28Sep/105
Obama Sees FOX as Destructive, Self-Interested
In his most forceful criticism of Fox News yet, President Obama told Rolling Stone that the network is "ultimately destructive for the long-term growth of a country."
"You had folks like Hearst who used their newspapers very intentionally to promote their viewpoints. I think Fox is part of that tradition – it is part of the tradition that has a very clear, undeniable point of view," Obama said.
Unsurprisingly, Obama called Fox's voice "a point of view that I disagree with. It's a point of view that I think is ultimately destructive for the long-term growth of a country that has a vibrant middle class and is competitive in the world."
"But as an economic enterprise, it's been wildly successful. And I suspect that if you ask Mr. Murdoch what his number one concern is, it's that Fox is very successful."
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September 28th, 2010 - 11:24
Hey, Dan, you left out the best (= most gag inducing) part:
“The golden age of an objective press was a pretty narrow span of time in our history.” Dream on, Mr. President.
Guess he’s never heard of the Revolutionary pamphleteers. No wonder he hates the bloggers so much, not to mention the Constitution itself. http://bit.ly/9KMg5T
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September 29th, 2010 - 06:36
Sissy, I always leave that part out! :-(
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September 28th, 2010 - 11:35
Obama is just upset that Fox is making money being the opposition to him.
Not that Fox is all that right wing, it is often populist (and hey, being anti Obama is a bigger market than spliting the pie on being pro Obama). Fox is a business.
Obama pique is funny because he is too dense to realize Fox is just a messenger. Fox does not frame the message.
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September 28th, 2010 - 19:07
Is it possible that maybe….just maybe….we could go just one 24 hour period without President Doofus whining? Please?
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September 28th, 2010 - 19:44
The whining from the narcisist ‘n chief is getting old.
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