Fox got caught this week with their hand in the cookie jar, or should I say the ham sandwich. They went on-air with a flat out made up story. The story involved a ham steak being placed in front of Muslim students as a prank in a middle school in Maine. Fox News Channel believed a parody site that said that an Anti-Ham Response Plan had been implemented at the school to fight against ham sandwiches – and ran with the story on-air.
You know they wanted to believe the story. They ran it because it's the kind of thing Fox eats up. They love to ham up these fake stories of political correctness. And this involved making fun of sensitive Muslims, even better. Fox was in hog heaven.
This is their silly "War on Christmas" type of story on crack. Instead of embellishing and making up stories on their own, this time they made the mistake of using an actual parody that could be proven to be fake. That was their real error. They're usually savvier than that.
I have called Fox, "Fake News Channel" before because of their penchant for putting so much bias in stories that they aren't representative of reality. That's actually a much worse transgression than this because there they convince the mainstream media to cover real stories with their false slant -- and the press usually falls for it. In this case, it's good to see that they lived up to the title of literally being the Fake News Channel.
I remember when Fox News demanded that all of the CBS producers and anchors be fired when they went with an uncorroborated story on-air. I am sure they will apply the same standard to their staff, right?
47. why is it when liberals say they are moving out of america, they never do, another left wing america hating liberal, Alec Baldwin says he is leaving america, I know his daughter will be glad to hear it, and millions of real americans.
48. I see a lot of people who are trying to justify their own beliefs. This can be a frightening world that we're living in. There's so many important things that we have no real way of knowing the whole truth. It's so important that those who are in positions of dispersing information are honest, reliable, and thorough in their research and reporting. Everyone knows that the internet is not a reliable source of information--anyone can put anything on the internet. #3 joe o--I don't know what this report has to do with Christianity; or why you feel the need to attack Christians. #7 average joe--this isn't a story about a ham sandwich. It has more to do with hostility toward 'others'--whoever those others are--and political correctness. The news is that while the internet may be a good place to start finding out about things, it is an unreliable source of information. All information found on the internet should be verified by a more reliable source. One where you can actually trace the source and hold someone accountable. Fox blew it in this story by not doing the follow-up necessary to be reliable.
49. Are you infected, do you have the dreaded disease, are you a liberal. How do you know if your cursed. Ask yourself this question/ Am I the guy or gal screaming at the top of my lungs for somebody to do something,while the screamer does nothing, then is critical of those who help, usually this occurs at an emergency scene, accident, fire, shooting, but you see it on talk shows like Letterman, Leno, etc.In short a liberal is the big mouth screaming for others to do someting, while this liberal does nothing, liberals are good at screaming but doing nothing to help. No cure at the present time. Just avoid these creatures, they are dangerous and hate filled
"14. You liberals suck. Fox is Truth and George W. Bush will succeed in the conquest of Iraq in spite of the efforts by the traitor Democrats to stop him."
A good point, and finally out there, GW is there to conquer Iraq, not bring Democracy or stability. Actually I like that, conquer Iraq, take the oil, and tell the rest to pound sand.
"Our president is a war hero himself, volunteered fot active duty in the military during Vietnam..."
Wanna try that one again, I don't think even Fox or Rush could come up with that one. GW got a position in the National Guard, and never, repeat NEVER came close to Vietnam. Even then he did the photo op thing in the jet, thats it.
"and has shown his personal courage by visiting the war zone in Iraq on more than one occasion. "
His what ?? When GW hits Iraq, he has more protection than Brittany on a shopping trip. I know more than a few soldiers who would like to have that kind of protection when they are on patrol out there, hell, they'd like to have just enough body armor and plating on their vehicles.
"With the Lords help He will go down in history as one of our greatest, if not the greatest, President."
Sorry, but I think even God is too busy to tackle that project. GW will sink or swim by his actions and deeds. Can you say milstone?
51. The big joke of this whole story is that it is indeed real and this blogger was basically duped. Fox mistakenly included a few made up quotes and called it a ham sandwich instead of a ham steak but it really did take place and the principal is investigating to determine if the kids had malice behind their actions. I'm sure the libs will be quick to string up the kids just like the liberal professors did to the Duke lacrosse players.
