2009: A year of Fox News political activism

[steven johnson]

Fox News has a program ironically called "Fox News Watch" where they look for bias in
the press. The irony being that they are not a news organization. They are a propaganda outlet for right wing interests.

Here is a litany of Fox 'News' political causes they have drummed up to support their right wing masters:

Fox News declares war on Obama administration officials
-Fox News personalities set goals to "get rid" of administration officials, "take the administration down."
-Fox News led the charge against Van Jones and was widely credited for his resignation.
-Fox News repeatedly and falsely accused Kevin Jennings of unlawfully failing to report "statutory rape."
-Hannity, in particular, crusaded against Jennings and has declared, "I want him fired."
-Beck repeatedly targeted NEA's Yosi Sergant; Sergant was reassigned, then resigned.
-Fox News figures advanced falsehoods about Cass Sunstein, including that he supports "forced sterilizations" and mandatory organ donations.
-Fox News figures falsely claimed John Holdren supported "forced abortions" and forced sterilization.
-Hannity repeatedly advanced dubious claim that Harold Koh supported the use of Sharia law in U.S. courts
-Fox News targeted Anita Dunn over remarks about Mao Zedong.
-Beck launched 9-12 Project, which he said spurred "millions" to get "involved" in protests, including 9-12 march on Washington.
-Fox News relentlessly promoted 9-12 protest.
-Fox News heavily promoted April 15 tea parties.
-Fox News aired over 100 commercial promotions (of tea baggers) and over 20 segments in less than two weeks.
-Fox News' coverage boosted protests, pushed other outlets to cover.
-Fox promoted anti-health care reform disruptions of town halls.
-Fox News' town hall coverage amplified opponents of health care reform, ignored supporters.
-Fox News partnered with Bachmann to mobilize conservative base against health care bill.
-In 2008, Morris asked Fox viewers to "give funds to GOPTrust.com" without noting his apparent financial ties to the organization.
-After asking Fox News viewers for donations, Morris boasted about raising $2.5 million for ads against health care reform.
-Huckabee sends viewers to his PAC -- which pays his daughter's salary and supports Republican politicians --under the guise of signing a petition.
-Fox News led charge against ACORN.
-O'Reilly: ACORN story "driven by Fox News almost entirely."
-Republicans thanked Fox News for its ACORN advocacy.
-Hannity repeatedly pushed claim that Endangered Species Act protections are responsible for farmers' hardship.
-Fox News devoted round-the-clock coverage to Gingrich's anti-Obama advocacy.
-Gingrich frequently promotes falsehoods, engages in advocacy on Fox News.

2009: A year of Fox News political activism

[classysassy]

1. Fox news

the dumbing down of america.I would love to know the IQ of the average fox viewer.