I don’t think it comes across as strong leadership when you whine about how a network treats you.
I remember that when the democrats complained about fox, we rightly made fun of them for being whiny crybabies who couldn’t stand up to the heat of fair criticism and had to go running off to CNN where they were loved and adored.
I suppose we won’t be allowed to repeat that now.
I don't know if you watched it or not, but in calling it "whining," I believe you did not.
Fred was very direct with his interviewer, and pointed out how the clips they showed (and asked him to comment on) were not representative of the nation as a whole. He gave specific examples to support his case. When the interviewer tried to change the topic, Fred would have none of it. He was like a bulldog, intent on making his point before he moved on.
If he went on CBS and complained about Fox, you might call that whining. By going on Fox and directly addressing their treatment of his campaign, he sounded mature and committed to his position. He refused to be a victim and took charge of the situation.
Unlike when your pathetic little opportunist of a candidate lost the NRTL endorsement to someone who is ACTUALLY pro-life, nobody whined here. Fred was asked about it and answered honestly. It’s asking a lot, but your buddy Flipping Mitt could learn at thing or two about that.
Nice try but no go. Fred has done several interviews where he has been grilled and they have attempted to trick him, Russert, Stephanopoulos, Wallace. He does not shy away from criticism at all. He does fight back against unfair criticism such as focusing on one poll and developing a campaign analysis from that, and then completely ignoring other polls which tell a different story.
Fred is right to call them out on their bias and cheap crummy so called journalism. Its not whining one bit and you know it.....its throwing the media's horsecrap back in their face where it belongs.
“I don’t think it comes across as strong leadership when you whine about how a network treats you.”
I don’t either. Except that Fred did not whine at all. He just nicely pointed out that the FOX opinion that he came in too late, his campaign won’t earn enough money, he doesn’t have a chance, has been going on for months. All Fred stated is the truth. I noticed that Chris did not say, “Oh Senator, that isn’t true,people at Fox haven’t been saying those things”. One thing for sure, Fred does not whine, he just states the facts! Any yes, DEMS don’t like FOX because they can’t answer questions honestly, so they rarely go on FOX. Another thing for sure, Fred will answer any question put to him! GO FRED!
“I remember that when the democrats complained about fox, we rightly made fun of them for being whiny crybabies who couldn’t stand up to the heat of fair criticism and had to go running off to CNN where they were loved and adored.”
Seems kinda dumb to attack Fox in the Republican race.
I'm yawning here. Really. This is the "Fair and Balanced" network which has been anything but. It appears Fred is calling their bluff. I say that *is* leadership rather than taking it lying down.
I remember that when the democrats complained about fox, we rightly made fun of them for being whiny crybabies
Apples and oranges. The Democrats cancelled a debate just because it would be held on FoxNews. Fred's there telling it to their face what he things of their "Fair and Balanced" coverage. No crybaby there.
Do I need to ask if you're in the tank for Rudy like FoxNews?
Fred cannot handle a national campaign.
He was not complaining. He was telling the truth. It has been obvious for months that Fox supports Rudy the Liberal.
Did Fred say he refuses to go on the air on Fox? Did he accuse Fox of being the mouthpiece of the opposition political party and get the rest of the candidates in his party to refuse to participate in a debate on the Fox network? For that matter, has he suggested that they adopt the same strategy with regards to CNN? No, he has done none of that. To even compare Fred's verbal smackdown of a couple of reporters for their distorted reporting with the whining complaints of the dems about FNN is beyond ludicrous.
key word in your retort is ‘fair’
Exactly. The Dems cry about FOX all the time being "unfair" to them, and it's ridiculous. Fred can do better.
I agree; that said...FRed is only, "defining himself, (strongly, I might add :)" and not letting Chrissy Wallace do it for him...
FRed, has stated his beliefs/platform, has any other GOP/'Rats Political Candidates, done the same? I thought not....*GRIN*
Ron Paul :) He has, "gone over the edge."
FNC; may be in the tank, for Rudy......b/c, they're sooo comfortable w/ him.
...in typical, 'In-the-Beltway' thinking, "We're in fly-over country....so we don't count."
After much experience with fellow conservatives, I've learned that the term "whining" has more to do with agreement or disagreement than anything. People (especially conservatives) toss the word out far too often, when in actual fact, what they are witnessing is the showing of spine and character, and a natural anger against being maligned, not whining. So quit your whining about Fred whining ;-)
I saw what you posted later about it being too strong of a characterization. This is just one of my pet peeves from dealing with a friend of mine. You can't comment on the weather without being accused of whining, but he complains constantly. Of course, that's different. I'll quit whining about it now.