52. Michael Tefft in his response asks the question: Why do all liberals hate Fox News so much?
The truth is what your hearing from “Liberals” is not hatred, it is bewilderment and envy.
Liberals, are baffled that Fox News can be so biased, yet repeat their Tag line of “Fair and balanced,” with a straight face, knowing that their audience will not laugh. They hear pundits from the"Right" follow one statement proven to be wrong, with a later statement that hind-sight shows to be incorrect, yet the followers will continue except each new proclamation. We see this clearly with Iraq, The situation continues to deteriorate most objective observers recognize that Iraq is in a state of collapse and civil war, while the administration and its backers at Fox, take the attitude that as long as they don't admit it, it's not true.
There is also a great deal of envy among those on the "Left," that those inclined to agree with them, consist of a diverse group often can't agree with each other. They are jealous that AIR America failed because they could not pay the bills, whereas Fox is funded by a billionaire who just excepts Fox News as a write-off.
"Conservatives" want "Talking points." They want to hear people tell them what they already feel is true. Liberals tend to get angry at the idea that anyone is going to tell them what to believe or say. Conservatives tend to see the world in terms of black and white, compared to Liberals that tend to see the world as shades of gray.
I watch Fox News all the time, I clearly do not believe that they knowingly put on a false story. I do believe that this is the kind of story that is consistent with what they believe is happening in America, and therefore were predisposed to believe it.
53. Mike Tefft, why is it you people don't mind a "news" channel that doesn't check FACTS! As a registered Independent I can say you're an ignorant, partisan horses arse.
55. I don't see that Fox News is any worse than the other new organizations. News today is anything but news. All one hears are distortions, omissions and editorials masquerading as fact. I wouldn't mind seeing a lot more accountability by news organizations, via reporting the facts and letting the public decide. Boring???...not a chance.
56. Guys, these country is going to hell anyway, so who cares. Unfortunately, any long term prosperity brings incompetence to the top and garbage feeders to the bottom. At the tope, competence is not considered critical for survival of the whole, hence Bush/Cheney/Rove mafia has been enjoyng a free ride. At the bottom, roaches gather to feed on bread crumbs. The same thing happens in many companies. Chapter 11 typically fixes corporation and a major depression cures a country. Maybe even a civil war, who knows.
57. Well were is the apology or as usual is this a left winger saying what ever he wants. It wasn't a sandwich, but it was a ham steak. makes your accoount look even worse don't ya think.
58. Talk about hypocrisy! Watch the clip again morons before calling out FOX. Idiots. All this hate on FOX news and Bush is predictable. You liberals are either really really ignorant or just allow yourselves to be brainwashed. You believe everything you hear from CNN and other far-left media outlets. And this war that everyone is wanting to end is a war that must be won. Do you not see what kind of evil bastards we are fighting over there? You see what they are capable of? That is happening more and more through out the world. WW3 will deal with Muslim extremists and will be inevitable. Perhaps we can prevent it, but continuing the fight in Iraq and defending our borders is a must. Just because we cant close the case on the war in a year doesnt mean we quit. Somethings are worth fighting for. And if you think what happens in Iraq doesnt affect us then you probably will never figure it out until its too late. Wars cost money and sometimes lives. These men over there have volunteered and most believe in the fight. This war is important and we must win. Maybe if Dems and others spent more time HELPING and trying to aide in victory, we would get further faster. But as long as they keep up with their rhetoric non-sense, feeding the enemy with propaganda, then it hurts our effort. Those who do this should be ashamed of themselves and should just leave the country. You are bringing America down.
60. Oh for the love of whatever, i've been around for 61 years, and I have no memory of librals ever trashing people of other opinions like the "FOX" folks and of course Rush. When are we going to grow up and be a nation of ideals and freedom again, instead of angry camps that pait everyone with it's broad brush of intolorence?
Mo Rocca appears on a bunch of shows, including CBS News Sunday Morning (with the indescribably wonderful Charles Osgood), The Tonight Show on NBC, and NPR's Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me! He's a sometime judge on Iron Chef and was featured on Telemundo's Amore Descarado. Last year he starred on Broadway in the 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. His expose "All the President's Pets" was published by Crown in 2004.
