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21. it would be great if EVERYBODY started relating to FOX news this way

Reply to cal04 (Original post)

Wed Jul 15, 2015, 03:29 PM

Jul 2015

sorry
Fox isn't news
your questions
are ridiculous
and you
should
know
better

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Obama Scolds Major Garrett For 'Nonsense' Question "That's nonsense(video) [View all] cal04 Jul 2015 OP

FUCKING BRILLIANT response mr prez... randys1 Jul 2015 #1

Someone seems to see everthing... CANDO Jul 2015 #96

Unprecedented disrespect, it is ALL about color randys1 Jul 2015 #127

This seems a whole lot worse even than what they did to Bill Clinton. calimary Jul 2015 #132

Unprecedented disrespect with thousands of examples, unprecedented obstruction also with randys1 Jul 2015 #133

Dan Rather he ain't. Eleanors38 Jul 2015 #2

Howdy Doody, neither. hifiguy Jul 2015 #91

Some of these MSM guys are using a curious blend of RW talk-show & edgy late-night gotchas. Eleanors38 Jul 2015 #130

"Look at the logic....", quipped Obama about tying hostages to nuclear talks. #Media Morons&Whores. Fred Sanders Jul 2015 #134

CBS is going Fox. All of them will go Fox because it is the best surviving model in a dying medium. Eleanors38 Jul 2015 #136

+1 They are going Fox, CNN, others. Evening MSNBC still has some good hosts and issues. appalachiablue Jul 2015 #152

KnR. Have I mentioned yet today how much I like this guy? Hekate Jul 2015 #3

That was an amazing press conference malaise Jul 2015 #47

Yep, saw that. He has more composure than I do. mmonk Jul 2015 #4

there was a nesitation before the word 'nonsense' came out rurallib Jul 2015 #56

Yep, they sure are. mmonk Jul 2015 #57

That whirring sound you hear comes from Walter Cronkite spinning in his grave. GoCubsGo Jul 2015 #73

Yep. Murrow too. mmonk Jul 2015 #75

Some would have dismissed him & his unprofessional conduct from the room & Press Corps. appalachiablue Jul 2015 #153

I would like to see some results on this front. It is not unreasonable to me jonno99 Jul 2015 #5

So would I leftynyc Jul 2015 #10

well, nowthat you have thought this thing thru so well for us, maybe Obama will CTyankee Jul 2015 #11

Doesn't "leaving no man behind" refer to military personnel? No Vested Interest Jul 2015 #16

Yeah, right. Got it. Darb Jul 2015 #18

I would like to see it, too. 840high Jul 2015 #20

Sigh... no. gcomeau Jul 2015 #23

Exactly Proud Liberal Dem Jul 2015 #74

exactly. what are the hopemountain Jul 2015 #108

That sounds like a jerk move by that reporter Proud Liberal Dem Jul 2015 #121

A journey of a thousand miles, begins with a single step. abakan Jul 2015 #142

The President answered that specifically in the press conference pinboy3niner Jul 2015 #25

Is the entire press conference in GD? Control-Z Jul 2015 #55

C-Span. nt No Vested Interest Jul 2015 #58

Thanks! n/t Control-Z Jul 2015 #81

This agreement was about Iran's nuclear program. How many ways can the President say this? Tarheel_Dem Jul 2015 #31

They always have some deflection to whine about. Cha Jul 2015 #154

It never changes. ACA: "doesn't go far enough". Millions of acres set aside: "but what about the.. Tarheel_Dem Jul 2015 #155

Good thing it's just DU and not the whole country.. for our country's sake.. Cha Jul 2015 #156

Ditto, and great pics as usual. Tarheel_Dem Jul 2015 #157

the status of the American prisoners could (should?) be a pre-cursor to any agreement AlbertCat Jul 2015 #60

The Iran negotiations included five Major Powers in addition to BlueMTexpat Jul 2015 #118

Important point. kentuck Jul 2015 #149

Anyone says Obama isn't a diplomat... yallerdawg Jul 2015 #6

Actually... WiffenPoof Jul 2015 #43

You cam take the hack out of Faux COLGATE4 Jul 2015 #7

+1. That's why Faux hired him - a hack. I guess CBS needs hacksters now. Sorry state of affairs. erronis Jul 2015 #27

