all. Maybe he just wants free airtime to publicize his points, and knows that is most effective on any network except Fox. By contrast, in the push to invade iraq, bush's points were easily sold on every single network and most newspapers as well.

So kudo's to Fox, for at least not being a brain-dead parrot mimic when at least 1 party is in the whitehouse. Too bad they're even worse of a sellout when the other party is in the whitehouse.

Completely false.
You guys are incredible. You ignore facts and just post up dillusional rhetoric.
Fox was all over the Bush admin about immigration, the war, the great tax giveaway etc.
Fox was absolutely not "in the camp" with the Bush admin. Precisely why Bush stayed away from them as much as all the other media.

Maddox · #20 (**permalink**) 09-19-2009

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Originally Posted by EagleTed

LOL "Wisdom" is a stretch, more like "cunning".

There´s the freedom of free speech and press, but even the President has the freedom to decline showing up for an interview, if he so chooses.

99% of those who watch Fox have already decided they hate the guy. He´s not gonna chance anyone´s mind, so why do it? And he won´t be asked any fair questions, let´s be honest. When was the last time you saw a pro-Obama segment on Fox News?

And yes, other networks are blatantly pro-Obama, sure... but Fox is obviously as anti-Obama as it gets. So don´t call them fair and balanced, because he wouldn´t get any fair questions and my guess, from what I´ve seen of Fox, is that it would be of those interviews where the reporter just screams and yells, because that´s usually the way the talking heads feel the win... just be the biggest loudmouth, don´t give a damn about making a valid point.

Steve · #21 (**permalink**) 09-19-2009

Obama's got no balls. He's a pussy. He's a scared child.

If his ideas were so fucking wonderful, you would think he'd want to present them to those who tend to disagree with him in a venue which they might watch.

But he can't handle people saying "no". He can't handle the reality that there are a good number of people in this country who don't agree with him, and who don't like the policies and plans he has.

He should be willing to get out and discuss them with those who disagree with him. Instead, he'll only talk to people who will kiss his ass.

He's an infant and a rookie, and he will destroy this country by his continued ignoring of those who aren't willing to suck his dick, instead pandering only to those who will...

Imperator · #22 (**permalink**) 09-19-2009

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Originally Posted by Maddox

There´s the freedom of free speech and press, but even the President has the freedom to decline showing up for an interview, if he so chooses.

99% of those who watch Fox have already decided they hate the guy. He´s not gonna chance anyone´s mind, so why do it? And he won´t be asked any fair questions, let´s be honest. When was the last time you saw a pro-Obama segment on Fox News?

And yes, other networks are blatantly pro-Obama, sure... but Fox is obviously as anti-Obama as it gets. So don´t call them fair and balanced, because he wouldn´t get any fair questions and my guess, from what I´ve seen of Fox, is that it would be of those interviews where the reporter just screams and yells, because that´s usually the way the talking heads feel the win... just be the biggest loudmouth, don´t give a damn about making a valid point.

translation; hes got no interest in talking to folks whom don't agree with him and wants to preach to the masses of sppters he already has...I see.

Alex · #23 (**permalink**) 09-19-2009

The reason is simple - Fox would not allow Obama to use his teleprompter.

Maddox · #24 (**permalink**) 09-19-2009

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Originally Posted by Imperator

translation; hes got no interest in talking to folks whom don't agree with him and wants to preach to the masses of sppters he already has...I see.

What talking would take place? You honestly believe that he would be allowed to make his points without getting interrupted by the reporter every 2 seconds? I think every politician is interested in making their case, especially to those who doesn´t agree with them, it just has to happen in a fair and balanced manner.

Fox has yet to live up to the "fair and balanced" part of their slogan, when it comes to interviewing people from the DNC... I´ve yet to see a single editorial piece, which puts the DNC in a somewhat positive light.

jviehe · #25 (**permalink**) 09-19-2009

You must never have seen his few previous appearances on FOX. He was treated very well. On OReilly even.

YouTube - Barack Obama on O'Reilly Factor 09-04-08

YouTube - Barack Obama Goes on Fox News Sunday

YouTube - Obama on Fox about Jeremiah Wright, Trinity UCC

EagleTed · #26 (**permalink**) 09-19-2009

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Originally Posted by Maddox

There´s the freedom of free speech and press, but even the President has the freedom to decline showing up for an interview, if he so chooses.

99% of those who watch Fox have already decided they hate the guy. He´s not gonna chance anyone´s mind, so why do it? And he won´t be asked any fair questions, let´s be honest. When was the last time you saw a pro-Obama segment on Fox News?

And yes, other networks are blatantly pro-Obama, sure... but Fox is obviously as anti-Obama as it gets. So don´t call them fair and balanced, because he wouldn´t get any fair questions and my guess, from what I´ve seen of Fox, is that it would be of those interviews where the reporter just screams and yells, because that´s usually the way the talking heads feel the win... just be the biggest loudmouth, don´t give a damn about making a valid point.

Well, I must be in the 1% who don't hate the guy. I'll fight Big Government from any source, including Bush's No Child Left Behind and Medicare Part "D". I didn't hate Bush either, btw, in fact I kind of liked the guy.

