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Democratic Rep. (Bill Pascrell, Jr. (NJ-8)) Blames Fox News for Gabrielle Shooting
Human Events ^
| 01.08.11
| Jason Mattera
Posted on 01/09/2011 7:48:12 PM PST by Coleus
Rep. Bill Pascrell Jr., a New Jersey Democrat, blamed the Fox News Channel for todays shooting spree that left Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords critically wounded and four others slain.
He told a local New Jersey paper shortly after the incident, "There's an aura of hate and elected politicians feed it, certain people on Fox News feed it.
He continued: "I'm sitting here talking to you and my Blackberry's sending alerts that say 'take caution.' Take caution? I'm in the United States of America!"
Pascrell represents the city of Paterson. Meanwhile, New York Times columnist Paul Krugman blamed conservative media titans Rush Limbaugh and Glenn Beck for the shooting, which took place outside of a Safeway grocery store in Tuscon, Arizona.
In a blog post earlier, Krugman wrote:
You know that Republicans will yell about the evils of partisanship whenever anyone tries to make a connection between the rhetoric of Beck, Limbaugh, etc. and the violence I fear were going to see in the months and years ahead. But violent acts are what happen when you create a climate of hate. And its long past time for the GOPs leaders to take a stand against the hate-mongers.
TOPICS: Miscellaneous; Politics/Elections; US: New Jersey
KEYWORDS: billpascrell; fox; foxnews; foxnewschannel; gabriellegiffords; giffords; nj; pascrell; paulkrugman; reichstagfire
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posted on
01/09/2011 7:48:16 PM PST
by
Coleus
To: Coleus
Just another recipient of the RAT talking points.
We’re gonna have to wait for this meme to pass or mount a counteroffensive.
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posted on
01/09/2011 7:50:52 PM PST
by
freespirited
(Truth is the new hate speech. -- Pamela Geller)
To: Coleus
"There's an aura of hate and elected politicians feed it"
Perhaps those who are sinless (I bet you won't find many of those on the Left -- AND they're leaving records)...
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posted on
01/09/2011 7:50:58 PM PST
by
sionnsar
(IranAzadi|5yst3m 0wn3d-it's N0t Y0ur5:SONY|Why are TSA exempt from their own searches?)
To: Coleus
This is a huge Reichstag Fire type attempt to destroy the conservative movement.
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posted on
01/09/2011 7:51:10 PM PST
by
Williams
(It's the policies, stupid.)
To: Coleus
Bring on the civil lawsuit and get laughed out of a court idiot BUT be prepared for a massive countersuit from the network.
5
posted on
01/09/2011 7:53:17 PM PST
by
taxtruth
(Don't end the fed,jail the fed!)
To: sionnsar
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posted on
01/09/2011 7:54:26 PM PST
by
BenLurkin
(This post is not a statement of fact. It is merely a personal opinion -- or humor -- or both)
To: Coleus
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posted on
01/09/2011 7:55:23 PM PST
by
SueRae
(I can see November 2012 from my HOUSE!!!!!!!!)
To: Coleus
The "Tone" of the Country is set from the Top!!
- ** Obama on ACORN Mobs: I dont want to quell anger. I think people are right to be angry! Im angry!
- ** Obama to His Mercenary Army: Hit Back Twice As Hard
- ** Obama on the private sector: We talk to these folks
so I know whose ass to kick.
- ** Obama to voters: Republican victory would mean hand to hand combat
- ** Obama to lib supporters: Its time to Fight for it.
- ** Obama to Latino supporters: Punish your enemies.
- ** Obama to democrats: Im itching for a fight.
8
posted on
01/09/2011 7:57:42 PM PST
by
ReverendJames
(Only A Lawyer, A Painter, A Politician And The Media Can Change Black To White)
To: Coleus
Did you hear what that idiot Senator durbin said? What a flippin maroon.
9
posted on
01/09/2011 7:58:12 PM PST
by
Past Your Eyes
(I'd get it myself but I don't have any thumbs.)
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posted on
01/09/2011 7:58:23 PM PST
by
Coleus
(The Immaculate Conception: O Mary, conceived without sin, Pray for us, who have recourse to Thee)
To: Coleus
I forgot one:
Obama: They bring a knife, we bring a gun.
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posted on
01/09/2011 7:59:14 PM PST
by
ReverendJames
(Only A Lawyer, A Painter, A Politician And The Media Can Change Black To White)
To: Coleus
The way Fox has been going they would probably agree with him...
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posted on
01/09/2011 7:59:48 PM PST
by
neodad
(USS Vincennes (CG 49) "Freedom's Fortress")
To: BenLurkin
Well, what could one expect from a Nobel "Peace" prize winner -- but incitement to murder? Look at the track record. The prize is dishonest, political and complete garbage.
One of the few things lower than a "Nobel Peace Prize Winner" today is a "Scientist," though I issue personal exemptions for a few of the latter. (I rate "Used-Car Salesmen" above both, sans afore-mentioned exemptions, based on my purchases of used cars.)
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posted on
01/09/2011 8:00:57 PM PST
by
sionnsar
(IranAzadi|5yst3m 0wn3d-it's N0t Y0ur5:SONY|Why are TSA exempt from their own searches?)
To: Coleus
Somebody is going to have to sue for damages to shut these nutcase Dems and media up.
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posted on
01/09/2011 8:02:48 PM PST
by
jch10
(Cry havoc, and let slip the dogs of war...)
To: Coleus
My local news (DC ABC Channel 7) is saying that the shooter has an association with American Renaissance - an anti-semitic, racist anti immigration group....
I thought that rumor had been proven false. If I was this group I’d sue for libel. This is not news reporting - this is MSM lies and spin.
15
posted on
01/09/2011 8:11:37 PM PST
by
khnyny
(What exactly is a CDO??)
To: Coleus
These R A T S are N U T S.
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posted on
01/09/2011 8:12:45 PM PST
by
JPG
(YES SHE CAN!)
To: khnyny
He posted in several locations. We could probably find Loughner posts on ABC, MSNBC or CBS. Could we then say that “they” are linked to Loughner?
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posted on
01/09/2011 8:29:47 PM PST
by
VeniVidiVici
(My baloney has a first name, it's DEMOCRAT; my baloney has a second name, it's PARTY)
To: freespirited
Low rent b*st*rds....
Not an original ( --or legitimate) thought among them...
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posted on
01/09/2011 8:42:31 PM PST
by
Wings-n-Wind
(The main things are the plain things!)
To: Past Your Eyes
Did you hear what that idiot Senator durbin said? What a flippin maroon. No, tell us. Quote? Link? Don't be a tease.
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posted on
01/09/2011 8:44:11 PM PST
by
CedarDave
(What is DADT? Obama's response when inquiries are made about his birth certificate.)
To: Coleus
Media will vac the hit for all its worth, as will all our loving agenda freeks. Aforn we all stampeeded hither thither &
Real Perps have plenty of time to plan. Real perps never do the hit. We will see them not.
Connecting the dots will never happen without dot connectors, ref Dallas: John, Linden, Lee, Jack and tgn co-assin.
This Slaughter to Obscure murder may feed Shep, Heraldo and friends for a few days. Befor to long an “I shot the sherif, but I didnt shoot the depuity” sinario may close the loop. Years will pass.
R.
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posted on
01/09/2011 8:46:29 PM PST
by
Rabin
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