Doesn't speak very well of CBS' COLGATE4 Jul 2015 #30

He has all the right wing credentials ellie50 Jul 2015 #124

I loved his response. And it's about time he called out the ridiculous accusations against him. kelliekat44 Jul 2015 #8

I applaud Pres Obama! Most excellent! n/t fredamae Jul 2015 #9

I was in the doctor's office when this was on Le Taz Hot Jul 2015 #12

"I'm not a big fan of PBO" Darb Jul 2015 #19

Uh, huh? Le Taz Hot Jul 2015 #24

I think he might be a former Faux douche if memory serves. nt Guy Whitey Corngood Jul 2015 #29

He came to CBS from Pox. calimary Jul 2015 #101

Can't stand the "Major". SoapBox Jul 2015 #13

What media does the 'Major' work for? Sunlei Jul 2015 #14

Now CBS, was a Fox correspondent cal04 Jul 2015 #17

sounded like a fox type, 'crafted statement question' . CBS should be ashamed. Sunlei Jul 2015 #28

CBS may be going Fox in its style & "substance." Eleanors38 Jul 2015 #131

Handsome and Wholesome Major Moron did not make up the long and convoluted double question by himself, for sure. Fred Sanders Jul 2015 #135

I wish he would jump on Air Force 1 and go up to Washington state and beat the crap out of that Peregrine Took Jul 2015 #15

it would be great if EVERYBODY started relating to FOX news this way Voice for Peace Jul 2015 #21

I'm not saying this should happen madville Jul 2015 #22

Why would you even think of that? Demit Jul 2015 #34

Why? madville Jul 2015 #39

I'd bet they thought of that...I'd also bet that there is more to come on the hostages... CTyankee Jul 2015 #35

He paused an awfully long time before moving on with his answer... George II Jul 2015 #26

Extremely legitimate and relevant question that Obama handled well aint_no_life_nowhere Jul 2015 #32

Thank you Mr. President!!!! Ryano42 Jul 2015 #33

That is hilarious! 7962 Jul 2015 #41

I love that gif so much. So so much. Scootaloo Jul 2015 #113

Obama is such a Statesman. Duval Jul 2015 #36

I was listening on NPR, but the video is so much better. You can see the exasperation on the.... Tarheel_Dem Jul 2015 #37

Hey i like that! calimary Jul 2015 #106

Tool, indeed. Tarheel_Dem Jul 2015 #109

Major TOOL Garrett. calimary Jul 2015 #128

Gobama ! ! n/t vkkv Jul 2015 #38

Blowhards like Donald Trump and Chris Christie take note. Tommy_Carcetti Jul 2015 #40

Get your shinebox, Love it. LOL kacekwl Jul 2015 #122

I love this guy! dorkzilla Jul 2015 #42

garrett has pissed me off for many years. fuck him. spanone Jul 2015 #44

�Clearly it struck a nerve,� he added. �That was my intention.� Lochloosa Jul 2015 #45

+1 uponit7771 Jul 2015 #61

+ another 1! MANY other ones! calimary Jul 2015 #107

It was worse than a slap in the face malaise Jul 2015 #46

Here is a question for old "major" turbinetree Jul 2015 #48

�Clearly it struck a nerve,� he added. �That was my intention.� Spitfire of ATJ Jul 2015 #49

That was my intention Roy Rolling Jul 2015 #126

They don't even know what the job of the media is.... Spitfire of ATJ Jul 2015 #145

Beat me to it. Have enough of those around here. For free! Eleanors38 Jul 2015 #137

Fuck fox "news." I don't even know why Obama calls on them. IHateTheGOP Jul 2015 #50

He's with CBS News now pinboy3niner Jul 2015 #53

Ah, thanks for the update, pinboy.. here's The Look he got.. Cha Jul 2015 #63

I only heard it on NPR cha mcar Jul 2015 #67

Yes, it's good to see the Look that goes with it.. lol I should have added the link.. Cha Jul 2015 #70

Shoulda walked over to the punk and slapped him. randys1 Jul 2015 #80

He's too classy and presidential for that pinboy3niner Jul 2015 #83

Yep, why he is and I aint, prez randys1 Jul 2015 #84

Oh yeah.. it's just a Look. :) Cha Jul 2015 #87

Been next to Garrot, I woulda stomped a frog. Eleanors38 Jul 2015 #138

OH dam! How does one say something as polite as the POTUS, yet have a FUCK YOU look in his eyes? Rex Jul 2015 #85

yeah, you don't have to love him like I do.. but, President Obama will still go Cha Jul 2015 #88

