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FOX NEWS names Navy Seal that killed Osama Bin Laden (Original Post) bigdarryl Aug 2012 OP
wouldn't that be illegal if it was a liberal station? 2pooped2pop Aug 2012 #1
Oh, it would most certainly be treason... rfranklin Aug 2012 #7
Yes, it would ... Cosmocat Aug 2012 #9
Imagine if MSNBC had done it spinbaby Aug 2012 #26
America's News outing Shankapotomus Aug 2012 #2
“Once you write a book, anonymously or not, you have no reasonable expectation of privacy.” -John M Shankapotomus Aug 2012 #3
This smacks of political revenge, just like the Plame leak. CJCRANE Aug 2012 #4
Fox Has Been Bottom Feeding For A Long Time... global1 Aug 2012 #5
Oh I agree CJCRANE Aug 2012 #8
The bottom of the ocean is their moral highground lunatica Aug 2012 #6
True. CJCRANE Aug 2012 #10
I Smell A Rat Being Fucked.. KharmaTrain Aug 2012 #11
This could grow into a dominant story in the coming weeks CabCurious Aug 2012 #12
This message was self-deleted by its author AsahinaKimi Aug 2012 #13
so now DonCoquixote Aug 2012 #14
No. The Saudis wanted OBL killed. yardwork Aug 2012 #23
Wow drm604 Aug 2012 #15
The next Foxx News exclusive (you wait, it's coming) Chipper Chat Aug 2012 #16
D'AAAAARGH!!! Scootaloo Aug 2012 #17
Who cares? TheCowsCameHome Aug 2012 #18
Those who care whether the SEAL and his family’s lives are in danger care quite a bit. nt tblue37 Aug 2012 #25
You're kidding right? uponit7771 Aug 2012 #33
Revoke their license for endangering the safety of our military. aquart Aug 2012 #19
And yet Fox News will be big w/ American flag graphics Botany Aug 2012 #20
Kingdom Holdings - the primary investment vehicle for the House of Saud - owns a significant Old and In the Way Aug 2012 #21
This is treason from the Rove playbook The Wizard Aug 2012 #22
Yup. His stench is all over it. GoCubsGo Aug 2012 #27
I thought the SEALs who didn't kill Bin Laden were all killed in a helicopter crash nxylas Aug 2012 #24
This should not be allowed to pass without charges or disciplinary actions. Frustratedlady Aug 2012 #28
The other media companies need to do an all out blitzkrieg on FOX. LiberalFighter Aug 2012 #29
Interesting idea Plucketeer Aug 2012 #32
I guess they aren't supporting the troops..... Swede Atlanta Aug 2012 #30
I'd say it's time for a federal investigation into the Navy seal and Fox News davidpdx Aug 2012 #31
There HAS TO BE Plucketeer Aug 2012 #34

Shankapotomus

(4,840 posts)
3. “Once you write a book, anonymously or not, you have no reasonable expectation of privacy.” -John M
Fri Aug 24, 2012, 07:17 AM
Aug 2012

Oh, that's going to do wonders for their anonymous source file. Don't think people will be stepping up to offer Fox any inside dirt when they take that attitude about privacy.

CJCRANE

(18,184 posts)
4. This smacks of political revenge, just like the Plame leak.
Fri Aug 24, 2012, 07:18 AM
Aug 2012

Fox just went from the moral high ground to the moral bottom of the ocean.

CJCRANE

(18,184 posts)
8. Oh I agree
Fri Aug 24, 2012, 07:31 AM
Aug 2012

but before this they were bleating on about "leaks".

But you can't leak any bigger than this one, so they've totally negated the swiftboaters' argument.


lunatica

(53,410 posts)
6. The bottom of the ocean is their moral highground
Fri Aug 24, 2012, 07:29 AM
Aug 2012

So they're just digging into the layers of muck under the ocean now.

KharmaTrain

(31,706 posts)
11. I Smell A Rat Being Fucked..
Fri Aug 24, 2012, 07:40 AM
Aug 2012

This sliming game is so reminiscent of the Slime Boaters its almost scary. Do a movie, flood the airwaves with lies, throw millions at the cables to run their ads (and get credibility) and attempt to diminish this administration's accomplishment. So far it isn't working...guess not enough money has been spread around...but that doesn't mean it can't or that the slimers won't be giving up. I'm betting there's Bob Perry money keeping this thing going.

No details yet on this book other than its unauthorized. One would think that if faux is exposing the writer it must be not to their liking...

CabCurious

(954 posts)
12. This could grow into a dominant story in the coming weeks
Fri Aug 24, 2012, 07:41 AM
Aug 2012

1. This book comes out on 9/11 and is about the killing of OBL, which the GOP desperately want to keep from being tied to Obama. As much as most people are tired of 9/11 matters, it is truly relevant to the emotions of the day including the budget.

