Posted on 04/30/2009 5:06:31 PM PDT by dynachrome
Michael Savage, Jay Severin, Neal Boortz spread dangerous lies about the flu outbreak, fueling discrimination and hate
Washington, DC – On Thursday, Rep. Steve Israel (D – New York) released the following statement blasting conservative radio hosts for spreading lies about the H1N1 flu virus outbreak. Michael Savage, Jay Severin and Neal Boortz, among others, have blamed immigrants for the spread of the virus in the United States.
Rep. Israel’s statement:
The last thing our country needs is radio hosts spreading dangerous misinformation about the flu outbreak. But that’s exactly what we’re getting thanks to people like Michael Savage, Jay Severin and Neal Boortz. These right-wing demagogues are targeting America’s immigrant community and trying to turn a possible pandemic into politics.
This is simply deplorable and seriously dangerous.
A few days ago on his show, Michael Savage said, “Make no mistake about it: Illegal aliens are the carriers of the new strain of human-swine avian flu from Mexico.” That is nothing more than fear-mongering and race-baiting in search of ratings. This is exactly the type of rhetoric that fuels discrimination and violence, and those violent acts are why last night the House voted to pass the Hate Crimes Bill. Apparently that wasn’t enough of a signal to these guys that they’ve lost and tolerance and unity have won, but we’ll keep fighting.
We can’t afford to make this serious health emergency into a conservative radio circus. Americans need to stay calm and informed by listening to their doctors and our public health officials. And I’m asking Michael Savage, Jay Severin, Neal Boortz, and anyone who would repeat their arguments to stop now. Stop spreading these lies and work with us to keep Americans healthy and safe.
LMAO and Ole Zero here leads the pack in preaching hate and Lies.
Here is his bio, nothing in his back ground to suggest he knows anything about this flu or influenza. So Steve stick with what you know something about. And “ I didn’t realize that this rep. Israel had constituents in Mexico.” No but he has constituents “ from “ Mexico, so that’s why his panties are in a wad.
Congressman Steve Israel represents New York’s 2nd Congressional District, which includes the Long Island towns of Huntington, Babylon, Islip, Smithtown and Oyster Bay. Israel serves on the House Appropriations Committee - one of the most powerful committees in Congress; and previously served on the House Armed Services Committee and Financial Services Committee. He is considered a legislative leader : Renewable energy and climate change, Middle class economic growth, Middle East security, religious freedom and human rights, Defense and national security
Ping (Thanks, DvdMom!)
Now, now, read what he said:
"The last thing our country needs is radio hosts spreading dangerous misinformation about the flu outbreak."
It is apparent he wants all the dangerous misinformation spread by the usual suspects on TV, replete with lurid graphics for those who do not hablar Ingles, not anyone from the right on radio.
It is apparent he wants all the dangerous misinformation spread by the usual suspects on TV, replete with lurid graphics for those who do not hablar Ingles, not anyone from the right on radio.
" OK but where does it stop?? Also the lies Zero and company have propagated how about those?
These bad people committed truth.
Live Savage. Rep. Israel cowardice.
It stops when people start using critical thinking.
Unfortunately, about half of the population suspended any such activity along those lines they may have had some time early last year.
“Unfortunately, about half of the population suspended any such activity along those lines they may have had some time early last year.”
You are very right on that!
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