When major news outlets givet racist commentators air time,,,

[bluerum]

you help them spread their message of hate and fear.

Obama's Speech on Race

Ashbrook hosts a Republican pollster (Whit Ayres - why does this remind me of white aryan,) who says "This speech will hurt Obama in the general because it will be used to link him to Wright, and not denouncing Wright is like McCain not denouncing David Duke". (I paraphrase)

Ashbrook does not call him on this, nor do any of his other guests.

Two simple obvious points:
Wright is a pastor who rails against racial injustice and discrimination.
David Duke is member and leader of hate group.

How is this in anyway a valid comparison? And why are racist pigs like this given NPR air time?

[EFerrari]

1. Send it to Media Matters. That's exactly the kind of distortion

they look for.

[indimuse]

3. Don't forget to send it to the IRS as well!

He campaigned from the pulpit... Many times. :)

[FrenchieCat]

2. Because this is Bush's America......

Didn't like it in 2000, 2004 and don't like it now.

[elleng]

4. Perfect example of Repubs. divide and conquer tactics.

Keep Dems fighting eachother, and Reps will sail right back in.

Complain to NPR, but more important, don't post such here. And if you do, ask DUers to complain to media and NOT TO FIGHT WITH EACH OTHER.

[bluerum]

5. I am not asking DU'ers to fight with each other. Just pointing out the role

of national news media in moving the distortion of Wright up another level.

I think it is important to point out that this will be a talking point in the general election. Get ready for it.

If anything, this is reason for DU'ers to boycott national news outlets that give airtime to racists.

on edit: sp.

[elleng]

6. Good to inform of MSM role.

I think we've got to recognize what's going on and get our armor on to defend against it; media wants stories, hot stuff like fights, and Reps/corps want $.