Well I am biased and will admit it. He is The best POTUS in my 44 year lifetime. Rex Jul 2015 #89

Better than walking out and kicking him in the butt. Hoyt Jul 2015 #51

Heh. madamesilverspurs Jul 2015 #52

In the pause before "that's nonsense" , you know he contemplated saying NightWatcher Jul 2015 #54

�Clearly it struck a nerve,� he added. �That was my intention.� AlbertCat Jul 2015 #59

The Look.. Cha Jul 2015 #62

Garrett is a childish moron mcar Jul 2015 #64

Major Garrett is a DUMB reporter. rladdi Jul 2015 #65

What a dumbass question to ask d_legendary1 Jul 2015 #66

Obama bucolic_frolic Jul 2015 #68

And he remained classy and presidential, as always pinboy3niner Jul 2015 #77

It's so nice to have an adult for a President. AwakeAtLast Jul 2015 #69

It's strange having an adult POTUS, even after all this time I am still not use to it. nt Rex Jul 2015 #86

Guess he should've sold them a few pre-made nukes for their release Roland99 Jul 2015 #71

this little human blemish will get his own show now on Hate TV olddots Jul 2015 #72

I was watching that live--it was plainly a "dressing down." nt MADem Jul 2015 #76

Reporter School 101: Do NOT Become the News. procon Jul 2015 #78

"didn't mean to imply"? He flat out said it! Glad PBO put him down whathehell Jul 2015 #95

Minor Garret is a disgrace to our 4th Estate. Dont call me Shirley Jul 2015 #79

HAHAHAHAH!!! Corporate mouthpiece gets swatted down on live TV! Rex Jul 2015 #82

Garrett is an ass Gothmog Jul 2015 #90

Major Dipwad shadowmayor Jul 2015 #92

That was so awesome. RiffRandell Jul 2015 #93

a Major Dick Quayblue Jul 2015 #94

Worth Kickin! Cha Jul 2015 #97

Watched CBS news tonight mcar Jul 2015 #98

Clown question, bro. frylock Jul 2015 #99

major garrett seems to think he still worksfor Pox Noise. calimary Jul 2015 #100

Pretty restrained. I would have called it "contemptible". eppur_se_muova Jul 2015 #102

R#101 & K n/t UTUSN Jul 2015 #103

You can take a reporter out of Fox News redstateblues Jul 2015 #104

wrong way to ask the right question. zipplewrath Jul 2015 #105

Maybe but Obama's answer was 100% right... Drunken Irishman Jul 2015 #110

You don't think the President explained it well? pinboy3niner Jul 2015 #112

It's hard to answer the question not asked zipplewrath Jul 2015 #125

Did you apply logic to your hypothetical of four prisoners as bargaining chips in these talks, is what I got from it. Replay the answer. Fred Sanders Jul 2015 #139

The premise of the question fine, it's how that jackass Major asked it SpartanDem Jul 2015 #111

Which was the point of the whole "scolding", as to suggest Obama lacks compassion...was insane. Fred Sanders Jul 2015 #140

KICK Cha Jul 2015 #114

K & R SunSeeker Jul 2015 #115

Where was Obama's Anger Translator? betsuni Jul 2015 #116

Obama intentionally CHOSE Garrett to ask the next question. Why do you suppose he did that? I mean.. lamp_shade Jul 2015 #117

Because that is the way it is always done, questions asked in rotation, preference to the Big 5 Fred Sanders Jul 2015 #141

Your INTENTION, sir, was to humiliate tavernier Jul 2015 #119

This message was self-deleted by its author tavernier Jul 2015 #120

In my humble opinion left-of-center2012 Jul 2015 #123

Why did we allow sanctions to be lifted from that Soleimani general dude and others, TwilightGardener Jul 2015 #129

NOTE how Obama took him apart, word for word! Thanks, Obama! n/t freshwest Jul 2015 #143

Dubya actually had the right name for this guy rep the dems Jul 2015 #144

I loved the way he handled that. It was a disgusting, bogus, leading question. senz Jul 2015 #146

Welcome to the back row Mr. Garrett ashling Jul 2015 #147

Oh damn! ismnotwasm Jul 2015 #148

Garrett gave a commentary fadedrose Jul 2015 #150

What frosts my shorts is that bvf Jul 2015 #151