But, I do appreciate your informing me even presidents have freedom, I wasn't aware of that. LOL

I've watched Fox's Sunday program ever since it first came on, and I've never seen one of it's hosts scream or yell at anybody. Perhaps you'd got some example of that? I'm afraid you don't, that you just made that up. Or perhaps, you're confusing Chris Wallace with Chris Mathews (who doesn't yell, but talks over everybody, a very rude person)?

htperr6565 · #27 (**permalink**) 09-19-2009

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Originally Posted by California Girl

How embarrassing to have a POTUS that is so afraid of a News station, that he goes on all the others - despite their tanking numbers - to talk about health care but snubs Fox.

His Comms team really needs to be replaced. It's a foolish decision, and incredibly childish, to do all the "major" Sunday shows except Chris Wallace. Wallace is a decent interviewer, fair and reasoned. But Obama might not get a free pass, Wallace might actually ask some tough questions. What a complete and utter wuss.

This has got to be the most unprofessional bunch of amatuers ever to take charge of a country.

GOP lawmakers criticize Obama for snubbing Fox News - TheHill.com

A handful of Republican lawmakers, including Rep. Joe Wilson (S.C.), say that President Barack Obama is ignoring a large segment of the public by refusing to appear on Fox News.
Obama is scheduled this weekend to appear on every major Sunday talk show except for “Fox News Sunday.”

Fox News, which is considered more conservative-leaning than ABC, CBS, NBC and CNN, confirmed Obama will not be interviewed on its network on Sunday.
Wilson, who was reprimanded this week by the House for his outburst at Obama last week, said that by excluding Fox, the president was not being fair.

fox has been practicing propoganda for too long. if he appeared, the questions would only focus on the myths that fox wants to perpetuate, and they are smart enough to design the format in a way that won't allow obama to explain his plan.

if i were president, i would not disrespect the american people by saying the only way i could communicate with them was through partisan progagandizing mythology outlets, otherwise known as cable news networks. Fox is not the only one, but definitely an epitomizing example.

fox can't ruin their reputation will all of their simplistic silly balogney and expect real people to come patronize their shows.
refusing to patronize known liars isn't exactly being afraid, its being respectful of politics and reason.

EagleTed · #28 (**permalink**) 09-19-2009

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Originally Posted by htperr6565

fox has been practicing propoganda for too long. if he appeared, the questions would only focus on the myths that fox wants to perpetuate, and they are smart enough to design the format in a way that won't allow obama to explain his plan.

if i were president, i would not disrespect the american people by saying the only way i could communicate with them was through partisan progagandizing mythology outlets, otherwise known as cable news networks. Fox is not the only one, but definitely an epitomizing example.

fox can't ruin their reputation will all of their simplistic silly balogney and expect real people to come patronize their shows.

Team Obama may think they can handle the news better if no tough questions are asked of the Dear Leader, but I think it's a mistake both politically and propaganda wise. Ignoring Fox will only give them more credibility as the network blowhards avoid.

California Girl · #29 (**permalink**) 09-19-2009

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Originally Posted by htperr6565

fox has been practicing propoganda for too long. if he appeared, the questions would only focus on the myths that fox wants to perpetuate, and they are smart enough to design the format in a way that won't allow obama to explain his plan.

if i were president, i would not disrespect the american people by saying the only way i could communicate with them was through partisan progagandizing mythology outlets, otherwise known as cable news networks. Fox is not the only one, but definitely an epitomizing example.

fox can't ruin their reputation will all of their simplistic silly balogney and expect real people to come patronize their shows.
refusing to patronize known liars isn't exactly being afraid, its being respectful of politics and reason.

So he's going on MSNBC - that isn't partisan? Grow the fuck up. They are all partisan. Every single damned one of them. So, he chooses not to go on the one with the highest ratings? Obama is scared of Fox. If he wanted to get his message out across the US, then he has got to bite the bullet and go on where the viewers are that he actually needs to convince, instead of preaching to the choir.

He's scared of Fox and he's cutting them off because they refuse to tow his line. He's a chicken.

And, as others have pointed out, he was treated very respectfully by O'Reilly. It's about time that boy grew up.

mudwhistle · #30 (**permalink**) 09-19-2009

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Originally Posted by California Girl

How embarrassing to have a POTUS that is so afraid of a News station, that he goes on all the others - despite their tanking numbers - to talk about health care but snubs Fox.

His Comms team really needs to be replaced. It's a foolish decision, and incredibly childish, to do all the "major" Sunday shows except Chris Wallace. Wallace is a decent interviewer, fair and reasoned. But Obama might not get a free pass, Wallace might actually ask some tough questions. What a complete and utter wuss.

This has got to be the most unprofessional bunch of amatuers ever to take charge of a country.

GOP lawmakers criticize Obama for snubbing Fox News - TheHill.com

A handful of Republican lawmakers, including Rep. Joe Wilson (S.C.), say that President Barack Obama is ignoring a large segment of the public by refusing to appear on Fox News.
Obama is scheduled this weekend to appear on every major Sunday talk show except for “Fox News Sunday.”

Fox News, which is considered more conservative-leaning than ABC, CBS, NBC and CNN, confirmed Obama will not be interviewed on its network on Sunday.
Wilson, who was reprimanded this week by the House for his outburst at Obama last week, said that by excluding Fox, the president was not being fair.

First time I've seen a POTUS that hates a news organization so much that he wants to put them out of business, mentions them on a regular basis.

The only thing Fox does is point out all of his lies, bad policy decisions, and the simple fact that he's changed America back to a pre-9/11 mentality.

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