Or a political group?:
‘The claim by Fox News that it covered the 9/12 protest in Washington like no other media turned out to be true. A behind-the-scenes video clearly shows a Fox News producer raising her arms as the camera rolled to increase cheers and chants from the supposedly-spontaneous crowd, reports the Huffington Post. Producer Heidi Noonan whips up the crowd behind reporter Griff Jenkins, then, apparently noticing she’s being filmed, ducks down.
‘One protester carried a sign that read “I’m a Foxaholic,” while others waved banners mocking President Obama. Fox News heavily promoted the event, which aims to return Americans to the collective outrage the day after 9/11. A Fox News bureau chief said Noonan was new, realized she had made a mistake, and has been disciplined.’
—Mat Probasco Source: Huffington Post
Would you believe that Noonan ‘has been disciplined’?
This is an excerpt from Wolff’s commentary about the issue:
‘…Fox News, in its role of extreme opposition to the president and continued, insidious demonization of him, is doing better than it’s ever done. It’s producing a river of cash and great ratings. It’s the shining light—the only shining light—for its parent company, News Corp. What’s more, it has, in many respects, made the far-right opposition real—much of the kooky stuff, the birther business, the death panels, the outbursts at town meetings, is Fox-driven…’
More of Newser founder Michael Wolff’s articles and commentary can be found at VanityFair.com, where he writes a regular column.
P.S.
I decided to attach this wise comment from David Spira so no one would miss it:
I’m not a fan of Fox News (or any other network news station for that matter), but they are selling a product that people are buying. There is a demand and they meet it. If Fox news didn’t exist something else would. Just like that limousine Leninist Michael Moore and all of the other liars on the other-side of the spectrum.
As much as I can’t stand the BS rhetoric on all sides, I’m happy that we have free speech in the US that protects their stupidity. The alternative is much worse.
Comment by David Spira | September 21, 2009 | Edit | Reply
pochp
Btw Rick,
that was a great slogan you just created!
Someone might copyright that.
Pochp,
No matter what President is in Office, we were taught to respect the President. Did I like Bush? Are you kidding; BUT, he was our President and I had to respect him as our leader. FoxNews is feeding off of and inciting “hate”… My guess is that the network’s pockets are being heavily padded to be a propaganda source. Too me, it is a very Un-American to even watch that network. The really sad part is that many people are taking their information all in, as the truth. If you really want to watch something, watch our Congress in action and see the truth.
Rick
Excellent reply sir Rick!
In our generation, we were taught to respect ‘no matter what’ and I think as years go on, this code erodes.
I think Americans are lucky it seems you have to bear with Fox only.
In Philippines, we have to suffer with almost ALL media!
That is why I saluted David Brooks in my post A Lot of Jackasses when he wrote his piece ‘What happened to humility in America?
It’s a pleasure chatting intelligently with you Rick.
See you around sir.
poch
You surprised me sir Rick!
I didn’t know you can be pissed too! lol
I treasure your rare visits.
poch
Fox News – Propaganda that incites the unintelligent!
Rick