Skip to comments.
Totenberg - NPR's Hate Monger
Media Research Center ^
| October 20, 2003
| MRC
Posted on 10/20/2003 11:36:58 AM PDT by Reagan Disciple
Eight years after NPRs Nina Totenberg, on Inside Washington, wished death upon Senator Jesse Helms (If there is retributive justice, hell get AIDS from a transfusion, or one of his grandchildren will get it"), on the same show over the weekend she seemingly desired to hasten the death of Army General Jerry Boykin for having supposedly expressed the view that the war on terrorism is a Christian crusade against Muslims. Totenberg hatefully advocated: I hope hes not long for this world.
When the other panelists were taken aback by her wish (You putting a hit out on this guy or what? and, What is this, the Sopranos?), she quickly backtracked: In his job, in his job, in his job, please, please, in his job.
The relevant portion of the October 18 Inside Washington, a show produced at Washington, DCs Gannett-owned WUSA-TV and shown nationally on PBS stations:
Nina Totenberg of National Public Radio: Now theyve got this guy whos head of the intelligence section in the Defense Department whos being quoted as telling various groups, while hes in uniform, that this is a Christian crusade against Muslims. I mean this is terrible, this is seriously bad stuff.
Colbert King, Washington Post editorial writer: The other thing about Boykin, he got it wrong. He said God put George Bush in the White House. The Supreme Court did it. Totenberg: The Supreme Court put George Bush in the White House. Charles Krauthammer, syndicated columnist, joked: It was 5,000 yentas in Palm Beach who couldnt read the ballot. If that was not an act of providence, nothing is. Gordon Peterson, host: By the way, he was showing pictures of Somalia, Mogadishu and theres a black mark in the sky and he said 'these are demons who controlled this thing. Totenberg: Well, I hope hes not long for this world because you can imagine- Several voices reacted in unison, drowning her out, including Peterson: You putting a hit out on this guy or what? King: Are you Reverend Pat Robertson? Totenberg: No, no, no, no, no, no! Peterson: What is this, the Sopranos? Totenberg: In his job, in his job, in his job, please, please, in his job.
This wasnt the first time Totenbergs mind jumped immediately to offing someone whom she found offensive. Back on the July 8, 1995 Inside Washington, Totenberg had this reaction to Senator Jesse Helms complaint that AIDS research was getting a disproportionate share of federal research money. Inside Washington host Tina Gulland asked: "I dont think I have any Jesse Helms defenders here. Nina?" Totenberg replied: "Not me, I think he ought to be worried about whats going on in the Good Lords mind, because if there is retributive justice, hell get AIDS from a transfusion, or one of his grandchildren will get it."
TOPICS: Crime/Corruption; Culture/Society; Front Page News; Government; News/Current Events
KEYWORDS: defundnpr; doublestandard; hatespeech; hypocrisy; krauthammer; leftwingmedia; mediabias; michaelsavage; mountainofthedead; mrc; npr; publicbroadcasting; talkradio; taxdollarsatwork; totenberg; youpayforthis
Navigation: use the links below to view more comments.
first previous 1-20, 21-40, 41-60, 61-73 next last
To: Reagan Disciple
21
posted on
10/20/2003 12:16:40 PM PDT
by
gridlock
(How many times must we go Muslim-Hun-Hoard, Muslim-Hun-Hoard, before we begin to see a pattern?)
To: Steve_Seattle
In other word's, Bush's election was kind of a Divine chastisement or purification for the forces of good, teaching them that next time they need to be tougher and better organized.
And the results were....the mid-terms in 2002! All that psychic energy; all those Republicans....
22
posted on
10/20/2003 12:18:39 PM PDT
by
lorrainer
(Oh, was I ranting? Sorry....)
To: gridlock
Twelve more days to Halloween, Halloween, Halloween. Twelve more days to Halloween, Silver Shamrock.
To: Joe Brower
I have always respected Krauthammer. Even when I disagreed with his conclusions, I always listened to his reasoning. Unlike almost all his liberal colleagues, Krauthammer thinks before he speaks. His responses are seldom the rote party-line. On the other hand, you cannot find one degree of separation between Totenberg and the DNC position on any issue.
To: gridlock
She does, however, have a face for radio...dontcha think?
25
posted on
10/20/2003 12:20:32 PM PDT
by
Pharmboy
(Dems lie 'cause they have to...)
To: Reagan Disciple
Sounds like hate speech to me.
