Gabler: Media Have 'Tread Lightly' on Rush The 'Cancer'

Fox News Watch/NewsBusters ^ | Mark Finkelstein

[governsleastgovernsbest]

A month or so ago I would have said that Neal Gabler and I inhabit different planets, but his apparent home of has recently been demoted from planetary status. While I'm off searching for another metaphor, let me pass along the latest comment from the decidedly liberal denizen of Fox News Watch that made me reflect on just how distinct a world view we have. In the course of discussing on this evening's show the controversy that erupted this past week over Rush Limbaugh's comments about Michael Fox, Gabler had this to say:

"The media has tread lightly on Rush and his criticism of [Michael J.] Fox. To my mind, Rush is a cancer to America and hatemongers are marginalized, and why the media does not marginalize Rush, I don't know."

I strongly disagree with Gabler when it comes to his characterization of Rush, whom I consider a great American voice. We'll grant that Neal's entitled to his opinion. But he certainly is not entitled to his facts. To claim that the media has "tread lightly" in criticizing Rush's criticism of Fox is, simply, to be detached from reality.

Look no further than NewBusters for proof:

• Joe Klein Attacks Rush, Cheney, and Republicans; Praises Michael J. Fox and Democrats
• CBS Continues To Ooze Over Michael J Fox, Couric Calls Limbaugh 'Heartless'
• CNN Weighs in on Limbaugh’s Comments: ‘Could it be a New Low?’
• NBC Tries to Discredit GOP Ad as Racist, Condemns Limbaugh's Slap at Michael J. Fox

If there was one man in America whom the MSM vilified this past week, it was Rush. Why would Gabler compromise his reputation by suggesting the contrary?

[The_Reader_David]

The media 'tread lightly' on Rush (if they did) because on the substance of the issue, he was spot on: Fox's ad was full of lies, and I have not heard that even untreated Parkinsons impares the veracity of its victims.

So far as I can tell the only thing Rush said that *was* wrong was his 'either acting or off his meds' comment. It turns out Fox was over-medicated when he shot the ad.

[lawdude]

"Give 'him' time, testosterone isn't exactly one of 'his' stronger hormones."

I expect to see him appear with a string coming from his mouth!

[13Sisters76]

There are three people infesting Fox that remind me, everytime I see them, of exactly WHY I hate the left- Gabler, Hennigan and Estrich.

These three are gold-plated, left wing idiots and nutjobs. THIS, my friends, is what STUPID looks like.

[fat city]

From Wiki:

"...He graduated summa cum laude from the University of Michigan and holds advanced degrees in film and American culture. He is currently Senior Fellow at the USC Annenberg Norman Lear Center."

Aww- Neal is like one of those yapping little dogs that try to grab your pant cuffs- self-righteous, relentless and ineffectual. But at the end of the day, I get the feeling he drinks in the hotel bar with Bob Beckel and does all the talking.

[an amused spectator]

Gabler is as Gabler does?

[Rocko]

I remember years ago when he was one of those "thumbs up or down" film reviewing sweater geeks.

[avile]

All this fake outrage at Rush's speaking the truth vindicates Ann Coulterwith her attacks on Democrats use of victimhood.

[OldFriend]

You have it exactly right. Look over here at Rush and don't notice CNN, the NYTimes, and other media outlets who are working with our enemies to assure more deaths to our troops.

[Dr.Zoidberg]

I expect to see him appear with a string coming from his mouth!>/i>

OUCH! That'll leave a mark! ROTFLMAO

[SandRat]

Smart Choice by MoJo Husband.

[OldFriend]

This man wants to curtail free speech for Rush?

After the congressional threats to ABC for showing Path o 9/11...I would think everyone in the media would be standing on their heads to promote the right of free speech to EVERYONE.

Instead they defend the right of journalists to compromise national security and condemn talk show hosts?

Wonder what mr. gabler thinks of Webb's kiddie porn writings?

That's protected, but Rush is not?

[SandRat]

You left out Combs.

[LibWhacker]

I don't know why Cal Thomas doesn't just stand up and stomp the s*** out of him. Should be part of every show.

[YaYa123]

Miss Priss = Jane Hall

Good nickname for her. It's a shame there isn't a female voice on to challenge Her Silliness. I mean, someone should have countered by telling her the stepped up violence in Iraq is being carried out to affect our election, and the men on the show are too wussy to challenge her.

[fat city]

LOL- yeah, on PBS of course. Good memory rocko.

[Dr. Scarpetta]

Gabler is too unlikable and unreasonable. FNC made a mistake hiring him.

[Valin]

Just like the lefties took "those 16 words" from W out of context

It's what they do. 30 years ago they got away with it...not today.

[aligncare]

Cal is a tall drink of water. He might do serious harm to the metro socialist Neil.

[Skooz]

This is easy.

To the wacko Left, those who disagree with them are "haters" and their opinions are therefore "hate speech."

On their planet, no one is allowed to disagree with them. Ever.

[Donald Rumsfeld Fan]

To my mind, Rush is a cancer to America and hatemongers are marginalized, and why the media does not marginalize Rush, I don't know."

Sorry Gabler...but you got it exactly backwards...they can't marginalize Rush because Rush beat them to it....he marginalized them..

... Talent on loan from God.