Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

DonViejo

(60,536 posts)
Fri May 8, 2015, 10:23 AM May 2015

Juan Williams: Pam Geller is no better than your average self-promoting pyromaniac

The Fox pundit says Gellar is intentionally provoking violence

SCOTT ERIC KAUFMAN


On “Hannity” last night, Juan Williams unloaded on anti-Muslim activist Pam Geller, comparing her to a pyromaniac who walks before a judge and insists she only burns down buildings to see how quickly the fire department responds.

Geller sat stone-faced as Williams leveled this accusation, preferring to let Sean Hannity speak in her defense — and speak he did. “You’re taking the ‘she dressed provocatively, therefore she put herself in the position (to be raped) position,” he said. “You’re blaming the victim of an attempted assassination!”

“No, I’m not,” Williams replied, explaining that unlike editorial cartoonist Molly Norris and author Salman Rushdie — who were producing actual works of art that offended radical Muslims — Geller was “intentionally trying to provoke this (violent) reaction” by hosting an amateur contest with no greater purpose than to offend.

“Let me just answer,” Geller told Hannity. “Incendiary? Molly Norris was having a ‘Draw Muhammad contest’ too.”

“But she was a political cartoonist,” Williams interjected.

more + video
http://www.salon.com/2015/05/08/juan_williams_pam_geller_is_no_better_than_your_average_self_promoting_pyromaniac/
6 replies = new reply since forum marked as read
Highlight: NoneDon't highlight anything 5 newestHighlight 5 most recent replies
 

joeybee12

(56,177 posts)
1. Even FUX and Fascists This Morning was trying to distance
Fri May 8, 2015, 10:26 AM
May 2015

from Geller...she'll be toxic pretty soon, even for them.

NanceGreggs

(27,815 posts)
2. "Geller was intentionally trying to provoke this (violent) reaction ...
Fri May 8, 2015, 10:31 AM
May 2015

... by hosting an amateur contest with no greater purpose than to offend."

Precisely.

Fred Sanders

(23,946 posts)
3. Pam's tone, demeanour and level of language skills lead me to believe she is a person to be pitied.
Sat May 9, 2015, 10:41 AM
May 2015

Even being paid 200,000K a year to spread hate and fear has done nothing to wash off the venom this poor woman confuses for passion.

DemocratSinceBirth

(99,710 posts)
4. "The test of a first-rate intelligence is the ability to hold two opposing ideas in mind ..."
Sat May 9, 2015, 10:45 AM
May 2015
"The test of a first-rate intelligence is the ability to hold two opposing ideas in mind at the same time and still retain the ability to function."



I am capable of believing Ms. Geller is a mendacious instigator but should still be allowed to speak.

Fred Sanders

(23,946 posts)
5. When Juan spoke, Hannity interrupted continuously, but when Pam spoke, not a peep, so when Juan interrupted
Sat May 9, 2015, 10:48 AM
May 2015

the crazy talk Pam exclaimed "hey, I did not interrupt you!".....as perfect an example of what
Pam is, Professional Victim, and Hannity, Professional Bully, as you will get.

Juan Williams? Professional Mole. Has to be to be paid by Fox to be used as a foil when required.

DemocratSinceBirth

(99,710 posts)
6. I can barely tolerate O'Reilly, I sometimes watch Megyn Kelley because she's easy on the eyes...
Sat May 9, 2015, 10:56 AM
May 2015

I can not tolerate Hannity...

Latest Discussions»General Discussion»Juan Williams: Pam Geller...