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Stellar

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Fri Sep 18, 2015, 10:44 AM Sep 2015

Larry Wilmore Destroys Fox News For Pushing Mythical 'War On Cops' [View all]

Well, OBVIOUSLY Obama's responsible, DUH.



Now that the left's "War on Rich People" and "War on Christmas" are on hiatus -- until after Thanksgiving, at least, when we once again blow the dust off our cursed Pagan amulets and Satanic priest-blessed ceremonial blades -- it's time to find a new war.

And that war, according to Fox News and other media outlets on the right, is the "War on Cops."

Based on the many pundits and experts Fox has been showcasing over recent months, not only is #BlackLivesMatter responsible for an increased aggression toward law enforcement, but President Obama himself has directly contributed because of his "absence of leadership."

This could all be indeed worth further inspection if we were actually seeing an increase in violence against police in the United States. But we're not. Because there's not a "War on Cops." In fact, as the data shows, assaults and fatal attacks on police are on pace to hit near-historic lows in 2015.

But Fox News does have a point. And the point is, never let a good fear-based story go to waste because of those silly little things called "facts."

HuffPo
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K&R! This post deserves hundreds of recommendations! Fantastic piece! Enthusiast Sep 2015 #1
I agree! nt Stellar Sep 2015 #3
Brilliant. chervilant Sep 2015 #2
I think of how much weight that FOX 'news' carries to have 50+% of the population Stellar Sep 2015 #4
what a fucking tool redruddyred Sep 2015 #13
My biggest "OMG!!!" moment chervilant Sep 2015 #23
Fox should have to answer for what is a clear and deliberate attempt to inflame racist sentiments. Enthusiast Sep 2015 #5
Probably? maddiemom Sep 2015 #8
I was just being nice. Enthusiast Sep 2015 #9
Yes, and chervilant Sep 2015 #24
Also, chervilant Sep 2015 #25
O'Reily is responsible for Tiller's death. Enthusiast Sep 2015 #27
Amen.... daleanime Sep 2015 #11
I just had a youngling artist tell me chervilant Sep 2015 #26
I suspect she is all caught up in the end times fervor. Enthusiast Sep 2015 #28
K&R Tweeted yuiyoshida Sep 2015 #6
Larry is really good! oldandhappy Sep 2015 #7
Larry Wilmore is really doing a great job on his show. Spitfire of ATJ Sep 2015 #10
I must start to record Larry's program. He sounded pretty insightful to me on the cop killing deal. Enthusiast Sep 2015 #30
does this explain why the cops in my bumfuck middle of nowhere whitebread town redruddyred Sep 2015 #12
Faux Snooze libodem Sep 2015 #14
So apropos! nt valerief Sep 2015 #16
Sad but true libodem Sep 2015 #18
I love this guy!!!! nt valerief Sep 2015 #15
Kick! Stellar Sep 2015 #17
How do they expect us to wage a two-front war? ThoughtCriminal Sep 2015 #19
Thank you for this treat. DamnYankeeInHouston Sep 2015 #20
The Saddest Part Of This Video erpowers Sep 2015 #21
Something to be on the lookout for in this faux "War on Cops" bullshit . . . markpkessinger Sep 2015 #22
They will indeed. Great post! arcane1 Sep 2015 #31
Boy, I have two acquaintances who need to see this...they repeat, word for word, about Frustratedlady Sep 2015 #29
It's funny how the people who most hate and mistrust the government somehow love the police. arcane1 Sep 2015 #32
and keep your gov'ment hands off of my medicare and my business... Stellar Sep 2015 #33
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