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Fox Brings on Country Singer Charlie Daniels as an Expert on FISA
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| Last Edited | ArmyDem Oct 17, 2007 08:41pm |
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| News Date | Thursday, October 18, 2007 02:40:00 AM UTC0:0 |
| Description | Reported by Melanie - October 17, 2007 -
Last August, when Fox's "premiere business news" show had MTV's Kurt Loder on as an expert on universal health care and taxes, I thought Fox had reached the bottom in terms of treating its audience like complete idiots. I was wrong. Today (October 17, 2007), Fox brought on country music singer Charlie Daniels as an expert on FISA and eavesdropping.
Cavuto introduced Daniels over a very carefully worded chyron: "House Bill Would Restrict Government Terror Surveillance," as he explained that the House is, "set to vote on a bill that would make it tougher for the government to eavesdrop on potential terrorists. The proposal could impact telecommunications companies in a big way. [Cavuto's ridiculous attempt to make this sound like business news.] The president already threatening a veto. My next guest says yeah, you'd better veto it; that Democrats and civil libertarians are making it more dangerous for the rest of us."
Daniels said he travels all around the country and people, "don't feel like they're very represented." "I mean, these guys, they sit down there and you know, draw up things against talk show hosts?! Is that all they got to do?"
Cavuto wondered whether he was,"saying they're risking our security?"
Daniels said. "I'm absolutely saying..." |
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