2. Any attempts to Swift-Boat Obama on the OBL matter will eventually backfire, because the GOP have Romney/Ryan. They are so far removed from military service and leadership that it may as well be Martha Stewart on the ticket.

3. Fox just gave up their upper-hand on this topic by outing the SEAL involved.

On the other hand,

4. Fox could be playing coy by outing this SEAL now, knowing that he's going to criticize the President.

Response to bigdarryl (Original post)

DonCoquixote

(13,615 posts)
14. so now
Fri Aug 24, 2012, 07:51 AM
Aug 2012

The Saudi Arabians, who have NEVER been accused of throwing around money (sarcasm) can simply throw a few hundred million out to any rogue that will put this person's head in a box.

drm604

(16,230 posts)
15. Wow
Fri Aug 24, 2012, 07:57 AM
Aug 2012

The right just loves outing clandestine operatives, don't they? First Valerie Plame, now this.

They don't care what they do if it somehow advances their political agenda.

Chipper Chat

(9,635 posts)
16. The next Foxx News exclusive (you wait, it's coming)
Fri Aug 24, 2012, 08:05 AM
Aug 2012

Fox News Discovers Identity of the Unknown Soldier:
Fox News has uncovered the name of the person buried in the tomb. She was a penniless, pro-choice lesbian democrat. With us today is Rep. Todd Akin of Missouri. Rep Akin, will Congress now call for a new body to be buried in the tomb - hopefully a Republican pro-life MALE?

 

Scootaloo

(25,699 posts)
17. D'AAAAARGH!!!
Fri Aug 24, 2012, 08:14 AM
Aug 2012

This falls under the "holy shit are you fucking kidding me even FOX couldn't be this fucking stupid oh my god i'm totally fucking wrong they really DID do that" category.

I've been rendered speechless by utter, unfathomable stupidity twice tonight.

I think that's a sign it's time for bed.

Botany

(70,291 posts)
20. And yet Fox News will be big w/ American flag graphics
Fri Aug 24, 2012, 08:26 AM
Aug 2012


This was an un=American act times 1,000. And good chance people will die because
of this awful act. Just like Bill O'Rielly calling Dr. Tiller, Dr. Tiller "the baby killer"
time after time.

Old and In the Way

(37,540 posts)
21. Kingdom Holdings - the primary investment vehicle for the House of Saud - owns a significant
Fri Aug 24, 2012, 08:38 AM
Aug 2012

chunk of NewsCorp, Faux News parent. I wonder if they had any influence in exposing this soldier's name? Think any US based member of AQ might use this info for a little retribution? If anything happens to this soldier, I think we know where the blame will be placed.

GoCubsGo

(32,061 posts)
27. Yup. His stench is all over it.
Fri Aug 24, 2012, 09:10 AM
Aug 2012

This is hitting the rest of the MSM. But, they're not focusing on the fact that the SEAL was "outed". They're focusing on the "Did he release classified information?" angle. They've got other SEALs going after this guy claiming that he is "betraying" them. This is going to turn into an attempt to tar the admiral in charge, as well as the CIC for allowing this book to get published without their vetting it. Whether there is actually any classified information in it remains to be seen. But, the meme is out there.

nxylas

(6,440 posts)
24. I thought the SEALs who didn't kill Bin Laden were all killed in a helicopter crash
Fri Aug 24, 2012, 08:51 AM
Aug 2012

To stop them talking about something they didn't do. Or something.

Frustratedlady

(16,254 posts)
28. This should not be allowed to pass without charges or disciplinary actions.
Fri Aug 24, 2012, 09:12 AM
Aug 2012

I thought it was a felony.

Idiots~

LiberalFighter

(50,504 posts)
29. The other media companies need to do an all out blitzkrieg on FOX.
Fri Aug 24, 2012, 09:13 AM
Aug 2012

They need to gang up and run Fox out of the country.

 

Plucketeer

(12,882 posts)
32. Interesting idea
Fri Aug 24, 2012, 10:33 AM
Aug 2012

T'would be great to see FOX methodically dissected, lie by lie - phony by phony - round the clock for a week or two.

davidpdx

(22,000 posts)
31. I'd say it's time for a federal investigation into the Navy seal and Fox News
Fri Aug 24, 2012, 10:14 AM
Aug 2012

There should be some people going to do time in federal prison for this. Huge fines levied against Fox. Keep investigating until we find how high up this shit goes at Fox.

 

Plucketeer

(12,882 posts)
34. There HAS TO BE
Fri Aug 24, 2012, 10:37 AM
Aug 2012

a sub-plot to this. Unless, of course, the same infection of mind-rotting stupidity that's permeated the GOP has spread itself to FAUX.

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