26
posted on
10/20/2003 12:21:03 PM PDT
by
theDentist
(Liberals can sugarcoat sh** all they want. I'm not biting.)
To: Reagan Disciple
Didn't Nina commit plagiary a few years back like Joe Biden?
27
posted on
10/20/2003 12:25:20 PM PDT
by
Consort
To: Eric in the Ozarks
28
posted on
10/20/2003 12:27:53 PM PDT
by
jackbill
To: gridlock
OW! OW! My eyes! You had to post her picture! Actually, that's a rather flattering shot of the obnoxious hillary, especially since one can't hear her disgusting comments, grating voice, and stupid laugh.
29
posted on
10/20/2003 12:34:50 PM PDT
by
Bigg Red
(Take only as directed.)
To: Joe Brower
"In past days, Krauthammer used to be more liberal in his mindset, but I get the impression he's become more conservative with time."
This is the lovely thing about the hatefullness of the VLWC; with all their vituperation, they are bonding more tightly with their core lunatics but driving away their moderates and the large pool of "undecided's," mostly to the benefit of the Pubbie side.
30
posted on
10/20/2003 12:36:38 PM PDT
by
Chu Gary
To: jackbill
Yeah...John Gibson talked about this last week on his show. Appearantly the manufacturer is a GOP contributor. While there is no proof of any shananigans, it was revealed that with these electronic voting machines, there is no paper trail to confirm things. Personally, I don't trust these computer/electronic voting devices. But hey, democrats..be careful what ya' wish for.
31
posted on
10/20/2003 12:36:41 PM PDT
by
cwb
To: jackbill
UN believeable.
To: Reagan Disciple
I used to be a liberal, and had loyally listened to NPR since a child in the 70s.
I started become conservative, and other things were influencing my change, but still listened to NPR on occasion.
Then, I heard Nina "report" about the Clinton sex abuse litigation. You may recall how there was a big issue with Clinton's lawyer telling a judge during a videotaped testimony with respect to the meaning of "sex" that there was no "way, shape, or form" any sex with Monica. The key issue was Clinton's attention to this false statement being made on his behalf.
Having already seen the video of Clinton with the lawyer's words on the soundtrack, I would have unbiasedly reported that Clinton appeared on tape, showing his head and upper torso. He appeared fully alert, and was engaged in no apparent other activity such as reading or talking. He looked down and toward his left without unusual physical or eye movements.
Nina, on the other hand reported (quoting from my recollection) that he appeared "distracted" during the exchange, and may not have heard what was said.
I never listened to NPR again.
To: Pharmboy
Defund NPR!!!!!!
34
posted on
10/20/2003 12:58:28 PM PDT
by
CPT Clay
To: All
NPR. Your tax dollars at work.
35
posted on
10/20/2003 12:59:42 PM PDT
by
newgeezer
(A conservative who conserves -- a true capitalist!)
To: Timesink
On, please. Thanks.
36
posted on
10/20/2003 1:00:04 PM PDT
by
LisaFab
To: Reagan Disciple
Wasn't she involved in the smearing of Clarence Thomas at his SCOTUS hearing?
37
posted on
10/20/2003 1:01:35 PM PDT
by
Wacka
To: Reagan Disciple
Believe it or not, Totenburg is a fountain of love compared to the hateful witch, NPR's Margo Adler.
38
posted on
10/20/2003 1:04:00 PM PDT
by
Skooz
(All Hail the Mighty Kansas City Chiefs)
To: Wacka
Wasn't she involved in the smearing of Clarence Thomas at his SCOTUS hearing? Yes. Google is your friend.
39
posted on
10/20/2003 1:05:06 PM PDT
by
newgeezer
(A conservative who conserves -- a true capitalist!)
To: Reagan Disciple
Charles Krauthammer, syndicated columnist, joked: It was 5,000 yentas in Palm Beach who couldnt read the ballot. If that was not an act of providence, nothing is. LOL Love Krauthammer!
40
posted on
10/20/2003 1:09:59 PM PDT
by
Guillermo
( Proud Infidel)
Navigation: use the links below to view more comments.
first previous 1-20, 21-40, 41-60, 61-73 next last
Disclaimer:
Opinions posted on Free Republic are those of the individual
posters and do not necessarily represent the opinion of Free Republic or its
management. All materials posted herein are protected by copyright law and the
exemption for fair use of copyrighted works.
FreeRepublic.com is powered by software copyright 2000-2008 John Robinson