The Michelle Obama "Whitey" Hoax

Houston Chron. blog ^ | 6.3.08 | desperado

[rface]

If anyone wants a perfect example of the depths to which some will descend, and the hatred and vitriol some will display in order to attempt to destroy a candidate they despise, look no further than the current hoax going around the blogosphere about the alleged tape of Michelle Obama screaming about "Whitey" while seated next to Louis Farrakhan.

This was all started by Larry Johnson on his site, No Quarter. I’m purposely not posting a link so as not to give him any more traffic.( but here's the link anyways) If you want to Google it go ahead, but I would suggest not wasting your time.

This is what he posted:

"I learned over the weekend why the Republicans who have seen the tape of Michelle Obama ranting about "whitey" describe it as "STUNNING." I have not seen it but I have heard from five separate sources who have spoken directly with people who have seen the tape. It features Michelle Obama and Louis Farrakhan. They are sitting on a panel at Jeremiah Wright’s Church when Michelle makes her intemperate remarks. Whoops!!"

First of all, there is no tape. This rumor has been going around for weeks with no evidence yet. It is either the "October Surprise" that the Republicans plan to spring on Obama, or the reason Hillary Clinton is hanging around, depending on which version of the lie one believes.

Secondly, this screwball is ranting about something he hasn’t even seen. Personally, I think if such a tape existed, with the desperation of the Clinton camp, we would have seen it by now.

More about Mr. Johnson. I don’t throw this term around lightly, but he is a nutjob with a capital N. Lest anyone think Johnson is a right-wing kook, a conservative website that I frequent, Sweetness & Light, has this to say about him:

"We have refrained from commenting on this preposterous rumor because it is such a transparent ploy from a man who is (in my opinion) a notorious America-hating buffoon and pathological liar."

There is a history of Johnson posted there also, where his previous statements and predictions further prove he is worthy of every word in the above sentence.

[Mr. Pumblechook]

I am MISTER PUMBLECHOOK!!!!!!!!!!! How dare you call me Pumbie Baby!!!

[Blood of Tyrants]

Personally, I think if such a tape existed, with the desperation of the Clinton camp, we would have seen it by now.

That's because Hillary doesn't have it. IF she did, she would have dropped that bomb weeks ago.

[ClearCase_guy]

IF there WAS a TAPE, the Clintons woyuld have put it out!

So, what is your position?

There is no tape?
OR
Michelle is misquoted on the tape?

[CAluvdubya]

Ann dear, there is no need to shout. We are all just speculating here. Nobody is jumping off a cliff, it’s all wishful/hopeful thinking. You don’t know what is on a rumored tape any more than the rest of us, yet you keep yelling at everybody.

[library user]

There are probably hookers that can back up Beckels story..:-)

Now, now..... :O)

[CAluvdubya]

I used to answer back with, “I may be new to FR but I’m older than you are and not new to politics” :)

[Ann Archy]

I think there could be a tape, but she is NOT saying “WHITEY” she’s saying “WHY’D HE”, then the Clintonoids can call us RACISTS and look good to the Black Community again!!

[Hatteras]

"No.....the “RUMOR” is there IS NO TAPE! "

Alright Ann, you're going to have to pick a rumor and stick with it. You have been screaming about what is actually on "the tape" on two or three threads. Have you, or have you not seen the tape that you now say is just a rumor?

I'm having a hard time keeping up.

[FMBass]

ROFLMA!

[pke]

Why do you keep demeaning others as newbies when they ask you legitimate questions that you refuse to answer old lady?

[Always Right]

I’m trying to save you idiots from going off a cliff!!

Fine, then state facts and quit acting like your own wildass speculations are fact. That's all everyone is asking.

[CAluvdubya]

I think there could be a tape, but she is NOT saying “WHITEY” she’s saying “WHY’D HE”, then the Clintonoids can call us RACISTS and look good to the Black Community again!!

Again...HOW....DO....YOU....KNOW?

[Ann Archy]

I THINK about where "rumors" come from....these are coming from VILE and EVIL Clintoids trying to get us to put out FALSE info to make us look like stupid racists and liars.

Plus...I can see how people would confuse "WHY'D HE" with "WHITEY".

I'm just trying to save my fellow Freepers, but I think a lot of Hillary's people are here egging us on to jump off that ledge!!

[Mr. Pumblechook]

I’ve actually been around since 99, but making fun of ebonics and ted kennedy got me in a bit of trouble.

[BlueNgold]

Bloggers posting about other bloggers and arguing with bloggers.

Too much hype - produce the tape or shut the .... up.

[Ann Archy]

I just answered you......go take the other freepers with you off this cliff.

[CAluvdubya]

I think yer funny Mister Pumblechook!

[mowowie]

Thanks.
That makes 3 times for me now.

[CAluvdubya]

It’s silly to argue/scream about WHAT was said if you can’t prove there was a tape to begin with. No cliffs were involved in the speculating of this story.

[pissant]

Gutless wonders