Mo Rocca appears on a bunch of shows, including CBS News Sunday Morning (with
the indescribably wonderful Charles Osgood), The Tonight Show on NBC, and NPR's
Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me! He's a sometime judge on Iron Chef and was featured
on Telemundo's Amore Descarado. Last year he starred on Broadway in the 25th
Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. His expose "All the President's Pets" was
published by Crown in 2004.
Reader Comments ( Page 4 of 12)
46. first the soviet union fell, liberal democrats loved the soviets, fellow travelers, and now left wing media is dying, and the libs are crying.
william sadler at 12:47PM on Apr 28th 2007
47. why is it when liberals say they are moving out of america, they never do, another left wing america hating liberal, Alec Baldwin says he is leaving america, I know his daughter will be glad to hear it, and millions of real americans.
william sadler at 12:50PM on Apr 28th 2007
48. I see a lot of people who are trying to justify their own beliefs. This can be a frightening world that we're living in. There's so many important things that we have no real way of knowing the whole truth. It's so important that those who are in positions of dispersing information are honest, reliable, and thorough in their research and reporting. Everyone knows that the internet is not a reliable source of information--anyone can put anything on the internet. #3 joe o--I don't know what this report has to do with Christianity; or why you feel the need to attack Christians. #7 average joe--this isn't a story about a ham sandwich. It has more to do with hostility toward 'others'--whoever those others are--and political correctness. The news is that while the internet may be a good place to start finding out about things, it is an unreliable source of information. All information found on the internet should be verified by a more reliable source. One where you can actually trace the source and hold someone accountable. Fox blew it in this story by not doing the follow-up necessary to be reliable.
Kathryn at 12:54PM on Apr 28th 2007
49. Are you infected, do you have the dreaded disease, are you a liberal. How do you know if your cursed. Ask yourself this question/ Am I the guy or gal screaming at the top of my lungs for somebody to do something,while the screamer does nothing, then is critical of those who help, usually this occurs at an emergency scene, accident, fire, shooting, but you see it on talk shows like Letterman, Leno, etc.In short a liberal is the big mouth screaming for others to do someting, while this liberal does nothing, liberals are good at screaming but doing nothing to help. No cure at the present time. Just avoid these creatures, they are dangerous and hate filled
william sadler at 12:55PM on Apr 28th 2007
50. Checkmoot wrote..
"14. You liberals suck. Fox is Truth and George W. Bush will succeed in the conquest of Iraq in spite of the efforts by the traitor Democrats to stop him."
A good point, and finally out there, GW is there to conquer Iraq, not bring Democracy or stability. Actually I like that, conquer Iraq, take the oil, and tell the rest to pound sand.
"Our president is a war hero himself, volunteered fot active duty in the military during Vietnam..."
Wanna try that one again, I don't think even Fox or Rush could come up with that one. GW got a position in the National Guard, and never, repeat NEVER came close to Vietnam. Even then he did the photo op thing in the jet, thats it.
"and has shown his personal courage by visiting the war zone in Iraq on more than one occasion. "
His what ?? When GW hits Iraq, he has more protection than Brittany on a shopping trip. I know more than a few soldiers who would like to have that kind of protection when they are on patrol out there, hell, they'd like to have just enough body armor and plating on their vehicles.
"With the Lords help He will go down in history as one of our greatest, if not the greatest, President."
Sorry, but I think even God is too busy to tackle that project. GW will sink or swim by his actions and deeds. Can you say milstone?
JFL3rd at 1:06PM on Apr 28th 2007
51. The big joke of this whole story is that it is indeed real and this blogger was basically duped. Fox mistakenly included a few made up quotes and called it a ham sandwich instead of a ham steak but it really did take place and the principal is investigating to determine if the kids had malice behind their actions. I'm sure the libs will be quick to string up the kids just like the liberal professors did to the Duke lacrosse players.
Ter at 1:11PM on Apr 28th 2007
52. Michael Tefft in his response asks the question: Why do all liberals hate Fox News so much?
The truth is what your hearing from “Liberals” is not hatred, it is bewilderment and envy.
Liberals, are baffled that Fox News can be so biased, yet repeat their Tag line of “Fair and balanced,” with a straight face, knowing that their audience will not laugh. They hear pundits from the"Right" follow one statement proven to be wrong, with a later statement that hind-sight shows to be incorrect, yet the followers will continue except each new proclamation. We see this clearly with Iraq, The situation continues to deteriorate most objective observers recognize that Iraq is in a state of collapse and civil war, while the administration and its backers at Fox, take the attitude that as long as they don't admit it, it's not true.
