Posted on 08/08/2015 8:34:44 PM PDT by Tolerance Sucks Rocks
Fox News is facing a backlash from conservatives after critics felt the network was biased and unfair in the manner it approached the forum for the Republican presidential candidates' debate Thursday, and namely, Donald Trump.
According to Media Equalizer, tens of thousands of observers swamped social media with criticism of Fox and the moderators, with some comments attracting more than 2,000 "likes."
"This was shameful. You and Fox News did not treat the candidates fairly. You tried to make Donald J. Trump look foolish. All you did was make Fox News look foolish."
"Donald J. Trump still has my vote," said one post which appeared on the network's Facebook page and received over 2,200 "likes" just two hours after it was posted.
Another post representative of the sentiment was addressed to Fox News moderator Megyn Kelly and Fox News. It said the two "should be ashamed of themselves for their unfair demeanor towards Donald Trump. They apparently had their own agenda. Trump still did his thing though! #Trump2016"
"Megyn, you're an embarrassment to journalism. I wanted to watch a presidential debate, not a hit job by you and Fox," another observer wrote.
Twitter was also flooded with criticism of Kelly and Fox.
"Tonight's debate loser: Fox News," said one post.
"#GOPDebate NOT A DEBATE! It's @FoxNews vs @realDonaldTrump! What a disgrace! @magynkelly & @BretBaier shameful! #tcot," said another.
"WTF @FoxNews ???????? THIS DEBATE IS A SETUP TO SLAM EVERYBODY EXCEPT JEB BUSH. YOU SHOULD ALL BE ASHAMED AT THIS JOURNALISTIC DISHONESTY," yet another poster commented.
For his part, Trump lashed out at Kelly on his Twitter page.
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Thanks, you’re doing Gods work.
Indeed. Alert Jim. Not sure why the bacon isn't already frying. I guess he's mouthing a few platitudes about loving Cruz.
Which coming out of his mug, sounds like blasphemy, because I actually DO love Cruz as the 2016 nominee.
Someone’s gotta recognize, then pursue the trolls until they are crisped.
You dislike yourself?
Sure, we’ll add you!
I’ve seen his act on other threads and he does like to rub people the wrong way and then high-five with a few posters that he agrees with. Not the best way to get along in this neighborhood.
But I’m hesitant to join in because I remember the purges back when the Dubya gang would get people zotted for complaining about illegal immigration. Makes me a bit leery of demanding his head on a pike, despite the fact that he’s working hard to earn it.
Put me on the list to support putting TNMOUTH on the list that supports banning TNMOUTH.
(I think I sprained a finger joint typing that convoluted statement.)
Add him to the list, and a link to his post 275 supporting putting him on the list of people he’s ticked off!
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/bloggers/3322883/posts?page=23#23
Gee, he admits something there...
LOL That may be a troll first.
“He isn’t in it for the hunting.”
I’ll join your list.
The little prick from DU is a liar.
Well count me as one of those who truly believes that Trump is not only bad for us, but has an agenda that would be to us like someone putting our cojones in a vice. To me if for no other reason 8 years of one narcosis should be enough for anyone. But that is my opinion and we all know about opinions. ;-)
Opinion welcomed! I've got no problem with that opinion.
See, the difference is, you're not a jerk. :)
Woof. That list and following is full of the very best rock-ribbed Conservative names I know...
Even better, Mouth admits to something:
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/bloggers/3322883/posts?page=23#23
You support banning yourself?
Excellent!
I hate the purges. However zapping a troll is fine with me. And the poster in question is a classic troll.
Cruz wasn’t treated fairly either, ut he didn’t whine about it. In his limited time, he made concise compelling arguments for his positions.
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/bloggers/3322883/posts?page=23#23
Check out his admission at that link.
*snicker*
Lets look at what Trump has accomplished in just a few days. As we all know Foxnews ambushed Trump and to a lessor extent all the other anti-establishment candidates but Trump was the trophy Foxnews wanted. Fortunately the “debate” was so rigged that everyone watching, all 24 million viewer knew they were watching a “hit”.
After three days of Trump pounding on Fox, Fox caved and gave Trump everything he wanted. From now on Fox is Trumps network. Not bad for three days work. Yes it was ugly but Trump got the job done. I want Trump on our side.
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