There is also a great deal of envy among those on the "Left," that those inclined to agree with them, consist of a diverse group often can't agree with each other. They are jealous that AIR America failed because they could not pay the bills, whereas Fox is funded by a billionaire who just excepts Fox News as a write-off.
"Conservatives" want "Talking points." They want to hear people tell them what they already feel is true.
Liberals tend to get angry at the idea that anyone is going to tell them what to believe or say.
Conservatives tend to see the world in terms of black and white, compared to Liberals that tend to see the world as shades of gray.
I watch Fox News all the time, I clearly do not believe that they knowingly put on a false story. I do believe that this is the kind of story that is consistent with what they believe is happening in America, and therefore were predisposed to believe it.
More info at http://urbannewsblog.blogspot.com/
Larry at 1:42PM on Apr 28th 2007
53. Mike Tefft, why is it you people don't mind a "news" channel that doesn't check FACTS!
As a registered Independent I can say you're an ignorant, partisan horses arse.
martin at 1:47PM on Apr 28th 2007
54. REPUBLICANS BETTER PAY FAR MORE ATTENTION IN THE NEXT ELECION !!!!! IT IS CONSERVITISM WE WANT, MUCH MORE OF IT !!!!!!
jackie at 7:01PM on Apr 28th 2007
55.
I don't see that Fox News is any worse than the other new organizations. News today is anything but news. All one hears are distortions, omissions and editorials masquerading as fact. I wouldn't mind seeing a lot more accountability by news organizations, via reporting the facts and letting the public decide. Boring???...not a chance.
Darius at 2:44PM on Apr 28th 2007
56. Guys, these country is going to hell anyway, so who cares. Unfortunately, any long term prosperity brings incompetence to the top and garbage feeders to the bottom. At the tope, competence is not considered critical for survival of the whole, hence Bush/Cheney/Rove mafia has been enjoyng a free ride. At the bottom, roaches gather to feed on bread crumbs. The same thing happens in many companies. Chapter 11 typically fixes corporation and a major depression cures a country. Maybe even a civil war, who knows.
GaryA at 2:55PM on Apr 28th 2007
57. Well were is the apology or as usual is this a left winger saying what ever he wants. It wasn't a sandwich, but it was a ham steak. makes your accoount look even worse don't ya think.
Kenneth DeSaussure at 3:09PM on Apr 28th 2007
58. Talk about hypocrisy! Watch the clip again morons before calling out FOX. Idiots.
All this hate on FOX news and Bush is predictable. You liberals are either really really ignorant or just allow yourselves to be brainwashed. You believe everything you hear from CNN and other far-left media outlets.
And this war that everyone is wanting to end is a war that must be won. Do you not see what kind of evil bastards we are fighting over there? You see what they are capable of? That is happening more and more through out the world. WW3 will deal with Muslim extremists and will be inevitable. Perhaps we can prevent it, but continuing the fight in Iraq and defending our borders is a must. Just because we cant close the case on the war in a year doesnt mean we quit. Somethings are worth fighting for. And if you think what happens in Iraq doesnt affect us then you probably will never figure it out until its too late. Wars cost money and sometimes lives. These men over there have volunteered and most believe in the fight. This war is important and we must win. Maybe if Dems and others spent more time HELPING and trying to aide in victory, we would get further faster. But as long as they keep up with their rhetoric non-sense, feeding the enemy with propaganda, then it hurts our effort. Those who do this should be ashamed of themselves and should just leave the country. You are bringing America down.
bucfan at 3:22PM on Apr 28th 2007
59. Sounds like a lot of people need to get a life. It must be so sad to not have anything better to do than whine and smear.
Joyce Link at 3:24PM on Apr 28th 2007
60. Oh for the love of whatever, i've been around for 61 years, and I have no memory of librals ever trashing people of other opinions like the "FOX" folks and of course Rush.
When are we going to grow up and be a nation of ideals and freedom again, instead of angry camps that pait everyone with it's broad brush of intolorence?
clarence brown at 3:30PM on Apr 28th 2007